Dr. Li-Fong Lin is an Associate Professor in the School of Gerontology and Long-Term Care at Taipei Medical University, Taiwan. He also serves as the Director of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education Center and is a physiotherapist at the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University. Dr. Lin completed his Master's and PhD degrees in Biomedical Engineering at National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan. His research expertise encompasses rehabilitation technology(Wearable device, Robotics, Virtual Reality), balance function, gait analysis, and the management of neurological and geriatric conditions, such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, dementia, and aging-related health issues.

As the use of these technologies continues to advance, they have shown immense potential in promoting functional recovery for various populations, including athletes, older adults, and individuals with neurological or musculoskeletal conditions. Through these innovations, real-time data collection is improving physical activity assessments and interventions, enabling more personalized treatments. Specifically, Prof. Lin explores the . These technologies are especially valuable in treating conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injuries, dementia, and musculoskeletal impairments. VR integrated with wearable devices provides immersive, interactive environments to enhance physical activity training, which offers great promise for addressing the needs of individuals living with disabilities, a group that comprises approximately 15% of the global population. In addition to wearable and sensing devices, Prof. Lin’s research seeks to develop effective, evidence-based interventions by utilizing advanced methodologies such as longitudinal studies, randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and robotics. These studies target special populations, particularly older adults and individuals with chronic conditions such as sarcopenia, frailty, and COPD, as well as those with neurological impairments.

The aim is to create a strong, evidence-backed foundation for implementing cutting-edge technologies to improve healthcare, sports science, and rehabilitation outcomes. Prof. Lin’s work contributes to the growing body of knowledge that merges technological innovation with practical applications in the fields of healthcare, physical rehabilitation, and sports science.

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8586-4136

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Li-Fong-Lin

TMU HUB: https://hub.tmu.edu.tw/zh/persons/li-fong-lin

The Motor Control and Rehabilitation Technology Lab focuses on integration of wearable devices, robotics, and sensors into rehabilitation and healthcare, with particular emphasis on gerontology and physical therapy. Students participating in this program will learn to 1) application of neurophysiological technologies (such as EEG, EMG, HR, and VO2MAX), biomechanics tools (like force plates and sensors for balance and gait), and virtual reality (VR) systems; 2) use clinical assessment tools to objectively measure various health outcomes; 3) conduct a quantitative empirical research including quantitative data analysis and writing research reports. 

This program is research-based. It is particularly suitable for master's students or individuals with a master's degree. Before applying, please email the following information for preliminary review:
(1) Curriculum Vitae (CV)
(2) Research Proposal
(3) Expected start date and program duration