Tim is an occupational therapist by training. He received his Ph.D. in Aging Studies from the University of South Florida. The overarching theme of his research is the promotion of healthy aging. The broad focus of his research program is to 1) identify physical and psychosocial determinants of health outcomes and 2) examine potential interventions to reduce the likelihood of developing aging-related health problems. He studies various physical and mental health outcomes, including but not limited to sleep, depression, pain, fear of falling, falls, impaired mobility, and chronic conditions. His recent research centers on promoting sleep health in the older population.
The Aging and HeAlth Lab – the AHA lab
-sleep health
-geriatric syndromes (e.g., falls, pain, frailty, depression)
-disability in late life
-aging and health disparity
-cross-country comparisons on aging and health
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| December 2013 | Doctorate of Philosophy, Aging Studies School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA |
| April 2008 | Master of Science, Occupational Therapy Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
| June 2004 | Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy Department of Occupational Therapy, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan |
2 Vacancies
Job Description
- A degree in gerontology, psychology, geriatrics, public health, medicine, or other related fields in social sciences
- High proficiency in English
- Knowledge about empirical research process
- Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
Preferred Intern Education Level
Master's degree or higher
Skill sets or Qualities
- Experience in conducting or assisting quantitative empirical research
- Experience in using quantitative data analytic programs (e.g., SPSS)
- Experience in writing research reports