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- mei-zhen.huang@polyu.edu.hk
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Dr Huang earned her Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from Sichuan University and her PhD in Rehabilitation Science from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Before joining the department as an Assistant Professor, she worked as a visiting researcher at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore.
Her research interests are focused on understanding and improving the physical function of people with neurological conditions, utilizing a range of techniques and approaches that have the potential to significantly impact patient care. Dr Huang has extensive clinical research experience in stroke, motor impairment, and mobility/postural control issues, and is passionate about advancing innovative technologies and interdisciplinary research in rehabilitation science and clinical practice. Currently, she is studying non-invasive brain stimulation in stroke and Parkinson's Disease, and designing innovative exercise programs for individuals with chronic conditions.
Dr Huang is accepting students who are interested in pursuing PhD research in the field of neurorehabilitation.
Education and Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Sichuan University
- Doctor of Philosophy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Research Interests
Research Output
- Huang, M., Miller, T., Fu, S. N., Ying, M. T., & Pang, M. Y. (2022). Structural and passive mechanical properties of the medial gastrocnemius muscle in ambulatory individuals with chronic stroke. Clinical Biomechanics, 105672.
- Huang, M., Mo, S., Chan, P.-K., Chan, Z. Y., Zhang-Lea, J. H., & Cheung, R. T. (2022). The influence of running shoes on familiarization time for treadmill running biomechanics evaluation. Sports Biomechanics, 1-14.
- Huang, M., Yoon, Y. S., Yang, J., Yang, C. Y., & Zhang, L. Q. (2021). In-bed sensorimotor rehabilitation in early and late subacute stroke using a wearable elbow robot: A pilot study. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 228.
- Zhang, C., Huang, M., Kehs, G. J., Braun, R. G., Cole, J. W., & Zhang, L. Q. (2021). Intensive in-bed sensorimotor rehabilitation of early subacute stroke survivors with severe hemiplegia using a wearable robot. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 29, 2252-2259.
- Huang, M., Yick, K. L., Ng, S. P., Yip, J., & Cheung, R. T. H. (2020). The effect of support surface and footwear condition on postural sway and lower limb muscle action of the older women. PloS One, 15(6), e0234140.
- Huang, M., Miller, T., Ying, M., & Pang, M. Y. (2020). Whole-body vibration modulates leg muscle reflex and blood perfusion among people with chronic stroke: A randomized controlled crossover trial. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 1-11.
- Huang, M., & Pang, M. Y. (2019). Muscle activity and vibration transmissibility during whole‐body vibration in chronic stroke. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 29(6), 816-825.
- Huang, M., & Pang, M. Y. (2017). Psychometric properties of Brief‐Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Brief‐BESTest) in evaluating balance performance in individuals with chronic stroke. Brain and Behavior, 7(3), e00649.
- Huang, M., Liao, L. R., & Pang, M. Y. (2017). Effects of whole body vibration on muscle spasticity for people with central nervous system disorders: A systematic review. Clinical Rehabilitation, 31(1), 23-33.
