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Tao Liu
PhD., PEng.

Assistant Professor

Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Contact information

2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0C5
Office: ENG 1022

905.721.8668 ext. 2217
905.721.3370 (fax)

tao.liu@ontariotechu.ca


Research topics

  • Computational biomechanics
  • Footwear science
  • Wearable technology
  • Assistive devices.

Education

Ph.D. (Biomechanics) - University of Alberta
MSc (Mechanical Engineering) - Northeastern University
BSc (Mechanical Engineering) - Northeastern University

Courses

  • Solid mechanics
  • Statics

Research and expertise

  • 2024 The Editor’s Choice Award, Journal of Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing
  • 2022 Mitacs Accelerate Award (Postdoc), Mitacs, Canada
  • 2021 Finalist (shortlisted project), REHAB Innovation to commercialization (i2C) program, Alberta
  • 2020 Finalist (shortlisted project), University of Calgary Life Science Fellowship, Alberta
  • 2013- Innovation Award, 2nd International UAV Innovation Grand Prix; national level

Publications and presentations