HAO MENG
Houston,TX
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
Houston, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Designed and executed studies investigating the effects of transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) in neurorehabilitation.
- Developed and optimized protocols for tES application, understanding its modulation mechanisms through neuroimaging tools.
- Conducted advanced data analysis on neurophysiological and motor function outcomes to assess the efficacy of combined neuromodulation and robotic training interventions.
- Authored and contributed to scientific publications and presentations at conferences, disseminating key findings to the broader scientific community and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations in the field of stroke rehabilitation research.
Health & Fitness Consultant
3E International Fitness & Consulting, LLC
Houston, TX
03.2018 - 12.2022
- Worked closely with partners to design innovative fitness courses, tools, and products by integrating the latest technology.
- Assisted partners in developing research protocols and improving data collection, analysis, and visualization processes.
- Searched newly published health & wellness articles and draft literature review for educational purpose
Research Assistant
Houston Methodist
Houston, TX
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted PIs in completing the project of upper-limb muscle activation during cervical transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation for SCI patients.
- Supported physical therapists to plan and complete rehabilitation training for patients with neurological disease.
- Assisted in collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and evaluating EEG & EMG data.
Graduate Research Assistant
Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center
Houston, TX
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Helped to design experimental protocol and perform muscle strength, hand dexterity, balance, and locomotion assessments.
- Assisted in processing raw data from EMGs and IMUs by Matlab.
- Assisted in completing three rehabilitation projects for patients with stroke, SCI, and Parkinson's disease.
Graduate Research Assistant
Center for Neuromotor and Biomechanics Research
Houston, TX
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Supported data collection in posture, locomotion, muscle function, and cognitive tests, etc.
- Coordinated with different research projects in subjects recruitment, test schedule, and data collection protocols.
- Prepared IRB protocols, tables, graphs, fact sheets, written reports, and presentations summarizing research results and highlights.
- Instructed undergraduate students to use lab devices, such as NeuroCom, Vicon, IMUs, Biodex, EMG, EEG, and GaitRite, etc.
Teaching Fellow
University of Houston
Houston, TX
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Lectured on PEB1101 Fitness and Health (Capacity: 60).
- Lectured on KIN1352 Foundation of Kinesiology (Capacity: 30x4).
- Introduced basic principles in kinesiology and lab skills to undergraduate students.
- Contributed to the development of appropriate teaching materials to ensure content and methods of delivery meet learning objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Rice University
Houston, TX05-2023
Ph.D. - Kinesiology - Neuromotor & Biomechanics
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Sport Science - Biomechanics
Beijing Sport University
06.2011
Skills
- Google Data Analytics Certificate (L9T35LPXZ8NQ)
- Lab: Vicon, IMUs, EMG, EEG, TMS, Solidworks, etc
- Programming: Python, Matlab, SPSS, R, etc
- ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (376086075)
- The Game of Go I Dan Certificate
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certified (American Red Cross)
Affiliations
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow Grant, 2022-2024
- Texas Public Education Grant, 2012-2014
- Graduate Student Fellowship, University of Houston, 2011-2017
Additional Experience
- Reviewer of the Journal of Gait & Posture
- Poster, Neuroscience Conference, Washington, 2016
- Presenter, Heath and Human Performance Research Symposium, Houston, 2013-2016
- Member of the Society of Neuroscience
Publications
1. Meng, H., Houston, M., Zhang, Y., & Li, S. (2024). Scalp acupuncture guidance for identifying the optimal site for transcranial electrical stimulation of the hand. Brain Stimulation. Manuscript under review.
2. Meng, H., Houston, M., Zhang, Y., & Li, S. (2024). Exploring the prospects of transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) as a therapeutic intervention for stroke-related motor recovery. Brain Science. Manuscript under review.
3. Gorniak, S. L., Meng, H., & Pollonini, L. (2023). Correlation between subcutaneous adipose tissue of the head and body mass index in children and young adults aged 8-19 years: Implications for functional neuroimaging. Experimental Biology and Medicine, section Bioimaging, 10030.
4. Gorniak, S. L., Meng, H., & Pollonini, L. (2022). Correlation between subcutaneous adipose tissue of the head and body mass index: Implications for functional neuroimaging. Human Movement Science, 85, 102997.
5. Meng, H., & Gorniak, S. L. (2022). Obesity Is Associated With Gait Alterations and Gait Asymmetry in Older Adults. Motor Control, 27(1), 6-19.
6. Meng, H., & Gorniak, S. L. (2020). Effects of adiposity on postural control and cognition in older adults. Gait & Posture, 82, 147-152.
7. Bryant, M. S., Workman, C. D., Jamal, F., Meng, H., & Jackson, G. R. (2018). Feasibility study: Effect of hand resistance exercise on handwriting in Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. Journal of Hand Therapy, 31(1), 29-34.
8. Meng, H., O’Connor, D. P., Lee, B.-C., Layne, C. S., & Gorniak, S. L. (2017). Alterations in over-ground walking patterns in obese and overweight adults. Gait & Posture, 53, 145-150.
9. Meng, H., O’Connor, D. P., Lee, B.-C., Layne, C. S., & Gorniak, S. L. (2016). Effects of adiposity on postural control and cognition. Gait & Posture, 43, 31-37.
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
01.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
Houston Methodist
10.2020 - 05.2021
Health & Fitness Consultant
3E International Fitness & Consulting, LLC
03.2018 - 12.2022
Graduate Research Assistant
Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
Graduate Research Assistant
Center for Neuromotor and Biomechanics Research
06.2015 - 12.2016
Teaching Fellow
University of Houston
08.2011 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Computer Science
Rice University
Ph.D. - Kinesiology - Neuromotor & Biomechanics
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science - Sport Science - Biomechanics
Beijing Sport University
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