Graduate Institute of Sport Pedagogy, University of Taipei | Taiwan
Prof. Ming-Chun Hsueh, PhD, is a distinguished scholar and Director of the Graduate Institute of Sport Pedagogy at the University of Taipei, Taiwan. With a strong academic foundation in physical activity epidemiology and behavioral health sciences, Prof. Hsueh has established himself as a leading expert in 24-hour movement behavior research, encompassing physical activity, sedentary patterns, and sleep. He earned his Ph.D. in Physical Education from National Taiwan Normal University, where his dissertation applied a behavioral epidemiology framework to understand sedentary behavior among older adults. He also holds a Master’s degree in Sport Pedagogy from the University of Taipei, graduating with a perfect GPA of 4.0. His academic trajectory demonstrates a sustained commitment to advancing knowledge in movement science, behavioral health, and population-based interventions. Prof. Hsueh’s research has made notable contributions to understanding how daily movement patterns influence physical, cognitive, and mental health across the lifespan, particularly among older adults. His work leverages objective accelerometer-based measurements and interdisciplinary behavioral epidemiology approaches to identify risk factors, intervention targets, and actionable strategies to promote healthy aging. He focuses on designing, implementing, and evaluating behavioral health interventions that integrate technology, social engagement, and evidence-based behavior-change strategies to improve physical function, emotional well-being, and sleep quality in older populations. His recent research emphasizes scalable health-promotion tools that support long-term independence and reduce age-related health risks. With over 30 high-impact, peer-reviewed publications in SCI/SSCI journals—including Age and Ageing, Scientific Reports, BMC Geriatrics, Frontiers in Public Health, and Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine—Prof. Hsueh is widely recognized for his scientific productivity and methodological rigor. His studies cover a diverse range of topics such as sedentary time reduction, cognitive function, frailty, muscle performance, sarcopenia risk, depressive symptoms, and neighborhood environmental influences on movement behavior. His collaborations span Asia, the United States, and Europe, reflecting his active involvement in international research networks and global knowledge exchange. Prof. Hsueh regularly disseminates his findings at leading conferences, contributing to global conversations on active aging and public health promotion. Dedicated to advancing research excellence, Prof. Hsueh continues to innovate in the field of geriatric behavioral health, aiming to develop effective, technology-enhanced, and community-centered interventions that improve healthy lifestyle behaviors among older adults. His scholarly achievements, leadership roles, and strong research vision underscore his qualifications for the Research Excellence Award.
Featured Publications
Hsueh, M.-C., & Chen, Y.-H. (2025). Associations of physical activity intensity and specific sedentary behaviors during after-school and weekend with overweight and obesity among preschool children. BMC Pediatrics, 25(1), 586. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05918-9
Lai, T.-F., Hsueh, M.-C., Liao, Y., & Park, J. H. (2025). Light physical activity throughout the day and physical function in older adults: A cross-sectional study. Chronobiology International, 42(3), 410–417. https://doi.org/10.1080/07420528.2025.2479097
Chang, C.-C., Liao, Y., Chen, J., Lai, T.-F., Hsueh, M.-C., Park, J. H., & Chang, Y.-J. (2025). Dynapenia is associated with a higher risk of depressive symptoms among older adults. Frontiers in Public Health, 13, 1533973. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1533973
Lin, C.-Y., Lai, T.-F., Fang, C.-F., Hsueh, M.-C., & Liao, Y. (2024). Park proximity and all-day and time-specific physical activity and sedentary behaviour in older adults. BMC Geriatrics, 24(1), 938. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05527-8
Lai, T.-F., Chang, C.-C., Hsueh, M.-C., Koohsari, M. J., Shibata, A., Liao, Y., & Oka, K. (2024). Association of 24-hour movement behavior and cognitive function in older Taiwanese adults. Geriatric Nursing, 59, 60–66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.06.028
Hsiao, C., Huang, W.-C., Hsueh, M.-C., Chang, C.-C., Liao, Y., & Lin, K.-P. (2024). Can weekend catch-up sleep decrease the risk of cognitive dysfunction in older adults? Sleep and Breathing, 28(5), 2303–2310. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11325-024-03074-5
Chen, J. R., Lai, T. F., Lin, C. Y., Hsueh, M. C., Park, J. H., & Liao, Y. (2024). Associations between objectively measured overall and intensity-specific physical activity and phase angle in older adults. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 7309. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-57544-7