Stephen P. Yang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor in NY
Stephen Yang, Ph.D. examines the effectiveness of using fitness video games (exergaming), fitness trackers, and mobile technologies (mHealth) to improve health. Yang has been active in the field of exergaming since it’s infancy and has published and presented internationally. He was a contributor to the Games for Health (GFH) Project (www.gamesforhealth.org), consults with health and fitness app and game developers, and advises fitness and technology companies on products and programming.
Throughout his research and collaborations, he wishes to see how games and technology can be used as gateways and inspire people to be more healthy and active for a lifetime. More information can be found at his blog www.exergamelab.org