🛰️Instructor · Medical Physics & Engineering
Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center
I am an Instructor in Radiation Oncology – Medical Physics & Engineering at UT Southwestern Medical Center. My work combines medical physics, electrical engineering, human-computer interaction, haptics, and extended reality to develop and evaluate novel technologies.
My research spans radiation oncology technology, medical imaging and instrumentation, wearable systems, thermal interfaces, and multimodal interaction. I design custom hardware and software, conduct quantitative and psychophysical studies, and translate interdisciplinary research into publications, demonstrations, and practical applications.
Previously, I completed a PhD in Electrical Engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas. My work has appeared at CHI, UIST, IEEE VR, ISMAR, IMWUT, TVCG, and other leading venues.
Get in touch: haokun.wang@utsouthwestern.edu
Research across medical physics, haptics, extended reality, and human-centered technology. Each project combines engineering design, experimental evaluation, and interdisciplinary research.
TL;DR A wearable VR glove that lets you feel a virtual fireball, touch a hot mug, or rest your palm on cold metal — without obstructing how your fingers move. We placed the …
Overview This study presents a novel method for creating moving thermal sensations by integrating the thermal referral illusion with tactile motion. Three experiments on human …
TL;DR Stick your bare hand into a VR scene and feel snowflakes land and melt on your palm. Or rain droplets — cold, scattered, with a tiny tactile pulse for each one. Snow is a …
TL;DR This is a perception study, not a product — but it’s the kind of study that unlocks products. We discovered that under the right conditions, a vibration on your arm can …
Overview This paper presents a fabric-based thermal display combining polyester fabric with thermally-conductive materials (copper, aluminum) and an ultrasound haptic display. Two …
I work at the seam between physical hardware and human-centered technology, developing medical-physics, haptics, and XR systems and evaluating them through rigorous experiments.
For research and collaboration inquiries, please get in touch.