Eric Hicks

Dr. Eric Hicks is an Assistant Professor and Assistant Program Director at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences' Austin campus. He holds a PhD from Virginia Commonwealth University, an MS in Occupational Therapy from Touro College, and a BS in Health Sciences from Touro College. Specializing in kinesiology and vision rehabilitation, he joined the university in 2021.

His research focuses on academic/clinical leadership training, low vision rehabilitation technologies, and cultural diversity in disability education. Dr. Hicks has extensive clinical experience across geriatric care, early intervention, school systems, and home health settings. He directs research initiatives exploring telerehabilitation applications and equitable employment for people with disabilities.