TEAM

Assistant Professor
Department of Kinesiology
University of New Hampshire
https://chhs.unh.edu/person/sanghee-moon

Biography

I was born and grew up in Daegu, a southeastern city in South Korea. I majored in physical therapy at Daegu Catholic University in South Korea. After two years of military service at the military hospital, I came to the United States in 2010. I studied biology at Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN, and graduated in 2013. After that, I pursued a Ph.D. in rehabilitation science at the University of Kansas Medical Center. During my Ph.D. training, I investigated the effects of a mind-body exercise on non-motor symptoms and inflammatory status in people with Parkinson's disease at the Neuromuscular Laboratory in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science. At the same time, I also worked at the Laboratory for Advanced Rehabilitation Research in Simulation (LARRS) in the same department. My research work at LARRS included pupillometry and cognition in people with Parkinson's disease, wearable sensor analysis via machine learning techniques, and virtual reality-based balance assessment system development. I also worked at LARRS for a year as a postdoctoral researcher. In 2020, I started my career as an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, where I taught various courses including neuroscience, pathology, anatomy, and research methodology.

Currently, I am a director of the MOVE lab and an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of New Hampshire. My educational background and research experience include multiple disciplines such as physical therapy, neuroscience, biology, and computer science. Therefore, my interdisciplinary research interest deeply involves virtual reality, machine learning, neuroimaging, and neurological disorders. I also love teaching to help students better comprehend the human body and disorders. The courses I teach (or taught) are Musculoskeletal Pathologies for Health Professions (HS 656 - Spring), Clinical Kinesiology (KIN 652 - Spring), and Neurology (KIN 706 - Summer & Fall).

Education

Ph.D., Rehabilitation Science, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS

B.S., Biology, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN

B.S., Physical Therapy, Daegu Catholic University, South Korea

I am a Master of Science student in Exercise Science at the University of New Hampshire. My research focuses on movement patterns associated with neurological and musculoskeletal disorders, as well as the influence of visual information on motor control. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Business Administration (double major) from Inha University, South Korea, where I conducted gait analysis research as an undergraduate research assistant in the Inha Sports Rehabilitation Science (ISRS) Laboratory. Building on this foundation, I am currently investigating the integration of biomechanics and visual feedback in rehabilitation research.

My name is Abby Heath and I'm a senior exercise science major. I'm interested in this research because I'm planning on attending physical therapy school after my undergraduate and I have always had an interest in how PT could help with neurological disorders and bring movement back.

My name is Liam Barry and I’m a junior pursuing a degree in Health Sciences. I am excited to be taking part in this research as I have always found the complexity of the human brain and biomechanics to be fascinating, and using the unique equipment operated within the lab is an incredible experience and opportunity. After graduation, I plan to attend PA school with the hopes of working in a clinical setting, as I’ve always wanted to work directly with patients and help people. Outside of school, I am very passionate about health/fitness and enjoy going to the gym.

My name is Grace Hart and I am a junior Neuroscience and Behavior major. I am passionate about learning the connections between brain health and human movement, as well as the links between activity levels and the prevention and treatment of neurological disorders and brain injuries. I am excited to get involved in this research and utilize innovative and non-invasive technology to collect participant data. Post graduation I aim to pursue a career helping people enhance their quality of life and longevity in a clinical setting. Outside of academics, I enjoy running, going to the gym, and spending time outdoors.