Sanghee Moon

Sanghee Moon

Assistant Professor
Phone: (603) 862-3076
Office: UNH CHHS Kinesiology Department, New Hampshire Hall, Durham, NH 03824
Websites:
Pronouns: He/him/his

<p>Dr. Sanghee Moon is an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at the University of New Hampshire. He holds a PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Kansas Medical Center and has extensive research experience in virtual reality applications, machine learning model developments for movement disorders, and cognitive workload assessment using pupillomtery. His work aims to create cost-effective assessment tools using the state-of-the-art technologies to measure cognitive and motor performances and enhance therapeutic strategies for individuals with neurological impairments.</p>

Courses Taught

  • HS 656: Muscskeletal Path Hlth Profs
  • KIN 652: Clinical Kinesiology
  • KIN 706/806: Neurology
  • KIN 707/807: Neurology Lab

Education

  • Ph.D., Rehabilitation Science, University of Kansas

Research Interests

  • Virtual Reality
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Rehabilitation/Therapy
  • Movement Disorders
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Geriatrics
  • Cognition
  • Neuroscience
  • Parkinson's Disease

Selected Publications

  • Noorbhai, H., Moon, S., & Fukushima, T. (2025). A conceptual framework and review of multi-method approaches for 3D markerless motion capture in sports and exercise.. J Sports Sci, 1-8. doi:10.1080/02640414.2025.2489868

  • Alajam, R. A., Alqahtani, A. S., Moon, S., Sarmento, C. V. M., Smirnova, I. V., Pang, M. Y. C., & Liu, W. (2024). Evaluating Biomarkers of Bone Health After an 8-Week Walking Program in Non-Ambulatory Stroke Survivors: A Pilot Study.. J Clin Med, 13(21). doi:10.3390/jcm13216453

  • Moon, S., Sarmento, C. V. M., Smirnova, I. V., Colgrove, Y., Lai, S. -M., Lyons, K. E., & Liu, W. (2024). A pilot randomized clinical trial examining the effects of Qigong on inflammatory status and sleep quality in people with Parkinson's disease.. J Bodyw Mov Ther, 40, 1002-1007. doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.025

  • Gerber, E. D., Huang, C. -K., Moon, S., Devos, H., & Luchies, C. W. (2024). Sensory reweighting of postural control requires distinct rambling and trembling sway adaptations.. Gait Posture, 112, 16-21. doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.04.028

  • Moon, S., Kletzel, S. L., Santos, F. H., Devos, H., Foster, E. R., Goldman, J. G., . . . York, M. K. (2024). A Patient's Guide to Memory Changes in Parkinson Disease. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 105(3), 615-619. doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2023.01.027

  • Moon, S., Song, H. -J., Sharma, V. D., Lyons, K. E., Pahwa, R., Akinwuntan, A. E., & Devos, H. (2020). Classification of Parkinson's disease and essential tremor based on balance and gait characteristics from wearable motion sensors via machine learning techniques: a data-driven approach.. J Neuroeng Rehabil, 17(1), 125. doi:10.1186/s12984-020-00756-5

  • Moon, S., Sarmento, C. V. M., Smirnova, I. V., Colgrove, Y., Lyons, K. E., Lai, S. M., & Liu, W. (2019). Effects of Qigong Exercise on Non-Motor Symptoms and Inflammatory Status in Parkinson's Disease: A Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.. Medicines (Basel), 6(1). doi:10.3390/medicines6010013

  • Moon, S., Ranchet, M., Akinwuntan, A. E., Tant, M., Carr, D. B., Raji, M. A., & Devos, H. (2018). The Impact of Advanced Age on Driving Safety in Adults with Medical Conditions.. Gerontology, 64(3), 291-299. doi:10.1159/000486511

  • Moon, S., Ranchet, M., Tant, M., Akinwuntan, A. E., & Devos, H. (2017). Comparison of Unsafe Driving Across Medical Conditions.. Mayo Clin Proc, 92(9), 1341-1350. doi:10.1016/j.mayocp.2017.06.003

  • Moon, S., Schmidt, M., Smirnova, I. V., Colgrove, Y., & Liu, W. (2017). Qigong Exercise May Reduce Serum TNF-α Levels and Improve Sleep in People with Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study.. Medicines (Basel), 4(2). doi:10.3390/medicines4020023

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