Raymond Chong

Dr. Raymond Chong is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at Augusta University's College of Allied Health Sciences, with a joint appointment in the School of Graduate Studies. His research focuses on human movement control, sensory integration, and rehabilitation in neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease.

• PhD in Exercise & Movement Science, University of Oregon (1997)
• MS in Exercise & Movement Science, University of Oregon (1993)
• BS in Physical Education, University of Oregon (1991)

His research spans aging, balance control, gait dynamics, and sensory organization during posture and walking. Recent work highlights niacin's therapeutic potential in Parkinson's disease and biomechanical aspects of treadmill walking stability.

• Faculty Research Award (2016, 2011)
• Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing, Gait & Posture journal (2014)
• Keynote speaker at International Conference on Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (2013)
• Visiting Professor at Université Paris-Sud 11 (2011)

Dr. Chong leads the Movement Science Lab and has directed the Applied Health Sciences PhD program. His teaching emphasizes anatomy, neuroscience, and sensorimotor integration.