Cheng-Shun Richard Fang

Cheng-Shun Richard Fang, PhD, RD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior & Nutrition Sciences at the University of Delaware's College of Health Sciences. His office is located in the Carpenter Sports Building, and he can be contacted via email or phone. Dr. Fang teaches multiple courses including NTDT200 (Nutrition Concepts), NTDT366 (Social Media and Nutrition), NTDT400 (Macronutrients), NTDT401 (Micronutrients), NTDT612 (Advanced Vitamin Metabolism), and NTDT631 (Advanced Micronutrient Metabolism).

Dr. Fang's research focuses on leveraging technology to transform nutritional science. His primary interests include developing web-based dietary assessment tools, creating personalized digital nutrition education modules, and designing interventions for specific populations (e.g., college students, Asian Americans) to improve nutrient intakes. His work frequently addresses dietary fiber optimization and technology-mediated health behavior change.

Dr. Fang's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on technology-driven nutrition solutions, population-specific interventions, and clinical nutrition applications. His research spans dietary assessment methodologies, educational effectiveness, micronutrient metabolism, and chronic disease prevention across diverse demographics including college students, elderly populations, and immigrant communities.

• Awards: Outstanding Delaware Dietitian Award (2008)

He has led research projects funded by organizations including the College of Health Sciences and Produce for Better Health Foundation. His 2016 store tour training grant aimed to enhance community nutrition outreach. No information about supervised students or laboratory affiliations is provided.