Paul Bonzani

Paul Bonzani is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of New Hampshire, College of Health and Human Services. He is a licensed and registered occupational therapist with clinical expertise in upper extremity and peripheral nerve rehabilitation. Dr. Bonzani is deeply committed to student success and serves as co-chair of the UNH Health and Well-Being Committee. He is actively engaged in international service, including training programs for hand therapists in Ukraine and Ghana, and serves as a volunteer consultant and lecturer for Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Malawi.

Education:

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), Creighton University
• Master of Health Science (M.H.S.), Occupational Therapy, University of Florida
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.), New York University

Dr. Bonzani's research and teaching focus on clinical kinesiology, neuro-occupation, and human movement within environmental contexts. His work emphasizes practical, problem-solving approaches in orthotics and rehabilitation. He teaches courses such as Clinical Kinesiology, Neuro-Occupation, and Administration in OT Practice, and is recognized by students as one of their most influential professors.

His recent publications center on hand therapy, orthotic interventions, and postoperative rehabilitation, reflecting a consistent theme in musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation. These works serve as key educational resources in the field.

Dr. Bonzani is actively involved in professional development and global outreach, contributing to international training and capacity building in occupational therapy. He has no listed scientific awards at this time.

He mentors students and contributes to academic service through committee work and curriculum development. While no formal advisees are listed, his influence on student learning is widely acknowledged. He is involved in clinical education and international partnerships, particularly through his ongoing work in Malawi.