Kwadwo Appiah-Kubi Receives Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor at Clarkson University
Clarkson University has announced that Kwadwo Appiah-Kubi has been granted tenure and promoted to associate professor of physical therapy in the Lewis School of Health and Life Sciences.
Appiah-Kubi teaches neuromuscular physical therapy, research methods and evidence-based practice. He mentors graduate and undergraduate students in clinical research and oversees projects in virtual reality–based rehabilitation, multisensory integration and gait analysis. He also holds a courtesy appointment in Clarkson’s Department of Biology and serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ghana.
His research focuses on understanding the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying postural and gait control in individuals with neurologic conditions, and developing innovative, low-cost virtual reality assessment and rehabilitation tools. He developed the Gait Sensory Interaction Test, which is a VR-based walking and balance assessment tool designed to identify sensory deficits and guide individualized rehabilitation protocols.
Appiah-Kubi’s work, which spans adults of all ages and wellness levels, is expanding to include individuals with stroke, vestibular dysfunction, mild traumatic brain injury and multiple sclerosis.
Appiah-Kubi is the recipient of multiple grants, including three National Institutes of Health (NIH) Loan Repayment Program awards, the NIH-funded Restore Center Pilot Project Award and the American Physical Therapy Association New York Arthur J. Nelson Research Designated Fund Award. He has published more than 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, and his scholarship continues to advance innovative and technology-driven approaches to neurologic rehabilitation.
In addition to research and teaching, Appiah-Kubi serves on the editorial board of Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics and reviews international scientific journals. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the International Society for Posture and Gait Research, and the Society for Neuroscience.
Appiah-Kubi earned his doctoral degree in neuromotor science from Temple University, his master’s degree in physical therapy from Cardiff University, and his bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Ghana.
