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Global Symposium on Racing Speaker: Dr. Raoul Reiser
Dr. Raoul F. Reiser II is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science and serves as the Director of the Clinical Biomechanics Laboratory at Colorado State University (CSU). Driven by a profound passion for teaching and seeing the “light turn on” for his students, he incorporates vivid, innovative examples into complex subjects. His dedication to education earned him the prestigious CSU Best Teacher Award in 2015.
Dr. Reiser's extensive research centers on human and animal movement, with a particular focus on playing surface biomechanics. His lab actively studies the foot-surface interface on natural grass and artificial turf to optimize athletic performance and reduce injuries. Beyond his primary role, he serves as the assessment director for his department and contributes to several major CSU initiatives, including the Human Performance Clinical/Research Laboratory and the Center on Aging.