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Richard R. Neptune is a leading figure in neuromusculoskeletal biomechanics, whose work bridges computational simulation and clinical rehabilitation. His research centers on understanding and improving post-stroke gait, with a particular focus on the muscle coordination deficits that underlie movement disabilities. Neptune’s most-cited paper (115 citations) established critical relationships between frontal-plane angular momentum and clinical balance measures during hemiparetic walking, providing a quantitative framework for assessing fall risk. He is also known for pioneering neuromusculoskeletal simulations that revealed abnormal rectus femoris-gluteus medius coupling in post-stroke stiff-knee gait, a finding that challenges conventional rehabilitation approaches. Extending his impact to engineering, Neptune developed a simulation framework for virtual prototyping of robotic exoskeletons, enabling the design and control of assistive devices before physical construction. His work has not only advanced fundamental understanding of pathological gait but also directly informed the development of robotic rehabilitation interventions. With a career defined by integrating computational modeling with clinical application, Neptune’s research continues to shape how we analyze and treat movement impairments, making him a key contributor to both biomechanics and neurorehabilitation.