In addition, he is senior research scientist at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) where he is the Director of the Searle Center for the Science of Walking at RIC. The central theme of Dr. Dhaher’s research is to understand the basic biomechanical and neurophysiological properties of the lower limb after neurological and musculoskeletal lesions. The primary goal of these investigations is to evaluate and improve rehabilitation interventions after neurological and musculoskeletal disabilities. His research program has investigated various pathologies such as stroke, spinal cord injury, visual vertigo, and osteoarthritis and joint injuries. In addition to focusing on the basic science related to these pathologies, his research has also often expanded to include treatment interventions for these diseases.