Yasin Y. Dhaher

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Yasin Y. Dhaher’s research lies at the intersection of biomechanics, neural control, and rehabilitation engineering, with a focus on understanding how sensory feedback—particularly from the ankle and foot—shapes human locomotion. In his highly cited 2009 study, Dhaher demonstrated that isolated ankle-foot load significantly modulates hip muscle activity and joint kinetics during walking, both in healthy individuals and those with spinal cord injury (SCI). Using a custom-powered ankle-foot orthosis during robotic-assisted airstepping, he revealed that load-driven sensory input can alter proximal motor patterns, offering critical insights for designing neurorehabilitation strategies. This work, which has garnered over 30 citations, underscores his broader contributions to decoding the neural mechanisms of gait and developing assistive technologies that restore mobility. Dhaher’s research has profound implications for improving locomotor recovery after neurological injury, and his innovative experimental approaches continue to influence the fields of motor control, prosthetics, and rehabilitation robotics.