Dr. Nihad Almasri is an Associate Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. Currently Dr. Almasri is the Acting Dean of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Jordan. She is a pediatric Physiotherapist, an educator, and a researcher.She conducted many studies in the area of pediatric rehabilitation in Jordan. She is also clinicians both in acute care and school settings. Dr. Almasri is a co-editor of Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics journal and a country representative for the Child Health Information for All group. Dr. Almasri is an active member of the WCPT, and the the International Society on Early Intervention.

Dr. Nihad Almasri's research activities include validating measurements, family-centered care, and development of registries and surveillance systems for children with disabilities.