He currently serves as an editorial board member for twenty-five journals and as Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. He has presented at the Korean Society of Exercise Rehabilitation held at Gachon University, October 22, 2016. Dr. Syed has received several awards from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, the Rehabilitation Society of Physical Therapists – India. He has published eighteen research articles and written four books. In addition, Dr. Syed assisted with the development of the Doctoral in Physical Therapy curriculum at Texila American University.