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Dr. Mahdi Sohrabi professor in the Department of Motor Behavior and Sport Psychology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi, Iran. His scientific interests include sports psychology, Neuropsychology, and motor Development. He has published over 35 scientific articles in international and national refereed journals and 20 books. He supervises master's and Ph.D. students in sports psychology, some of whom have graduated. He has served as a foreign referee for several domestic and foreign journals. He has also published articles at international and national conferences; several have been invited as invited speakers.
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ِDr. Mahdi Fahimi is an assistant professor in the Department of Motor Behavior and Sport Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, University of Qom, Iran. He is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Functional Research in Sport Psychology at the University of Qom. He was the head of the Education of the National Paralympic Committee of Iran before the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games and the head of the Department of Sport Psychology in Qom Province. His scientific interests include sports psychology, Exercise and performance, and talent identification. He has published over twenty scientific articles in international and national refereed journals and more than thirteen books. Dr. Mahdi Fahimi supervises master's students in sports psychology, some of whom have graduated with a master's degree. He has served as a foreign referee for several domestic and foreign journals. He has also published sixteen articles at international and national conferences, three of which have been invited as invited speakers.
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Dr. Mohammad Ali Aslankhani, Professor Department of Behavioral, Cognitive and Sports Technology Sciences, Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran. His scientific interests include sports psychology, Neuropsychology, and motor Development. He has published over 30 scientific articles in international and national refereed journals and 15 books. He supervises master's and Ph.D. students in sports psychology, some of whom have graduated. He has served as a foreign referee for several domestic and foreign journals. He has also published articles at international and national conferences; several have been invited as invited speakers.
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Dr. Hamid Reza Taheri Torbati professor in the Department of Motor Behavior and Sport Psychology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi, Iran. His scientific interests include sports psychology, Neuropsychology, and motor Development. He has published over 44 scientific articles in international and national refereed journals and 22 books. He supervises master's and Ph.D. students in sports psychology, some of whom have graduated. He has served as a foreign referee for several domestic and foreign journals. He has also published articles at international and national conferences; several have been invited as invited speakers.
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Dr. Alireza Farsi, Professor Department of Behavioral, Cognitive and Sports Technology Sciences, Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran. His scientific interests include sports psychology, Neuropsychology, and motor Development. He has published over 31 scientific articles in international and national refereed journals and 17 books. He supervises master's and Ph.D. students in sports psychology, some of whom have graduated. He has served as a foreign referee for several domestic and foreign journals. He has also published articles at international and national conferences; several have been invited as invited speakers.
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Dr Elahe Arab Ameri Professor of the Department of Motor Behavior and Sport Psychology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. Her scientific interests include sport psychology, neuropsychology. Authoring and publishing more than 186 scientific articles in English and Persian in reputable domestic and foreign journals, guiding and advising more than 70 student theses, conducting research projects, and participating in more than 50 reputable domestic and international conferences by presenting papers are among Dr. Elaheh Arab Ameri's other scientific activities that are recorded in her scientific record.
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Dr. Shahzad Tahmasebi Boroujeni professor in the Department of Motor Behavior and Sport Psychology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Tehran,Tehran, Iran. His scientific interests include sports psychology, Neuropsychology. Authoring and publishing more than 83 scientific articles in Persian and 25 in English in reputable domestic and foreign journals, guiding and advising more than 50 student theses, conducting research projects, and participating in more than 70 reputable domestic and international conferences by presenting papers are some of Dr. Tahmasbi Borujeni's other scientific activities that are recorded in his scientific record.
Also, 8 patents have been registered in his name in the fields of "Measuring dynamic balance in individuals", "Assessing central and peripheral vision", "Relationship between arousal and performance in perceptual and motor skills", "Spatial and temporal memory with linear mechanism", "Invariant features and parameters of motor patterns", "Separation of reaction time components in perceptual-motor tasks" and "Attractive-repulsive conflict (reward-punishment system) of mice and rats by electrical stimulation from the floor".
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Dr. Alireza Bahrami, Associate Professor, Department of Sport Psychology, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Arak University, Arak, Iran. His scientific interests include sports psychology, Neuropsychology, and motor Development. He has published over 35 scientific articles in international and national refereed journals and 26 books. He supervises master's and Ph.D. students in sports psychology, some of whom have graduated. He has served as a foreign referee for several domestic and foreign journals. He has also published articles at international and national conferences; several have been invited as invited speakers.
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Dr. Seyed Hojjat Zamani Sani, Associate Professor of Motor Behavior and Sport Psychology, Department of Sport Psychology, Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, East Azarbaijan, Iran. His scientific interests include sports psychology, Neuropsychology. He has published over 54 scientific articles in international and national refereed journals and 15 books. He supervises master's and Ph.D. students in sports psychology, some of whom have graduated. He has served as a foreign referee for several domestic and foreign journals. He has also published articles at international and national conferences; several have been invited as invited speakers.
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Dr. Mohsen Akbarpour Beni, Associate Professor of Sport Sciences, Department of Sports Sciences, Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Qom, Qom, Iran. His scientific interests include sports Neuropsychology. He has published over 34 scientific articles in international and national refereed journals and 15 books. He supervises master's and Ph.D. students in sports psychology, some of whom have graduated. He has served as a foreign referee for several domestic and foreign journals. He has also published articles at international and national conferences; several have been invited as invited speakers.
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Dr. Abbas Habibzadeh, Associate Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Qom, Qom, Iran. His scientific interests include sports Neuropsychology. He has published over 27 scientific articles in international and national refereed journals and 14 books. He supervises master's and Ph.D. students in psychology, some of whom have graduated. He has served as a foreign referee for several domestic and foreign journals. He has also published articles at international and national conferences; several have been invited as invited speakers.
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Dr. Sohrab Abdi Zarin, Associate Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Qom, Qom, Iran. His scientific interests include sports Neuropsychology. He has published over 30 scientific articles in international and national refereed journals and 15 books. He supervises master's and Ph.D. students in psychology, some of whom have graduated. He has served as a foreign referee for several domestic and foreign journals. He has also published articles at international and national conferences; several have been invited as invited speakers.
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Alberto Cei is an Italian psychologist and psychotherapist specializing in sport psychology, with a strong focus on football (soccer) and high-performance coaching. He teaches Sport Psychology and Psychology Applied to Football at the University of San Raffaele in Rome, where he educates students on mental skills training, team dynamics, and performance optimization for athletes and coaches. Additionally, he serves as a lecturer in Coaching at Tor Vergata University in Rome, covering leadership, communication, and psychological strategies for sports coaches. He also teaches Sport Psychology at the School of Sport, Sport e Salute in Rome, Italy’s leading institution for sports education, training future sport psychologists, coaches, and athletes.
Cei is widely recognized for his expertise in mental preparation for football players, helping them improve focus, motivation, stress management, and team cohesion. He has worked with Olympic athletes, professional football teams, and elite coaches, providing psychological support to enhance performance under pressure. His research and publications focus on mental toughness, goal-setting, and resilience in sports, making him a key contributor to applied sport psychology in Europe.
Beyond academia, Cei consults for football academies, national teams, and individual athletes, offering workshops that integrate psychological techniques into training programs. His practical approach bridges theory and real-world application, making him a sought-after expert in the field. Whether through teaching, research, or hands-on coaching, Alberto Cei plays a significant role in advancing the mental aspects of sports performance.
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he received PhD in Applied Exercise Science from Queen’s University (Canada) in 2003 followed by postdoctoral studies in exercise epidemiology. Currently, he's the Tanenbaum Chair in Sport Science, Data Modelling and Sport Analytics at the University of Toronto, Canada. he've also held positions at York University in Toronto, and visiting researcher/professor positions in the Carnegie Research Institute at Leeds Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom, Victoria University and the Australian Institute of Sport in Australia and the Institute of Sport Science at Westflische Wilhelms-Universitat Münster in Germany.
His research uses models from sport to explore the influences on optimal human development, ranging from issues affecting athlete development and skill acquisition to talent identification and performance forecasting. He is the Past President of the Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology and the author/editor of 13 books, 5 journal special issues and more than 300 peer reviewed articles, commentaries, position statements, and book chapters.
Specialties: Human skill acquisition, sport performance, visual perception, talent identification and development, expertise and expert performance, aging, masters athletes
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Dr. Abdollah Omidi, Post Doc of Psychosomatic Medicine & Psychotherapy, Germany. Professor of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Kashan University, Kashan, Iran, was born in Tehran in 1964 and completed his high school education in the cities of Najafabad and Isfahan. He was accepted to the University of Isfahan in 1987 and completed his undergraduate degree in clinical psychology with honors in 1980. In 1990, he was accepted to the Master's degree in General Psychology at the University of Tehran with the highest rank in the entrance exam and after one semester, he entered the Master's degree in Clinical Psychology at the Tehran Institute of Psychiatry. He considers being a student of professors such as the late Dr. Baraheni and Dr. Mehryar among his honors during his graduate studies. After that, in order to complete the human resource plan in 1995, he became a member of the faculty of Kashan University of Medical Sciences and has been serving in the same capacity ever since. During this period, he was the head of Payam Noor University, Nazan Center, for 6 years and was the source of many development and educational services during his management. In 2003, he entered the doctoral program in clinical psychology at the University of Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, and in 2008, after graduating, he continued his educational and research activities as an assistant professor.
In addition to his educational and research activities, Dr. Omidi has been engaged in psychotherapy and counseling since 1991 by establishing a counseling center in Kashan and working in various psychology clinics, and has a history of visiting thousands of clients in his clinical record.
Since 2001, he has shown interest in educational and therapeutic issues in the field of mindfulness and acceptance. Since then, he has focused most of his educational and therapeutic activities on these approaches. Under the guidance of professors such as Dr. Parvaneh Mohammadkhani, he has gained high expertise and skills in these categories. He has given many domestic and international lectures at congresses and has published more than 100 international articles in various fields, especially the topic of mindfulness. In addition, he has participated in the publication of several books.
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Professor Dr Firdaus was born in Kuala Lumpur and is the Past President for the Asian Cognitive Behavior Therapy Association (ACBTA) and currently serve as Training and Accreditation of World Confederation CBT. In Malaysia, she works as a Professor and Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Psychiatry Clinic, Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, UPM. She was appointed as a Global Leader Ambassador 2023 and was the first Honorary Secretary for Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology. She served as an advisor for both 10th World CBT Congress in Seoul , South Korea 2023 and 8th Asian CBT Congress in New Delhi, India in 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed Dr Firdaus as CBT Expert Consultant in Malaysia. In 2012, she was awarded the Young Scientist Award by Loreal Malaysia due to her excellent contribution in research on CBT.
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Professor Yu-Kai Chang (張育愷) is a full professor in the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at National Taiwan University (NTU), recognized as one of the most prominent academic figures in sports sciences internationally. National Taiwan University, where he serves, is considered one of Asia's most prestigious higher education institutions and consistently ranks among the world's top 100 universities in global rankings.
Professor Chang's specialized research areas focus on three main domains: first, sport psychology, examining psychological factors affecting athletic performance and methods for managing stress and anxiety in competitive environments; second, motor learning and control, studying the mechanisms of motor skill acquisition and applying neuroscience findings to physical education; and third, health and wellness, investigating the impact of physical activity on mental health and exploring exercise as a therapeutic intervention.
With an outstanding research background, Professor Chang has published numerous articles in reputable international journals, participated in interdisciplinary research projects, and conducted specialized training workshops for coaches and athletes. His research has significantly contributed to advancing sports sciences and enhancing athletic performance globally.
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Professor Dr. Turhan Toros is a prominent figure in the field of sports sciences and coaching education in Turkey, serving as a full professor at the Faculty of Sport Sciences of Mersin University. With extensive expertise in exercise physiology, sports psychology, and innovative coaching methodologies, he has made significant contributions to advancing sports science and training the next generation of coaches.
According to the prestigious AD Scientific Index 2024 rankings, Professor Toros is recognized among Turkey's leading scientists in sports sciences. His research primarily focuses on optimizing athletic performance, developing advanced training methods, and applying scientific principles to coaching practices. His valuable studies cover various areas including physiological adaptations to exercise, sports performance psychology, and designing educational programs for coaches.
Professor Toros's academic impact is evidenced by his strong research metrics, including citation counts and h-index scores recorded in reputable scientific databases. His complete body of work can be accessed through platforms such as Google Scholar, Scopus, and ResearchGate.
Beyond his substantial research activities, Professor Toros plays an active role in educating future sports scientists and qualified coaches at Mersin University. His likely collaborations with Turkish sports federations and coaching development centers have contributed to enhancing practical knowledge in the field.
Those interested in learning more about this distinguished scholar's academic and research activities can visit his profile on Mersin University's website or his dedicated page on AD Scientific Index. By combining profound theoretical knowledge with valuable practical experience, Professor Toros has made substantial contributions to advancing sports sciences and coach education in Turkey. For more specialized information about his research or access to scientific publications, one may refer to established academic databases.
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Dr. Georgian Badicu, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education and Special Motricity, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania. His scientific interests include sports Neuropsychology. He has published over 42 scientific articles in international and national refereed journals and 14 books. He supervises master's and Ph.D. students in psychology, some of whom have graduated. He has served as a foreign referee for several domestic and foreign journals. He has also published articles at international and national conferences; several have been invited as invited speakers.
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Dr. Luca Paolo Ardigò is a physiologist, biomechanist, and sports scientist. He has a position as a Full Professor in Sports and is currently working at the Department of Teacher Education, NLA University College, Oslo, Norway. He received his Ph.D. in Biomechanics from the Institute for Biophysical and Clinical Research into Human Movement, Exercise and Sport Sciences Department, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. He is a member of Propulsione Umana (Italian National Association member of WHPVA). He deals mainly with (1) bio-mechanics & -energetics of natural human/comparative movement/locomotion, (2) bio-mechanics & -energetics of assisted human movement/locomotion, and (3) portable devices for measuring physical activity & metabolic expenditure. He leads an international team to design & manufacture watercraft for disabled people, i.e., the handwaterbike.
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Dr. Abdollah Ghasemi is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Sport Psychology at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), where he teaches and conducts research in the Department of Kinesiology. His primary expertise lies in sport psychology, with a focus on the mental and emotional factors influencing athletic performance. His research explores topics such as performance anxiety, stress management, psychological interventions for athletes, and the mental aspects of sports injuries and recovery.
A significant portion of his work examines how techniques like hypnosis, relaxation training, and mental imagery can enhance athletic performance and help athletes cope with competitive pressure. Additionally, he investigates coach-athlete dynamics, motivation, and self-efficacy in sports, contributing to a deeper understanding of the psychological dimensions of training and competition.
Dr. Ghasemi has published his findings in peer-reviewed journals in sport science and psychology, establishing himself as a respected scholar in his field. At CSUF, he mentors undergraduate and graduate students, combining academic instruction with applied research in sport psychology. His work is particularly relevant for elite athletes, coaches, and sports professionals seeking evidence-based mental training strategies.
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Dr. Jorge Pérez-Gómez is a professor of sports science at the Universidad de Extremadura in Badajoz, Spain, and is recognized as an expert in the neurophysiology of exercise and cognitive performance in sports. He has published in numerous prestigious international journals, and his research findings have contributed significantly to a better understanding of physical and cognitive adaptations to exercise training. Currently, Dr. Pérez-Gómez is engaged in teaching and research at the University of Extremadura and is also an active participant in scientific conferences related to sports science. For more details on his research, you can refer to his academic profiles or scientific databases such as Google Scholar and ResearchGate.
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Professor Dr. Raed Abdulameer Abbas Al-Mashhadi is a distinguished scholar in the field of sport psychology and physical education at the University of Babylon, where he holds a prominent position as a leading academic and researcher in Iraq and the broader Middle East region. He earned his Ph.D. in Physical Education and Sport Science and currently serves as a Professor of Sport Psychology in the College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences. In addition to his academic role, Dr. Al-Mashhadi is responsible for overseeing sport activities at the College of Materials Engineering, contributing significantly to the development of university sports programs.
As an active member of the thesis defense committee for master’s and doctoral students in sport psychology, Dr. Al-Mashhadi plays a key role in shaping future researchers and professionals in the field. His scholarly contributions include authoring multiple books on sport psychology, published in Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Germany, and other countries. These works cover critical topics such as sports performance psychology, competitive stress management, and motivational techniques for athletes, making them valuable resources for both academics and practitioners.
Dr. Al-Mashhadi’s international recognition is further solidified by his inclusion in the Swedish List of Sport Scholars, highlighting his influence in global sports research. His studies and publications are widely cited, not only within Iraq but also across regional and international academic circles. Through his extensive research, teaching, and leadership, Professor Al-Mashhadi has established himself as a key figure in advancing sport psychology and physical education, mentoring the next generation of scholars in the field. His work continues to have a lasting impact on sports science in the Middle East and beyond.
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Sameer Badri Al-Mhanna is a professor and expert in Psychology Neurophysiology, exercise physiology, currently affiliated with the School of Medical Sciences at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. He works in the Department of Physiology, where he conducts research and teaches topics related to sports physiology, Psychology Neurophysiology, metabolic health, and the effects of physical activity on chronic diseases.
His research primarily focuses on the impact of exercise on Psychology Neurophysiology and health. He has published multiple scientific papers in reputable international journals, exploring the relationship between physical training and metabolic improvements.
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Dr Rokhsare Badami Professor of the Department of Motor Behavior and Sport Psychology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Khorasgan Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran. Her scientific interests include sport psychology, Motor Learning. Authoring and publishing more than 75 scientific articles in English and Persian in reputable domestic and foreign journals, guiding and advising more than 40 student theses, conducting research projects, and participating in more than 30 reputable domestic and international conferences by presenting papers are among Dr. Rokhsare Badami's other scientific activities that are recorded in her scientific record.
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Professor Mohammad Hasan Maleki is a highly accomplished scholar in the field of management studies, currently serving as a full professor at the University of Qom, Iran. With an extensive academic career spanning several decades, he has established himself as a leading authority in strategic management, organizational behavior, and business administration. His Google Scholar profile, which boasts numerous citations, reflects his significant contributions to management literature, particularly in the areas of entrepreneurial leadership, strategic agility, and innovation management within emerging economies.
As a dedicated educator, Professor Maleki plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of management professionals through his teaching and mentorship at the University of Qom's Department of Management. He supervises graduate students' research projects and theses, focusing on contemporary issues in organizational development and strategic decision-making. His academic leadership extends beyond the classroom, as evidenced by his active participation in international conferences and collaborations with researchers worldwide, fostering cross-cultural exchanges in management knowledge.
Professor Maleki's research output demonstrates a strong commitment to bridging theoretical knowledge with practical applications. His published works in reputable journals examine critical aspects of business management, including ethical decision-making in corporate environments, innovation strategies in family businesses, and the role of entrepreneurial leadership in SME growth. These scholarly contributions have not only enriched academic discourse but also provided valuable insights for business practitioners and policymakers in Iran and the broader Middle East region.
The impact of Professor Maleki's work is further evidenced by his consulting activities with Iranian businesses and government entities, where he applies his research findings to address real-world organizational challenges. His expertise in strategic management and organizational behavior has made him a sought-after advisor for both private and public sector organizations seeking to enhance their operational effectiveness and competitive advantage.
Recognized as one of Iran's prominent management scholars, Professor Maleki continues to influence the field through his ongoing research projects, publications, and academic leadership. His work remains particularly relevant for understanding management practices in emerging economies, offering valuable perspectives on adapting global management theories to local business contexts. The consistent citation of his research in academic works underscores the enduring relevance and quality of his scholarly contributions to the field of management studies.
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Dr. Hossam Ramadan-Zadeh is a distinguished Associate Professor specializing in Motor Behavior and Sports Psychology, whose groundbreaking research has significantly advanced our understanding of motor development, motor learning, and the psychological aspects of human movement. With an impressive academic career spanning multiple decades, he has established himself as a leading authority in studying the complex interplay between cognitive processes, neural mechanisms, and physical performance. His comprehensive body of work encompasses both theoretical and applied research, making substantial contributions to fields ranging from pediatric motor disorders to elite athletic performance enhancement.
The core of Dr. Ramadan-Zadeh's research focuses on three interconnected domains that collectively advance the science of human movement. In motor development, his pioneering longitudinal studies have illuminated critical patterns in how fundamental movement skills emerge and evolve throughout childhood, with particular emphasis on identifying early markers of developmental coordination disorders. His work in motor learning investigates the neurocognitive foundations of skill acquisition, exploring how various training methodologies, feedback systems, and practice conditions optimize the learning process across different populations. Within sports psychology, he examines the psychological factors that influence athletic performance, developing innovative mental training protocols that integrate contemporary neuroscience principles with traditional psychological approaches.
A hallmark of Dr. Ramadan-Zadeh's research is his innovative integration of neuroscientific methods with behavioral observation techniques. His laboratory employs cutting-edge technologies including motion capture systems, neuroimaging, and psychophysiological measurements to unravel the complex brain-behavior relationships underlying motor control and learning. This multidisciplinary approach has yielded novel insights into how cognitive functions such as attention, working memory, and executive control interact with motor systems during skill acquisition and performance. His findings have been particularly influential in developing targeted interventions for children with developmental coordination disorder, where he has demonstrated how specific cognitive-motor training programs can induce measurable improvements in both neural functioning and movement competence.
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