Majid Komijani | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Majid Komijani | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor, Arak University Iran

Majid Komijani is an Associate Professor of Microbiology at Arak University, specializing in viruses and bacteria’s role in neurological diseases. He has contributed to the microbiological understanding of environmental polluting bacteria and infectious diseases. With 33 published articles, two patents, and significant research on phage genomes, he holds a substantial citation index. Komijani is involved in both academic and industrial projects related to microbiology and environmental pollution, particularly focusing on bacteriophage therapy, antimicrobial resistance, and virus detection. His work spans books, journal articles, and patents, contributing to numerous fields, including human health and environmental science.

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🎓 Education

Majid Komijani earned his academic credentials through years of rigorous education. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biology at Arak University, where he later advanced to a Master’s in Microbiology. His dedication to microbiology culminated in a Ph.D. in a specialized field of microbial interactions and disease mechanisms. As an academic, he continues to inspire his students and the scientific community with his extensive knowledge and research contributions. His academic training in microbiology has been pivotal in shaping his deep involvement in research projects on viruses and bacteria, especially in environmental contexts. Throughout his career, he has balanced academic and applied research in both industrial and academic settings.

🧑‍🏫 Experience

Majid Komijani has vast experience as an Associate Professor of Microbiology at Arak University. His work focuses on viruses, bacteriophages, and microbial pathology, especially their relationship with neurological diseases. He has published 33 articles, contributed to research journals, and developed several patented diagnostic tools. Komijani’s academic roles include teaching, mentoring students, and conducting innovative research. He is also involved in several industrial research projects, such as investigating environmental pollution through metagenomic analysis of bacteria in Khansar River and iron mine waters. Komijani’s industry work bridges the gap between academic knowledge and practical applications, particularly in the fields of microbiology, environmental health, and biotechnology. He serves as a key figure in academic and consulting roles related to microbial research, advancing scientific understanding in his field.

🏆 Awards & Honors

Majid Komijani has earned multiple prestigious awards and honors throughout his career. He received recognition for his outstanding research in microbiology, particularly for his contributions to infectious disease studies. His accomplishments include two Iranian patents related to viral detection kits and multiple published books. His work has received widespread recognition, with a citation index of 482. Komijani was awarded the “Research Excellence Award” by Arak University, and he has been honored with travel grants and funding for his contributions to scientific research. He has also been acknowledged for his impactful contributions to phage therapy, which addresses antibiotic resistance. His collaborations with international institutions reflect his expertise, and his ongoing work continues to receive acclaim for its practical applications in public health and microbiology.

🔬 Research Focus

Majid Komijani’s research focuses on the role of viruses and bacteria in neurological diseases and microbial ecology. His work investigates the microbial components involved in environmental pollution and their potential impacts on human health. Komijani has contributed to groundbreaking research in bacteriophage therapy, developing diagnostic kits for detecting viruses such as BK and CMV, and studying their role in various health conditions. His studies explore the relationship between infectious agents and conditions like multiple sclerosis, infertility, and breast cancer. Additionally, he is deeply involved in metagenomic analysis to identify environmentally polluting bacteria and assess their resistance to antibiotics. Komijani is committed to the application of his research for public health improvements, particularly in the realms of environmental microbiology and infectious diseases. His research aims to enhance disease detection methods and address emerging health threats through innovative biotechnological solutions.

🏆Conclusion 

Dr. Majid Komijani’s remarkable academic achievements, innovative research, and commitment to addressing global challenges in microbiology make him an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His contributions to science, particularly in phage therapy and environmental microbiology, are commendable and demonstrate his dedication to advancing both basic and applied microbiological sciences. His continued pursuit of groundbreaking work in his field ensures his lasting impact on the scientific community.

Publication Top Notes

  • Heavy metal pollution promotes antibiotic resistance potential in the aquatic environment
    • Year: 2021
    • Authors: M Komijani, NS Shamabadi, K Shahin, F Eghbalpour, MR Tahsili, …
    • Citation: 122

 

  • Prevalence of cytomegalovirus infection and its role in total immunoglobulin pattern in Iranian patients with different subtypes of multiple sclerosis
    • Year: 2011
    • Authors: N Sanadgol, N Ramroodi, GA Ahmadi, M Komijani, A Moghtaderi, …
    • Citation: 70

 

  • A New Phage Cocktail Against Multidrug, ESBL-Producer Isolates of Shigella sonnei and Shigella flexneri with Highly Efficient Bacteriolytic Activity
    • Year: 2020
    • Authors: K Shahin, M Bouzari, M Komijani, R Wang
    • Citation: 30

 

  • Isolation, characterization, and PCR-based molecular identification of a siphoviridae phage infecting Shigella dysenteriae
    • Year: 2019
    • Authors: K Shahin, H Bao, M Komijani, M Barazandeh, M Bouzari, A Hedayatkhah, …
    • Citation: 28

 

  • An in-vitro study on a novel six-phage cocktail against multi-drug resistant-ESBL Shigella in aquatic environment
    • Year: 2021
    • Authors: K Shahin, L Zhang, H Bao, A Hedayatkhah, A Soleimani-Delfan, …
    • Citation: 26

 

  • Detection and characterization of a novel lytic bacteriophage (vB-KpneM-Isf48) against Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from infected wounds carrying antibiotic-resistance genes
    • Year: 2017
    • Authors: M Komijani, M Bouzari, F Rahimi
    • Citation: 26

 

  • Effective control of Shigella contamination in different foods using a novel six-phage cocktail
    • Year: 2021
    • Authors: K Shahin, L Zhang, AS Delfan, M Komijani, A Hedayatkhah, H Bao, …
    • Citation: 21

 

  • Detection of TEM, SHV and CTX-M antibiotic resistance genes in Escherichia coli isolates from infected wounds
    • Year: 2017
    • Authors: M Komijani, M Bouzari, F Rahimi
    • Citation: 20

 

  • Investigation into antibacterial and wound healing properties of platelets lysate against Acinetobacter baumannii and Klebsiella pneumoniae burn wound infections
    • Year: 2021
    • Authors: A Shariati, A Moradabadi, E Ghaznavi-Rad, M Dadmanesh, M Komijani, …
    • Citation: 19

 

  • Synthesis of new environmentally friendly poly (urethane-imide) s as an adsorbent including β-cyclodextrin cavities and attached to iron nanoparticles for removal of gram-negative bacteria
    • Year: 2020
    • Authors: H Eibagi, K Faghihi, M Komijani
    • Citation: 19

 

 

 

 

Phuong Nguyen | Clinical Psychology | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Phuong Nguyen | Clinical Psychology | Best Researcher Award

Phuong Nguyen at University of Vermont, United States

Summary:

Ms. Phuong Nguyen is a Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Vermont. Her research explores socioemotional development and the psychological factors influencing children’s conflict resolutions. With a background in research, clinical practice, and teaching, she is committed to advancing understanding in developmental psychology and improving mental health outcomes through evidence-based interventions.

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🎓Education:

Ms. Phuong Nguyen is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Vermont, where she also completed her M.A. in Psychology in 2021. She obtained her B.S. in Psychology with honors from Trinity College in 2019.

🏥👨‍🏫Professional Experience:

Ms. Nguyen has gained diverse professional experience across research, clinical practice, and teaching:

  • Research: She has served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Socioemotional Neuroscience and Development Lab at the University of Vermont since 2019, focusing on protocol revision, IRB submissions, data collection, and analysis.
  • Clinical: Ms. Nguyen has worked as a Pre-doctoral Clinician at Timberlane Pediatrics, Clarity Laboratories, Connecting Cultures (Vermont Psychological Services), and the Autism Evaluation and Treatment Clinic (Vermont Psychological Services), providing psychotherapy and psychological evaluations to various populations.
  • Teaching: She has extensive teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant and Lab Instructor for courses such as Research Methods, Abnormal Psychology, Statistics for Psychological Science, and others at the University of Vermont and Trinity College.

Research Interests:

Ms. Nguyen’s research interests include socioemotional development, children’s conflict appraisals, and the impact of parenting styles on child behavior. She has also been involved in psychodiagnostic assessments and has contributed to studies on developmental psychopathology.

Publications Top Notes 📝:

1. Child temperamental negative affectivity moderates the relation between interparental conflict and child cortisol recovery

  • Authors: Nguyen, P., Schermerhorn, A.C.
  • Journal: Social Development
  • Status: Article in Press
  • Year: 2024

2. The interplay among interparental conflict, children’s emotional insecurity, neurophysiological correlates of processing interparental conflict cues, and externalizing symptoms

  • Authors: Schermerhorn, A.C., Nguyen, P., Davies, P.T.
  • Journal: Developmental Psychobiology
  • Volume: 63
  • Issue: 7
  • Year: 2021
  • Article Number: e22192

 

Divya Kumar | Clinical |Best Researcher Award

Dr. ‌Divya Kumar |Clinical| Best Researcher Award

Dr at McLean Hospital, United States

Divya Kumar is a dedicated clinical psychologist with a focus on affective disorders and behavioral interventions. Currently completing a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Divya’s research and clinical experiences span various settings, including academic institutions and healthcare facilities. With expertise in positive affect dysregulation and depression treatment, Divya has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and presented at national conferences. Their commitment to teaching and mentorship is evident through roles as an instructor and teaching assistant. Divya’s comprehensive training and contributions to the field make them a valuable asset in clinical research and practice.

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📚Education 

McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School Belmont, MA Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Clinical Psychology July 2023 – Present Pre-Doctoral Intern, Clinical Psychology July 2022 – June 2023 Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX Doctoral Candidate, Clinical Psychology July 2023 Advisor: Alicia E. Meuret, Ph.D. Dissertation: A randomized controlled trial of brief behavioral activation plus savoring for positive emotion dysregulation in university students Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology August 2020 Advisor: Alicia E. Meuret, Ph.D. Thesis: Walking on the bright side: Associations between depression, affect, and gait Washington University in St. Louis St. Louis, MO Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology December 2014

Honours and awards 🏆

🏆 2024 Career Development Leadership Program Anxiety and Depression Association of America🎓 2017 – 2023 University Ph.D. Fellowship Award Southern Methodist University🏅 2022 Virginia Roswell Student Dissertation Award Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies🔬 2019 President Partner’s Grant Southern Methodist University (CO-I: Alicia Meuret)🎖️ 2019 Honorable Mention for Graduate Research Fellowship Program National Science Foundation🥇 2019 Graduate Student Research Day Award Dedman College, Southern Methodist University

manuscripts in peer reviewed journals

Kumar, D., Corner, S., Kim, R., Meuret, A. (2024). A randomized controlled trial of brief behavioral activation plus savoring for positive affect dysregulation in university students. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 104525. Alvi, T., Kumar, D., Tabak, B. (2022). Social anxiety and behavioral assessments of social cognition: A systematic review. Journal of Affective Disorders, 311, 17-30. Kumar, D., Villarreal, D. J., Meuret, A. E. (2021). Walking on the bright side: Relations between depression, affect, and gait. PLoS one, 16(12), e0260893. Kumar, D., Tully, L.M., Iosif, A.M., Nye, K.E., Zakskorn, L.N., Zia, A., Niendam, T.A. (2018). A mobile health platform for clinical monitoring in early psychosis: implementation in community-based outpatient early psychosis care. Journal of Medical Internet Research Mental Health, 5(1): e15. Niendam, T.A., Tully, L.M., Iosif, A.M., Kumar, D., Burch, K., Denton, J., Zakskorn, L., Fedechko, T., Pierce, K. (2018). Enhancing early psychosis treatment using smartphone technology Part I: Feasibility and validity. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 96, 239-246.

Clinical Experience 🏥

Behavioral Health Partial Hospitalization Program, McLean Hospital Belmont, MA Psychology Intern | July 2022 – July 2023As a psychology intern, I provided brief intervention for patients in the partial hospital program, drawing skills from CBT, ACT, and DBT. Additionally, I led and co-led skills-based groups on empirically supported therapies weekly. Moreover, I provided individual ERP therapy through the McLean Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Institute as part of a 3-month rotation and individual psychotherapy through the McLean OnTrack Early Psychosis Clinic. 🩺Treatment for Affective Dimensions Study, Dallas, TX Study Therapist | August 2018 – June 2022In this role, I provided psychotherapy related to increasing positive affect through behavioral activation, positive cognitive strategies, and mindfulness practices. I also offered psychotherapy related to decreasing negative affect through inhibitory learning model exposures, cognitive restructuring, and respiratory biofeedback. Furthermore, I conducted structured diagnostic evaluations (SCID-5) for study intake. 🧠SMU Psychology Clinic, Dallas, TX
Advanced Practicum Student | June 2021 – June 2022At the SMU Psychology Clinic, I provided structured diagnostic interviews and individual psychotherapy via telehealth to adult clients in Dallas using empirically-supported treatments such as CBT, ACT, and CPT. Additionally, I conducted symptom-based evaluations of trauma in collaboration with the Human Rights Initiative of Dallas for individuals seeking legal citizenship through the U-VISA program and Violence Against Women Act. 💬Behavioral Activation plus Savoring Study, Dallas, TX
Principal Investigator/Study Therapist | July 2021 – June 2022In this position, I served as the principal study therapist, providing two sessions of brief behavioral activation plus savoring therapy for university students with low positive affect. I also created therapy manuals and homework assignments for a randomized controlled trial and trained master’s-level graduate students in delivering manualized treatment. 📚Veteran’s Association North Texas Health Care System, Dallas, TX Practicum Student | August 2020 – June 2021During my time here, I provided individual psychotherapy via Telehealth utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Veterans for symptoms relating to depression, anxiety, and physical health. Additionally, I engaged in individual supervision to enhance competency in providing gender-affirming care. 🔍

Additional Clinical Training Experience and Workshops 🎓

In addition to my clinical experience, I’ve undertaken various training sessions and workshops to enhance my skills and knowledge in the field of psychology:

Positive Affect Treatment Training 🌟Inhibitory Exposure (Negative Affect Treatment Training) 🛑Psychological Assessment Series Training: Millon Multiaxial Clinical Inventory 📝Psychological Assessment Series Training: Personality Assessment Inventory 🧠Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics 💭Treatment for Affective Disorders 🌈Capnometry-Assisted Respiratory Training 💨Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 🧠Integrated Psychosis Assessment Training 🔄Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5) Training 💬Training in Applied Behavior Analysis for Children with Autism 🧩

 

Publications Top Notes 📝

 

  1. Enhancing Early Psychosis Treatment Using Smartphone Technology: A Longitudinal Feasibility and Validity Study
    • Journal: Journal of Psychiatric Research, 2018
    • Citations: 117
    • Authors: T.A. Niendam, L.M. Tully, A.M. Iosif, D. Kumar, K.E. Nye, J.C. Denton, …

 

  1. A Mobile Health Platform for Clinical Monitoring in Early Psychosis: Implementation in Community-based Outpatient Early Psychosis Care
    • Journal: JMIR Mental Health, 2018
    • Citations: 75
    • Authors: D. Kumar, L.M. Tully, A.M. Iosif, L.N. Zakskorn, K.E. Nye, A. Zia, T.A. Niendam

 

  1. Social Anxiety and Behavioral Assessments of Social Cognition: A Systematic Review
    • Journal: Journal of Affective Disorders, 2022
    • Citations: 23
    • Authors: T. Alvi, D. Kumar, B.A. Tabak

 

  1. Walking on the Bright Side: Associations Between Affect, Depression, and Gait
    • Journal: PLOS One, 2021
    • Citations: 7
    • Authors: D. Kumar, D.J. Villarreal, A.E. Meuret

 

  1. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Brief Behavioral Activation Plus Savoring for Positive Affect Dysregulation in University Students
    • Journal: Behaviour Research and Therapy, 2024
    • Authors: D. Kumar, S. Corner, R. Kim, A. Meuret