Mr. Mohamad Hatami Nejad | Psychology | Best Researcher Award

PhD Candidate at University of Tehran, Iran

Mr. Mohamad Hatami Nejad is a Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Tehran, admitted in 2024 as a distinguished talent. With academic roots in Lorestan University, he earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Psychology with top ranks and honors. His passion lies in understanding addiction, emotion regulation, and psychopathology through a structural and statistical lens. Mohamad has authored over 20 scholarly articles in national and international journals and has received multiple awards, including the Outstanding Student Award and recognitions from Iran’s National Elites Foundation. He actively contributes to scientific conferences, student leadership bodies, and research projects on psychological readiness, trauma, and youth resilience. His research rigor, leadership roles, and commitment to evidence-based psychological practice place him at the forefront of mental health scholarship in Iran. 🧠📘🎓

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Mohamad Hatami Nejad began his academic journey with a B.Sc. in Psychology at Lorestan University (2017–2021), where he built a strong foundation in mental health and behavioral sciences. He pursued an M.Sc. in General Psychology (2021–2023) from the same university, graduating with honors and a thesis titled: “Investigating the Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy in the Relationship Between Sensation Seeking, Anxiety Sensitivity, and Negative Affectivity with Readiness for Substance Use.” In 2024, he was admitted as a Distinguished Talent into the Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology at the University of Tehran, where he now engages in coursework and advanced psychological research. His academic track is marked by academic excellence, interdisciplinary learning, and an applied focus on substance use, emotion regulation, and youth resilience. 🎓📊📚

Work Experience

Mohamad has served as a research assistant, project leader, and internal manager in various clinical and academic institutions. Between 2021 and 2022, he worked as a psychologist at the Lorestan Article 16 Center, aiding substance-affected populations. He has been a committee chair, executive organizer, and review panel member for academic and national projects, including those at the Iranian Psychological Association and National Elites Foundation. His research roles span clinical trials, public health studies, and university-wide assessments of academic burnout, trauma, and emotional intelligence. Currently, he is project manager for a psychological readiness model at Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences. He also holds multiple leadership roles in ACECR, Lorestan University, and Jahad Daneshgahi. 🧑‍⚕️📝📈

Research Focus

Mr. Hatami Nejad’s research explores the psychological mechanisms underpinning addiction, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, and impulsivity. Using structural equation modeling, he investigates how factors like sensation seeking, anxiety sensitivity, and self-efficacy predict readiness for substance use and social anxiety. His work incorporates both clinical interventions (e.g., transcranial stimulation, therapy comparisons) and preventive models for vulnerable groups like youth, students, and divorced women. He also examines executive functions, borderline personality traits, and academic burnout. His emerging focus includes spiritual intelligence, resilience, and the impact of perfectionism on mental health. With over 20 articles in Scopus and ISC journals, his multi-dimensional approach bridges neuroscience, therapy, and educational psychology. 🧬🧘‍♂️🧪

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Mohamad Hatami Nejad is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award. His achievements in clinical and behavioral psychology, his substantial contributions to addiction research and emotional regulation, and his leadership roles in academic and community organizations distinguish him as a future leader in psychological sciences. His work not only demonstrates intellectual rigor but also aligns closely with societal needs and mental health advocacy. By fostering deeper international ties and integrating more applied research outcomes, he is poised to make a transformative global impact. 🧠🌐🏆

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Investigating the relationships between sensation-seeking and addiction with accident risk among professional drivers with structural equation modeling approach

Authors: M. Hatami Nejad, H. Akbari, K. Amraei, P. Khaleghi Dehabadi, …

Journal: Archives of Trauma Research, 12(3), 150-158

Citations: 6

Year: 2023

The effectiveness of psychodrama group therapy and cognitive behavioral play therapy on executive functions…

Authors: M. Noroozi Homayoon, M. Hatami Nejad, E. Sadri Damichi

Journal: Neuropsychology, 9(35), 1–17

Citations: 5

Year: 2024

Development of a student social anxiety model based on uncompromising perfectionism and experiential avoidance…

Authors: M. Hatami Nejad, M. Noroozi Homayoon, M. Sadeghi, E. Sadri Damirchi

Journal: Journal of Applied Psychological Research

Citations: 4

Year: 2024

Modeling the Role of Parent-Child Conflict in Predicting Social Anxiety…

Authors: M. Hatami Nejad, N. Mikaeili, E. Sadeghi Niri

Journal: Journal of Family Relations Studies, 4(14), 4-13

Citations: 4

Year: 2024

Structural Relationships of Anxiety Sensitivity and Sense of Coherence…

Authors: M. Hatami Nejad, F. Mirderikvand, M. Sepahvandi

Journal: Scientific Quarterly Research on Addiction, 17(70), 149–174

Citations: 4

Year: 2024

Comparing the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation and repeated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation…

Authors: M. Noroozi Homayoon, M. Almasi, E. Sadri Damirchi, M. Hatami Nejad

Journal: Neuropsychology, 8(31), 1–19

Citations: 4

Year: 2023

Comparing the Efficacy of Emotion-Focused Therapy and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation…

Authors: M.N. Homayoon, Z.A. Samarein, M. Sadeghi, M. Hatami Nejad

Journal: Journal of Research in Psychopathology, 6(1), 33–42

Citations: 3

Year: 2024

Investigating the relationships between problem-solving ability, resilience and academic burnout…

Authors: M. Khoshgoftar, F. Karamali, M.Z. Nasrabadi, M. Hatami Nejad

Journal: Psychological Science and Education, 28(4), 134–144

Citations: 2

Year: 2023

Developing a Model of Experiential Avoidance Based on Childhood Trauma and Victimization…

Authors: M. Hatami Nejad, E. Sadri Damirchi, M. Sadeghi, M. Noroozi Homayoon

Journal: European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation

Citations: 1

Year: 2025

Comparing the Effectiveness of Cognitive-Emotional Regulation Training and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation…

Authors: M. Noroozi Homayoon, E. Sadri Damirchi, M. Sadeghi, M. Hatami Nejad

Journal: Women’s Health Bulletin, 12(1), 21–29

Citations: 1

Year: 2025

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