Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nami | Mental Health | Excellence in Research Award
Associate Professor | Canadian University Dubai | United Arab Emirates
Dr. Mohammad Nami is an accomplished neuroscientist and clinician currently serving as an Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran. He holds an MD degree and a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience, complemented by a Fellowship in Sleep Science and certification in Health Communication from Harvard Medical School. His multidisciplinary academic journey has equipped him with a strong foundation in neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and clinical brain research. Dr. Nami’s research primarily focuses on cognitive neuroscience, sleep and consciousness studies, neurodegenerative disorders, neuroplasticity, and the neural correlates of behavior and cognition. He has authored and co-authored numerous high-impact publications in international peer-reviewed journals, contributing significantly to advancing knowledge in brain science and mental health. Throughout his career, Dr. Nami has been recognized with several prestigious awards and research grants for his outstanding contributions to neuroscience education, research, and innovation. In addition to his research and teaching roles, he actively serves on editorial boards and as a peer reviewer for multiple scientific journals, including those focusing on neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and sleep research. His ongoing efforts aim to bridge basic and clinical neuroscience through interdisciplinary collaboration, translational research, and innovative approaches to understanding human cognition and brain health. He has 1665 citations from 125 documents with an h-index of 19.
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Publications
1. Neurocognitive insights into child sexual abuse perpetrators: Understanding cognitive and emotional profiles: A case-control study. (2025). Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences.
2. An evaluation on changes in hippocampus size for cognitively normal, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer’s disease patients using fuzzy membership function. (2025). Innovations in Systems and Software Engineering.
3. Identifying critical abilities for optimal performance of air traffic controllers: A subject matter expert rating approach. (2025). International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics (JOSE).
4. Comparative analysis of sleep bioparameters in chronic insomnia disorder with and without obsessive-compulsive disorder: A polysomnography-informed report. (2025). Sleep and Vigilance.
5. The effectiveness of a web application (Naranj) for stress management among college students during COVID-19 outbreak: A randomized clinical trial. (2025). Current Psychology.