Dieter Melchart | Mental Health | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Dieter Melchart | Mental Health | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Deggendorf Institute of Technology DIT | Germany

Prof. Dr. med. Dieter Melchart is an accomplished health scientist whose work spans naturopathy, complementary medicine, and traditional medical systems. He has held prominent academic positions, including professorial roles in leading European institutions, where he contributed to the development of competence centers dedicated to complementary medicine and naturopathic research. His scholarship focuses on the clinical evaluation of acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, lifestyle medicine, and individualized health management, advancing evidence-based integration of traditional practices into modern healthcare. Through his leadership in research, teaching, and clinical innovation, Prof. Melchart has achieved substantial societal impact by promoting holistic, evidence-aligned approaches that enhance patient well-being and strengthen the connection between traditional knowledge and contemporary health science. He has 8443 citations from 179 documents with an h-index of 40.

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Jian-Yu Que | Mental Health | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Jian-Yu Que | Mental Health | Research Excellence Award

Associate Chief Physician | Xiamen Xianyue Hospital | China

Jian-Yu Que is an associate chief physician and head of the Clinical Medical Research Center at Xiamen Xianyue Hospital, with advanced medical training from Qiqihar Medical University and postgraduate degrees from Peking University, and is internationally recognized for contributions to psychiatry and sleep medicine. His academic expertise centers on the complex relationships between sleep disturbances and psychiatric disorders, as well as the evaluation of sleep-based interventions for improving mental health outcomes across vulnerable populations, particularly children and adolescents. He has produced an extensive body of high-impact scientific literature indexed in major global databases, with multiple first and corresponding authorship contributions in leading journals such as PLOS Medicine, Molecular Psychiatry, and Behavioral Sleep Medicine, reflecting a strong and sustained research output with notable scholarly influence. His work as lead investigator on large-scale population studies has advanced understanding of the interconnections among insomnia, chronotype, trauma exposure, emotional disorders, suicidal ideation, and health-risk behaviors, generating evidence that directly informs youth mental health policy and early prevention strategies. In addition to independent research leadership, he maintains active national and international collaborations with senior scientists at Peking University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, including participation in pioneering clinical trials on digital interventions for insomnia in Asia. He also contributes to academic stewardship as a guest editor for Frontiers in Psychiatry and holds leadership roles in national professional societies related to sleep and psychiatric medicine. Through integrated clinical research, policy-relevant population studies, and collaborative innovation, his work has generated significant societal impact by strengthening evidence-based prevention, improving access to mental health interventions, and advancing the scientific foundation of sleep-psychiatry integration in public health systems. He has 3572 citations from 61 documents with an h-index of 22.

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1. Childhood trauma and disordered eating behaviors in youth: Examining individual types, cumulative numbers, and latent patterns. (2025).

2. From single to multiple: The association of childhood trauma with frequent nightmares among youth. (2025).

3. Genetic insights into the role of mitochondria-related genes in mental disorders: An integrative multi-omics analysis. (2025).

4. The association between couple relationships and sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis. (2025).

5. Effectiveness of app-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia on preventing major depressive disorder in youth with insomnia and subclinical depression: A randomized clinical trial. (2025).

Mohammad Nami | Mental Health | Excellence in Research Award

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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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Featured 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.