Christopher Lomas | Rehabilitation Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Christopher Lomas | Rehabilitation Science | Best Researcher Award 

Head of Therapy & Programme | Delamere Health | United Kingdom

Dr. Christopher Lomas is an accomplished psychotherapist, educator, and researcher currently serving as the Head of Therapy and Programme at Delamere Health, the UK’s leading evidence-based behavioural change facility. He holds an MSc in Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy (with Supervision) with Distinction from the University of Salford and an MSc in Psychology from the University of Derby, along with several postgraduate diplomas in Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Clinical Respiratory Psycho-Physiology. His primary research interests lie in psychotherapy, trauma treatment, neuropsychoanalysis, addiction recovery, and the integration of neuroscience into therapeutic frameworks. Dr. Lomas has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to advancements in psychotherapeutic practice and the application of neurobiological principles in counselling. His work has also been featured in national media outlets such as The Times, The Telegraph, and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy’s (BACP) in-house publication Therapy Today. He is a Fellow of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists (NCIP), an Affiliate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and a Clinical Fellow of the Neuro-Psychoanalysis Association. Dr. Lomas serves on the Training and Standards Team of the NCIP, where he ensures academic and professional excellence in psychotherapy education, and is a member of the ethics committee responsible for developing professional ethical frameworks. His contributions to the field reflect a commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical innovation, and the integration of psychology and neuroscience in advancing mental health care. He has 5 citations from 5 documents with an h-index of 1.

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Publications

1. Lomas, C. (2025). Neurophysiological and therapeutic efficacy of somatic psychotherapies in addiction: Primary behavioral focus with exploratory cross-addiction analyses.

2. Jones, E., & Lomas, C. (2025). Teachers’ professional digital competence: The case for psychological digital competence.

3. Lomas, C. (2025). The affective-neural triage scale: Development and validation of a mechanistically informed psychometric tool for personalized psychotherapy allocation.

4. Lomas, C. (2025). Toward a neurobiology-informed framework for psychotherapeutic interventions in concurrent cocaine and alcohol use: An integrative review.

5. Jones, E., Sorsby, A., & Lomas, C. (2025). Promoting belonging through trauma-informed legal education.

Aynollah Naderi | Preventive Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Aynollah Naderi | Preventive Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Shahrood University of Technology | Iran

Dr. Aynollah Naderi, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Sport Sciences at Shahrood University of Technology, Iran, is a distinguished researcher in the fields of sport sciences, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. He earned his B.A. in Medical Records from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, followed by an M.Sc. in Sport Science from Razi University, and completed his Ph.D. in Sport Science at Bu-Ali Sina University, where his dissertation focused on corrective exercises for postural stability and spinal alignment. Dr. Naderi’s research spans the prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries, psychosocial aspects of injury recovery, corrective exercise interventions, and performance enhancement strategies, with notable contributions to understanding injury mechanisms, rehabilitation outcomes, and athlete well-being. He has authored and co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles, including influential works in Journal of Athletic Training, Sports Health, Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, and Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, alongside several systematic reviews and meta-analyses. In addition, he has translated key textbooks such as Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function and Exercise for Aging Adults, expanding access to evidence-based knowledge in Persian. Recognized as a Top Sport Sciences Researcher in 2020 and previously in 2014 during his student career, Dr. Naderi has also contributed as a reviewer for high-impact journals including BMJ Public Health, Journal of Athletic Training, and The Physician and Sportsmedicine. His blend of academic rigor, clinical relevance, and international collaborations has established him as a leading figure in advancing the intersection of sport sciences and health.

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Publications

1. Rostami, K. D., Naderi, A., & Thomas, A. (2019). Hip abductor and adductor muscles activity patterns during landing after anterior cruciate ligament injury. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 28(8), 871–876.

2. Naderi, A., Shaabani, F., Zandi, H. G., Calmeiro, L., & Brewer, B. W. (2020). The effects of a mindfulness-based program on the incidence of injuries in young male soccer players. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 42(2), 161–171.

3. Shaabani, F., Naderi, A., Borella, E., & Calmeiro, L. (2020). Does a brief mindfulness intervention counteract the detrimental effects of ego depletion in basketball free throw under pressure? Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 9(2), 197–207.

4. Naderi, A., Rezvani, M. H., & Degens, H. (2020). Foam rolling and muscle and joint proprioception after exercise-induced muscle damage. Journal of Athletic Training, 55(1), 58–64.

5. Yalfani, A., Naderi, E., Anbarian, M., & Biglarbaygi, A. (2013). The comparison of prevalence, type, and severity of injury in professional and amateur freestyle wrestlers. Journal of Research in Rehabilitation Sciences, 9(4)