Organizing Committee members
Dr. Alean Al-Krenawi
Alean Al-Krenawi, Ph.D., is a Full Professor at Algoma University in Ontario, Canada. He holds an undergraduate degree from Ben-Gurion University in Israel, a master’s degree in social work from Hebrew University in Israel, and a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in Canada. He is affiliated with the Center for Research on Immigration and Settlement at Toronto Metropolitan University and the Spiritual Diversity and Social Work Initiative at the University of Kansas in the USA.
In 2022, he was recognized as one of the top 10 contributors to the Social Work Journal. In 2023, Stanford University ranked him among the top 2% of scientists in the world. This information was posted on October 4, 2023, by Nabhan. https://ecebm.com/2023/10/04/stanford-university-names-worlds-top-2-scientists-2023/
Dr. Sergey Suchkov
Sergey Suchkov was born in the City of Astrakhan, Russia, in a family of dynasty medical doctors. From 2014 through 2021, was a Professor and Director (full-time job) of the Dept (since 2016 The Center) for Personalized & Precision Medicine of Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia. From 2021 through 2021, is a Professor and Chair (full-time job) of the Dept for Personalized Medicine, Precision Nutriology & Biodesign of the Institute for Biotechology & Global Health of the RosBioTech National University, Russia. He is currently Professor in Medicine & Immunology, R&D Director of the National Center for Human Photosynthesis, Aguascalientes, México. From 2004 through the present, utilizing an experience gained whilst staying in USA, Europe and Japan, was doing a lot to implement technologies and philosophy of Personalized and Precision Healthcare services into the daily clinical practice of Russia. Have prepared and finalized a Business Plan for getting it done in a stepwise manner.
Dr. Laxmikant Rathi
Dr. Laxmikant Rathi is a distinguished consulting psychiatrist based in Amravati, Maharashtra, with over 42 years of extensive experience in the field of mental health. He is currently practicing at his privately owned 25-bedded Govardhan Hospital, located near Rajkamal Bridge in Ambapeth, Amravati. Throughout his career, Dr. Rathi has made significant contributions to the psychiatric field, both nationally and internationally. He is currently serving as the President of the Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) for the term 2024-2025 and holds a prominent position as an Executive Council Member of the SAARC Psychiatric Federation. He has also served as the Past President of the IPS West Zone and Maharashtra Chapter. Notably, Dr. Rathi is the Founder President of both the Vidarbha Psychiatrist Association and the Amravati Psychiatrists Association. He has been an international and national speaker at numerous conferences, sharing his knowledge on various aspects of psychiatric care.
Dr. Anand Pratap Singh
Dr Anand Pratap Singh is currently working as Head, Department of Psychology & Mental Health, at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, U.P.(India) since July, 2012. His area of expertise has been Brain fingerprinting, Neuro-Cognition and Neurofeedback Therapy. Till the date, he has supervised 12 Ph. D. theses and 34 M. Phil theses in the area of Clinical Neuro Psychology. He has published 50 research papers and book chapters to his credit in reputed National & International Journals & books. He is the Editor of SIS journal of Projective Psychology. He has been recipient of Innovative Scientist Award in the area of brain fingerprinting in the year, 2021 by Indian Academy of Health Psychology, the Positivity Award in the area of Neurofeedback Therapy in the year, 2019, by Brain Behaviour Research Foundation of India, Tara Naidu Award by Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) in the year, 2002, Outstanding Contribution Award by IAHP in the year, 2016 and Professional Excellence in Clinical Psychology Research & Training by the Governor of Goa in the year, 2017. He has organized 04 international and 06 national conferences and seminars in capacity of Conference Director/Organizing Secretary and has participated in more than 40 conferences and seminars as resource person and speaker. He is a member expert on the panel of Rehabilitation Council of India, New Delhi, NHDC, New Delhi and IEE, New Delhi. He is president of neuro and biofeedback society (NABS), India, fellow member of IACP, IAHP, IAP, and ACP north region
Ms. Nidhi Trivedi
Nidhi Trivedi is the CEO of Nidhi Perception Pty Ltd, a registered counselor, and a certified CBT therapist, with a passion for empowering vulnerable populations. With expertise as a Master Coach, Author, and Inclusion Support Specialist, she works to support individuals facing mental health and behavioral challenges, spanning children, youth, and adults. Nidhi is committed to fostering independence, resilience, and positive change through a holistic approach that includes counseling, therapy, coaching, and public speaking.
Her advocacy for mental health extends to creating and delivering programs for educational institutions, corporations, and NGOs. Nidhi’s dedication to raising awareness about mental health has led to media appearances on platforms like America’s Roku TV and UK Podcasts. She was honored with the Top 100 Victoria Award in Health Innovation for her contributions to the field. Through her work, Nidhi continues to champion inclusivity, education, and empowerment in mental health.
Dr. Sam Vaknin
Sam Vaknin is a professor of clinical psychology and business management in CIAPS (Commonwealth Institute of Advanced Professional Studies), Cambridge and Birmingham, UK; Ontario, Canada; and Lagos, Nigeria; a Visiting Professor of Psychology and Economics in South East European University (SEEU), North Macedonia, and a former Visiting Professor of Psychology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
Sam Vaknin is the author of Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited and other books about personality disorders. He maintains YouTube channels with close to 500,000 subscribers.
His work is cited in hundreds of books and dozens of academic papers.
To learn more please visit- http://www.narcissistic-abuse.com/mediakit.html
INTERESTS: Personality disorders
Past Committee Members
Dr Hadi Eltonsi
Dr Hadi Eltonsi a medical graduate trained in group psychotherapy , hypnosis, silva mind control, NLP, Reiki Master, Pranic Healing,Life Couch, Mantra Yuga meditation among others courses for psychic powers, family constellation thru his medical study and practice then as a diplomat and Ambassador. He performed many TV , Radio interviews and seminars apart of two short American films about his work or inspired by his skills which were shown in international film festivals, the second got an award in Venice 2017.
Dr. Sam Vaknin
Sam Vaknin is Visiting Professor of Psychology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia and Professor of Finance and Psychology in CIAPS (Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies). Sam Vaknin is the author of Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited and other books about personality disorders. His work is cited in hundreds of books and dozens of academic papers.He spent the past 6 years developing Cold Therapy: a treatment modality for Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Over the years, with dozens of volunteers, he found that it was effective with clients suffering from a major depressive episode as well.
Dr. Md Monoarul Haque
Md Monoarul Haque was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He has done PhD under Faculty of Medical Studies in Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP). He got NOMA Grant from University of Oslo, Norway for research. Besides he got one year teaching & research fellowship Funded by USAID Developing Next Generation of Public Health Experts Project (NGPHEP). He is a member of Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research. He has number of publications in International Open Access peer reviewed index journals. As a young scientist he is expert on editorial writing also and already lot of editorial has been published. At present he is working as Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health, Fareast International University.
Laura Ghebaur
Laura G. has completed her PhD at the age of 34 from “Carol Davila” University, Bucharest, Romania. She is the Medical Director of a Psychiatric Hospital in Ilfov County, Romania. Her professional development includes many participations at national and international conferences and congresses with posters and oral presentations, participations as subinvestigator in pharmacological studies, publications in medical Romanian journals and a membership in WPA.
She graduated a seminar of psycho-oncology and attended a psychotherapy course in counselling.
Dr. K. Dinesh Kumar
Dr. K. Dinesh Kumar has completed his PhD from University of Madras, Tamilnadu, India. He has been awarded with CSIR-UGC fellowship for his doctorate Programme, moreover he is a DAAD awardee, to pursue part of his Doctoral Work at Helmholtz Zentrum Munchen, Munich, Germany. He is a gold medalist in his under graduation. Currently he is working as an Assistant professor at the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Central University of Tamilnadu, Thiruvarur, India. He serves as a reviewer in several international journals such as Ophthalmology, Molecular vision, Autism, Plos One etc. He was also editorial board member of International Journal of Ophthalmic Research. He was life time member of Global Psychology and Language Research Association. Notable awards of him were, DAAD Research fellowship, DST-DFG award for participation in the 68th meeting of Nobel Laureates and young scientists, held at Lindau, Germany. Youth for cleanliness award for active participation in NSS.
Roland Schott
Roland Schott has completed his MD from Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I), France. He is a Medical Oncologist at Centre de lute Contre le Cancer, France. He has over 200 publications that have been cited over 200 times, and his publication H-index is 20 and has been serving as an editorial board member of reputed Journals.
Mira Rakacolli
Mira Racolli is currently working as Physician at UHc mother Theresa, Albania. He/she is the President of Albanian Society of Neurology. He/she has over 150 publications that have been cited over 200 times, and his/her publication H-index is 18 and has been serving as an editorial board member of reputed Journals.
Dr. Abdolrasoul Aleezaadeh
Prof. Dr. C.P Abdolrasoul Aleezaadeh completed his Post Doctorate in (Psychology) at Approach of Applied Clinical Cognitive Neuropsychology from the USA. He completed his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology at I. R. of the IRAN and Bachelor’s Degree in General Psychology at I. R. of the IRAN. He is Full Expert International Faculty Professorship Member in the Brooklyn Central University, the USA, Associate Expert International Faculty Professorship Member in the University of Pacific Albion, the USA and, Associate Expert International Faculty Professorship Member in the Green Lake (GreenLake) University, the USA. Now he is working as an Assistant Professor at P.N.U and, U.A.S.T Universities; I.R. of IRAN.
MS. SUCHI, The Laughter Coach
SUCHI is an experienced International Pre School Principal/Manager who picked up Laughter exercises from many coaches around the world. She then designed ‘Laughter Therapy’ which is being used in many places such as hospitals and Senior Activity Centres. She provides individual and group therapy in educational and home settings.
A former Manager / Trainer is now engages in building social awareness about Holistic approach for recovery. Be it Depression, Anxiety caused by physical or emotional pain, Death in the family and the harm the unhappiness brings to people, families and communities. Her aim is to encourage people to seek help early and get on the path to recovery. Her works has been featured in local press, TV and Radio and has been an invited speaker at various community clubs and educational Institutions. She has also been awarded by MINDS and various community clubs in recognition of her social work.
Dr. Osman Kučuk, Director, Center for Dementia, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Expert for dementia in the field of psychology. Author of many broschuras and the two books: Dementia – what and how is further? (2015.) guide for people affected by dementia, careers and nurses; Dementia from the angle of Primary Health Care(2019.) – guide for GP’s, specialist for family medicine. Author of guideliness „Dementia in the time of Covid-19 pandemic”(2020.) Accepted of the Federal Ministry of health and Federal Crisis HQ, published on web page of ADI and Alzheimer Europe. He is co-author of transnational guideliness to dementia , Inter professional Management of Dementia” used for Online Education Platform funded by EU INTERREG. President of Organizating Comittee of iCoDem – International Congress of Dementia, the most important Congress of dementia in the region of SE Europe, member of organizing and scientific committees conferences and meetings regarding dementia in the SE Europe Region. Organizer of the two high level meetings(2018., 2020.) Regarding dementia, national dementia strategies and regional cooperation on the dementia field. Author of Sarajevo Statement on Dementia in the Western Balkan Region and Expert Statement Dementia care and Policies of extended Danube Region, the both supported by WHO office for Europe, ADI and Alzheimer Europe and many academic and research institution. Lecturer in Dementia Master Classes by DAAD(German office for academic exchange), coach for medical experts, nurses, formal and unformal carers, psychologists, social workers, therapeuts including in dementia issue. He is president of Working group for developing of National Dementia Strategy in FBiH. He is a participant and intitiator of many research projects and single out is scientific research about number of affected people in BiH „Dementia as epidemic of BH society”(2015.). Currently, he is the director of Center for dementia that is unique institution in Western Balkan.
Retnaningsih
Retnaningsih is a head medical staff at Neurology Department, Dr. Kariadi General Hospital, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. She completed her Doctoral degree from Diponegoro Universiy, Semarang, Central Java, indonesia. She has many publications nationally as well as internationally.
Moh Hasan Machfoed
Hasan completed all his educations at Airlangga University. The educations that have been completed were: Medical Doctor, Neurologist, Consultant Neurologist, M.Sc, and Ph.D. His additional education was Hospital Management at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) Melbourne, Australia. In 2007 he was appointed as Neurology Professor also at
Airlangga University. He had 15 international publications. He has been serving as an editorial board member of national and international journals. His current position is the President of Indonesian Neurological Association (INA).