University of Tehran | Iran
Mohamad Hatami Nejad is a distinguished Iranian scholar and Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Tehran, admitted in 2024 through the Distinguished Talent program. With a strong academic foundation, he holds an M.Sc. in General Psychology from Lorestan University, where he graduated with an excellent thesis grade of 19/20, ranked first in his class, and completed a rigorous research-focused program between 2021 and 2023. He also earned a B.Sc. in Psychology from the same university with notable academic performance. His research journey is marked by extensive scientific contributions across domains such as addiction, emotion regulation, psychopathology, executive functions, organizational psychology, and social anxiety. Hatami Nejad has authored more than twenty peer-reviewed articles published in reputable national and international journals—including Scientific Reports, European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, Journal of Clinical Psychology, Journal of Fundamentals of Mental Health, Neuropsychology, and Addictive Behaviors Reports. His works frequently employ advanced statistical and structural equation modeling techniques to explore psychological mechanisms related to substance use, personality traits, trauma, perfectionism, impulsivity, emotional regulation, and mental health outcomes in students and clinical populations. His research excellence has been recognized through multiple prestigious national awards, such as the 31st Outstanding Student Award of Iran (2024), the Outstanding Student Festival Award (2023), top-ranking positions in academic competitions, and recognition at the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition. He has also presented several papers at national and international conferences and contributed to significant research projects with universities and national institutions—serving as project manager, research associate, or co-investigator. Additionally, he holds various executive roles, including full membership in university disciplinary committees, leadership positions in scientific associations, and interdisciplinary responsibilities within ACECR, the Iranian Psychological Association (Lorestan Branch), and national academic organizations. His academic visibility is complemented by active profiles in ORCID, Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Civilica, and Web of Science. Beyond research, Hatami Nejad has served as a reviewer for high-ranking journals indexed in Scopus, ISC, ISI, and PubMed, including Inquiry and Addictive Behaviors Reports, demonstrating his expertise and trust within the scientific community. With notable achievements, leadership roles, and a growing publication portfolio, Mohamad Hatami Nejad stands out as a promising young psychologist contributing significantly to mental health research, clinical knowledge, and scientific development in Iran and beyond.
Featured Publications
Hatami Nejad, M., Noroozi Homayoon, M., Sadeghi, M., & Sadri Damirchi, E. (2025). Development of a student social anxiety model based on uncompromising perfectionism and experiential avoidance with a mediating role of difficulty in emotion regulation. Journal of Applied Psychological Research, 16(2), 15–32.
Hatami Nejad, M., Mikaeili, N., & Sadeghi Niri, E. (2024). Modeling the role of parent–child conflict in predicting social anxiety with the mediation of anxiety sensitivity. Journal of Family Relations Studies, 4(14), 4–13.
Noroozi Homayoon, M., Hatami Nejad, M., & Sadri Damichi, E. (2024). The effectiveness of psychodrama group therapy and cognitive behavioral play therapy on executive functions (working memory, response inhibition, cognitive flexibility, and …). Neuropsychology, 9(35), 1–17.
Hatami Nejad, M., Mirderikvand, F., & Sepahvandi, M. (2024). Structural relationships of anxiety sensitivity and sense of coherence with readiness to use substances in college students: The mediating role of difficulty in emotion regulation. Scientific Quarterly Research on Addiction, 17(70), 149–174.
Homayoon, M. N., Samarein, Z. A., Sadeghi, M., & Hatami Nejad, M. (2024). Comparing the efficacy of emotion‐focused therapy and transcranial direct current stimulation on impulsivity, emotion regulation, and suicidal ideation in young people with … Journal of Research in Psychopathology, 6(1), 33–42.
Noroozi Homayoon, M., Almasi, M., Sadri Damirchi, E., & Hatami Nejad, M. (2023). Comparing the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation and repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment on working memory, impulsivity and self-harm … Neuropsychology, 8(31), 1–19.
Hatami Nejad, M., Sadri Damirchi, E., Sadeghi, M., & Noroozi Homayoon, M. (2025). Developing a model of experiential avoidance based on childhood trauma and victimization, mediated by insecure attachment styles. European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, Article 100513.
Khoshgoftar, M., Karamali, F., Zamani Nasrabadi, M., & Hatami Nejad, M. (2023). Investigating the relationships between problem-solving ability, resilience and academic burnout in virtual medical education students using structural equation modeling. Psychological Science and Education, 28(4), 134–144.
Hatami Nejad, M., Sadeghi, M., Sadri Damirchi, E., & Noroozi Homayoon, M. (2025). Examining the influence of alexithymia, gender, and age on drug use among Iranian students: The mediating role of emotion regulation difficulties. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 3650.
Noroozi Homayoon, M., Sadri Damirchi, E., Sadeghi, M., & Hatami Nejad, M. (2024). Comparing the effectiveness of cognitive-emotional regulation training and transcranial direct current stimulation on difficulty in regulating emotions, rumination, and quality … Women’s Health Bulletin, 12(1), 21–29.