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Environmental
Environmental, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu
Prof. Tzuhui A. (Angie) Tseng is a Professor in the Department of Environmental and Cultural Resources at National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan. She holds a Ph.D. in Horticulture and Landscape Architecture from National Taiwan University, an M.S. in Architecture and Urban Planning from Feng Chia University, and a B.F.A. in Landscape Architecture from Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan. Prof. Tseng’s research and teaching focus on the intersections of environmental psychology, public health, and landscape design, with a particular emphasis on how natural and built environments influence human well-being, mental health, and social behavior. Her work explores topics such as horticultural therapy, environmental education, green space design, and nature-based interventions for physical and psychological restoration. Over the past two decades, Prof. Tseng has led numerous national and international research projects funded by Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council and has collaborated globally on sustainable landscape and health-oriented design initiatives. Her research has been published in leading journals such as Frontiers in Public Health, BMC Women's Health, Current Oncology, and HortScience.
Psychiatry
Psychiatry, China Medical University, Taichung
Professor Hsien-Yuan Lane is a Distinguished Professor at the College of Medicine, China Medical University (CMU), Taichung, Taiwan, where he serves as Director of the Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences and Director of the Department of Psychiatry. He earned his M.D. from Taipei Medical University in 1987 and completed his Ph.D. at the National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, in 2000. Over the course of his career, Dr. Lane has held significant leadership roles, including Director of the Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Science at CMU, and Adjunct Research Fellow at the Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica. Professor Lane is internationally recognized for his research in neuropsychopharmacology, cognitive neuroscience, and precision medicine, with a focus on understanding genetic and non-genetic determinants of treatment response in mental disorders, and developing novel NMDA-enhancing agents for the treatment of psychiatric disorders and dementia.
Public Health
Public Health, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice
Prof. Mateusz Krystian Grajek (born 21 February 1988 in Katowice, Poland) is a Polish psychologist and public health specialist. He holds the habilitated doctor’s degree in medical sciences and health sciences and is also doctor mult. (with two doctoral degrees). He is an assistant professor in the Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health in Bytom of the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice.
Professor of Psychology
Professor of Psychology, CIAPS Cambridge
Sam Vaknin is the author of Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited as well as many other books and ebooks about topics in psychology, relationships, philosophy, economics, international affairs, and award-winning short fiction. He is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Management Studies in CIAPS (Commonwealth of International Advanced Professional Studies), Cambridge and Birmingham, UK; Ontario, Canada; Lagos, Nigeria; a Visiting Professor of Psychology and Economics in South East European University (SEEU); and a former Visiting Professor of Psychology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia. He was the Editor-in-Chief of Global Politician and served as a columnist for Central Europe Review, PopMatters, eBookWeb , and Bellaonline, and as a United Press International (UPI) Senior Business Correspondent. He was the editor of mental health and Central East Europe categories in The Open Directory and Suite101. His YouTube channels garnered 100,000,000 views and 450,000 subscribers.
Social Work, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua
Social Work
Dr. Tao Xu is a Professor and former Chair of the Department of Social Work at Zhejiang Normal University, China. He earned his Ph.D. in Sociology from Sun Yat-sen University, and his M.A. and B.A. from Wuhan University. Dr. Xu has extensive experience in teaching and research related to mental health, migration, and social development. Over the years, he has served as a Visiting Scholar at the State University of New York, Albany, and has led several national and provincial research projects supported by the National Office for Philosophy and Social Sciences and other institutions. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in international journals such as Ethnic and Racial Studies,International Journal of Mental Health Promotion,Urban Studies, Behavioral Sciences, Healthcare,and Risk Management and Healthcare Policy. Dr. Xu also serves on the Editorial Boards of Developmental Psychology Innovations , Social Science Research Frontiers and Evidence-Based Social Science, and is an active reviewer for several academic journals. In addition, he holds leadership roles in professional organizations, including Executive Vice President of the Jinhua Social Workers Association and Council Member of the Chinese Association of Social Work Education and the Zhejiang Sociological Association.
Human Sciences, University of Petrosani, Romania
Human Sciences
Dr. Roxana Plesa is an accomplished academic and behavior analyst with over 18 years of university teaching and research experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania, along with master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Psychology. Currently a Lecturer at the University of Petroșani, Romania, and a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) in the United States, Dr. Plesa integrates academic expertise with applied behavioral practice. Her professional journey spans social psychology, education, and clinical intervention, focusing on improving learning outcomes and quality of life for individuals with developmental and behavioral challenges. She also serves as Chief Editor for the Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies and Academic Editor for the Asian Journal of Sociological Research. Passionate about evidence-based education and ethical practice, Dr. Plesa continues to bridge research, teaching, and clinical application across international contexts.
Physiology, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari
Physiology
Dr. Sakineh Shafia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at Sari Medical School, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Iran. She earned her B.Sc. in Biology from Ferdowsi University (1989), her M.Sc. in Physiology from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (1994), and her Ph.D. in Physiology from Semnan University of Medical Sciences (2017). With over three decades of academic and research experience, Dr. Shafia has taught physiology extensively across several Iranian medical universities, including Zahedan, Zabol, Golestan, and Mazandaran. She has also served in leadership roles such as Director of the Physiology Department (2021–2023), Head of the Student Research Committee, and member of various scientific and cultural committees within Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences.
Department of Rehabilitation, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice
Rehabilitation
Dr. Tomasz Jurys is a physiotherapist affiliated with APO Zdrowie and Medical University of Silesia academic teacher actively engaged in scientific research. His professional interests focus on physiotherapy in psychiatric conditions as well as non-pharmacological approaches to pain management. He combines clinical expertise with a passion for evidence-based rehabilitation to improve patients’ quality of life.