PhD
Prof. Sayed Ahmad Elwakeel is a Professor of Clinical Psychology with extensive academic and professional experience across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Benha University in 2006, following his M.A. (2003) and B.Sc. (1998) in Psychology. Currently, he serves as Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Fujairah, UAE, while also affiliated with Fayoum University, Egypt. Prof. Elwakeel has published over 100 works, including peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and conference papers, covering areas such as addiction, psychometric assessment, counseling programs, positive psychology, and mental health among vulnerable groups. His research interests span clinical psychology, psychometrics, family and neuropsychiatry, and the psychological impacts of social issues. In addition to teaching and research, he actively contributes as a reviewer and editorial board member for numerous international journals.
Memberships & Editorial Roles:
Member of the American Psychological Association (APA), Egyptian Psychological Association, Arab Network for Psychological Sciences.
Reviewer / Editorial board for numerous journals, including: BMC Psychiatry, Asian Journal of Psychiatry, Children & Youth Services Review, Discover Psychology, Psikohumaniora Journal, and several university-based psychology journals.
Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Egyptian Journal of Clinical and Counseling Psychology.
Conferences & Symposia:
Participated in and presented at over 40 international and regional conferences, including events at Tikrit University (Iraq), Al-Azhar University (Egypt), Fayoum University, Tanta University, and Fujairah University (UAE).
Delivered lectures on topics like artificial intelligence in psychology, drug addiction, mental health during COVID-19, and disability empowerment.
Academic & Administrative Roles:
Member of scientific promotion committees (Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE).
Editor-in-chief of Journal of the Faculty of Arts – Fayoum University (2018–2020).
Director, Fayoum University Center for Care & Rehabilitation of People with Special Needs (2016–2022).
Organized and judged student research conferences and hackathons in Fujairah, UAE.
Teaching & Training:
Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in clinical psychology, psychometrics, counseling, psychotherapy, neuropsychology, developmental psychology, criminal psychology, etc.
Supervised and examined numerous graduate research projects.
