Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shahin Hassanpour | Physiology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shahin Hassanpour is an established researcher in veterinary neuroscience and neuroendocrinology with expertise in central regulation of feeding behaviour, developmental neurobiology and neuroprotective bioactive compounds in animal models. His research integrates intracerebroventricular methods, behavioural assays and molecular indicators to study peptides including LEAP-2, spexin, relaxin-3, α-klotho and adrenomedullin, alongside plant-derived antioxidants affecting appetite, stress and neurodevelopment. His scholarly record comprises 91 Scopus-indexed documents, 725 citations from 432 citing documents, and an h-index of 16, evidencing sustained impact across poultry science, developmental neuroscience and veterinary pharmacology with strong translational relevance for animal health and productivity.