Dr. Vahid Rashedi 👨⚕️, an esteemed Assistant Professor of Gerontology at the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences 🇮🇷, has made outstanding global contributions in aging, cognition, and psychogeriatrics 🌍🧠. With a Ph.D. in Gerontology (2017) 🎓 and extensive editorial duties across high-impact journals 📚, he’s actively involved as a Senior Collaborator with the Global Burden of Disease Project at IHME, University of Washington 🇺🇸. Recognized as a Top 1% scientist by Stanford University in 2024 🏅, he combines academic excellence, innovation, and impactful research. His interdisciplinary work spans gerontology, rehabilitation, mental health, and cognitive science, cementing his status as a global leader in aging research 🌐💡.
Profile
Education 🎓
Dr. Rashedi began his academic path with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Sciences 🎓🦾, focusing on geriatric care and assistive technology. He earned his Ph.D. in Gerontology with distinction in 2017 🥇, building expertise in psychogeriatrics, mental health, and cognitive decline. His academic training was rooted in interdisciplinary frameworks linking medicine, psychology, and social work 🔬💬. This diverse education empowered him to bridge clinical insights with research, enabling innovative health solutions for elderly populations 👵👴. He complements formal education with global scientific memberships and ongoing collaborations with prestigious institutes, such as IHME 🌎, emphasizing lifelong learning and cutting-edge research.
Experience 👨🏫
Dr. Rashedi has over a decade of rich academic and research experience, currently serving as Assistant Professor at the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences 🏫. Since 2019, he has been a Senior Collaborator at IHME, University of Washington, contributing to the Global Burden of Disease project 📊🌐. He has authored 126 indexed journal articles 📑, published a book 📖, and holds four patents, including rehabilitation innovations like the vibrating ankle-foot orthosis 🦿. He is a prolific editorial board member and associate editor for over 10 international journals 📘🖋️. His work in psychogeriatrics and cognition has garnered global recognition, highlighting his leadership and mentoring roles 👨🏫🏅.
Awards & Recognitions 🏅
Dr. Rashedi is recognized globally for his scientific excellence, notably ranked in the Top 1% of scientists worldwide by Stanford University in 2024 🌟📈. He holds editorial roles in Frontiers, CGJ, and the Journal of Gerontology, reflecting scholarly esteem 📚. He is a trusted reviewer for numerous high-impact journals and was honored with national and international awards 🥇. His patented inventions in geriatric rehabilitation demonstrate a blend of innovation and clinical value 💡🏥. His GSA, APA, and ISTAART memberships validate his international standing 👏🌐. These honors underscore his unwavering dedication to improving elderly lives through evidence-based science and collaboration 🤝
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Rashedi’s research delves into psychogeriatrics, mental health, and cognitive disorders in aging populations 🧠👴. As part of the Global Burden of Disease team at IHME 🌍, he contributes to global health analytics, shaping international aging policies 📊. His innovations include assistive devices with therapeutic functions, bridging technology and clinical rehabilitation 🛠️⚙️. With 63 research projects and over 26,000 citations 🔍📈, his scholarly output is extensive and impactful. He leads investigations on dementia, geriatric depression, and cognitive resilience, supported by his roles in editorial boards and scientific societies 🧬📘. His mission is to translate research into real-world health solutions for aging communities 🌟🩺.
- Global burden of 87 risk factors in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
CJL Murray, AY Aravkin, P Zheng, C Abbafati, KM Abbas, …
The lancet 396 (10258), 1223-1249
- Global, regional, and national burden of diabetes from 1990 to 2021, with projections of prevalence to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
KL Ong, LK Stafford, SA McLaughlin, EJ Boyko, SE Vollset, AE Smith, …
The Lancet 402 (10397), 203-234
- Global age-sex-specific fertility, mortality, healthy life expectancy (HALE), and population estimates in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2019: a comprehensive demographic …
H Wang, KM Abbas, M Abbasifard, M Abbasi-Kangevari, H Abbastabar, …
The Lancet 396 (10258), 1160-1203
- Hearing loss prevalence and years lived with disability, 1990–2019: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
LM Haile, K Kamenov, PS Briant, AU Orji, JD Steinmetz, A Abdoli, …
The Lancet 397 (10278), 996-1009
- Global, regional, and national burden of low back pain, 1990–2020, its attributable risk factors, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease …
ML Ferreira, K De Luca, LM Haile, JD Steinmetz, GT Culbreth, M Cross, …
The Lancet Rheumatology 5 (6), e316-e329
- Five insights from the global burden of disease study 2019
CJL Murray, C Abbafati, KM Abbas, M Abbasi, M Abbasi-Kangevari, …
The Lancet 396 (10258), 1135-1159