Assist Prof Dr. Farzad Nasiri | Clinical Psychology | Best Researcher Award

University of Kurdistan,IRAN 🎓

Dr. Farzad Nasiri is an Associate Professor at the University of Kurdistan, where he also serves as the Head of the Department of Psychology. With a rich background in clinical and experimental psychology, he has been dedicated to advancing both academic research and therapeutic practice. His professional journey is marked by a strong commitment to psychology and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), particularly in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders.

Professional Profile

Scopus Profile

🎓 Education

Dr. Nasiri completed his Ph.D. in Psychology in 2019 at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, following his Master’s (2012) and Bachelor’s degrees (2010) in Clinical Psychology from the University of Tabriz. His academic journey began with a High School Diploma in Experimental Sciences from Shaheed Beheshti School in 2004, highlighting his early dedication to scientific disciplines.

🏢 Work Experience

Dr. Nasiri has extensive experience as a university professor, teaching Ph.D., Master’s, and Bachelor’s courses in clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and psychotherapy techniques. In addition to his academic roles, he has been a reviewer and editor for various scientific journals, including the Journal of Clinical Psychology and Counseling and the Journal of Medical Sciences.

🧬 Skills

Dr. Nasiri’s expertise lies in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). He has led workshops on anxiety management and tDCS, and his therapeutic focus centers on mood and anxiety disorders. His extensive research covers mindfulness-based therapies, emotional regulation, and executive functions in psychological disorders.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Throughout his career, Dr. Nasiri has earned exceptional grades, with notable recognition for his research and clinical work. His thesis projects earned the highest distinctions, including a perfect score of 20 for his Ph.D. dissertation under Dr. Ali Mashhadi.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Nasiri’s research spans cognitive and emotional indices of anxiety, transdiagnostic therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions. He has authored several books and translated works on CBT, chronic pain, insomnia, and autism. His scholarly publications address critical psychological issues, including anxiety disorders, resilience, and emotional regulation strategies.

📚 Publilcation

Comparison of executive functions in people with high and low resilience
Year: 2024 | Journal: Journal of Psychiatric Research
(Shariati, A., Nasiri, F., Rahmani, F.)
A culturally adapted unified protocol for transdiagnostic treatment of anxiety disorders in adolescents (UP-A): A randomized waitlist-controlled trial
Year: 2024 | Journal: Psychological Medicine
(Zemestani, M., Ezzati, S., Nasiri, F., Barlow, D.H., Kendall, P.C.)
Augmenting the unified protocol with transcranial direct current stimulation: Effects on emotion regulation and executive dysfunction
Year: 2023 | Journal: Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy
(Nasiri, F., Ellard, K.K., Mashhadi, A., Bigdeli, I., Ghanaei-Chamanabad, A.)
Premenstrual Syndrome: The Role of Emotion Regulation Strategies and Trait Meta-Mood
Year: 2022 | Journal: Journal of Rational – Emotive and Cognitive – Behavior Therapy
(Nasiri, F., Sharifi, S., Mashhadi, A., Sharp, R.)
How to Differentiate Generalized Anxiety Disorder from Worry: The Role of Cognitive Strategies
Year: 2020 | Journal: Journal of Rational – Emotive and Cognitive – Behavior Therapy
(Nasiri, F., Mashhadi, A., Bigdeli, I., Chamanabad, A.G.)
Augmenting the unified protocol for transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders with transcranial direct current stimulation in individuals with generalized anxiety disorder and comorbid depression: A randomized controlled trial
Year: 2020 | Journal: Journal of Affective Disorders
(Nasiri, F., Mashhadi, A., Bigdeli, I., Chamanabad, A.G., Ellard, K.K.)