Speakers at WPMH 2025

The International Workshop on Psychology and Mental Health (WPMH 2025) is proud to feature a lineup of distinguished keynote speakers who are leading experts in psychology, mental health, neuroscience, and clinical research.

We welcome colleagues to submit abstracts and deliver oral or poster presentations at WPMH 2025.

1. Oral presentations will be conducted in English, with a duration of 30-40 minutes.

2. Qualified speakers will be selected through a rigorous review process and announced soon after confirmation.

Note: WPMH 2025 is fully virtual. We will not contact participants regarding travel or accommodations. For official inquiries, please email editor@iwpmh.com.

Current Speakers

Prof. Domenico Lombardo

CNR - Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, IPCF- Istituto Processi Chimico-Fisici, Italy
Expertise: Neuroscience, Psychology, Mental Health, Biomedical Research

Dr. Domenico Lombardo is a physicist and materials engineer, leading a research group at the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche - Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici (CNR-IPCF) in Italy. He has extensive experience in neuroscience-related material research and regularly contributes as a consultant, reviewer, and editorial board member for international journals. He has authored over 100 publications with an H-index of 25.

Dr. Denys Makarov

Intelligent Materials and Systems, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf e.V., Germany
Expertise: Cognitive Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence, Mental Health Technologies

Dr. Makarov is a leading researcher in intelligent materials and systems at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf in Germany. His work focuses on AI-driven cognitive neuroscience tools. He has received major European Research Council (ERC) grants and has published over 150 papers and five patents related to mental health monitoring and computational neuroscience.

Dr. Andrea Scribante

University of Pavia, Italy
Expertise: Clinical Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, Psychotherapy

Dr. Andrea Scribante specializes in clinical psychology and behavioral neuroscience. He holds degrees in dentistry, experimental surgery, medical statistics, and health administration. As a research resident and clinical instructor at the University of Pavia, he has authored over 50 publications in high-impact journals and serves on editorial boards for psychology and mental health journals.

Dr. Dinh-Toi Chu

Faculty of Biology, Hanoi National University of Education, Vietnam
Expertise: Mental Health Research, Biopsychology, Cognitive Neuroscience

Dr. Dinh-Toi Chu has conducted research at the University of Oslo and Hanoi National University of Education. He has led major projects funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, Marie Curie Action (EU), and European Structural Funds. His work focuses on stress-related mental disorders and psychological well-being, with over 150 publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Prof. Ai Chunqi

Hubei University of Medicine, China
Expertise: Mental Health Disorders, Psychosomatic Medicine, Psychiatric Research

Prof. Ai Chunqi is the Director of the Mental Health Center at Taihe Hospital and a leading researcher in psychosomatic medicine. He has spearheaded the China-UK NHS Tavistock and Portman project on mental health and is a Scientific Committee Member for the Chinese Medical Association’s Marine Psychological Association. His research focuses on integrated therapy for psychiatric disorders and mental health policy development.

Prof. Mazhar Ul Islam

College of Engineering, Dhofar University, Oman
Expertise: Neuropsychopharmacology, Psychiatry, Mental Health Interventions

Prof. Mazhar Ul Islam specializes in biochemical engineering and neuroscience. He has published over 120 journal papers, book chapters, and patents, with research on biopolymers and their applications in neuropsychopharmacology. He has received multiple research grants for developing nanobiopolymer composites for mental health treatments.

Dr. Madjid Soltani

University of Waterloo, Canada
Expertise: Psychiatric Disorders, Drug Delivery in Mental Health, Cognitive Neuroscience

Dr. Madjid Soltani is a leading researcher in psychiatric drug delivery systems and mental health therapy innovations. His PhD research at the University of Waterloo focused on tumor microvasculature, and his postdoctoral work at Johns Hopkins University expanded into mental health drug delivery and neuroimaging. His research focuses on targeted psychiatric treatments.

Dr. Sri Darmawati

Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang, Indonesia
Expertise: Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavioral Science

Dr. Darmawati has made significant contributions to clinical psychology, psychotherapy, and mental health education. She specializes in cognitive-behavioral interventions and neuropsychological assessment techniques, with numerous publications in international mental health journals.

Dr. Julia Sidorova

Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden
Expertise: Computational Psychology, AI in Mental Health, Stress Monitoring

Dr. Sidorova has extensive research experience in computational psychology, AI-driven mental health monitoring, and stress analysis. She has published widely in psychological AI applications and has led research projects on machine learning applications in mental health diagnostics.

Prof. Hadi Shafiee

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA
Expertise: Mental Health Diagnostics, AI-Driven Psychological Assessments

Prof. Hadi Shafiee leads research at Harvard Medical School, developing AI-powered mental health diagnostic tools. His work integrates consumer electronics, machine learning, and psychological research to address early mental health disorder detection. His studies have been featured in major media outlets, including CNN, The Guardian, and The New York Times.

Dr. Pornpun Vivithanaporn

Mahidol University, Thailand
Expertise: Neuroimmunology, Neurotoxicology, Mental Health Research

Dr. Vivithanaporn’s research at Mahidol University focuses on neuroinflammation, neurological disorders, and their impact on mental health. She specializes in neuroimmunology and neurotoxicology, with extensive publications on mental health disorders linked to neurodegeneration.

Dr. Johann Lechner

Clinic for Integrative Dentistry, Munich, Germany
Expertise: Psychosomatic Medicine, Holistic Psychiatry, Neurobiological Health

Dr. Lechner is a global leader in integrative psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine. His research connects neurobiological health, environmental psychology, and mental wellness, with keynote lectures in Germany, Austria, the USA, Brazil, and China.