Editorial Board — Journal of Brain and Neurological Disorders

Dr. Md Moshiur Rahman was born in Khulna, Bangladesh in 1973. He passed his graduation (MBBS) from Jahurul Islam Medical College in 1997 and had completed post graduation (MS in Neurosurgery) from Dhaka Medical College under University of Dhaka in 2009. He became Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery in 2012 in Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College. Dr. Rahman has a personal series of about 3000 cranial and spinal surgeries which include more than 200 minimally invasive spine surgeries, a fair number of complex vascular (AVM and Aneurysm) and skull base surgeries, many endoscopic procedures (ETV, Pituitary, Cysto-Cisternostomy for arachnoid cysts) and a few brain stem surgeries. He has more than 100 national and international publications. He travelled many countries of the world as a trainee in early career, and also as a delegate, faculty & invited speaker in recent years. He became an editorial board member of Asian Spine Journal, SNI, JMCR and many more. He became a peer reviewer in International Journals like British Journal of Neurosurgery, BMJ Case Reports, Neurosurgery Open, Medicine, Cureus, Iranian Journal of Neurosurgery, Journal of Medical Case reports, Global Spine Journal, Medical Science Monitor and many more. He got a research grant on spine surgery from BMRC in 2022. Dr. Rahman is a member of 6 national and international medical societies including AANS, CNS and EANS.

Moshiur Rahman research interest includes Brain and Spine surgery like- Trauma, Tumors, Congenital lesions, Hydrocephalus, Vascular lesions, Degenerative diseases; Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeries; Skull base surgery; Endoscopic endonasal procedures; Aneurysm surgery and Arteriovenous Malformation surgeries; Infectious diseases of brain and spine; Peripheral nerve surgeries; Pain procedures

HeI was born in Catania (Italy) in 1982. I currently work as a Senior Academic Researcher at the University of Catania (Italy). After graduation with honours in Medicine, I trained at the School of Neurology and I got the international PhD at the same University. As visiting Clinical Research Fellow, I further trained at the Department of Neuroscience of the Newcastle University (UK). In 2013 I was selected for a Scientific Fellowship promoted by the European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS). From 2013 to October 2018, I worked as a Consultant Neurologist at the Oasi Research Institute – IRCCS in Troina (Italy), which is a Collaborating Center of the World Health Organization (WHO). From 2015 to October 2018, I taught Neurology at the Kore University of Enna (Italy). I have authored more than 110 publications in internationally-indexed peer-reviewed Journals and Conferences or Meetings, and I currently serve as Editor and invited Reviewer of several international Journals. More recently, I also obtained the Master of Science (Level I) in Clinical Research, as well as the National Scientific Qualification as Associate Professor (procedure for the Italian University Professor position recruiting, based on rigorous criteria of scientific qualification).

Clinical Neurophysiology, neurodegenerative diseases,cerebrovascular diseases, vascular-related cognitive impairments, neuropsychiatric diseases, Clinical Neurophysiology, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

Dr. Divya R, MBBS; MD (Physiology), MBA(HM), MSc Applied Psychology, PGDDiab, DFM, CFN, FAM has completed her MBBS, (2004-2009) at (Madurai Medical College- An Institution of National Importance under the Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University, Govt. of Tamilnadu, India). MD physiology (2012-2015) at (SMVMCH, under the Pondicherry University- central university, Govt of India). I worked as assistant Professor (2015-2018) in Government Medical College Palakkad, under the KUHS, Government of Kerala. At present I am working as Assistant professor in Department of Physiology at KFMSR, Coimbatore under Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University, Govt. of Tamilnadu, India. I have published 38 research papers.

Awards: 1. HDL and Physical fitness – Do they go hand in hand? Third Prize winning article-Vin bio celesta 2012 – All India Dissertation Competition. 2. An experimental study on immediate effect of direct barefoot contact with earth on prehypertension. – Med world Asia International Excellency Awards (MAIER) 2018.

Divya R Research Interest includes Human physiology, psychology, Food and Nutrition and yoga research. My special research experience is in neurophysiology, cognitive, autonomic, cardio-respiratory, behavioral science, addiction physiology, exercise physiology, neuropsychology, neuropathology, astrophysiology, alternative medicine, hasya yoga and medical education. I had trained with basic Physiological procedures including human and animal experimental physiology; pulmonary function test (PFT), autonomic function test (AFT), HRV (heart rate variability), EMG (electromyography), & NCS (nerve conduction study).

Dr. Gentile is a recognized expert in the transglutaminase research area and has a strong background in the molecular biology and biochemical aspects of the transglutaminase (TG) enzymes expression, activity and function. His work has been focused to the tTG (TG2) characterization in normal and pathological cellular events (cell growth and differentiation, adhesion, apoptosis, neurodegeneration) by biochemical and molecular biology studies. Currently dr. Gentile is associate professor at the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” .

Vittorio Gentile Research Interest includes Studies on cerebral polyamine metabolism.-Studies on polyamine binding to synaptosomal membranes of rat brain.-Studies on structural modifications of a major protein secreted from the rat seminal vesicle by transglutaminase-Studies of transglutaminase-mediated modifications of the rat sperm surface.-Studies on human semen tranglutaminase.-Characterisation of rat intestinal transglutaminase and studies on transglutaminase-mediated modifications of gliadins in relation to the Coeliac Disease.-Cloning and characterisation of the gene for human tissue transglutaminase.-Transfection of the human tissue transglutaminase cDNA in Balb-C 3T3 mouse fibroblasts: molecular and cellular characterisation of the stable transfected cell lines.-Site direct mutagenesis of the human tissue transglutaminase cDNA.-Expression and characterisation of the secretory transglutaminase from human prostate.-Characterization of the human tissue transglutaminase as a mediator of the cell signal transduction pathway.-Studies on the possible involvement of transglutaminases in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases.

Dr (Col) Suprakash Chaudhury Professor of Psychiatry, Dr D.Y. Patil Medical College Hospital & Research Center, Pune, did his MBBS and MD in Psychiatry from Armed Forces Medical College,Pune and PhD from Gauhati University. He was Associate Prof of Psychiatry at Armed Forces Medical College from 2000-2004, Prof & HOD, Psychiatry at Ranchi Institute of Neuropsychiatry & Allied Sciences from 2005-2012 and thereafter Rural Medical College, PIMS (DU), Loni from 2012-Apr 2017. He is post graduate teacher and examiner of MD (Psychiatry) & PhD in Poona University, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Ranchi University, Calcutta University, N.T.R. Medical University and Dr D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed University). He has won 16 professional awards, published over 500 papers in National & International journals. He is a member of the editorial board of 18 journals, edited/authored 11 books and contributed chapters to 10 books. He is president elect of Association of Industrial Psychiatry of India.

Suprakash Chaudhury Research interests include: substance use disorders, psychosomatic medicine, dementia, depression, schizophrenia

Nataliia O. Melnyk was investigating demyelination and remyelination process in central nerve system in experiment (in rats and mice). Her studied structural changes in organs central and peripheral immune system in demyelination condition. Has more 300 scientific works (6 patents) and working in National O.O. Bogomolets medical university, was provide lecture course of histology, cytology and embryology and practical classes. Was prepare and edited textbook to students on medical universities “Histology, cytology, embryology” and. Natalia Oleksiivna Melnyk – the Professor of the Department. Graduated from Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University in 1993, after an assignment she worked as an engineer in the Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics. During 2008- 2011, she worked as Deputy Head of the Department of Education and Methodology of the University. Scientific interests: neuroscience, neurodegeneration, multiple sclerosis, demyelination, remyelination.

Nataliia O. Melnyk Research Interest includes Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration, Multiple sclerosis, Demyelination, Remyelination

Dr. Uqbah Iqbal is a Socioeconomic Researcher at Research for Social Advancement. Winning Second Place in Malaysian Historical Essay Writing Competition 2013, he was the recipient of Research University Fellowship Scheme, Graduate on Time Award and Outstanding Student Award from Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities as well as the Youngest Ph.D. in History Holder and the only Malaysian achieved a Ph.D. in History in conjunction with the 43rd Convocation of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He’s authoring notable books/ebooks such as The Historical Development of the Malay Nationalism Before Independence, The Historical Development of the Malay Society Economic Nature During Pre-Colonial Era, The Historical Development of British Investment in Malaya Before the Second World War, The Historical Development of Foreign Investment in the Formation of the Malaysian Economy and Sejarah Pemikiran Pandang Ke Timur: Kepentingan Jepun Dalam Pembangunan Sosio-Ekonomi Malaysia (1906-1980). His publications have appeared in a wide range of international and national journals such as TAWARIKH, SUSURGALUR, Management and Administrative Sciences Review, Social and Basic Sciences Research Review, Jurnal Kemanusiaan, Jurnal Sejarah, Jurnal Pengajian Melayu, Jebat, International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, Asia Pacific Journal of Education, Arts and Sciences, Asian Social Science and Geografia. He’s also actively in the editorial board such as Asian Social Science, International Journal of Art and Literature, International Journal of Archaeology and History, American Journal of Social Sciences, Asia Pacific Journal of Education, Arts and Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, History Research and Pratidhwani the Echo. Through his involvement as a reviewer with the Nonfiction Authors Association, 15 of his reviewed books received Awards.

Prof. Dr. C.P Abdolrasoul Aleezaadeh completed his Post Doctorate in (Psychology) at Approach of: Applied Clinical Cognitive Neuropsychology from USA. Prof. Dr. Aleezaadeh Completed his PhD Degrees in Psychology at the USA. He completed his master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology at I. R. of the IRAN and bachelor’s Degree in General Psychology at I. R. of the IRAN. He is Full Expert International Faculty Professorship Member in the Brooklyn Central University, the USA, Associate Expert International Faculty Professorship Member in the University of Pacific Albion, the USA and, Associate Expert International Faculty Professorship Member in the Green Lake (GreenLake) University, the USA. Now he is working as an Assistant Professor at P.N.U and, U.A.S.T Universities; I.R. of IRAN.

Prof. Dr. C.P Abdolrasoul Aleezaadeh Research Interest includes Cognitive Sciences, Cognitive Neurosciences, Neuroimaging, Applied Clinical Neuropsychology, Brain ( Cranial ) Imaging, Traditional Medicine, Homeopathic Medicine and, Combination of Medical And, Psychological trends for eradicating illnesses / sicknesses

Dr. Uqbah Iqbal is a Socioeconomic Researcher at Research for Social Advancement. Winning Second Place in Malaysian Historical Essay Writing Competition 2013, he was the recipient of Research University Fellowship Scheme, Graduate on Time Award and Outstanding Student Award from Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities as well as the Youngest Ph.D. in History Holder and the only Malaysian achieved a Ph.D. in History in conjunction with the 43rd Convocation of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He’s authoring notable books/ebooks such as The Historical Development of the Malay Nationalism Before Independence, The Historical Development of the Malay Society Economic Nature During Pre-Colonial Era, The Historical Development of British Investment in Malaya Before the Second World War, The Historical Development of Foreign Investment in the Formation of the Malaysian Economy and Sejarah Pemikiran Pandang Ke Timur: Kepentingan Jepun Dalam Pembangunan Sosio-Ekonomi Malaysia (1906-1980). His publications have appeared in a wide range of international and national journals such as TAWARIKH, SUSURGALUR, Management and Administrative Sciences Review, Social and Basic Sciences Research Review, Jurnal Kemanusiaan, Jurnal Sejarah, Jurnal Pengajian Melayu, Jebat, International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, Asia Pacific Journal of Education, Arts and Sciences, Asian Social Science and Geografia. He’s also actively in the editorial board such as Asian Social Science, International Journal of Art and Literature, International Journal of Archaeology and History, American Journal of Social Sciences, Asia Pacific Journal of Education, Arts and Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, History Research and Pratidhwani the Echo. Through his involvement as a reviewer with the Nonfiction Authors Association, 15 of his reviewed books received Awards.

Uqbah Iqbal research interest includes Economic Development, social mobility, social policy and Issues of Poverty

Dr. Mauro Luisetto, obtained his Pharm D in 1995 from the Turin University and worked as European specialist in laboratory medicine. Currently, he works as Public Hospital Pharmacist Manager and is responsible of hospital medicinal gas quality control PC HOSP. He is also the Director of hospital medicinal gases contract implementation. His working filed and rotation is biochemistry, toxicology, blood bank, haematology. microbiology; hospital pharmacy (drugs logistic, galenic, medicinal gas quality controller , radio drugs, rx contrast agents, departmental pharmacist); clinical pathology, antidothes responsible stokes provincial PC, logistic of diagnostic in vitro), responsible for emergency drug hospital stokes.

Luisetto Mauro Research Interest includes Management, professional social media, ICT, pathology, clinical biochemistry, toxicology, microbiology, imaging, clinical pharmacy, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacology, pharmacoeconomy, new professional social media, biomedical database, EBM, Risk management and several other.

Dr Chau is a biochemist and cell biologist with in depth knowledge and research experience into the pathogenic mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases focusing on Parkinson’s disease. He also establishes collaborations through his expertise in mitochondria biology, immunology and gene regulation. He has extensive track record of undergraduate and postgraduate research projects supervision. He is a member of professional organization such as Biochemical Society and Society for Neuroscience.

David Chau Research Interest includes Biochemistry; cell biology; Neurodegenerative diseases; Parkinson’s disease; Mitochondria biology; Immunology; Gene regulation.

Dr. Satoru Okamoto is currently a Professor in the Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Science and Engineering at Shimane University, Japan since 1995. He pursued his degree in M.Sc. in 1977 and Ph. D in mechanical engineering in 1980 from Osaka University. Then, he worked as a researcher in the Research & Development Department at Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd (IHI). At IHI, he worked as a researcher of aircraft engines and gas turbines, and had also designed compressors and fans of jet engines. Prof. Okamoto has served as Editorial Board Member for leading energy journals and Chairperson of the 10th International Symposium on Advanced Science and Technology in Experimental Mechanics (10th ISEM ’15-Matsue). In addition, he has published over 150 journal and conference publications, as well as 4 book chapter-authors for his researching performance.

His current research interest lies in advanced thermal and fluids science and technology such as flow-induced vibrations, small-scale energy systems with gas turbines and heat pumps, and experimental fluid dynamics and heat transfer.

He received Bachelor of Psychology (University of Damascus), the First graduate. -Obtained PhD. And C. P. Sc. D. in Clinical psychology and mental health, From Hungarian Academy of Science – University of Budapest ” English” -Received many honor certificates, diploma and Prizes for contributing, researching and supervision of psychological practice and training programs at couples of organization and institutions. Professor of psychology at many Universities in Syria and Board. 1- Vice –dean of faculty education for scientific affairs (1997-2001), 2-Vice-dean of faculty of education for Students and Administrative Affairs (2008-2011), 3-Dean of Faculty of education (20012-2015), 4- Vice-president of university of Aleppo (2015-2019) Currently: professor of clinical psychology and mental health, Dept. counseling psychology faculty of Education, University of Aleppo, Syrian Arab republic.

Mohamad Qasem Abdullah Research Interest includes Psychopathology and Abnormal psychology. Clinical Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Personality, Counseling theories and psychotherapy. Research and science ethics, Personality theories and clinical implications. Psychological processes and cognitive functions, Adolescent and child mental health. Topics of positive psychology Such as optimism, well-being, self-concept and self-esteem, pleasure, lifestyle, life-quality….) educational & psychological research methodology, Health and medical psychology.

John F. Bebawy, MD is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology & Neurological Surgery at Northwestern University. His clinical and research interests and expertise relate to Neuroanesthesia, with a focus on interventions that affect cerebral blood flow and cerebrovascular hemodynamics. Dr. Bebawy completed his Anesthesiology residency and Neurosurgical Anesthesiology fellowship training at Northwestern in 2008, where he is currently faculty and Program Director of the Neurosurgical Anesthesiology Fellowship Program. He is a member of many national and international societies for the advancement of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, has published widely on various topics in the field, and has spoken at many meetings throughout the world on areas within his expertise. Dr. Bebawy is devoted and committed to the betterment of patient safety through individualized and compassionate clinical care, as well as through his contribution to the scientific community.

Dr. Abhijit Mitra, Associate Professor and former Head, Dept. of Marine Science, University of Calcutta (INDIA) has been active in the sphere of Oceanography since 1985. He obtained his Ph.D as NET qualified scholar in 1994 after securing Gold Medal in M.Sc (Marine Science) from University of Calcutta. Since then he joined Calcutta Port Trust and WWF (World Wide Fund), in various capacities to carry out research programmes on environmental science, biodiversity conservation, climate change and carbon sequestration. Presently Dr. Mitra is serving as the advisor of Oceanography Division of Techno India University, West Bengal. He has to his credit about 475 scientific publications in various National and International journals, and 36 books of postgraduate standards. Dr. Mitra is presently the member of several committees like PACON International, IUCN, SIOS etc. and has successfully completed about 16 projects on biodiversity loss in fishery sector, coastal pollution, alternative livelihood, climate change and carbon sequestration. Dr. Mitra also visited as faculty member and invited speakers in several foreign Universities of Singapore, Kenya, Oman and USA. In 2008, Dr. Mitra was invited as visiting fellow at University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, USA to deliver a series of lecture on Climate Change. Dr. Mitra also successfully guided 32 Ph.D students. Presently his domain of expertise includes environmental science, mangrove ecology, sustainable aquaculture, alternative livelihood, climate change and carbon sequestration.

DR. ALAIN L. FYMAT, PhD, PhD is a medical-physical scientist and an educator. He is the current President/CEO and Professor at the International Institute of Medicine & Science with a previous appointment as EVP/COO and Professor at the Weil Institute of Critical Care Medicine, California, U.S.A. He was formerly Professor of Radiology, Radiological Sciences, Radiation Oncology, Critical Care Medicine and Physics at several U.S. and European Universities. Earlier, he was Deputy Director (Western Region) of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Office of Research Oversight). At the Loma Linda Veterans Affairs Medical Center, he was Scientific Director of Radiology, Director of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Center and, for a time, Acting Chair of Radiology. Previously, he was also Director of the Division of Biomedical and Biobehavioral Research at the University of California at Los Angeles/Drew University of Medicine and Science. He is also Health Advisor to the American Heart & Stroke Association, Coachella Valley Division, California. He is a frequent Keynote Speaker and Organizing Committee member at several international scientific conferences. He has lectured extensively in the U.S., Europe, Asia and Africa. He has published ~ 425 scholarly scientific publications and books. He is also Editor-in-Chief, Honorable Editor or Editor of 54 scientific Journals. Dr. Fymat is a Board member of several institutions, a member of the New York Academy of Sciences and a reviewer for the prestigious UNESCO Newton Prize, United Kingdom National Commission for UNESCO.

DR. FYMAT’s current research interests lie at the interface between medicine and science, particularly molecular/personal/precision medicine, nanomedicine, nanobiotechnology, human genetics/epigenetics/ecogenetics, and neurological disorders (particularly Alzheimer, Parkinson, epilepsy, dementia, etc.). He has extensively published (~ 425 scholarly publications (including patents, books & monographs, book chapters, refereed articles). He has received numerous research grants from government, academia and private industry, and has consulted extensively with these entities. He has lectured extensively in several national and international academic, professional, governmental and industrial venues. He is the Editor-in-54 scientific Journals