Mehrdad Jalili Torkamani | Clinical Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mehrdad Jalili Torkamani | Clinical Professions | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Clinical Professions, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Iran

Dr. Mehrdad Jalili Torkamani has contributed to several publications related to the effects of radiation on viruses, particularly SARS-CoV-2, using the Geant4-DNA toolkit. In 2023, he published a study in the Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology (JONSAT) investigating the effects of electron beam irradiation on spikes of various coronaviruses. In 2024, Dr. Torkamani published two articles, one in Nuclear Engineering and Technology focusing on the dose absorption of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 by electron radiation, and another in The European Physical Journal Plus, which simulated the energy absorption and dose of ionizing radiation on the spike of SARS-CoV-2 and compared it with human mortality statistics. His research contributes to understanding the potential use of radiation in combating viral infections.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Dr. Mehrdad Jalili Torkamani pursued a diverse educational path, starting with a Diploma in Mathematics and Physics from Ardabil from 2008 to 2012. He then continued his studies in Nuclear Physics, earning a Bachelor’s degree from Tabriz University in 2017. Dr. Torkamani furthered his academic journey with a Master’s degree in Nuclear Physics with a Biology orientation from the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili from 2017 to 2019. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics with a Virology orientation at the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, expected to be completed in 2024.

Teaching Experience:

Dr. Mehrdad Jalili Torkamani has taught various courses at different universities as part of his academic career. For Bachelor’s students at the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, he taught “Basic Physics 2 (Electricity and Magnetism)” and conducted experiments in “Electricity and Magnetism.” At Ardabil Razi Technical University, he taught “General Physics,” “Heat and Thermal Physics,” and conducted experiments in “Heat and Thermal Physics” for Bachelor’s students.

Publications:

“Dose absorption of Omicron variant SARS-CoV-2 by electron radiation: Using Geant4-DNA toolkit” by MJ Torkamani, C Karami, P Sayyah-Koohi, F Ziaie, S Moosavi, published in Nuclear Engineering and Technology in 2024.

“Simulation of energy absorption and dose of ionizing radiation on spike of SARS-CoV-2 and comparing it with human mortality statistics, using Geant4-DNA toolkit” by M Jalili Torkamani, F Zolfagharpour, P Sayyah-Koohi, M Moradi, C Karami, published in The European Physical Journal Plus in 2024.

“Investigation of electron beam irradiation effect on spikes of SARS-COV2, MERS-COV, UK variant, SARS-COV by Geant4-DNA toolkit” by M Jalili Torkamani, F Zolfagharpour, A Asadi, P Sayyahkoohi, published in the Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology (JONSAT) in 2023.

“A survey on gamma irradiation damage effect on Lysine amino acid by using Geant4-DNA” by M Jalili Torkamani, a thesis from the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili.

 

Prof. Johanna Kokot | Medical Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Johanna Kokot | Medical Economics | Best Researcher Award

Professor of Economics at Medical Economics, Universität Hamburg, Germany

Johanna Kokot, born on June 22, 1984, in Templin, is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences at Universität Hamburg. Since 2019, she has held the position of Assistant Professor for Behavioral Economics of Healthcare (Tenure Track) at the Hamburg Center for Health Economics, Universität Hamburg. Prior to this, from 2017 to 2019, she worked as a Research Fellow at the Central Research Institute of Ambulatory Health Care in Germany (Zentralinstitut für die Kassenärztliche Versorgung in Deutschland, Zi) in Berlin.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Prof. Johanna Kokot is an Assistant Professor for Behavioral Economics of Healthcare (Tenure Track) at the Hamburg Center for Health Economics, Universität Hamburg, since 2019. Prior to this role, she served as a Research Fellow at the Central Research Institute of Ambulatory Health Care in Germany (Zentralinstitut für die Kassenärztliche Versorgung in Deutschland, Zi), Berlin, from 2017 to 2019. From 2011 to 2017, she was a Research Fellow at the Department of Economics and Health Economics Research Center (CINCH) at the University of Duisburg-Essen.

Academic Training:

In 2018, Prof. Johanna Kokot earned her Ph.D. in Economics (Dr. rer. pol.) from the University of Duisburg-Essen. Her thesis, titled “Risk preferences and financial incentives in health care markets,” was awarded the highest distinction of summa cum laude. She completed her Diploma in Economics at TU Dortmund in 2010.

Research Interest:

Prof. Johanna Kokot’s research interests include Health Economics, Behavioral and Experimental Economics, and Healthcare Management.

Teaching:

At the Universität Hamburg, Prof. Johanna Kokot has taught a variety of courses covering Behavioral Economics, Health Economics, and related topics. In the winter term of 2023, she taught “Behavioral Health Economics” for the Master’s program in English, and “Actual Topics in Behavioral Economics” for the Bachelor’s program. In the summer term of 2023, she taught “Behavioral Economics” for the Bachelor’s program and “Monetary and non-monetary incentives” for the Master’s program. In the winter term of 2022, she taught “Behavioral Health Economics” and “Social Preferences” for the Master’s program. In the summer term of 2022, she taught “Behavioral Economics” and offered courses on the behavioral economic perspective of the coronavirus pandemic for both Bachelor’s and Master’s programs, as well as for the Hamburg International Summer School. Her courses in the winter term of 2021 included “Health Economics” in English, and courses on behavioral economic experiments and the coronavirus pandemic for the Master’s program. In the summer term of 2021, she taught “Behavioral Economics” and offered courses on the behavioral economic perspective of the coronavirus pandemic for both Bachelor’s and Master’s programs, as well as for the Hamburg International Summer School.

Publications:

  1. Health insurance choice and risk preferences under cumulative prospect theory–an experiment
    Authors: N Kairies-Schwarz, J Kokot, M Vomhof, J Weßling
    Journal: Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization
    Citations: 49
    Year: 2017
  2. A new look at physicians’ responses to financial incentives: Quality of care, practice characteristics, and motivations
    Authors: J Brosig-Koch, H Hennig-Schmidt, N Kairies-Schwarz, J Kokot, D Wiesen
    Journal: Journal of Health Economics
    Citations: 39*
    Year: 2024
  3. The effects of competition on medical service provision
    Authors: J Brosig‐Koch, B Hehenkamp, J Kokot
    Journal: Health Economics
    Citations: 24
    Year: 2017
  4. How Do Consumers Choose Health Insurance?–An Experiment on Heterogeneity in Attribute Tastes and Risk Preferences
    Authors: N Kairies-Schwarz, J Kokot, M Vomhof, J Wessling
    Citations: 18*
    Year: 2014
  5. Sorting into payment schemes and medical treatment: A laboratory experiment
    Authors: J Brosig‐Koch, N Kairies‐Schwarz, J Kokot
    Journal: Health Economics
    Citations: 14
    Year: 2017
  6. Does a spouse’s health shock influence the partner’s risk attitudes?
    Author: J Kokot
    Journal: Ruhr Economic Papers
    Citations: 6
    Year: 2017
  7. Who benefits from quality competition in health care? A theory and a laboratory experiment on the relevance of patient characteristics
    Authors: J Brosig‐Koch, B Hehenkamp, J Kokot
    Journal: Health Economics
    Citations: 3
    Year: 2023
  8. Contextual framing effects on risk aversion assessed using the bomb risk elicitation task
    Authors: B Hermanns, J Kokot
    Journal: Economics Letters
    Year: 2023
  9. Do Prosocial Considerations Play a Role in Individuals’ Decision-Making Under Risk? Experimental Evidence from the COVID-19 Pandemic
    Authors: B Hermanns, J Kokot
    Year: 2023
  10. Heterogeneity in health insurance choice: an experimental investigation of consumer choice and feature preferences
    Authors: B Hermanns, N Kairies-Schwarz, J Kokot, M Vomhof
    Year: 2023

 

 

Dr. Ousmane Ouedraogo | Healthcare Workforce | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ousmane Ouedraogo | Healthcare Workforce | Best Researcher Award

PhD Public Health/Nutrition, Healthcare Workforce  ( Université Libre de Bruxelles /Belgium), Burkina Faso

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Dr. Ousmane OUEDRAOGO holds a PhD in Public Health with a focus on Nutrition policies and governance. He is a seasoned Nutritionist and Epidemiologist with a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years. Currently serving as a UNICEF Nutrition Specialist, he is responsible for overseeing multisectoral coordination and nutrition information. Dr. OUEDRAOGO has a strong background in nutrition program management, with expertise in both prevention and care. His skill set also encompasses multisectoral governance and coordination, nutrition surveillance, capacity building, and nutrition policy analysis and research, including in emergency settings. He is known for his ability to work independently, delivering high-quality results even under pressure. Dr. OUEDRAOGO is highly regarded for his exceptional networking, management, and coordination skills. 🎓🍎📊🏥👨‍🔬

Professional Experience:

As a Nutrition Specialist at UNICEF Burkina Faso since July 2017, Dr. Ousmane OUEDRAOGO has been based in Ouagadougou. In addition to this role, he has taken on the responsibility of the Officer in Charge (OIC) Nutrition Manager at UNICEF Burkina Faso. In his capacity as a Nutrition Specialist, he focuses on multisectoral coordination and the Nutrition Information System. His key roles and responsibilities include:

  • 🤝 Strengthening multisectoral nutrition coordination/governance and partnerships.
  • 🎯 Serving as the focal point for nutrition outcomes in the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF).
  • 📊 Providing support for strengthening the nutrition information system (NIS).
  • 🏛 Acting as the deputy focal point for the national multisectoral nutrition information platform (NIPN) for nutrition governance and nutritional information.

Key Areas of Expertise:

Dr. Ousmane OUEDRAOGO is highly skilled in multisectoral nutrition coordination and governance, bringing extensive experience in nutrition program management and programming to his role. He specializes in developing and managing nutrition information systems (NIS) and excels in partnership development and management. Dr. OUEDRAOGO also provides technical assistance for the national nutrition information platform (NIPN), demonstrating his comprehensive expertise in the field of nutrition.

Academic Training:

Dr. Ousmane OUEDRAOGO has an impressive educational background, including:

  • PhD in Public Health with a focus on nutrition policies and governance from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Belgium, in 2022. His thesis topic was “Processus politiques et de planification multisectorielle en nutrition informés par des données probantes: cas du Burkina Faso.”
  • Master’s degree in Human Nutrition and Food Security from the Institut Supérieur de Sécurité Humaine (ISSH) in Burkina Faso, obtained in 2019.
  • University Diploma in Nutritional Education from Senghor University of Alexandria, Egypt, obtained in 2019.
  • Master’s degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the African Institute of Public Health (IASP) in Burkina Faso, completed in 2018.
  • Emergency Nutrition Program Manager diploma from the Institut BIOFORCE in France in 2013.