Assist Prof Dr. Shahin Hassanpour | Physiology | Young Scientist Award

Assist Prof Dr. Shahin Hassanpour : Leading Researcher in Physiology

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Nutritionist at Physiology, Islamic Azad university, Science and Research Branch, Iran

Your 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.

🔬 Your 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:

They earned a PhD in Physiology from the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, in 2014. Their thesis focused on “The interaction of Cannabinoidergic system with Nitrergic and opioidergic mechanisms on the central control of food intake in Broilers,” and it received a mark of 20, the highest possible score, in the Islamic Azad University Science and Research Branch. Prior to their PhD, they obtained a Master of Science in Animal Science from Islamic Azad University, Shabestar branch, Iran, in March 2011. Their master’s thesis was titled “Effect of administration of different levels of Wattle tannin on gastrointestinal nematode egg count, blood biochemical parameters, and faecal protein content in Moghani sheep.” Their academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Islamic Azad University, Shabestar branch, Iran, completed in 2008.

Shahin Hassanpour ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

  • Cited by: All: 1028, Since 2018: 742
  • Citations: 1028 (All), 742 (Since 2018)
  • h-index: 18 (All), 15 (Since 2018)
  • i10-index: 28 (All), 23 (Since 2018)

These metrics showcase the impact of Hassanpour ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

Honors:

The user has achieved several notable academic accomplishments, including passing their postgraduate Ph.D courses and thesis with a mark of 20 at the Islamic Azad University Science and Research Branch. They secured 1st place in the 2011 Islamic Azad University PhD entrance examination and achieved 13th place in the 2011 entrance PhD examination among 1500 competitors in Iran. Additionally, they graduated with 1st Honors in their master’s degree from Azad University Shabestar branch, Iran, in 2011. They have been a member of the Iranian Young Elite House Research Committee since 2009 and a member of the Young Researchers Club at Islamic Azad University since 2008.

Skills:

Lab Skills: Proficiency in neurophysiology and physiology lab tests, including techniques like stereotaxic surgery and intracerebroventricular (ICV) injection. Experience in model studies related to seizure, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. Expertise in nutrition lab techniques such as determining ADF, NDF, CF, starch, AIA, CP, DM, OM, energy; analyzing plasma glucose and urinary nitrogen and CP; assessing milk volume, fat, protein, SNF, total solids, SCC, MUN, alcohol content, and California test; measuring rumen pH and ammonia-nitrogen, VFA, and bacterial population; utilizing McMaster flotation technique; conducting spectrophotometry, ELISA, real-time PCR, Kjeldahl, and Auto Analyzer analyses. Computer Skills: Proficiency in Spartan Dairy 3, NRC 2001, and computer data analysis using SAS, SPSS, and MATLAB. Language Skills: Fluent in English, Azerbaijani, and Istanbul Turkish (written and spoken).

Publications:

Plants and secondary metabolites (Tannins): A Review

  • Published in Energy in 2011 with 197 citations.

Ghrelin-induced hypophagia is mediated by the β2 adrenergic receptor in chicken

  • Published in Energy in 2014 with 65 citations.

Endocannabinoid and nitric oxide interaction mediates food intake in neonatal chicken

  • Published in Energy in 2015 with 52 citations.

Dopamine-induced hypophagia is mediated by D1 and 5HT-2c receptors in chicken

  • Published in Energy in 2014 with 41 citations.

Effect of condensed tannin on controlling faecal protein excretion in nematode-infected sheep: in vivo study

  • Published in Energy in 2011 with 41 citations.

Central regulation of food intake in mammals and birds: a review

  • Published in Energy in 2014 with 36 citations.