Yasser Khazaal | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Yasser Khazaal | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr Yasser Khazaal, Lausanne university, Switzerland

Prof. Dr. Yasser Khazaal is a distinguished psychiatrist and researcher with extensive experience in addiction psychiatry. He earned his MD from René Descartes, Paris V, and Swiss Board Certification in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy. Currently, he is a Full Professor at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, and holds multiple roles including Associate Researcher at Montreal University. Prof. Khazaal’s research focuses on cognitive behavioral therapies, game-based interventions, and the development of smartphone apps for addiction treatment. He has published extensively on addictive disorders and is a key figure in international psychiatric societies. 🏥📚🔬

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Education

Prof. Dr. Yasser Khazaal is a distinguished psychiatrist with an impressive academic background. He earned his MD from René Descartes, Paris V, France, in 1998. In 2005, he achieved Swiss Board Certification in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy. His expertise and contributions were further recognized with his appointment as a Privat Docent (senior lecturer) at Geneva University in 2009. Dr. Khazaal is known for his work in psychiatry and psychotherapy, holding a prominent position in the academic and clinical communities in Switzerland. 🌐🩺📚

Employment History

Prof. Dr. Yasser Khazaal has an extensive background in addiction psychiatry. From 2003 to 2005, he served as a senior psychiatrist and head of the mood and anxiety disorders outpatient unit at Lausanne University Hospital. From 2007 to 2018, he was the deputy head of the Addiction clinic at Geneva University Hospitals. Over the years, he held successive academic appointments at Geneva University, Switzerland, eventually becoming a full professor of addiction psychiatry at the Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne since 2019. He is also a member of the board of Addiction medicine at Lausanne University Hospital. Prof. Khazaal is an associate researcher at the Montreal University Institute of Mental Health, Canada, and an associate professor at the Department of Psychiatry and Addiction, Montreal University, Canada. Additionally, he served as a visiting professor at Kazimierz Wielki University, Poland, in 2022, as part of a project co-financed by the European Union. 📘🔍🌍

Teaching

Prof. Dr. Yasser Khazaal has extensive experience in teaching medical students at both the University of Lausanne (2003-2007, 2019-2023) and the University of Geneva (2007-2018). His teaching portfolio includes courses on mood and anxiety disorders (2003-2007), psychopharmacology (2006-2007), addiction (2019-2023), and community research in practice (2021-2023). He has also taught and supervised clinical cognitive and behavior therapy (CBT) skills (2018-2023), CBT for bipolar disorder (2007), CBT for mood disorders (2005-2006), and CBT of impulsive behaviors (2020). Prof. Dr. Khazaal is committed to integrating clinical teaching and practice in his courses. 📚💬🧠

Grants 

Prof. Dr. Yasser Khazaal is a leading researcher in addiction and mental health, with extensive funding from various Swiss and international sources. His projects include studies on cognitive behavioral interventions for psychosis, mood and anxiety disorders, smoking cessation, and smartphone applications for addiction treatment. Key grants include the Swiss National Science Foundation (268,426 CHF) and Astra-Zeneca (140,000 CHF) for LACOSMA, as well as research on “Impact of Pick Klop game on smoking cessation” (172,500 CHF) and smartphone applications (194,942 CHF). He collaborates internationally on projects such as managing trauma exposure in Congo (12,125 Euros) and the “Sesame” serious game for mental health (20,000 CHF). His work continues to advance the field with a focus on innovative and practical solutions to addiction and mental health challenges. 🧠💊🚬

Conferences and Awards

Prof. Dr. Yasser Khazaal is a distinguished academic and leader in the field of social psychiatry. He served as the Chair for the European Congress of Social Psychiatry in 2012, 2015, and 2018. He was also the Co-chair for the International Conference of Behavioral Addictions in 2016, held in Geneva, Switzerland. More recently, he co-chaired the Challenges of Ecology Related to Mental Health conference in Athens in 2022. In recognition of his contributions, he was elected an Honorary Fellow of the World Association of Social Psychiatry in 2013. 🌍🔍💬

Scientific Achievements

Prof. Dr. Yasser Khazaal is a renowned expert in addiction studies, focusing on game-based interventions, including delusions and smoking cessation. He has contributed significantly to the development of smartphone app interventions for addictive disorders and mood regulation. Prof. Khazaal has published extensively on the assessment and psychopathology of addictive disorders. He also leads research on Recovery Oriented Services, exploring community interventions and peer support initiatives. 🌱📱🚭📚

Research Focus

Yasser Khazaal is a researcher primarily focused on behavioral addictions, particularly in the context of online gaming and internet use. His work explores how common behaviors can become problematic without necessarily being pathologized as addiction. He investigates self-reported motivations behind playing online games, such as World of Warcraft, and examines problematic involvement in these games using various psychological and survey methods. Khazaal’s research aims to refine the understanding of behavioral addiction and its implications for mental health, with a particular interest in the validation and adaptation of assessment tools for addictive behaviors in digital environments. 💻🕹️📊

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Are we overpathologizing everyday life? A tenable blueprint for behavioral addiction research

How can we conceptualize behavioural addiction without pathologizing common behaviours?

Why do you play World of Warcraft? An in-depth exploration of self-reported motivations to play online and in-game behaviours in the virtual world of Azeroth

French validation of the internet addiction test

Validation of a short French version of the UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale

Problematic involvement in online games: A cluster analytic approach

Does self-selection affect samples’ representativeness in online surveys? An investigation in online video game research

Motivations to play specifically predict excessive involvement in massively multiplayer online role-playing games: evidence from an online survey

 

 

 

semih güler | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

semih güler | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Mr semih güler, Sivas Numune Hospital, Turkey

Semih Güler 🎓👂 | Born in Sivas (1996), Semih Güler is a dedicated Master Audiologist passionate about advancing the science of audiology and its humanitarian impact. With top honors in his academic journey, including his Master’s from Cappadocia University, he has over five years of experience in diagnosing and treating hearing and balance disorders at Sivas Numune Hospital. Semih has contributed to academia as a lecturer at Cumhuriyet University and published impactful research on anesthesia’s effects on newborn hearing screening. A licensed football player and Turkish Art Music artist, he thrives on discipline, innovation, and mentoring future audiologists. ⚕️🎼⚽

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Education and Qualifications

Semih Güler is an accomplished audiologist with a strong academic background. 🌟 He graduated as the top student 🎓 from Serik Anatolian Health Vocational High School Anesthesia and Reanimation Department (2010–2014) with a 92.12/100 score. 📚 He earned an Associate Degree in Audiometry from Ege University (2015–2016) with a stellar 3.86/4 GPA, ranking first. 🏅 Continuing his excellence, he completed a Bachelor’s in Audiology at Üsküdar University (2016–2018) with High Honors (3.62/4). 🎖️ Semih further earned a Master’s in Audiology from Kapadokya University (2019–2021), achieving a perfect 4.0/4 GPA and ranking first in his department and school. 🥇🎓

Experience

Semih Güler is a dedicated audiology professional with a rich career spanning various roles. He began as an Anesthesia Technician at Antalya Yaşam Hospital (2014), leaving to pursue his education 🎓. As an Intern Audiometrist, he trained at Ege University (2014-2016) and later served as an Intern Audiologist at Üsküdar University (2016-2018). Semih currently specializes in Hearing and Balance Disorders at Sivas Numune Hospital, where he has excelled for over five years 👂💡. He also contributed to education as a Lecturer at Cumhuriyet University (2022-2023) and supported individuals with hearing impairments at Yaşam Special Education Center (2018-2020) 📚🤝.

Professional Growth

Semih Güler’s research focus centers on advanced audiology and vestibular studies. With a strong commitment to self-improvement, he has completed numerous advanced training programs and certifications in these fields. His research explores topics such as hearing disorders, balance issues, and the impact of vestibular dysfunction on quality of life. He aims to contribute to the development of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic techniques to improve patient care and outcomes in audiology and vestibular health. 📡🧠🔍

Courses

Semih Güler has a rich background in audiology, vestibular systems, and emergency life support. 🌍🚑 His journey includes an internship in Bucharest, Romania (2013), with Romanian language training. He has completed numerous specialized trainings such as Newborn Hearing Screening 👶👂, Electrophysiology 🎛️, and Vestibular Evaluation 🎯. Semih has participated in national congresses and seminars, enhancing his expertise in audiology innovations and occupational health and safety 🩺. Notable certifications include Clinical v-HIT and f-HIT applications, wideband tympanometry, and vestibular migraine assessment 🎓. Dedicated to professional growth, Semih contributes to hearing and balance science while aligning with European and Turkish standards. ✨

Achievements

Mr. Semih Güler has excelled in his academic journey, achieving remarkable milestones 🎓🌟. He graduated first in his class from Serik Anatolian Health Vocational High School’s Anesthesia and Reanimation Department 🏅 and Ege University’s Atatürk Health Services Vocational School Audiometry Program 🥇. As a high-honor student at Üsküdar University’s Faculty of Health Sciences in Audiology 📘, he continued to shine academically. His dedication culminated in earning a Master’s Degree in Audiology with a thesis from Cappadocia University’s Graduate Education and Research Institute, where he also ranked first in his department 🥇📜. His achievements reflect his dedication and excellence! 🌟👏

Research Focus

Semih Güler’s research focuses on the effects of delivery type and anesthesia method on Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) results in newborns. His study, published in the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, investigates how different delivery methods and anesthesia impact ABR outcomes, which are crucial for newborn hearing screening. The aim is to understand how these factors influence auditory health at an early stage, contributing valuable insights for clinical practices and guidelines in neonatal care. 🌟🎧🔬

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