Highlighted Speakers
Ms. Kamilla Kholmuradova
Kamilla Kholmuradova is on her way to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Lomonosov Moscow State University. During her studies, she was involved in advanced training in oncopsychological care. Her area of interest is represented by clinical and existential psychology, psychological care in medical settings and oncopsychology. Her published theses (Germany, Russia, Czech Republic, Hungary) and articles (USA, Russia) are based on cross-cultural empirical comparisons of the characteristics of cancer patients and medical staff.
Ms. Rebecca Hinton
Rebecca Hinton holds a BSc in Psychology from University of Sunderland and a MSc in Forensic Psychology from Teesside University. She is currently completing a PhD at Teesside University where she is researching trauma psychology. Her research interests include, criminal behaviour, trauma, mental health, terrorism, among others.
Ms. Helga Edelshtein
Helga Edelshtein is a clinical psychologist and medical doctor specializing in hygiene and epidemiology. She is currently a graduate student in health psychology at Togliatti State University in the Russian Federation. Her research interests include designing training programs on organizational psychology and occupational health for employees in the funeral industry, as well as studying the psychology of grief and how people perceive death. Additionally, she is involved in onco-psychology, providing psychological support to terminally ill patients and their families.
Past Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Simone Varrasi
Psychology PsyD, University of Catania, Italy
The Open Challenges of Cognitive Impairment: Risk Factors and Psychometric Strategies
Simone Varrasi is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist. After a Bachelor’s Degree (BSPsy) and a Master’s Degree (MSPsy) in Psychology, he furthered his education by completing a Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD). He gained research experience abroad in the field of human-robot interaction, specifically on the use of new technologies for the psychometric assessment of older adults, and he is currently conducting studies on cognitive impairment within a Ph.D. program at the University of Catania. In the same institution, he is an Academic Expert in General Psychology and Psychometrics, and he taught Developmental Psychology. His research interests are focused mainly on cognitive impairment, with special attention on its risk factors, and on the use of Network Analysis for improving the clinical management of Depression. He is a member of national and international scientific associations, author of several publications in the field of experimental and cognitive psychology, and editor for impacted journals. Overall, his general goal is to build a research practice encompassing clinical and academic experience.
Dr. Pooja Raju
Pooja Raju is currently a Ph.D. researcher in the Department of Psychology at CHRIST (Deemed to be University) in Bangalore, India. She earned her M.Sc. degree in Counselling Psychology in 2019 and has worked as a teaching faculty for three years. Her interest areas include therapist experiences and socio-cultural influences on lifestyle. Her notable recent publication is titled ‘Perfectionism and Self-Compassion among Emerging Adults: The Role of Disciplining Experiences’ published by Springer Nature in April 2023.
Dr. Gloria Wai Shan
Dr. Gloria Wai Shan Ma was awarded a DPhil degree in Experimental Psychology by the University of Oxford in 2023. Her DPhil research used online surveys and experiments to investigate social sharing of COVID-related emotions and the impact of perceived outgroups’ bivalent emotions on attitudes towards them. Currently, she is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Surrey.
Dr. Lawrence Ma
A registered teacher, accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) instructor, and a PhD holder in Psychology, Lawrence Ma is serving as a Psychology Lecturer at the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). Apart from gratitude, prosociality, and scale validation, Lawrence is interested in examining pedagogical advances—with an emphasis on the drama-based pedagogy—in Psychology education at the collegiate level
Dr. Pattamawadee Sankheangaew
Dr. Pattamawadee Sankheangaew is a lecturer and senior researcher of Faculty of Buddhism (MCU-Eng.) Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Thailand. Her subject taught are Mathematics and Statistics for Research and Philosophy. According to her strong educational background in Biochemistry, and Biochemical Technology make support her expertise in both Modern Science and Philosophy therefore her major conduct research are multidisciplinary and cross-cultural fields with synergy with SDGs. She is a strong advocator for Right to Health and Rights to Education. Since 2020, she published four papers relevant to those rights included next COVID-19 prepareness. At present, her ongoing researches are investigated “Scientific Law (Mendel’s and Quantum Mind) with Five Natural Law in Buddhist Biology and Psychology”
Ms. Melisa Schneiderova
Melisa Schneiderova is a Ph.D. student in Clinical and Health Psychology at Charles University, Prague. Her research Interests lie in the field of Super Aging, particularly exploring lifestyle factors contributing to it. Currently, she works as a research assistant at Prague College of Psychosocial Studies on the project "Cognitive Superaging in Physically Active Women" (GA22-24846S).
Tanprang Taesillapasathit
Tanprang Taesillapasathit, clinical psychologist and owner of Ranchu Center, specializes in mental health services. Holding a BSc in Clinical Psychology in Thailand and an MSc in Psychological Research Methods from the University of Leicester, Tanprang is currently pursuing a PhD in Counseling Psychology at ABAC University. Passionate about human behaviour and mental wellness, Tanprang is dedicated to helping individuals feel safe and supported.
Dr. Serathi Molokwane
Dr. Serathi Molokwane (Phd in Sociology and Masters in Education Psychology). I am a qualified educator currently serving as a Curriculum Developer at the Durban University of Technology in South Africa. With a track record of presentations at over 15 conferences, both internationally and locally, my focus lies in promoting student success, advocating for inclusive education systems, and writing about contemporary societal transformations.