Past Speakers
Prof Dr. Konstanze Schoeps
Konstanze Schoeps, has obtained a Master's degree in General Health Psychology in 2014 and a PhD in Psychology Research from the University of Valencia in 2019. Since 2024 she is Associate Professor in the Department of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatments at the University of Valencia. She has specialized in working with teachers and educators to promote the development of socioemotional skills at school. Dr. Schoeps has designed and implemented the MADEMO program which was published in Pirámide in 2021.She is currently participating in the Erasmus+ SEL4@ll Project “Promoting social and emotional competences to foster well-being and social inclusion in European adolescents”.
Prof Dr. Maha Alsejari
She holds two Master of Science degrees—one in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology from the University of East London and another in Applied Sociology from the University of Texas at Dallas. Currently pursuing a PhD in Business with Management at the University of Plymouth, she aims to introduce well-being interventions into the business world. She has delivered two keynotes and participated in two panels in Dubai and Las Vegas. Recently, she attended the Forbes Healthcare Leaders Summit 2024 in Abu Dhabi, delivering a talk on the mind-body connection, mental health, and mental wealth. Her expertise spans various aspects of positive psychology, workplace well-being, motivation, leadership, and communication.
MD. Gunita Skaldere-Darmudasa
Gunita Skaldere-Darmudasa, Acting Assistant, Department of Health Psychology and Pedagogy, Ph.D. student, Clinical and Health psychologist. Co-author of the book Psychosomatic Medicine. Scientific interests are research of psychological factors in patients with chronic illnesses.
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. 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.
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. Lin Zhu
Ms. Lin Zhu is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Mental Health Education at Chengdu University, with a research focus on adolescent mental health and sex education. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Literature from Chongqing University of Technology and is dedicated to promoting adolescent well-being through scientific research.
Ms. Natalia Woźniak
Natalia Woźniak is a psychologist and sexologist - both a practitioner and a researcher. She is currently a PhD student at University of Lodz Doctoral School of Social Sciences. Her scientific interests include relationship and sexual satisfaction, multicultural relationships, prejudices and loneliness.
Ms. Nida Parveen Ishtiaq
Nida Parveen Ishtiaq is a dedicated psychology professional currently working as a Career Coach & University Counselor at the University of Lahore. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Applied Psychology from Beaconhouse National University. With a strong passion for mental health, career counseling, and personal development, Nida has contributed to multiple research projects and social initiatives. Her expertise includes qualitative research, psychological counseling, and career coaching, having worked with organizations such as Oula (in cooperation with Kantar), Shaukat Khanum Hospital, and Punjab Rangers Hospital. She has also been a fellow at Amal Academy, leading a project for visually impaired individuals.
Ms. Coral Kala
Coral Kala is a clinical social worker specializing in trauma. She holds a B.A. in Social Work, an M.B.A. specializing in Marketing, and an M.A. in Therapeutic Social Work from Bar-Ilan University. She provides therapy at Herzog Hospital’s public mental health clinic, where she practices psychodynamic therapy, and at the Sderot Resilience Center, where she works with victims of terrorism, particularly survivors of the October 7th massacre. Her research focuses on secondary traumatization, specifically the experiences of partners of therapists who treat survivors of sexual assault. Her areas of expertise include PTSD, C-PTSD, anxiety, and depression.”
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. 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.
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”
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.