Journal of Mental Health Research and Innovation

Dr. Muhammad Ramzan is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Sciences & Humanities (SSS&H), University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, Pakistan. He completed his Ph.D. in Sociology from the Institute of Social and Cultural Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore. He has extensive academic, administrative, and research experience in sociology, criminology, mental health, child protection, gender studies, and social wellbeing. Dr. Ramzan has supervised numerous Ph.D., M.Phil., and BS theses and has published widely in HEC-recognized journals. His research interests include violence and terrorism, juvenile delinquency, mental health, youth development, cultural transformation, and gender equity. He has also contributed to national and international research projects in collaboration with organizations such as WHO, UNICEF, HEC Pakistan, and Care International Pakistan.

Dr. Mark J Hunt is an Assistant Professor at the Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland. He obtained his Ph.D. from Trinity College, University of Cambridge, UK, in 2003. His research focuses on abnormal high-frequency oscillations, neural circuitry, schizophrenia models, ketamine-induced brain rhythms, and neuropsychopharmacology. He has led and supervised multiple national and international neuroscience research projects funded through OPUS and PRELUDIUM grants. Dr. Hunt has extensive experience mentoring MSc and PhD students and serves as a reviewer for leading neuroscience and psychopharmacology journals. He is also co-founder of eCORRECTOR, supporting academic writing and language editing services for researchers and journals.

Dr. Merve Bat Tonkuş is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University, Faculty of Health Sciences. She holds a PhD in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing from Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa. Her academic and clinical interests focus on mental health, psychiatric nursing, mindfulness-based interventions, psychological resilience, trauma, addiction, and behavioral sciences.

Dr. Bat Tonkuş has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed international and national publications indexed in SSCI, SCIE, ESCI, and Scopus databases. She has actively contributed to interdisciplinary research projects and scientific congresses in the fields of mental health and behavioral sciences.

She currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Pan Health Sciences and holds editorial and reviewer roles in several international journals, including Frontiers in Public Health and Frontiers in Psychiatry. Her work particularly emphasizes evidence-based mental health practices, psychosocial interventions, and the promotion of psychological well-being among vulnerable populations.

Dr. Hala Medhat Assem Ahmed Mohamed Abou-Awad is an Assistant Professor of Architectural Engineering at The British University in Egypt (BUE). She earned her PhD in Architectural Engineering from Ain Shams University with specialization in Neuroarchitecture Design and Neurodiversity. Her research focuses on neuroarchitecture, sustainable architectural design, environmental psychology, landscape design, inclusive design, and human wellbeing in the built environment.

Dr. Hala has extensive teaching experience in architectural design, interior design, sustainability, urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental design, research methodologies, and technical writing. She has contributed as a reviewer for several Scopus-indexed international journals and conferences, including Q1 and Q2 journals in architecture, education, and environmental research.

She is also an Academic Research and Consultancy Member at the Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture (ANFA), USA, and Executive Manager of Research and Development at Aldaffa Organizational Development Consultancy. Her academic contributions include publications in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and interdisciplinary research collaborations focusing on sustainable and human-centered design.

Dr. Erin Dolen is a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nursing at Siena University. Dr. Dolen received her doctorate from Teachers College, Columbia University with a focus in nursing education. She is a registered nurse, and certified nurse educator, with an interest in clinical nursing education and behavioral health as it relates to nursing students. She has been a nurse educator for 15 years, spanning all levels of higher-ed, with an expertise in emergency medicine. 

Dr. Suleman Shareef Mahammad is a Professor in Nursing with over 11 years of teaching experience in nursing education. He holds a Ph.D. in Nursing from Lincoln University College, Malaysia, with a specialization in Community Health Nursing. His research focuses on lifestyle interventions, diabetes management, and public health promotion. He has published several research articles in Scopus-indexed journals and has actively participated in national and international conferences. Dr. Suleman is committed to advancing nursing education through research, teaching, and community health initiatives.

I am Dr. Kefah Jehad Zaben, a professional in the field of academic and clinical nursing, with many years of extensive experience. I obtained my PhD in Nursing in 2019 from Jordan. I also hold a Master’s degree in Pediatric Nursing and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Al-Quds University.

Throughout my professional occupation, I have worked for more than 18 years in the Palestinian Ministry of Health across various departments, including surgical, pediatric, medical, emergency, and operating rooms, which has provided me with strong clinical experience. In addition, I have more than 12 years of academic experience, during which I have taught courses such as Anatomy and Physiology, Adult Nursing, and Pediatric Nursing, and supervised graduate students.finaly, in 2020, I was honored with the award for Best Doctoral Dissertation in Nursing in the Arab world.