The First Iranian Scholar in the Field of Psychiatry among the Top 1% World Scholars

32 Iranian scholars are among the top 1% world scholars, 19 of which are TUMS faculty members. Every two months, ESI (Essential Science Indicators) introduces medical and non-medical top 1% world scholars.

Dr. Shahin Akhondzadeh, Vice-Dean for Research, School of Medicine and Deputy Vice Minister for Research and Technology, Ministry of Health, Treatment and Medical Education, in the latest report of ISI-ESI, was announced among the top 1% World Scholars in the field of psychiatry.

Dr. Akhondzade, a graduate of PharmD from TUMS, obtained his PhD in Neuroscience from Glasgow University, UK and spent his fellowship in French Institute of Health and Medical Research. He has been a TUMS faculty member since 2005 and now is a Professor of Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine.