Environmental Medicine and Toxicology

Dr. Borhan Mansouri is an Associate Professor of Environmental Toxicology at Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, holding a Ph.D. in the same field from Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences. His primary research focuses on the mechanisms of heavy metal toxicity and environmental risk assessment of such pollutants. His work specifically investigates the link between exposure to heavy metals and the development of non-communicable diseases, and he has published extensively in reputable international journals in this area. Dr. Mansouri has experience contributing to major national and international projects, and his deep expertise in ecotoxicology, exposure biomarkers, and risk assessment creates a fundamental bridge between basic toxicological sciences and clinical environmental medicine. He is currently affiliated with the Substance Abuse Prevention Research Center at the Health Institute of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences. His presence on the editorial board of Environmental Medicine and Toxicology enriches the journal’s scientific depth in addressing complex environmental health challenges by combining mechanism-driven and health-oriented perspectives.

Dr. Namamali Azadi is a Professor of Biostatistics in the Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, where he serves as a member of the Academic Board. He holds a PhD in Biostatistics and specializes in the analysis of medical and health data. His research spans a broad range of interdisciplinary topics, including studies on trace element concentrations in gastrointestinal cancer tissues, domestic violence against women, and assessments of quality of life and burnout among operating room personnel. His expertise in applying statistical methods to clinical and public health research makes him a valuable member of the editorial board, contributing to the rigorous methodological review of submitted manuscripts.

Dr. Mojtaba Farjam is a respected professor of Clinical Pharmacology and the Vice Chancellor for Research at Fasa University of Medical Sciences. He earned his PhD from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and has valuable research experience at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA. His expertise includes neuroimmunopharmacology, cohort studies on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and clinical pharmacology. As a principal investigator on major projects such as the Fasa Cohort Study, Dr. Farjam has secured numerous national grants, including funding from NIMAD. His impactful research has distinguished him as one of the top 1% most-cited scientists worldwide from 2025.

Dr. Seyed Ali Johari earned his Ph.D. in Aquaculture from Tarbiat Modares University (Iran) under the supervision of Prof. Mohammad Reza Kalbassi. His doctoral dissertation, titled "Application of silver nanoparticles for reduction of fungal infections during egg incubation period and possible effects of their release on the alterations of some genomic and physiological parameters in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)," laid the foundation for his expertise in nanotechnology applications in aquaculture. During his Ph.D., he completed a seven-month research training period at the Hoseo Toxicological Research Center in South Korea under the guidance of Prof. Il-Je Yu, where he further advanced his work on the aquatic toxicity of silver nanoparticles. Currently, Dr. Johari holds the position of Professor (Full) in the Aquaculture Department, Faculty of Natural Resources, at the University of Kurdistan, Iran. His research is centered on risk assessment of nanomaterials in aquatic environments (Aquatic Nanotoxicology) and the application of nanotechnology and biotechnology in aquaculture. His expertise bridges nanotechnology, environmental toxicology, and sustainable aquaculture, and his participation on the editorial board will strengthen the journal’s focus on emerging contaminants and their impacts on aquatic ecosystems.

Dr. Mohammad Hossein Sayadi is a highly cited and prominent Iranian researcher in the fields of Environmental Sciences and Green Nanotechnology. With an h-index of 33 (Scopus) and over 3,119 citations, he has published 98 scientific papers in prestigious international journals. His scientific work primarily focuses on developing advanced magnetic nanocatalysts and photocatalysts for the removal of emerging contaminants, such as antibiotics (Azithromycin), microplastics, and industrial dyes from aqueous environments. His notable achievements include the synthesis of biodegradable chitin-based adsorbents for the efficient removal of microplastics and the development of high-reusability hybrid nanocomposites. In collaboration with Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman and the Iranian National Institute for Oceanography, he has played a key role in providing innovative solutions for sustainable water treatment and ecological risk assessment of pollutants.

Dr. Mehdi Delavari is an Associate Professor of Medical Parasitology at Kashan University of Medical Sciences, holding a Ph.D. from Tarbiat Modares University. With over 14 years of academic experience, his research focuses on parasitic diseases, particularly leishmaniasis, including drug therapy, molecular mechanisms, diagnostic innovations, and nanoparticle applications. He also serves as the university's Deputy of Health, contributing to public health research. He has published more than 50 articles with an H-index of 18, and his expertise significantly strengthens the editorial board.

Dr. Masoud Moradi is an Assistant Professor at the Research Center for Environmental Determinants of Health (RCDH), Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (KUMS), Iran, where he currently serves as Head of the Center. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Health Engineering from Iran University of Medical Sciences in 2016. His research focuses on water and wastewater treatment, Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs), environmental toxicology, pollutant monitoring, and risk assessment. He has published more than 115 peer-reviewed articles, 12 books, and 2 patents, and serves as a reviewer for several international journals. His expertise in environmental health engineering and pollutant remediation makes him a valuable editorial board member.

Dr. Marzieh Rashidipour is a faculty member and the head of the Comprehensive Laboratory at Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. She conducts research in the fields of environmental toxicology, pharmaceutical toxicology, nanomaterial toxicology, and analytical chemistry. As a researcher at the Environmental Health Research Center, she has developed expertise in environmental pollutants and health, environmental health risk assessment, and occupational and industrial health. Her notable achievements include designing and leading research projects on nanotechnology applications and environmental toxicology aimed at improving public health indicators and reducing biological hazards. She actively contributes to the scientific community as an editorial board member, peer reviewer for specialized journals, and collaborates with both national and international researchers. Dr. Rashidipour has published numerous articles in reputable journals and maintains an active presence on academic platforms such as Google Scholar and ResearchGate. Her commitment to advancing knowledge in environmental health and toxicology is reflected in her ongoing efforts to promote research quality, support journal indexing, and mentor emerging scientists in her field.

Dr. Kiomars Sharafi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (KUMS), Iran. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Health from Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2018. His research focuses on human health risk assessment, ecological risk assessment, environmental statistics, and environmental modeling. He has published extensively on topics including heavy metal contamination in soil and vegetables, aflatoxin M1 in dairy products, and trace element exposure. He has also authored more than 271 peer-reviewed articles and 11 books. His expertise in environmental health risk assessment and statistics makes him a valuable editorial board member.

Dr. Omid Mehrpour, Associate Professor of Clinical Toxicology at Birjand University of Medical Sciences, earned his specialty in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and subsequently completed two Clinical Toxicology fellowships at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (2014) and the prestigious Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center (RMPDC) in Denver, USA (2020). He is the founder of the Medical Toxicology and Drug Abuse Research Center (MTDRC) and established the first referral poisoning ward in South Khorasan province. With over 200 publications in leading international journals and 3,800 citations, Dr. Mehrpour is recognized as a distinguished researcher in the field of toxicology. He was named Best Researcher at Birjand University of Medical Sciences for seven consecutive years (2011-2018) and received the Publons Top 1% Reviewer Award globally in both 2018 and 2019. Dr. Mehrpour currently serves on the editorial boards of several prestigious journals, including Current Clinical Pharmacology, and holds editorial positions as Section Editor for the DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (IF: 2.73) and Associate Editor for BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology. He has been a collaborator with the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology since 2008 and actively contributes to the ToxIC Registry in the United States.

Dr. Alexey A. Tinkov is an Assistant Professor of Toxicology at Yaroslavl State University and Sechenov University in Russia. He holds an MD and a PhD, and he earned his D.Sc. in Pathological Physiology from Sechenov University in 2022. Currently, he heads the Laboratory of Ecobiomonitoring and Quality Control at Yaroslavl State University and serves as a principal researcher at Sechenov University. His primary research interests include the role of trace elements in obesity and metabolic syndrome, metal neurotoxicity, the interaction between gut microbiota and trace element metabolism, and monitoring environmental and occupational metal exposure. He has published extensively in various academic journals, including Biological Trace Element Research and Food and Chemical Toxicology.

Dr. Najmaldin Ezaldin Hassan is a researcher and faculty member in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Zakho in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. His research spans environmental science, pollution control, sustainable infrastructure, waste management, the circular economy, and climate change mitigation. He focuses on innovative engineering solutions for pollution prevention, resource recovery, sustainable construction materials, and low-carbon urban development. Dr. Hassan actively participates in scientific conferences and collaborative research projects to advance sustainable technologies and support environmental policy. He is dedicated to promoting interdisciplinary research aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in climate action, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, and environmental protection through engineering innovation and scientific collaboration.

Dr. Martyna Błaszczyk-Altman’s research is situated at the critical interface of environmental science and public health, with a primary focus on toxicology, ecotoxicology, and human biomonitoring (HBM). Her work is dedicated to elucidating the complex relationships between metal levels in the environment and biota, and their subsequent impact on human health. Currently, Dr. Błaszczyk-Altman is leading several HBM projects that employ advanced analytical techniques, including flame, cold vapor, and electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS). Committed to scientific excellence, she continuously expands her expertise in instrumental analysis to advance the understanding of environmental exposures and their health implications.

Dr. Zahra Khodaparast is an environmental ecotoxicologist specializing in soil contamination, ecosystem functioning, and sustainable land management. She received her PhD in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Biology from the University of Aveiro, Portugal (2022), with distinction. Her research integrates laboratory, mesocosm, and field-based approaches to investigate contaminant fate, toxicokinetics, and the responses of microbial and ecological communities in soil–plant systems. Dr. Khodaparast is particularly focused on advancing mechanistic modelling and environmentally realistic exposure assessments to inform evidence-based soil remediation and support climate-smart agriculture. She is currently a researcher at the Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, where her work centers on biochar-based soil engineering and the mitigation of contaminant risks.

Dr. Nahid Alimoradi holds a PharmD from Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences and a specialization in Toxicology from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Her scientific interests center on molecular toxicology, pharmacogenomics, and drug-induced organ injury, with a particular focus on research linking molecular mechanisms and inter-individual variability to clinical questions in drug safety and precision pharmacotherapy. As a member of the Editorial Board, she contributes to the evaluation and development of manuscripts in these areas.

Dr. Mohammad Amrollahi-Sharifabadi is an Assistant Professor of Toxicology at Lorestan University, Iran, specializing in medical, pharmaceutical, environmental, and nanomaterial toxicology. His research focuses on assessing the toxicity of conventional chemicals and nanomaterials using advanced analytical chemistry, in vitro and in vivo models, and NAMs. He also works on environmental and forensic toxicology, addressing pharmaceuticals, substance abuse, carbon monoxide, and temperature-related toxicities, and conducts epidemiological studies on poisonings in human and animal populations. With his expertise and peer-reviewed contributions, he is introduced as a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Environmental Medicine and Toxicology (EMT).

Dr. Sina Ahmadi is an Assistant Professor of Social Health and Welfare, specializing in the Social Determinants of Health (SDH). He holds a Ph.D. in Social Health and Welfare and employs a mixed-methods approach that integrates quantitative and qualitative research. His expertise includes advanced statistical techniques like multilevel modeling and Propensity Score Matching (PSM). Dr. Ahmadi researches social factors influencing health, economic consequences of disease, and health system responsiveness for hard-to-reach populations, such as individuals with substance use disorders, sex workers, the elderly, and child laborers. With over 65 international publications, he collaborates with Iran’s Ministry of Health and contributes to national health guidelines, advocating for evidence-based policies to reduce inequalities and promote social justice in health.

Dr. Farshad Bahrami Asl is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Engineering at Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Iran. He earned his Ph.D. from Hamadan University and his B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Tehran University of Medical Sciences. He has been recognized as a distinguished student and received awards from the National Elites Foundation of Iran. His research interests include air pollution, environmental epidemiology, health risk assessment, exposure to hypersaline particles from Lake Urmia, waste management, and advanced water/wastewater treatment technologies. He has published in international peer-reviewed journals and serves as a reviewer for several environmental health journals.

Dr. Elham Derakhshani holds a PhD in Environmental Health Engineering from Birjand University of Medical Sciences. He has received the National Award for Outstanding Student Researcher and the Best Master's Thesis Award at the National Environmental Health Festival. His areas of expertise include green synthesis of magnetic nanocomposites and the application of advanced photocatalytic processes in the removal of emerging pollutants such as antibiotics, pesticides, and humic acid from aquatic environments. His scientific interests also focus on climate change and its effects on water quality and public health, and he has always considered sustainable and environmentally friendly approaches in all his research.

Dr. Mohsen Hesami Arani is a PhD graduate in Environmental Health Engineering from the Iran University of Medical Sciences, graduating in 2021. Several prestigious national awards have distinguished his academic and research career. In 2022, he was honored as a National Outstanding Student Researcher. In 2024, he received the National Commendable Research Employee Award at the Fakhrizadeh Festival and was also recognized as the Top Non-Faculty Researcher at Kashan University of Medical Sciences. Additionally, that same year, his doctoral dissertation was named the top thesis by the Academic Jihad of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Dr. Hesami Arani’s primary research interests focus on environmental risk assessments of pollutants in soil and agricultural products, along with human exposure assessments. He currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Environmental Pollutants Research Center at Qom University of Medical Sciences, where he continues to lead and contribute to significant research in the field of environmental Health. 

Dr. Samaneh Nakhaee is a researcher at the Medical Toxicology and Drug Abuse Research Center (MTDRC), Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran. Her research focuses on medical toxicology, particularly poisoning from substances such as tramadol, opioids, and lead, as well as trace element exposure and related health risks. She has published extensively in journals including Biological Trace Element Research, PLOS ONE, Forensic Toxicology, and Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology. Her work has covered topics such as lead poisoning among opium users, tramadol toxicity and seizures, and the health effects of trace element exposure. Her expertise in toxicology and public health makes her a valuable member of the editorial board.

Dr. Zohreh Manoochehri is an Assistant Professor of Biostatistics at the Substance Abuse Prevention Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (KUMS) in Iran. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Razi University, followed by a Master’s degree in Biostatistics from KUMS, and a Ph.D. in Biostatistics from Hamadan University of Medical Sciences in 2023. Her research focuses on the application of statistical modeling and machine learning approaches to health data, including studies on predicting obstructive sleep apnea, trace element exposure, and substance use behaviors. She has published articles in journals such as BMC Public Health, Scientific Reports, and BMC Medical Research Methodology, and she serves as a reviewer for several international journals. Her expertise in biostatistics and data analysis makes her a valuable member of the editorial board.

Dr. Shobo Rahmati is an epidemiologist and researcher at the Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, holding a PhD in Epidemiology. Her research focuses on social determinants of health, health inequalities, and quantitative research methods. She has published numerous articles in reputable national and international journals, collaborated on national and university-level projects related to non-communicable disease control and public health intervention evaluation, and received several scientific and research awards. Her areas of expertise include the epidemiology of infectious and non-communicable diseases, health data analysis, and evidence-based intervention design, bridging epidemiological data and health policymaking to improve population health.

Dr. Arash Ziapour is an assistant professor at Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences in Iran. He holds a PhD in Health Education and Promotion and has over 18 years of experience in this field. His research focuses on a variety of areas including sociology of health, mental health, digital health, and health policy. He has published over 200 articles in ISI journals and is recognized as a Clarivate Top Scholar among the top 1% of highly cited researchers and a Stanford Top Scientist among the top 2% of scientists in 2024. Dr. Ziapour uses quantitative and qualitative research methods to develop evidence-based health policies.

Dr. Alireza Amirabadizadeh is a researcher at the Medical Toxicology and Drug Abuse Research Center (MTDRC) at Birjand University of Medical Sciences in Iran. His research specializes in epidemiology, medical toxicology, and the application of statistical and machine learning methods in health research. He has published extensively on various topics, including lead poisoning among opium users, tramadol-induced seizures, acute poisoning profiles, and the use of decision trees and random forests to predict chronic disease risk factors like type 2 diabetes and hypertension. His work has been featured in journals such as Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, and Substance Use & Misuse. With his expertise in epidemiological analysis and data-driven health research, he is a valuable member of the editorial board.

Dr. Sara Manochehri is a biostatistician affiliated with the Department of Biostatistics at the School of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences in Iran. Her research focuses on applying machine learning and data mining methods to medical and health research. She has published studies that predict conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, preeclampsia, and multiple sclerosis, utilizing techniques like random forest and support vector machine models. Her more recent work has investigated machine learning algorithms for predicting musculoskeletal disorders and forecasting clinical outcomes after carpal tunnel release. Dr. Manochehri's publications have appeared in journals including BMC Medical Research Methodology, BMC Public Health, and Scientific Reports. Her expertise in biostatistics and predictive modeling makes her a valuable candidate for the editorial board.

Pakkiresha Goravara is a PhD research scholar in Reproductive Biology and Toxicology at Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University, India, specializing in oxidative stress, reproductive endocrinology, and molecular mechanisms of toxicity. He has published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology and received the Young Scientist Award and Best Presentation Award at the All India Young Scientists Conclave (AIYSC 2026). His research has been presented at several international conferences, and he has qualified for KSET and GATE XL (Life Sciences).

Demamu Tagele Haligamo is a PhD candidate at the Water Technology Institute of Arba Minch University in Ethiopia. His research focuses on the interconnections among environmental pollution, water quality, and public health. He has a growing publication record and actively contributes to the scientific community as a peer reviewer for journals including BMC Public Health, Discover Environment, and Discover Sustainability. As a member of the EMT Graduate Student Editorial Board, he is enthusiastic about contributing to the journal's development while gaining valuable experience in manuscript screening and peer review.