Mohammad Khazaei, PhD in Sport Psychology from the University of Tehran and Fellowship in Sport Psychology from AWF University, Poland. University lecturer, sports coach, and psychologist at the Psychology and Counseling Center of the National Olympic Academy.**

 Professional Experience

Licensed professional psychologist by the Iranian Psychological and Counseling Organization, License No.: 6160.

 Psychologist at the National Olympic Academy’s Psychology and Counseling Center.
Psychologist for national teams.
University lecturer.
Physical education teacher.

Academic Background and Education

Ph.D. in Sport Psychology from the University of Tehran (2023). Dissertation title: “Comparing the Effectiveness of Pharmacological, Placebo, and Short-term Psychological Interventions on Brain Electrophysiological Performance, Cognitive Function, and Athletic Performance.”

M.Sc. in Sport Psychology** from the University of Tehran (2013). Thesis title: “A Qualitative Study of the Lived Experience of Retired Elite Athletes in Inclination towards Drug Abuse: Case Study of Wrestlers.”

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Sport Sciences** from Imam Reza International University (2010).

Associate Degree in Physical Education and Sport Sciences** from Imam Ali Technical and Vocational College (2008).

Achievements and Honors

Published several articles in international and national scientific research journals.
Translated and authored specialized academic books.
Served as the Scientific Secretary for the First National Conference on “Psychology Services for Professional Athletes” by the National Olympic Committee in 2019.
Speaker at national and international scientific conferences.
Manager of the “13th Mental Skills Coach Training Course” at the National Olympic Academy, 2024.
Recognized as a top Ph.D. student with a GPA of 19.22.
Ranked second in the M.Sc. program with a GPA of 18.91.
Top student in the B.Sc. program with a GPA of 18.5.

Awarded the Erasmus Foundation scholarship by the European Union (Study Opportunity in 2022 at the University of Warsaw).

 Skills and Expertise

Expert in sport psychology focused on peak performance and psychological well-being.
Skilled in recording and processing brain signals using EEG.
Proficient in psychological assessment using RehaCom, IVA-2, and CANTAB software.
Coach for sprint and middle-distance track events.
Grade 1 certified football referee.