Prof. Dr. Masoud Rahmati CEReSS-Health Service Research and Quality of Life Center, Marseille, France
Prof. Dr. Masoud Rahmati is a distinguished researcher at CEReSS-Health Service Research and Quality of Life Center, Marseille, France, with a strong focus on the impact of physical activity and exercise training on longevity, as well as the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases. With expertise in epidemiological and meta-research approaches, he has built extensive collaborations with institutions across France, the UK, the US, South Korea, Spain, Greece, Australia, Italy, Germany, Japan, China, Turkey, Ghana, and Poland. Over his seven-year research career, he has published 126 papers in peer-reviewed journals, accumulating over 1,700 citations and achieving an H-index of 22.
Education:
Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology – Tarbiyat Modares University, Tehran, Iran (2010-2013)
Master’s Degree in Sport Science – Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran (2006-2008)
Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Science – Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran (2001-2005)
Professional Profiles:
Scopus Profile
ORCID Profile
Professional Experience:
Prof. Rahmati is currently a post-doctoral researcher at Aix-Marseille University, France, focusing on health services and quality of life research. Since 2022, he has served as a professor at Lorestan University, Iran, where he has been part of the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences since 2013, progressing through assistant and associate professorships. He was a scientific visitor at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France, at the Institut NeuroMyoGène (INMG), CNRS (2019-2020). His teaching portfolio includes courses on exercise physiology, laboratory techniques, evidence-based medicine, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and umbrella reviews.
Research Interests:
His research primarily explores the role of physical activity and exercise training in enhancing longevity and mitigating non-communicable diseases. He is particularly engaged in epidemiological and meta-research methodologies to provide evidence-based insights into public health interventions.
Top Notable Publications:
Unclean cooking fuel use and sleep problems among adults aged 65 years and older from six countries
Date: February 2025
DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwaf022
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Contributors: Lee Smith, Guillermo Felipe López Sánchez, Masoud Rahmati, Mark A. Tully, Yvonne Barnett, Laurie Butler, Helen Keyes, Karel Kostev, Jae Il Shin, Ai Koyanagi, et al.
Global, regional, and national trends in drug use disorder mortality rates across 73 countries from 1990 to 2021, with projections up to 2040: a global time-series analysis and modelling study
Journal: eClinicalMedicine
Date: January 2025
DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102985
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Contributors: Soeun Kim, Hayeon Lee, Selin Woo, Hyeri Lee, Jaeyu Park, Tae Kim, Guillaume Fond, Laurent Boyer, Masoud Rahmati, Lee Smith, et al.
Vision impairment and associated daily activity limitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Journal: PLOS ONE
Date: January 31, 2025
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0317452
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Contributors: Masoud Rahmati, Katya Numbers, Lee Smith, Laurent Boyer, Guillaume Fond, Dong Keon Yon, Hayeon Lee, Tarnjit Sehmbi, Mapa Prabhath Piyasena, Shahina Pardhan
Associations between weight-control methods and depression among Korean adolescents: a study based on a national dataset
Journal: Nutrition Research and Practice
Date: 2024
DOI: 10.4162/nrp.2024.18.6.818
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Contributors: Jaehyun Kong, Kyeongmin Lee, Sooji Lee, Soeun Kim, Jinyoung Jeong, Yejun Son, Hayeon Lee, Louis Jacob, Masoud Rahmati, Guillaume Fond, et al.
Global, Regional, and National Trends in Liver Disease-Related Mortality Across 112 Countries From 1990 to 2021, With Projections to 2050: Comprehensive Analysis of the WHO Mortality Database
Journal: Journal of Korean Medical Science
Date: 2024
DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e292
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Contributors: Jong Woo Hahn, Selin Woo, Jaeyu Park, Hyeri Lee, Hyeon Jin Kim, Jae Sung Ko, Jin Soo Moon, Masoud Rahmati, Lee Smith, Jiseung Kang, et al.
Conclusion:
Prof. Dr. Masoud Rahmati is an excellent contender for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His exceptional publication record, international collaborations, and impactful research in healthcare make him a strong candidate. By expanding grant acquisitions, increasing public engagement, and integrating interdisciplinary approaches, he could further strengthen his eligibility for future prestigious awards. Given his existing achievements, he is highly deserving of this recognition.