Mona Torki Jassemi Zergani
Sharjah,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Ph.D. in Health Psychology with 14 years of experience in specialized psychological interventions and academic lecturing. Certified MB-EAT Practitioner with a proven track record in weight management and behavioral health. Lead author of high-impact research published in Springer Nature, currently spearheading a digital health project registered with the UAE Ministry of Economy to adapt mindfulness protocols for the UAE community.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Health psychologist & Project Principal
Self -Employed(Emirati Vital Quest Project)
Sharjah, UAE
2025.03 - Current
- Designed a behavioral framework for a digital health platform aimed at adolescent weight management.
- Adapted mindfulness protocols to respect UAE cultural values and enhance community acceptance.
- Led the registration of Intellectual Property (IP) with the UAE Ministry of Economy to protect project innovations
Senior Health Specialist (Workshops & Books)
Privet Practice in Behavioral Health
Ahwaz & Tehran, Iran
2009.04 - 2024.12
- Facilitated over 70 specialized workshops on weight regulation, Mindful Eating, and emotional health.
- Trained 150+ health professionals in 2025 on advanced modalities including ACT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
- Translated authoritative clinical books into Persian, including "Well Nourished" by Andrea Lieberstein and "The Joy of Half a Cookie" by Jean Kristeller.
University lecturer in psychology
Danesh Alborz University, Faculty of Psychology &
Qazvin, Iran
2021.09 - 2023.07
- Lectured on core Psychology courses for Master’s students in Psychology and Bachelor’s students in Social Work.
- Achieved highest level of student and faculty satisfaction (Official Commendation received from Educational Department).
- Conducted clinical research leading to primary authorship publication in high-impact journal, Springer Nature.
Education
Ph.D. - Health Psychology
Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch
Karaj, Iran 2016.01 - 2021.03
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - General Psychology
Payame Noor University (PNU), South Tehran Branch
Tehran, Iran 2008.01 - 2011.02
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Psychology
Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch
Ahvaz, Iran 1993.01 - 1997.10
Diploma - Clinical Psychology
Al Bayan Center for Training
Dubai, UAE 2025.01 - 2025.06
Diploma - Clinical Psychology
International Academic for Leadership and Management
Dubai, UAE (In affiliation with IALM, London) 2025.01 - 2025.06
Diploma - Clinical Psychology
National Training Centre
Dubai, UAE 2025.01 - 2025.06
Skills
Clinical & Specialized Skills
- Health Psychology & Behavioral Medicine
- Mindful Eating (MB-EAT)
- Clinical Hypnotherapy
- Weight Management & Obesity Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mental Health Counseling
Research & Academic Skills
- Research Methodologies
- Academic Training
- Scholarly Publishing (Springer Nature Standards)
- Curriculum Development
Strategic & Adaptation Skills
- Cultural Adaptation of Health Protocols
- Digital Health Project Managment
- Psychological Workshop Facilitation
Management & Soft Skills
- Leadership & Team Management
- Public Speaking
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Persian
Native
References
References available upon request.
Publications
- Jassemi-Zergani, M., et al. (2024). Mindfulness-based eating awareness training versus itself plus implementation intention model. Eating and Weight Disorders, Springer Nature. DOI: 10.1007/s40519-024-01677-1
- Jassemi-Zergani, M., et al. (2021). Effectiveness of MB-EAT on Body Mass Index and Physical Activity. Iranian Journal of Health Education. DOI: 10.29252/ijhehp.9.1.94
- Jassemi-Zargani, M., Seirafi, M. R., Taghdisi, M. H., et al. (2021). Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training on Weight, Self-Efficacy, Emotional Regulation and Nutritional Behavior in Obese Women. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 13(1), 49.
DOI: 10.22075/JCP.2021.22151.2039
Timeline
Health psychologist & Project Principal
Self -Employed(Emirati Vital Quest Project)
2025.03 - Current
Diploma - Clinical Psychology
Al Bayan Center for Training
2025.01 - 2025.06
Diploma - Clinical Psychology
International Academic for Leadership and Management
2025.01 - 2025.06
Diploma - Clinical Psychology
National Training Centre
2025.01 - 2025.06
University lecturer in psychology
Danesh Alborz University, Faculty of Psychology &
2021.09 - 2023.07
Ph.D. - Health Psychology
Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch
2016.01 - 2021.03
Senior Health Specialist (Workshops & Books)
Privet Practice in Behavioral Health
2009.04 - 2024.12
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - General Psychology
Payame Noor University (PNU), South Tehran Branch
2008.01 - 2011.02
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Psychology
Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch
1993.01 - 1997.10