Hadi Emamat | Body Fat Distribution | Best Researcher Award

Hadi Emamat | Body Fat Distribution | Best Researcher Award

Bushehr University of Medical Sciences | Iran

Author Profile:

🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Dr. S.M. Hadi Emamat began his academic journey in the field of Nutrition Sciences at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), one of Iran's premier institutions. He completed his Bachelor's degree (2007–2011), followed by a Master's (2012–2015) and eventually earned his Ph.D. (2016–2020) in the same field. From the outset, Dr. Emamat demonstrated a strong commitment to exploring how diet influences health and disease, particularly focusing on metabolic and liver conditions.

👨‍🏫 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Dr. Emamat currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Nutritional Sciences, School of Health and Nutrition, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences (BPUMS), Iran. His role encompasses both academic teaching and active research. He imparts knowledge through specialized courses, notably Medical Nutrition Therapy, aiming to train the next generation of nutrition professionals.

🔬 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON BODY FAT DISTRIBUTION

Dr. Emamat's scientific research is primarily centered on the relationship between nutrition and chronic metabolic disorders. His scholarly work includes:

  • Investigating barberry's effect on cardiovascular risk factors in hypertensive patients for his Ph.D. thesis.

  • Studying the impact of onion consumption on features of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in animal models during his Master's research.

His broader research interests include:

  • Nutrition and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

  • Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease, particularly vascular function

  • Metabolic Syndrome

  • Nutrition and Gut Microbiota

These studies contribute to a growing body of evidence linking diet with systemic inflammation, blood pressure regulation, lipid profiles, and metabolic health.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Dr. Emamat's work addresses global public health challenges, such as cardiovascular disease and NAFLD, which are on the rise due to poor dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles. His research provides valuable insights into how traditional foods and natural compounds can serve as functional interventions for chronic conditions. As an educator and investigator, he plays a pivotal role in shaping clinical nutrition strategies in Iran and beyond.

🌱 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

With a solid foundation in clinical nutrition research and education, Dr. Emamat is well-positioned to make further advances in nutritional interventions for chronic diseases. His continued focus on evidence-based dietary solutions, integration of microbiome science, and public health applications will likely shape both policy and practice in the years ahead. His dedication signals a promising trajectory toward becoming a key figure in translational nutrition science.

📑 NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS

"The association between the visceral to subcutaneous abdominal fat ratio and the risk of cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review" 

Authors: Hadi Emamat, Ali Jamshidi, Akram Farhadi, Hamid Ghalandari, Mohadeseh Ghasemi, Hadith Tangestani
Journal: BMC public health
Year: 2024

"Association of serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D status with cardiometabolic risk factors and total and regional obesity in southern Iran: evidence from the PoCOsteo study" 

Authors: Alireza Nejabat, Hadi Emamat, Sima Afrashteh, Ali Jamshidi, Zahra Jamali, Akram Farhadi, Zahra Talkhabi, Iraj Nabipour, Bagher Larijani, Jörg Spitz
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2024