Mehdi Kargarfard, Ph.D. ,

I am Mehdi Kargarfard, a Professor in the Department of Exercise Physiology at the Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan, Iran . My academic career has been dedicated to advancing the understanding of how exercise and physical activity can improve human health across various populations, from healthy individuals to those with chronic diseases. I earned my PhD in Exercise Physiology and have progressively advanced through academic ranks, having previously served as an Associate Professor before achieving my current position as Professor . My research is at the intersection of exercise science, clinical rehabilitation, and public health. My work is internationally recognized, with over 100 scientific publications and close to 1,800 citations, reflected in an h-index of 24 on Scopus . On Google Scholar, similar metrics confirm my standing with an h-index of 26 . I have collaborated extensively with researchers from around the world, including the United States, Malaysia, Australia, and France . I am deeply committed to training the next generation of sport scientists and conducting impactful research that bridges the gap between laboratory findings and real-world applications in sports performance and rehabilitation.