Zohreh Eskandari

Assistant Professor, Department of  Sports Nutrition, Faculty of Social Sciences, Raja University, Qazvin, Iran

Mobile phone: 00989127803279│ Email: Zohreh.eskandari8@gmail.com  , z.eskandari@raja.ac.ir

EDUCATION

Guilan University, School of Sports Sciences, Dep. of Exercise Physiology, Rasht, Iran, Ph.D. candidate in Sports Physiology                                                                                                                2012 – 2018

Dissertation: The effect of aerobic exercise and combined herbal supplement on the blood level of serotonin, calcitonin gene-related peptide and nitric oxide in female patients with migraine and chronic tension headache.                                                                                                

Supervised by Professors Bahman Mirzaei and Hamai Arazai

Al-Zahra University, School of Sports Sciences, Dep. of Exercise Physiology, Tehran, Iran

M.Sc. in Exercise Physiology                                                                    2005-2007

Thesis: Growth hormone response following a maximal exercise session in active adolescents

Advisors: Nikoo Khosravi ,  Masoumeh Shojaei                                                        

Guilan University, School of Sports Sciences, Dep. of Physical Education, Rasht, Iran

B.Sc. in Physical Education                                                        2001-2004

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Supervisor of 36 master theses

1-      The effect of consuming milk fortified with whey protein and Cornelian Cherry (Cornus Mas) supplement on sports performance, sensory perception and gastrointestinal symptoms in physically active men.   2023

• The effect of concentrated grape juice compared to grape syrup on the performance of male soccer players. 2023

• The effect of Mentha piperita L. scent through the use of medical hookah along with green exercise on Vo2max index and lung volumes in people with respiratory problems. 2023

• The effect of consuming kefir buttermilk and normal buttermilk on sports performance, digestive symptoms and sensory perception in body-building men. 2023

• The effect of TRX and Resistance with weight exercises along with the consumption of five herbal teas (Lavandula, Citrus aurantium, Valeriana, Echium Amoenum, Damascena( on depression-anxiety-stress and quality of life in inactive women with depression.   2023

• The effect of circulating consumption of sunflower, pumpkin, flax and sesame seeds along with combined exercise on the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. 2023

• The effect of ROSA-CANINA consumption along with combined exercises on blood glucose index and lipid factors in patients with type 2 diabetes. 2023

• The effect of a calorie-restricted diet combined with 4D PRO exercise on body weight and thyroid hormones in obese and overweight women with hypothyroidism. 2023

• Effect of calorie restriction diet combined with 4D PRO exercise on body composition, blood glucose and lipid profile in obese and overweight women with hypothyroidism. 2023

• The effect of aerobic exercises with hydro-alcoholic extract of Eryngium caucasicum plant on fasting blood sugar and betatrophin serum levels in type 2 diabetic patients.   2023

• Consumption of hydro-alcoholic extract of Eryngium caucasicum plant along with aerobic exercise on blood glucose level and lipid profile in type 2 diabetic patients. 2023

• The effect of aerobic exercises and consumption of phytoestrogenic plants on reducing menopausal symptoms in women aged 45-55 years. 2023
• The effect of combined exercises along with nutrition education on body composition and some factors of physical fitness in obese and overweight 10-12 year old male students. 2023

• The effect of German volume resistance training and pre-fatigue along with a high protein diet on hypertrophy levels, strength, anaerobic capacity and muscular endurance in body-building men. 2023

• Spirulina and chlorella supplementation in combination with TRX in obese and overweight women: effect on performance and body composition. 2023

• The effect of healthy food pattern and superbrain yoga exercises on maintenance of attention and selective attention in 10-12 year old students. 2022

• The effect of consuming garlic and black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) along with aerobic exercise on blood pressure and quality of life in hypertensive patients. 2022

• The effect of eight weeks of caffeine supplementation on muscle strength, anaerobic capacity and fatigue index of elite female taekwondo athletes. 2022

• The effect of a combined training course and multivitamin-mineral syrup on strength, power and agility factors in female gymnasts. 2022

• The effect of exercise in water and consumption of herbal tea on the body composition of obese and overweight women. 2022

• Investigating the effect of a mini-trampoline and HIIT training course with calorie restriction on body composition and aerobic capacity of overweight and obese women. 2021 

• Investigating physical activity and nutritional status in children with precocious puberty. 2021

• Effect of TRX suspension functional training on lower limb strength, mobility and functional balance and fear of falling in elderly men. 2021

• The effect of eleven weeks of alkaline diet and acidic diet along with functional exercises on lipid factors, body composition and CRP in obese and overweight patients. 2021

• Investigating the relationship between nutrition status and physical activity of fifth grade students in Qazvin regions with and without employment with the income level and economic status of the household. 2021

• The effect of a period of consumption of Lour cheese along with specialized volleyball exercises on some indicators of physical and skill fitness of volleyball girls. 2021

• Comparison of six weeks of Chinese acupressure with Iranian traditional medicine (no lunch) along with aerobic exercise on weight loss and serum lipid factors in obese and overweight women. 2020

• Comparison of six weeks of traditional Iranian medicine with modern medicine along with combined exercise on weight loss and serum lipid factors in obese and overweight women. 2020

• The effect of a period of functional training, consumption of Nigella sativa and Plantago ovate on lipid factors and some liver enzymes in overweight and obese patients. 2020

• Comparison of the effect of eight weeks of rice bran consumption with rice bran consumption along with functional exercises on body weight loss and blood serum lipids in obese and overweight women. 2020

• Comparison of six weeks of low-calorie diet with a healthy lifestyle and combined exercise on weight loss and blood lipids in obese and overweight women. 2020

• Comparison of the effect of six weeks of low-calorie diet combined with combined exercise with a diet designed by the researcher on body weight loss and blood lipid factors in obese and overweight men. 2020

• The effect of a course of Swiss ball exercises on trunk endurance, proprioception and balance of students with congenital deafness. 2019

• The effect of 8 weeks of Thera-Band exercises and dynamic exercises on balance, proprioception, range of motion and strength of neck and elbow muscles in blind children. 2020

• Investigating the relationship between musculoskeletal disorders, occupational stress and pain with anthropometric dimensions in judicial employees of Karaj. 2019

• Examining the strength of the neck muscles and the posture of the cashiers of Mehr Banks of Iran and Eghtesad Novin of Qazvin city. 2019

Advisor of 11 master theses 

• The effect of green exercise and nut consumption on the memory and quality of life of the elderly. 2023

2-      Investigating the physical and mental health status of the first secondary school students of Qazvin city in the conditions of the outbreak of the Covid-19 disease. 20233-      Investigating the lifestyle status of entrance exam students of top schools in Qazvin city. 2023 4-      The effect of yoga with and without taking saffron syrup on depression and the quality of life of depressed women. 20235-      Comparing the effect of cherry juice with a cherry smoothie on sports performance, sensory perception and digestive symptoms. 2023 6-      The effect of eight weeks of static and dynamic exercises on walking parameters of women with ankle sprains. 2023

7-      The effect of covid-19 related stress on food consumption and emotional overeating in adult women: the mediating role of cognitive flexibility and physical activity. 2022

8-      Comparison of eating behavior and memory consolidation in adolescents with abdominal obesity and normal adolescents with the mediation of the role of stress: a case study of Qazvin city. 2022

9-      Eating behavior, sleep disorders and cognitive performance in obese children and children with normal weight in Qazvin city after two years of covid-19 epidemic: Mediation of physical activity. 2023

10-  Investigating the prevalence of consumption of supplements and energizing substances among wrestlers and bodybuilders in Qazvin city. 2021

11-  The effect of 8 weeks of neuromuscular training under the supervision of a researcher and training at home on central stability and proprioception and pain of housewives with non-specific chronic back pain. 2019 

PUBLICATIONS

• Moghadam E, Eskandari Z, Shiri Shahsavar MR, Mirmoezzi M. Effects of High-Intensity Interval and Mini-Trampoline Training with Calorie Restriction on Body Composition and Aerobic Capacity in Overweight and Obese women. Koomesh journal. 2022; 24(6):747-56.

• Araghi Hashjin Z, Eskandari Z, Mirmoezzi M. Effects of Lour Cheese Consumption on Indicators of Physical and Skill Fitness of Volleyball Girls: An Experimental-Interventional Study. Iranian Journal of Nutrition Sciences & Food Technology. 2022; 17(3):13-24.

• Mohammadi G, Eskandari Z. Comparison of Chinese Acupressure with Traditional Iranian Medicine Along with Aerobic Exercise on Weight Loss and Serum Lipid Factors in Obese and Overweight Women. Asian Journal of Sports Medicine. 2022; 13(4).

• Chegini F, Eskandari Z, Sangari M. Investigating the relationship between socio-economic status, eating behavior and physical activity of students in Qazvin during COVID-19 pandemic. Shenakht Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry. 2022; 9(4):95-109.

• Eskandari Z, Soltani M, Mousavi SH. The effect of eight weeks of combined training with and without caffeine supplementation on anaerobic capacity, fatigue index, aerobic endurance and skill test in elite female taekwondo athletes. Journal of Sport in Biomotor Sciences. 2020; 12(23):26-35.

• Eskandari Z, Mirzaei B, Arazi H. Comparison of an aerobic training course with a herbal supplementation (Valeriana wallichii and Melissa officinalis) regarding serotonin levels, nitric oxide and headache indices in women with migraine. Daneshvar Medicine. 2018; 26(2):51-64.

• Eskandari Z, Mirzaei B, Arazi H. The effect of eight weeks of aerobic training and complementary plant supplements (Indian Valerian and Melissa Officinalis) on migraine. Armaghane Danesh. 2017; 22(4):442-58.

• Abdollahpour A, Nasim Khosravi N, Eslandari Z, Shahpar H. Effect of six months of aerobic exercise on plasma interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha as breast cancer risk factors in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trail. Iranian Red Crescent Medical journal (IRCMJ). 2017; 19:0-.

• Abdollahpour A, Khosravi N, Haghighat S, Eskandari Z. Effect of long-term exercise activity on anthropometric parameters as risk factors for breast cancer in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial. Iranian Journal of Breast Diseases. 2015; 8(3):25-33.
• Khosravi N, Hominian D, Shojaei M, Eskandari Z. The effect of maximum physical activity and gender on the amount of growth hormone (GH) secretion in active boys and girls. Journal of Sports and Motor Development and Learning. 2009; 1(3):51-63.

• Norozi Z, Eskandari Z, Miri H. The effect of swiss ball training on core stability and balance functions in students with congenital deafness. International Journal of Sport Exercise and Health Research. 2021; 5(1):6-9.

12-Eskandari Z, Mohammadi G. The effect of aerobic exercise and herbal capsule (hydro-alcoholic extract of Valeriana jatamansi Jones ex Roxb. and Melissa officinalis L.) on changes in serotonin levels and headache indices in women with chronic tension-type headache.  Journal of Medicinal Plants. 2023; 22(86): 62-75

• Noori F, Eskandari Z, Shiri Shahsavar Effects of Alkaline, Acidic Diet and Calorie Restriction with Functional Exercises on Lipid Profile, Body Composition and CRP Levels in Obese and Overweight Adults. Applied Biology. 2022; 12(48): 81-102
• Ghasemi M, Eskandari Z. Comparison of six weeks of Iranian traditional medicine with modern medicine along with combined exercise on body weight loss and serum lipid profile in obese women. Complementary Medicine Journal. 2023; 13(2): 50-60.

• Khadem shoughi azgomi F, Eskandari Z, Soltani M. Comparison of six weeks low calorie diet with healthy lifestyle with combined training on weight loss and blood lipids in obese and overweight women. Biannual scientific journal of sports science and health promotion. 2023.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

• 14th International Conference on Health, Treatment and Health Promotion in the Teheran, Iran, 2023

Oral Presentation: The use hydro-alcoholic extract of Eryngium caucasicum plant along with aerobic exercise decreased blood glucose level, depression and improved quality of life in type 2 diabetic patients

 Masoumeh Sanaei, Zahra Ghasemi, Zohreh Eskandari, Mohammad Reza Shiri-Shahsavar

• 2nd International Conference on Nursing, Midwifery and Care” in Tbilisi, Georgia, May, 2023.

Oral Presentation: The effect of exercise in water and consumption of herbal tea (Oolong tea, green coffee, ginger and lemon) on body composition and quality of life in obese and overweight women

Zahra Goodarzvand Chegini , Zohreh Eskandari* , Masoud Mirmoezzi

• 12th International Conference on Health, Treatment and Health Promotion in the Tbilisi, Georgia, March , 2023.

Oral Presentation: The effect of superbrain yoga practice and healthy eating pattern on selective attention and maintenance of attention in 10-12 year old students.

Mojtaba Soltanshah, Zohreh Eskandari*, Mandana Sangari

• 3 ^rd International Conference on Life Sciences, Istanbul, Turkiye, 2022

 Oral Presentation: Comparison of a Course of Aerobic Exercise with Hydro-Alcoholic Extracts of Indian Valerian and Lemon Balm Plants on Changes in Serotonin Levels and Headache Indices in Women with Chronic Tension-Type Headache.
Zohreh Eskandari,  Fatemeh Ebrahimi,  Hamid Arazi 

• 13 ^th International Congress on Sport Sciences, Tehran, Iran, 2022.

Oral Presentation: TRX suspension functional training on balance, mobility, lower limb muscle strength and tear of falling in older adult men.

Masoud Moradi, Zohreh Eskandari, Masoud Mirmiezzi

• 13 ^th International Congress on Sport Sciences, Tehran, Iran, 2022

Oral Presentation: Comparison of Thera-Band and Dynamic exercise on balance, Proprioception, range of movement and neck and elbow muscle strength in blind children

Zohreh Eskandari, Milad Saaeedi, Hadi Miri

• 13 ^th International Congress on Sport Sciences, Tehran, Iran, 2022

Poster Presentation: The effect of HIIT working with calorie restriction on body composition and aerobic capacity of overweight and obese women.

Elnaz Moghadam, Zohreh Eskandari, Mohamadreza Shiri shahsavar

• 13 ^th International Congress on Sport Sciences, Tehran, Iran, 2022

Poster Presentation: The effect functional exercise and rice bran consumption on lipid factors and body weight in overweight and obese women

Zohreh Eskandari, Fatemeh Ebrahimi

• 8th International Conference on Health, Treatment and Health Promotion ” in the Tbilisi,Georgia, 2022

Oral Presentation: Comparison of neck muscle strength and posture of bank employees with Unemployed people

Zohreh Eskandari, Elahe Osanloo, Leila Youzbashi

• 11th International Conference on Health, Treatment and Health Promotion, Tehran, Iran, 2022

Poster Presentation: The effect of mini-trampoline exercises (jumping) with calorie restriction on body composition and aerobic capacity of overweight and obese women

Elnaz Moghadam, Zohreh Eskandari, Mohamadreza Shiri shahsavar

• 7th International Conference on Health, Treatment and Health Promotion, Tbilisi,Georgia, 2021

Oral Presentation: Comparison of six weeks of Chinese acupressure with traditional Iranian medicine with aerobic exercise on weight loss and serum lipid factors in obese and overweight women.

Zohreh Eskandari, Ghazale Mohammadi

• 7th International Conference on Health, Treatment and Health Promotion, Tbilisi,Georgia, 2021

Oral Presentation: Comparison of six weeks of low calorie diet with healthy lifestyle with combined training on weight loss and blood lipids in obese and overweight women.

Zohreh Eskandari, Fatemeh Khadem Shoughi Azgomi

• The fifth student scientific conference of physical education and sports sciences

Poster Presentation: Growth hormone response following a maximal exercise session in active adolescents

Zohreh Eskandari, Nikoo khosravi, Masoumeh Shojaei

AWARDS AND HONORS

• Ranked 12th in the country in the doctoral exam in sports physiology in 2012
• The highest score of a doctoral thesis in 15 years since the university had awarded a doctorate in this field
• Education in three levels of public university and free
• The first person in the faculty interview among 60 applicants of Raja Qazvin University (the university located in my city)
• Reviewer of the Journal of Practical Studies of Biosciences in Sport (JPSBS) (scientific-research journal)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Raja University, Qazvin, Iran, post-diploma, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree (sports nutrition and pathology and corrective movements), physical education department.  2005- 2023

Title of taught lessons:

Master’s Degree (Sports Nutrition): Human nutrition, advanced human physiology, sports biochemistry, diet evaluation and design, sports doping, weight control and nutrition of athletes, Pharmacology and doping.

Bachelor’s degree and graduate degree: Human Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Science and Practice, Sports Nutrition, Health and Well-Being, Management and execution of competitions, Descriptive Statistics, Physical Fitness Tests, Futsal, Physical fitness, badminton, History of physical education.

Payam Noor University, Qazvin, Iran. Bachelor’s degree, physical education department. 2007-2012

Title of taught lessons: Human Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Science and Practice, Sports Nutrition, Descriptive Statistics, Physical Fitness Tests, Futsal, Physical fitness, badminton, Volleyball.

Azad University, Qazvin, Iran, post-diploma, bachelor’s degree, Department of Physical Education. 2005-2011

Title of taught lessons: sports nutrition, futsal, ping pong, bodybuilding, physical fitness

University of Science and Technology: Physical fitness, volleyball. 2006-2010

Cooperation with Qazvin physical education department as a teacher of third and second level coaching courses. Name of courses: exercise physiology, motor learning, anatomy, kinesiology.  2006-2010

Teacher in the Department of Education for 1 year. 2004-2005

COURSEWORK

• Third level coaching of sports fields: swimming, physical fitness, gymnastics, handball. 2nd grade lifeguard coaching.
• Refereeing sports fields: volleyball, swimming.
• Training courses related to Iranian traditional medicine: temperament, health maintenance, traditional Iranian medicine nutrition. Writing scientific articles.