Dr. Naser Ahmadi, M.D., M.S., Ph.D., is an accomplished psychiatrist, researcher, and academician whose multidisciplinary expertise spans psychiatry, cardiovascular imaging, epidemiology, and translational research. Currently serving as a Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and Kern Medical, his academic and clinical work exemplify leadership in trauma psychiatry and child and adolescent mental health. Dr. Ahmadi’s educational foundation includes a Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, an M.S. in Clinical and Biomedical Investigations from the University of Southern California, and specialized fellowships in psychiatry, child psychiatry, cardiovascular imaging, and preventive medicine. His professional career demonstrates a rare blend of clinical excellence and innovative research, with major contributions to understanding the intersection of psychiatric disorders and cardiovascular health, particularly posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and atherosclerosis. As a principal and co-principal investigator, he has led numerous funded studies supported by prestigious institutions such as the American Heart Association, the American Psychiatric Association, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, collectively exceeding multimillion-dollar research funding. Dr. Ahmadi’s prolific publication record in high-impact journals highlights his global research influence, with seminal work on vascular function, mental health, and trauma-informed psychiatry. His academic honors include multiple Young Investigator Awards, the American College of Cardiology’s Bristol-Myers Squibb Award, and the AACAP Beatrix A. Hamburg Award. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Psychiatric Association, reflecting his professional eminence. Beyond his research, Dr. Ahmadi is a dedicated educator, having mentored residents and fellows in psychiatry, neuromodulation, and digital psychiatry at UCLA. His interdisciplinary contributions, leadership in trauma-focused mental health, and sustained record of excellence make him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award.