Alptekin Aydin
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Born | Istanbul - Turkey | May 24, 1973
Nationality | British & Turkish |
Citizenship | British & Turkish |
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Occupation | Specialist NeuroPsychologist |
Years active | 1999 - present |
Spouse(s) | Funda Hocaoglu Aydin |
Website | alptekinaydin |
Alptekin Aydin (born 24 May 1973) is a British-Turkish Specialist Neuropsychologist and Certified TMS Practitioner who is interested in Neuromodulation Interventions. His academic and professional qualification include both undergraduate and postgraduate in psychology. (Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) King's College London). He also undertake medico-legal work and hold The Cardiff University Bond Solon (CUBS) Expert Witness Civil Certificate.(2022) For functional brain mapping, he has QEEG Certificate & Advanced EEG Interpretation Certificate. He has the member of following bodies, British Psychological Society (BPS), Member of The British Neuroscience Association (29905087), full member of British Association for Psychopharmacology & International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP).[1]
Aydin is known for being the first Turkish Psychologist in London to complete the European TMS Clinical Certification Course. Aydin is regarded for encouraging the application of innovative rTMS treatments that incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to offer the quickest solutions for mental health conditions without any medication side effects.[2][3]
Aydin has over two decades’ experience as a specialist psychologist and has dealt with numerous cases of trauma, both acute & chronic, panic attack & anxiety disorder, depression, OCD, PTSD, substance misuse & related psychological issues.[4]
Background
Dr. Alptekin Aydin was born in 1973 in Moda, Istanbul. He graduated with BA (Hons) (1st) from the Department of Psychology at Istanbul University.[5] Following his undergraduate studies, he completed a teaching formation internship in Psychology and Philosophy at Galatasaray High School. Dr. Aydin's early research focused on differentiating and accurately diagnosing autism, learning difficulties, and ADHD in children, as well as addressing school adaptation challenges.[6]
Education and Training
Dr. Aydin holds a PhD (DClinPsy) in Clinical Psychology and Neuroscience from AIU University in the United States, where he published a study on the impact of tDCS treatment over the Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex (DLPFC) on social communication in children with ASD.[7][8] He also earned a Master’s degree in Psychology from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, specializing in Neurological and Pharmacological Substance Addiction.[9] Additionally, he holds an equivalency certificate from the Higher Education Council of Turkey.[10] In 2022-2023, he received certification in QEEG Reporting and Program Use in Florida, USA, and an Advanced EEG Reading and QEEG reporting and Interpretation Certificate.[11][12]
Career and Contributions
Dr. Aydin participated in the Greenwich Beresford project in 2014, conducted in collaboration with the UK Department of Health and King’s College University.[13] In 2015, he provided Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for individuals with gambling addiction through Redcard Gambling.[14] He has treated over 3,000 individuals with addiction using a combined approach of Neuromodulation TMS, Quantum Frequency Therapy, and CBT.[15] He is a trained Bioresonance Practitioner with experience in Mora Bioresonance therapy.[7]
Development of QPAN®
In 2018, Dr. Aydin developed "QPAN®" (QEEG-guided Personalised AI-based Neuromodulation Therapy), integrating QEEG brain scans with Neuromap® AI-driven technology.[16][17] This method combines neuromodulation techniques with AI-based individualized therapy programs for conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.[18] QPAN® has been applied to over 5,000 individuals with a success rate of 70-85%.[19][20]
Expert Witness and Legal Contributions
In 2022, Dr. Aydin received certification as an Expert Witness for Civil Law from Cardiff School of Law and Politics in collaboration with Bond Solon.[21] He prepares medico-psychological reports based on QEEG functional brain mapping for courts, the Home Office, and municipalities.[22][17]
Clinical Practice
Dr. Aydin and his wife, Funda Aydin, the CFO, are co-founders of Cosmos Healthcare Ltd., providing neuromodulation treatments for neurological and psychological disorders.[23] He is also Chairman of Cosmos Istanbul Health Services Inc., which serves Turkish-speaking communities in the EU and Turkey.[24]
Professional Affiliations
- Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)[25]
- Member of The British Neuroscience Association (29905087)[26]
- Full Member of the British Association for Psychopharmacology[11]
- Member of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP)[6]
Awards
Aydin is the recipient of the 2020 Best Turkish specialist psychologist in Europe - International Summit Award.[24] In 2021, he was awarded as an advanced practitioner by The Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professions body.[27]
References
- ↑ "Türk hekimlerinden Otizmli hastalara umut ışığı". Sabah (in Türkçe). Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ "UZMAN BAKIŞI". YouTube. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ "Neuromap® AI-Based Functional & Psychological Brain Report Developed by Dr. Alptekin Aydin". kalkinemedia.com. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ LONDRA, Halil YETKİNLİOĞLU / (29 September 2022). "Bilim insanları çocuklar için bir araya geldi". www.hurriyet.com.tr (in Türkçe). Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ "atv Haber". YouTube. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Henry, Mike (13 March 2021). "Alptekin Aydin, a pioneering specialist psychologist, combating OCD". Baltimore Post-Examiner. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Empowering Families: The QPAN® Model Transforms Autism Treatment". BusinessMole. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ Wire, Globe PR. "Specialist Neuropsychologist Dr. Alptekin Aydin Introduces QPAN: The Model Revolutionises Autism Care and Beyond". Benzinga. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ "İŞİN UZMANI". YouTube. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ "Neuromap® AI-Based Functional & Psychological Brain Report Developed by Dr. Alptekin Aydin". ktla.com. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Sabahın Sultanı Seda Sayan / Uzman Nöropsikolog Alptekin Aydın | Tam Bölüm". youtube. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ "Otizm Tedavisinde Çığır Açan Klinik Londra'da". eurovizyon (in Türkçe). Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ "Uzm. Klinik Psikolog Alptekin Aydın TMS - RTMS İle İlgili Soruları Yanıtlıyor". youtube. 11 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ "İŞİN UZMANI/ OTİZM TEDAVİSİNDE NÖROMODÜLASYON TEKNİĞİ/ ALPTEKİN AYDIN (24 ARALIK)". youtube. 26 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ "Specialist Neuropsychologist Dr. Alptekin Aydin Introduces QPAN: The Model Revolutionises Autism Care and Beyond". markets.businessinsider.com. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ "TV24 News Interview with Specialist Neuro-Psychologist Alptekin Aydin". youtube. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Specialist Neuropsychologist Dr. Alptekin Aydin Introduces QPAN: The Model Revolutionises Autism Care and Beyond". www.digitaljournal.com. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ "Aydın Aydın, Gel Konuşalım'a Konuk Oldu | Demet ve Jess'le Gel Konuşalım". youtube. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ "Life Style - Yaşam Tarzı". YouTube. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ "The QPAN® Treatment; A New ERA for Autism Neurological Developmental Disorders". kxan.com. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ "Alptekin Aydın'a "Avrupa'nın En İyi Uzman Psikoloğu" ödülü - Londra Aktüel". londraaktuel.com (in Türkçe). 8 September 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ "Depresyondan Nasıl Korunuruz?, Nöropsikoloji Tanısı l Sağlık Olsun - 23. Bölüm". youtube. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ H, N. (4 October 2022). "Uzman Psikolog Alptekin Aydın'dan Oxford Üniversitesi'nde çalıştay". Londra Gazete. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 "Avrupa'nın En İyi Uzman Psikoloğu ödülü Londra'dan Alptekin Aydın'a verildi, İngiltereli Türkleri gururlandırdı". Avrupa Gazete (in Türkçe). Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ "Otizm teşhisi konan Cem'in inanılmaz değişimi - LA 227. Bölüm - Uzman Nero Psikolog Alptekin Aydın". youtube. 10 May 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ Sesi, Avrupa Ajansı AVA Avrupalı Türklerin. "Onur'un hayata muhteşem tutunuşu ! Uzman Nöropsikolog Alptekin Aydın başarısını paylaştı". Avrupa Ajansı AVA Avrupalı Türklerin Sesi (in Türkçe). Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ "Alptekin Aydın : "Dünyada İlk Defa Başlatmış Olduğum İlaçsız, Nörolojik Manyetik Tedavi Yöntemini Otizm Ve Öğrenme Güçlüğü Tedavisinde Kullandım" 2018 yılında dünyada ilk defa başlatmış olduğu ilaçsız, nörolojik | KLASS Magazin". www-klassmagazin-com.translate.goog. Retrieved 24 December 2024.