David Poladov

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About David Poladov

I specialize in institutional building, strategic program leadership, and business innovation, with a strong focus on psychology, AI, and human behavior sciences. My career spans academic leadership, consulting, research, and psychotherapy supervision, contributing to the advancement of universities, research institutions, and corporate ecosystems. Institutional & Business Development Pioneered the first university-affiliated Psychological Diagnostics Institute, establishing an academia-industry collaboration model within a university framework. Project Manager & Legal Representative for Erasmus+ KA-152, a multi-country initiative (Slovakia, Poland, Ukraine, Azerbaijan) focused on non-formal education, intercultural dialogue, and inclusivity. Founder & Former CEO of KIM Group, leading three core divisions (psychological services, management consulting, and professional training), serving clients and introducing Azerbaijan’s first structured eclectic psychotherapy supervision system. Consultant for governmental and private institutions, supporting organizational efficiency, workforce development, and institutional scalability, with key collaborations in establishing institutes, research laboratories, and training centers (e.g, Social Work Institute, Family Institute, Experimental Psychology Laboratory). Collaborating with Baku State University on a Tourism Psychology Research Project, applying psychological insights to the tourism industry. Advancing integrative psychotherapy through program development, training, and B2B/B2C solutions, in collaboration with Baku State University’s Psychology Department, fostering interdisciplinary progress and real-world impact. University Lecturer at Baku State University & Odlar Yurdu University, teaching Cognitive Psychology, Business & Management Psychology, Psychotherapy. AI & Human Behavior Researcher, exploring cognition, decision-making & AI applications. Published in Web of Science, Scopus & Springer on emotional intelligence, burnout & smart environments. Eclectic Psychotherapy Supervisor (7+ years), mentoring therapists and advancing integrative psychotherapy. Supervising psychological support programs at SOS Children's Villages, enhancing staff mental health and development. 2x Winner of Global Management Challenge -(2022, 2024 Azerbaijan)I am dedicated to advancing research, fostering institutional excellence, and implementing multidisciplinary strategies that create long-term impact across academia, mental health, and corporate ecosystems.