Babak (Alfred) Saatchi is the director of Emotional Health Lab (EHL) and Assistant Professor of Nursing at San José State University. He earned his PhD in Nursing Science from University of California, Irvine, where his dissertation study examined trait and state irritability and their impact on daily functioning of college-attending young adults. With a background in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, Dr. Saatchi’s research concentrations include irritability, emotional processes, and mental health disparities in college populations. He is dedicated to advancing evidence-based strategies to enhance emotional health in young adults.