University of Tehran

Researcher (2014 - present)

University of Tehran is Iran's oldest modern university and the flagship of higher education in the country. Initially, I worked with the Center for International Scientific Studies and Collaboration which aims to enhance research collaborations among Iranian researchers and scholars around the world. (Dec 2014 – Jan 2017) Then, I joined the Cyberspace Research Policy Center that was established with the aim of providing insights into an advanced sphere that has emerged due to the advent of cyberspace and monitoring challenges in this sphere. (Jan 2017 – present).

UNESCO Chair of Cyberspace and Culture

Member of the Executive Committee (2017 - present)

The UNESCO Chair of Cyberspace and Culture: Dual-Spacization of the World is focused on education and research on the cyberspace dualism paradigm. This project also defines courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels at the Faculties of World Studies and Social Sciences at University of Tehran.

Linguistic Society of America

Member of the Ethics Committee (2017 - present)

Member of Workgroup on Demographic Data (2019 - present)

The Linguistic Society of America is a learned society for the field of linguistics. Founded at the end of 1924 in New York City, the LSA works to promote the scientific study of language.

European Network for Academic Integrity

Member of Academic Integrity Surveys Working Group (2021 - present)

The European Network for Academic Integrity (ENAI) is an association gathering educational institutions and individuals interested in maintaining and promoting academic integrity. The biggest academic integrity network in Europe, ENAI has built and provided valuable free resources such as the Glossary on Academic Integrity, the database of educational materials, and support for victims of academic integrity misconduct..

Web of Science Academy

Mentor (2019 - present)

The Web of Science Academy aims to support researchers from around the world as they develop their research careers and navigate the academic publishing landscape. All course content is focused on supporting research integrity and improving the quality of published research at the academy.

Center for Open Science

Ambassador (2019 - present)

The Center for Open Science is a non-profit technology organization providing free and open services with a mission to increase the inclusivity, transparency, integrity, and reproducibility of scholarly research.

Figshare

Ambassador (2018 - present)

Figshare is an online open access repository where researchers can preserve and share their research outputs, including figures, datasets, images, and videos in a citable, shareable and discoverable manner.

International Association of Communication in Healthcare

Executive Director (2016 - present)

Studies suggest that communication is critical for patient satisfaction, and while negative patient-doctor communication could worsen symptoms, improving communication may influence outcomes. In fact, better communication is the key to lowering health care costs and improving patient experience. Nevertheless, communication is a two-way street in healthcare. Particularly, when it comes to those who suffer from critical, severe and life-threatening conditions, establishing a strong culture of compassion improves the quality of care. Hence, taking a humanistic approach by sustaining empathy and compassion is critical for such patients. The IACH is a part of the Universal Scientific Education and Research Network at Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

Mendeley

Advisor (2016 - present)

Mendeley is a free reference manager by Elsevier that researchers can use to store, organize, note, share and cite references and research data.

UNESCO

International Organization Committee Member of Global Media & Information Literacy Week (2020 & 2022)

Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week, commemorated annually (24 to 31 October), is a major occasion for stakeholders to review and celebrate the progress achieved towards “Media and Information Literacy for All”. Initiated in 2012, the event is led by UNESCO in cooperation with the UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Alliance, the UNESCO-UNAOC Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue University Network, and other partners. The themes of 2020 and 2022 MIL Weeks were “Resisting Disinfodemic: Media and Information Literacy for everyone and, by everyone” and "Nurturing trust: A Media and Information Literacy Imperative" respectively.

Directory of Open Access Journals

Associate Editor (2014 - 2020)

DOAJ is an online directory that indexes and provides access to quality open access, peer-reviewed journals.

De Gruyter Open

Associate Editor (2016 - 2017)

Walter de Gruyter GmbH is a scholarly publishing house specializing in academic literature. The De Gruyter group publishes over 1,300 new titles each year in the humanities, social sciences, STM and law, more than 700 subscription based or Open Access journals, and a variety of digital products. De Gruyter Open (formerly Versita) is one of the leading publishers of open access scientific content. Today De Gruyter Open (DGO) publishes about 400 own and third-party scholarly journals across all major disciplines.

Arash Plastic

Business Executive (2011 - 2018)

Arash Plastic Private Limited is a plastic fruit crates manufacturer with a national market. It’s known for its high-quality crates supplied by the Petrochemical Company’s top-notch raw materials.

Titan Incorporated

CEO (2010 - 2015)

Titan Inc. was an international business consulting company headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. The company provided numerous consulting and advisory services to the business district, with particular prominence on small businesses.

Foundation for Endangered Languages

Member of the Advisory Board (2016 - 2020)

The Foundation for Endangered Languages is a non-profit organization, registered as a charity in England and Wales, founded in 1996. It exists to support, enable and assist in the documentation, protection, and promotion of endangered languages.

The Mountain Climbing Club

Executive Director (2006 - 2015)

The Mountain Climbing Club was inaugurated in November 2007 and has over 800 registered members from 50 countries. The club is rooted in Titan Mountaineering Club (2006 – 2015), which I founded and served as its Executive Director and expanded its activities as APU Mountain Climbing Club (2008 – 2012), which I served as its Executive Chairman. This club has organized and hosted many events including but not limited to trial climbing, jungle trekking, caving, rock climbing, indoor and outdoor wall climbing, jogging, mountaineering training sessions, and first-aid practical classes.

APU

Executive Chairman of the Mt Climbing Club (2008 - 2012)

Student Ambassador (2009 - 2011)

Iranian Students Representative at the Iranian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and South East Asia (2009 - 2011)

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) is amongst Malaysia’s highest-rated premier private universities. APU is rated as the top university in Asia for its multicultural learning experience.

SCU Iranology and Tourism Association

Chairman (2012 - 2013)

Iranology and Tourism Club is an association in the Cultural Affairs Division at Shahid Chamran University. Its mission is to increase the general knowledge of the public and students about cultural and tourism spots, in addition to organizing cultural and social activities including but not limited to workshops, conferences, tours, and relevant contests.