Historian & Researcher specializing in Women's Health and Public Health Policy in Iran
Tehran, IR.
About
Highly accomplished historian and researcher with deep expertise in Post-Islamic Iranian History, specializing in medical modernization, state health policies, and women's health. Proficient in archival research and historical document analysis, examining global transformations in medicine and public health. Driven to contribute profound historical insights to contemporary public health and medical policy discourse through rigorous scholarship and academic engagement.
Work
Shahid Beheshti University
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Lecturer, Undergraduate Course in Historiography
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Summary
Delivers undergraduate courses in historiography, fostering critical thinking and historical analysis skills in students at a leading Iranian university.
Highlights
Instruct undergraduate students in core principles and methodologies of historiography, enhancing their analytical and research capabilities.
Develop and deliver engaging curriculum for an undergraduate course, covering key historical theories and research practices.
Facilitate student learning and discussion, contributing to academic development within the History Department.
Electronic Journal of History of Islam, Jahad Daneshgahi
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Executive Secretary
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Summary
Managed administrative and operational aspects for the *Electronic Journal of History of Islam*, ensuring efficient journal production and communication.
Highlights
Managed administrative and logistical operations for the *Electronic Journal of History of Islam* for one year.
Coordinated communication among editorial board members, authors, and reviewers to streamline publication workflow.
Ensured timely processing of submissions and adherence to editorial deadlines, enhancing journal efficiency.
Sepandarman, History Department, Shahid Beheshti University
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Editorial Board Member & Editor (Student Journal)
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Summary
Contributed to the academic rigor and publication process of a student journal within the History Department, ensuring quality and scholarly standards.
Highlights
Served on the editorial board of *Sepandarman*, a student journal, overseeing content selection and publication standards for 3 years.
Edited and refined academic submissions, improving clarity, coherence, and adherence to scholarly conventions.
Collaborated with fellow board members to shape journal themes and promote student research in history.
Student Scientific Association of History, Shahid Beheshti University
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Central Council Member
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Summary
Played a key role in guiding the activities and initiatives of the Student Scientific Association of History, promoting academic engagement.
Highlights
Contributed to the strategic direction and operational planning of the Student Scientific Association of History for 3 years.
Organized and supported academic events, workshops, and discussions to foster student engagement in historical research.
Represented student interests within the association, advocating for initiatives that enhanced academic development and participation.
Education
Shahid Beheshti University
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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PhDPost-Islamic Iranian History
Shahid Beheshti University
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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MAIranian Studies (History)
Shahid Beheshti University
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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BAHistory
Publications
Comprehensive Archive of Medical News in Newspapers during the Naser al-Din Shah Qajar Period (1000 pages, in preparation)
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Developed a comprehensive 1000-page archive of medical news extracted from newspapers during the Naser al-Din Shah Qajar Period, currently in preparation for publication.
Modern Medicine in Iran during the Qajar Period: Contagious Diseases in the Naser al-Din Shah Era
Negarestan Andisheh
Authored a monograph detailing the evolution of modern medicine in Iran, specifically focusing on contagious diseases during the Naser al-Din Shah Qajar Period, scheduled for publication in 2025.
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Policy towards Women's Health in Line with Global Development Programs (1961–1978)
Journal of Social History Research
Authored an article analyzing governmental planning and policies in the promotion of women's health during the Second Pahlavi Period (1961–1978), demonstrating alignment with global development programs and indexed in DOAJ.
The Role of the Government and Women's Advocates in Improving the Health of Iranian Women under the Influence of Global Modernization during the Qajar and Pahlavi Periods (1848–1979)
Journal of History of Science, University of Tehran
Investigated the historical influence of government initiatives and women's advocacy on the health of Iranian women, contextualizing it within global modernization trends from 1848 to 1979.
The Influence of Global Discourses on Supporting Women's Health on Rural Women's Health in Iran (1941–1979)
Journal of Traditional and Islamic Medicine in Iran
Examined the impact of global discourses on support for rural women's health in Iran between 1941 and 1979, highlighting cross-cultural influences on public health.
Oral History of Modern Toxicology in Iran
Chogan Publishing
Contributed significantly to an oral history project documenting the development and key figures in modern toxicology within Iran, published in 2022.
Legal Regulation of Botany in Iran
Encyclopedia of Medicine in Islam and Iran
Authored an encyclopedic entry on the legal regulation of botany in Iran, contributing to the comprehensive *Encyclopedia of Medicine in Islam and Iran*.
Legal Regulation of Poisons in Iran
Toxicology in Iran, Encyclopedia of Medicine in Islam and Iran
Contributed an encyclopedic chapter on the legal regulation of poisons in Iran, featured in the *Toxicology in Iran* section of the *Encyclopedia of Medicine in Islam and Iran*.
Quarantine
Encyclopedia of Medicine in Islam and Iran
Authored an encyclopedic entry on the historical and regulatory aspects of quarantine, published within the *Encyclopedia of Medicine in Islam and Iran*.
Foundations for the Emergence of the Women's Social Services Law in the 22nd Majlis
Humanities & Documents Quarterly, No. 12
Explored the historical foundations and contributing factors leading to the enactment of the Women's Social Services Law in the 22nd Majlis, providing legislative context.
Languages
Persian
English
Skills
Research & Analysis
Archival Research, Documentary Analysis, Historical Document Analysis, Qualitative Research, Data Interpretation, Critical Analysis, Research Methodology, Historical Research, Social History.
History of Medicine, Women's Health History, Public Health Policy, Medical Policy, Iranian History, Post-Islamic Iranian History, Qajar Period, Pahlavi Period, History of Infectious Diseases, Social History of Medicine, Medical Modernization.
Projects
Speaker: "A Historical Perspective on the Transformation of Women's Roles in Business and Occupations in Modern Iran”
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Summary
Delivered a presentation on the historical evolution of women's roles in business and occupations in modern Iran at a university-sponsored event.
Instructor: Workshop: “Accessing Sources in Historical Research with Emphasis on Archival Materials”
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Summary
Instructed a workshop focused on advanced techniques for accessing and utilizing archival materials in historical research at Shahid Beheshti University.
Peer Review: Medical, Hygiene, and Health Discourses in Women's Press (1947–1948)
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Summary
Reviewed an academic article on medical and health discourses in women's press during the Second Pahlavi Era for the Journal of Iranian History.
Peer Review: Typhoid Fever in Islamic Medicine (3rd to 5th Century AH)
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Summary
Reviewed an academic article on Typhoid Fever in Islamic Medicine for the Journal of the History of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.