Born: 1954, Kelardasht, Mazandaran, I.R. Iran.
Associate Professor, Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran, Tehran, I.R. Iran.
Education
- PhD in Political Science, University of Lyon 2, Lyon, France, 1997.
- Master of Political Science, University of Lyon, France, 1994.
- Master of Islamic Education and Political Science, Imam Sadegh University, Tehran, I.R. Iran, 1991.
Executive, Political and Cultural Positions
- Secretary General of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, 2018-2021.
- Senior Advisor to the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, 2015-2016.
- Deputy Minister of Culture and Head of the Cinema and Audio-Visual Organization, 2013-2014.
- Deputy Head of Saadi Foundation, Tehran, I.R. Iran, 2012-2013.
- Secretary General of the Cultural and Artistic Organization of Persian Language Countries (AITA), 2011-2012.
- Deputy of Social and Cultural Inspection of the Whole Country, 2009-2010.
- Head of ECO Cultural Institute, 2008-2009.
- Deputy Minister of Social Affairs and Councils, 2006-2007.
- Cultural counsellor of the Islamic Republic of Iran to France, 2001-2002.
- Chief of Staff of the Supreme Councils of the Radio and Television Organization, 2000-2001.
- Director General of Political Research of the Radio and Television of Iran, 1998-1999.
- Director of Faculty of Islamic Education and Political Science, Imam Sadegh University, Tehran, I.R. Iran, 1997-1998.
- Vice-chancellor of the Faculty of Islamic Education and Political Science, Imam Sadegh University, Tehran, I.R. Iran, 1996-1997.
Signs and Awards
- High Emblem of the Culture of the Tajikistan Government.
- Rudaki Excellent Badge from the Ministry of Culture of Tajikistan.
- The Lermontov Foundation Excellent Badge for Outstanding Choice of Government and Art Books.
- Honorary Doctorate from Tajikistan University of Culture and Arts in Dushanbe.
- Honorary Citizenship of Khoy City (Tabriz Province) Due to the Revival of Shams Tabrizi Tomb.
- Badge of Honor of the French Academy of Arts for Holding an Exhibition of Contemporary Iranian Art at the Ladfans Tower.
- Badge of Honor from the French Academy of Arts.
Membership in Cultural, Scientific and Social Councils at the National Level
- Real Member of the Supreme Council of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO,
- Member of the Jury of the Award of the Year for Cinema Book, 2013.
- Chairman of the Specialized Committee of Cinema and Television of the Secretariat of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, 2013.
- Member of the Western Studies Department of the Institute of Islamic Culture and Thought, 1998.
Scientific and Educational Positions in Foreign and International Universities
- Foreign Associate Professor, Political Institute, University of Lyon, France, 2007.
- Elected as a Visiting Foreign Professor at the Institute of Political Science, University of Lyon, France,
- Member of the Editorial Board of “Le Mou” Scientific-Research Journal of the Institute of Political Science, University of Lyon, France, 2003.
- Visiting Professor, University of Toulouse, France, 1999.
Judging Festivals, Attending Publishing and Boards of Trustees
- Member of the jury in the festival of films and TV series , 2019.
- Member of the Policy Council of Farabi International Festival, 2018.
- Judge of the International Section of Fajr International Film Festival, 2016.
- Member of the Board of Trustees of Mazandaran University, Mazandaran, I.R. Iran,
- Real member of the Supreme Council of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, 2016
- Policy Council of Fajr Theater Festival,2011.
- Judge of Farabi International Festival, 2011.
Publications
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Books
- 1972 Days in the Sixth Issue of Jean Bart, Sales Publications, 2013.
- Excerpts from Shams Tabrizi’s Articles, Sales Publications, 2013.
- Art and Politics, Moscow in Russian, 2013.
- Politics and Governing in France, Samt Publications, 2012.
- Political Parties in France, Samt Publications, 2010.
- Cultural Policy in France: Government and Art, Samt Publications, 2009.
- Visibility and Reliability of Political Parties in the West; Tehran; Soroush Publications; 2003 Second Edition.
- How Does the Majority Rule? Tehran; Soroush Publications; 2003 Second Edition.
- Ayoubi and Others; Political participation; Tehran; Safir Publications; 1381.
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Articles
- Elections, Ethics and Merit from Theory to Reality, Quarterly Journal of Research and Field, 1399.
- Social Classification and Lifestyle from the Perspective of Pierre Bourdieu, Political-Economic Information, 1399.
- Government, Culture and Symbolic Authority from Bourdieu’s Perspective, Political-Economic Information; No. 311-310, Spring 1398.
- Evil and Wisdom in Pierre Bourdieu’s Thought, Political-Economic Information; No. 313-312, Fall and Winter 1398.
- Peace and Dialogue in Persian Literature, Persian Journal, Kazakhstan, 2013.
- Where is Tomb of Shams Tabrizi? Letter of Shams and Rumi, 1392, No. 1, p. 163-185.
- Political Parties Governmentalism: A Review of the Theory of Peter Meyer and Richard Katz, Political-Economic Information, No. 271-272.
- Right Party in France: From de Gaulle to Sarkozy, Journal of Political Science and International Relations, 2010, pp. 39-70.
- Local Powers and Culture in France, Research Journal, 2009.
- Political Parties in France, Uninvited but Honorable Guests, Political and Economic Information Monthly Magazine, 2009, No. 9.
- Copyright for Software and Computer Games: Solutions and Challenges, Iranian Journal of Cultural Research, No. 3, 2009, pp. 21-46.
- Nicolas Sarkozy’s Transatlantic Policies, Quarterly Journal of Political Science, Azad University, 2008, No. 2.
- Government and Cinema in France: Strategies for Resisting American Cinema, 2008, Journal of Cultural Studies, No. 2.
- – Methodological Individualism, Quarterly Journal of Political Science, Azad University, 2008, No. 2.
- Shiism and Politics; In Religion and Politics; Toulouse Catholic Institute, 2003.
- Political Discourse of the Islamic Revolution, Islamic Revolution Quarterly Magazine, Spring 2001.
- Characteristics of an Efficient Electoral System; Political-Economic Information, 2000.
- Majority rule; Political-Economic Information No. 28; 2000.
- Different Approaches to Voting Behavior; Political and Economic Information; No. 134/135 and 136/137.
- We and the West: Methods of Conversation; Civilizations of Dialogue; Organization of the Cultural Center of the Islamic Revolution, 1998.
- Political Participation in I.R. Iran; Rough and Costly Process; In Islam and the Republic; Tehran; Organization of the Cultural Center of the Islamic Revolution; 1998.
- Democracy and Elections in Iran; Obstacles and Solutions; Strategic Studies, 1997.
- Ethnic Divisions and Participation Crises; Strategic Studies; NO. 1; 1996.
- Modernity or political maternities? Strategic Studies; Number 2; 1996.
