A summary of my biography centered around mathematics:
I completed my early education up to pre-university level in the city of Abadan, and then I left the city to continue my studies. Despite all its challenges (hot weather, dust, limited educational facilities), Abadan remains the most beautiful city in the world for me. It nurtured me and taught me that the authenticity of words and sentences is sufficient to find my way; we need nothing more. My interest in mathematics developed in a completely logical manner, not driven by emotions or passing curiosities. During my teenage years, I had a strong passion for reading non-academic books, always borrowing books from a local small library. The subject of the books was often about general knowledge, but even then, books with mathematical content attracted me more. However, at that time, I didn’t know why, and a twelve-year-old mind was more playful than to ask such deep questions of itself. It wasn’t until high school that I realized the clear reason: in mathematics, achievements, whether small or large, play enduring roles, and time doesn’t diminish their significance. Perhaps the theorizing about irrational numbers 500 years before Christ is a testament to the claim that achievements in mathematics are very enduring. The fact that I am reading something that can miraculously save itself from the ravages of time, reach me in a very clear form, and represent the range of human mind’s beauties, was a feature of mathematics that my personality could never ignore. I couldn’t imagine that what I am studying now might have no place in the years and centuries to come. This was reason enough for me not to consider any field other than mathematics for further studies at the university. I was so sure that I wouldn’t let anyone talk to me about other fields. My relationship with mathematics took shape very logically and gradually, but quickly turned into an emotional relationship. So much so that I was embarrassed to think that I might find a job in the future that would earn me a living through mathematics. I never looked at the fame and wealth-creating aspects of mathematics, and this beautiful entity in my mind only has a spiritual place.
Academic education:
I began my undergraduate studies in Applied Mathematics at University of Isfahan in 2010 and graduated after completing 8 terms in 2014. During my Bachelor’s degree, I achieved the first rank in the Applied Mathematics department, earning recognition as an outstanding student. Subsequently, I pursued a Master’s degree in Optimization and Operations Research at University of Isfahan , completing it in 2016 after 4 additional terms. As an exceptional student, I then embarked on my Ph.D. studies at Amirkabir University of Technology (formerly Polytechnic University) in 2017. After 6 terms, I successfully graduated from this university in 2020 and immediately began my post-doctoral studies at the University of Tehran.
Influential persons:
I learn and gain more from others than what they themselves think. During my academic studies, I met valuable individuals and esteemed professors, each of whom influenced the formation of my scientific personality in some way. Since the beginning of my academic studies, my scientific personality was idealistic and did not accept a superficial understanding of concepts. I was very fortunate that during my studies, my supervisors were also of the same kind. Without a doubt, Dr. Saghar Nobakhtian, my master’s degree supervisor, had a significant impact on shaping my research and study mindset. The book that she required me to read during that period continues to inspire me in my research areas and has greatly strengthened my reading culture. Working with Dr. Mostafa Shamsi, my doctoral supervisor at Amirkabir University of Technology, also had numerous achievements for me. One of them was learning to ask myself before starting any work: Why should I do this and is there a convincing reason? Answering such a question has made me a better mathematician. Working with Dr. Majid Soleymani Damaneh during my postdoctoral period at the University of Tehran was also full of abundant lessons. Precision, attention to detail, and a deep focus on the authenticity of research were greatly strengthened in me during this period with his help.
Isfahan University of Technology:
Joining the Mathematics Department at Isfahan University of Technology in 2023 was a beautiful event in my life, a university and department where education is considered important. I hope to remain committed to what I deeply believe in the fields of education and research until the end of my working period at this university and have a positive impact on the university students who are the main assets of the homeland. Perhaps in the current time, the students’ awareness of deep scientific and social concepts and their caution against superficial and deceptive activities is the most important duty of a university faculty member. I hope that by benefiting from the experiences of all my colleagues I can take effective steps in this path.