About Candidate

As a research-oriented and self-learner candidate with extensive academic experience in mass communication and media, I am steadfast in my commitment to delivering measurable results and adding value to the future workplace. By utilizing a multidisciplinary approach and integrating both theory and practice, I can develop complex multivariate theoretical frameworks, provide creative research solutions, and promote collaboration among those involved in the field. With a track record of tutoring, mentoring, and teaching a diverse range of students, I am passionate about empowering the next generation of leaders through education, guidance, and discovering their full potential.

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Education

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Ph.D. in Mass Communication, 2015

University Putra Malaysia, 2011-5, GPA:3.98/4

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Master of Organization Communication

University Putra Malaysia, 2007-10, GPA: 3.6/4

Work & Experience

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Teaching Experience

 University of Applied Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran Adjunct lecturer, 2023 Courses Taught: Public Relations, Media Economics, News Coverage, Research Methods in Media Studies, Statistics in Social Science  Faculty of Communication, Azad E-Campus, Tehran, Iran, Adjunct lecturer, 2016-2022 (Hybrid) Courses Taught: Mass Communication Theories, Research Methods in Media Studies, Statistics in Social Science, Advanced Statistics in Social Sciences, Research method in Social Science, Proposal Writing, New Communication Technologies, Sociological Aspects of Advertising, Communication Law  Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies, Azad University, Tehran, Iran, Adjunct lecturer, 2016-2021 Courses Taught: Mass Media and Culture, Cultural Semiology, Research Method, Proposal Writing

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Research Experience

 Supervised and examined multiple master thesis projects in the Communication Department at Azad E-Campus University, 2016-2020 & Media & Cultural Studies Department at Faculty of Humanities, Islamic Azad University, West Tehran Branch, Iran, 2016-2018  Conducted research and assisted QES Management Consultants, Johor, Malaysia, 2014-2020

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Projects

1 Research expert panel for Identifying the key factors to promote digital literacy. Iranian National Vison on 1404: Iranian Calendar. Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) Research Center [Completed (2018-9)] 2 Research assistant for a project "Continuance Improvement in Malaysian ISO 9001-Certified SMEs", GSM Management Consultants, Johor, Malaysia [Completed (2014- 2020)] 3 Public Relations campaign for national product support (Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade. Tehran, Iran, 2017) 4 Research group member of Exploratory Research Grant Scheme (RUGS), UPM, Malaysia (Internet Usage and Online Risks among Malaysian Adolescent, Malaysia) [Completed (2012-5)] 5 Digi-parenting intervention and children's cyber-aggression

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Other Professional Experience

 Managed public relations, conducted market research, and implemented SEO strategies for Negar Art Gallery (part-time/remote position, 2022-Present)  Developed public relations campaigns; conducted qualitative and quantitative market research, industry trends, consumer behavior (Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade. & Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting. Tehran, Iran)

Skills

Proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, as well as the development and modification of social science concept measurement
Proficiency in utilizing SPSS, AMOS, smartPLS, and ATLAS.ti for data analysis
 Experienced in compelling grant proposals that correspond to current social trends, publishing and disseminating research findings to academics and practitioners
 Extensive experience teaching and mentoring graduate/postgraduate students in communication and media studies, capable of effectively guiding students in their academic and research pursuits  Expert research background in the areas of digiparenting, safe digital citizenship, and cyberthreats (such as cyberbullying and cyber aggression against children and youth)
 Interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills  Cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving and teamwork skills  Task-prioritization, deadline-oriented, results-driven and budget-adjustment  Quick learner and work with minimal supervision  Adaptable, organized, multicultural-proficient, innovative and multidisciplinary thinker