The Academy of Sciences of Islamic Republic of Iran

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Prof. Hassan Zohoor



Born:	1945, Isfahan


Academic Qualifications:	Post Doctoral Research Associate in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, U.S.A. Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, U.S.A. , 1978 M.S. in Nuclear Engineering, Purdue University, U.S.A. M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Shiraz University, Iran, 1971 B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Shiraz University, Iran, 1968

Present Academic Position:	Distinguished Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Iran

Publications:	Author or co-author of over three hundred thirty scientific papers Author of two chapters of two books for UNESCO, co-author of two chapters of two books, and author of four technical pamphlets Coordinator of compiling of one electronic book and four CDs for four courses Conductor of one Country Project in the area of Energy Conductor of over fifteen Research Funded Projects Holder of one patent, approved by Office of Patent Management, Purdue Research Foundation, U.S.A. & Iran Editor or reviewer of articles or papers contributed to about thirty scientific journals, publishers, or conferences Provider of two constitutions for two scientific institutes, and Compiler of fourteen academic or educational codes Supervising of over hundred fifty graduate theses and over one hundred undergraduate projects

Major Administrative Positions:	Founder, establisher, president and developer of major codes and regulations of Payame Noor University in Iran Secretary, The Academy of Sciences of IR Iran, Tehran, 1990-2001 & 2006-present Head, Department of Engineering Sciences, The Academy of Sciences of IR Iran, 2005-2007 Deputy for Infrastructure Affairs, Budget and Planning Organization of Iran, Tehran, 1995-97 Head, Institute for Research and Planning in Higher Education, Tehran, 1995 Head, Bureau for Service to the Distinguished Scholars, Tehran, 1988 Acting President, Alzahra University, Tehran, 1985 Academic Advisor to the Minister of Culture and Higher Education, Tehran, 1983-88 Academic Vice-Minister, Ministry of Culture and Higher Education, Tehran, 1983-84 President, Shiraz University, Shiraz, 1980-81

Major Memberships:	Fellow, The Academy of Sciences of IR Iran Member, Center of Excellence in Design, Robotics, and Automation, Iran Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Member, Iranian Society of Mechanical Engineers Member, Iranian Society of Agriculture Machinery Engineers Head, Scientific Olympiad Committee of Mechanical Engineering, Iran Editor-in-chief, four scientific journals, Iran Editorial Board, seven scientific journals, Iran Member, Executive Board of Asian Association of Open Universities (For one term) Member, Council of Development of Higher Education, Iran, (For several terms) Member, Board of Directors of the Iranian Society of Mechanical Engineers (For one term) Member, Boards of Trustees of ten Universities, Iran (For several terms) Member, Board of Directors, Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia (AASA) Member, Interacademy Panel on International Issues (IAP) Member of or Advisor of over forty Scientific Committees, Iran

Honors and Awards:	Distinguished Professor of 2007 in Mechanical Engineering awarded by the Iranian Society of Mechanical Engineers (ISME) Distinguished Professor of 2006, awarded by the Sharif University of Technology at its 40^th Establishment Anniversary, Iran Golden Plate of Payame Noor University for the most significant contribution to Open and Distance Education, Iran, 2005 Being honored in International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) International Conference, for long contribution to the Distance Education and Open Learning, 2005 Best Paper Award Competition Finalist by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2004 Certificate of Commendation awarded by The Academy of Sciences of IR Iran, 2002 The Lasting Personalities Award of 2001, Iran

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