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Chancellor of Amirkabir University of Technology Emphasizes the Recruitment of Collaborative Research Professors.
| Last update: 2025/02/22 |
The Chancellor of Amirkabir University of Technology stated that the university has no alternative but to recruit collaborative research professors, as these individuals may help secure industrial contracts for the university or publish scientific papers.
According to the Public Relations Office of Amirkabir University of Technology, Dr. Rahaei addressed the University Strategic Planning Council, emphasizing the importance of hiring collaborative research professors and stating:
"The recruitment capacity of all universities has decreased this year because the number of employment quotas allocated to the higher education sector by the Administrative and Employment Organization of the country has been significantly reduced. This demonstrates that universities are facing various limitations."
He further stated:
"We have no choice but to attract professionals from industries, research centers, and other universities as collaborative research professors, since these individuals could establish industrial contracts for the university or publish scientific papers."
The Chancellor of Amirkabir University of Technology explained that there is no formal employment contract between the university and collaborative research professors, meaning that their collaboration may end after a period of time. Therefore, new strategies and plans should be developed in this regard.
He emphasized that faculty members should review proposals for expanding research activities at Amirkabir University of Technology and submit their suggestions so that a final list can be compiled for strategic planning and policymaking.
The professor at Amirkabir University of Technology continued:
"This year, we introduced a two-credit course on life processes for students, which I believe had meaningful content. It provided students with valuable scientific and psychological insights."
He stressed that policy and planning for the university should be based on existing conditions and available resources, stating:
"At Amirkabir University of Technology, we have numerous research laboratories and excellent facilities, yet less than 10% of these resources are being utilized."
The Chancellor of Amirkabir University of Technology noted that the university has recruited over 70 new faculty members in the past year. He highlighted that the university holds meetings with young faculty members to understand their challenges.
"A key concern expressed by these professors is how to become involved in industrial projects. I believe solutions can be found to address these concerns so that young professors can learn how to engage with the industry."
The Head of the Centre for Strategic Studies and Planning at Amirkabir University of Technology emphasized that while the university has produced high-quality research papers in engineering and technical fields, it lacks sufficient publications in basic sciences and life sciences. He stated that 50 to 60 percent of the world's top research papers are published in these fields, making it necessary to overcome this major shortcoming.
In the University Strategic Planning Council meeting, he explained:
"The Science Foundation has introduced two initiatives to support cutting-edge research in basic and life sciences, allocating substantial grants ranging from one to two billion tomans to professors in these fields. Unfortunately, Amirkabir University of Technology has not been able to benefit from these opportunities. Therefore, we must plan effectively to ensure that our faculties and research centres take advantage of these grants."
He further stated that the Advanced Technology Research Institute at Amirkabir University of Technology is the only research institute with an independent budget line. Despite its name, its primary focus is on nanotechnology, biotechnology, and robotics. He suggested that it should be restructured to align with convergent research, enabling active participation in national programs across these four fields.
The Head of the Centre for Strategic Studies and Planning at Amirkabir University of Technology referred to the university’s leading scholars, stating:
"Whether intentional or not, scientific momentum naturally develops in certain fields. While some global ranking systems have flaws, they still hold credibility. Over the past two years, leading scientists have been integrated into the Science Foundation’s initiatives. As part of this, around 60 top international journals have been identified, and faculty members who publish in these journals can participate in the Science Foundation’s elite program and receive special incentives."
He added:
"In the coming year, the program will likely include professorial chairs and research grants under the elite faculty initiative. Professors who establish significant scientific impact will be awarded a five-year research budget of approximately one billion tomans per year. They will also have the autonomy to recruit PhD, master's, and even undergraduate students without concerns about funding."
He also emphasized the need to enhance and expand interdisciplinary research and education, highlighting its significance in scientific and technological advancements.
According to the Public Relations Office of Amirkabir University of Technology, Dr. Rahaei addressed the University Strategic Planning Council, emphasizing the importance of hiring collaborative research professors and stating:
"The recruitment capacity of all universities has decreased this year because the number of employment quotas allocated to the higher education sector by the Administrative and Employment Organization of the country has been significantly reduced. This demonstrates that universities are facing various limitations."
He further stated:
"We have no choice but to attract professionals from industries, research centers, and other universities as collaborative research professors, since these individuals could establish industrial contracts for the university or publish scientific papers."
The Chancellor of Amirkabir University of Technology explained that there is no formal employment contract between the university and collaborative research professors, meaning that their collaboration may end after a period of time. Therefore, new strategies and plans should be developed in this regard.
He emphasized that faculty members should review proposals for expanding research activities at Amirkabir University of Technology and submit their suggestions so that a final list can be compiled for strategic planning and policymaking.
The professor at Amirkabir University of Technology continued:
"This year, we introduced a two-credit course on life processes for students, which I believe had meaningful content. It provided students with valuable scientific and psychological insights."
He stressed that policy and planning for the university should be based on existing conditions and available resources, stating:
"At Amirkabir University of Technology, we have numerous research laboratories and excellent facilities, yet less than 10% of these resources are being utilized."
The Chancellor of Amirkabir University of Technology noted that the university has recruited over 70 new faculty members in the past year. He highlighted that the university holds meetings with young faculty members to understand their challenges.
"A key concern expressed by these professors is how to become involved in industrial projects. I believe solutions can be found to address these concerns so that young professors can learn how to engage with the industry."
The Head of the Centre for Strategic Studies and Planning at Amirkabir University of Technology emphasized that while the university has produced high-quality research papers in engineering and technical fields, it lacks sufficient publications in basic sciences and life sciences. He stated that 50 to 60 percent of the world's top research papers are published in these fields, making it necessary to overcome this major shortcoming.
In the University Strategic Planning Council meeting, he explained:
"The Science Foundation has introduced two initiatives to support cutting-edge research in basic and life sciences, allocating substantial grants ranging from one to two billion tomans to professors in these fields. Unfortunately, Amirkabir University of Technology has not been able to benefit from these opportunities. Therefore, we must plan effectively to ensure that our faculties and research centres take advantage of these grants."
He further stated that the Advanced Technology Research Institute at Amirkabir University of Technology is the only research institute with an independent budget line. Despite its name, its primary focus is on nanotechnology, biotechnology, and robotics. He suggested that it should be restructured to align with convergent research, enabling active participation in national programs across these four fields.
The Head of the Centre for Strategic Studies and Planning at Amirkabir University of Technology referred to the university’s leading scholars, stating:
"Whether intentional or not, scientific momentum naturally develops in certain fields. While some global ranking systems have flaws, they still hold credibility. Over the past two years, leading scientists have been integrated into the Science Foundation’s initiatives. As part of this, around 60 top international journals have been identified, and faculty members who publish in these journals can participate in the Science Foundation’s elite program and receive special incentives."
He added:
"In the coming year, the program will likely include professorial chairs and research grants under the elite faculty initiative. Professors who establish significant scientific impact will be awarded a five-year research budget of approximately one billion tomans per year. They will also have the autonomy to recruit PhD, master's, and even undergraduate students without concerns about funding."
He also emphasized the need to enhance and expand interdisciplinary research and education, highlighting its significance in scientific and technological advancements.
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