Maria Rah

PhD Candidate & Research Associate

Astroinformatics Specialist | Computational Astronomy

Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, Armenia

πŸ“§ mariarah.astro@gmail.com
πŸ“§ mariarah.astro@bao.sci.am
πŸ“ž Iran: (+98) 935-651-8172
πŸ“ž Armenia: (+374) 91-013-792
πŸ“ Guilan Province, Iran
πŸ“ Byurakan Observatory, Armenia
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About

I am a PhD Candidate and Research Associate at Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO) in Armenia, specializing in computational astronomy and astroinformatics. My doctoral research is supervised by Professor Areg M. Mickaelian, President of BAO, under whose guidance I conduct research in astronomical surveys and astroinformatics, and Professor Rainer Spurzem from the University of Heidelberg, with whom I develop advanced computational methods for stellar dynamics and compact object evolution. My supervisory team also includes Dr. Francesco Flammini Dotti (New York University Abu Dhabi). My primary research focuses on developing pulsar tracking subroutines for the NBODY6++GPU astrophysical simulation code, with emphasis on pulsars and millisecond pulsars in globular clusters. Working closely with Professor Spurzem, I advance N-body simulation techniques to model the formation and evolution of compact objects including neutron stars and black holes in dense stellar environments. This work bridges theoretical astrophysics with high-performance computing to understand the dynamical processes governing compact object populations. In parallel, I collaborate with Dr. Ararat Yeghikyan at BAO on supernova remnants research, employing PLUTO for magnetohydrodynamic simulations and Cloudy for photoionization modeling to investigate the physical and chemical evolution of SNR environments. Together with Dr. Yeghikyan, I co-supervise three PhD applicants working in astrochemistry and astrobiology. I also contribute to astronomical survey projects and the development of astroinformatics methodologies, including data pipeline design and remote collaboration tools for international research teams, under Professor Mickaelian's mentorship. Since 2026 I am Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) and Machine Learning Lead of the ANSEF-funded project "Machine Learning Pipeline for Compact Stellar Object Identification in BAO & Virtual Observatory Datasets", which builds machine-learning pipelines and candidate catalogs from astronomical survey data. Additionally, I have authored a comprehensive Persian-language book on advanced astroinformatics and computational astronomy, making these specialized topics accessible to Persian-speaking students and researchers.

Fields of Expertise

IAU Divisions B, D, G, H, F & C πŸ“„ Link

Division B: Computational Astrophysics

Expertise in multi-code simulations using N-body6++GPU, PLUTO, Cloudy, PHOEBE, and ATLAS-SYNTHE for stellar dynamics and photoionization modeling.

Division B: Astroinformatics

Focused on data-driven modeling, metadata integration, and exploratory analysis with statistical and machine-assisted techniques. Building machine-learning pipelines and catalogs from astronomical surveys and Virtual Observatory data. Developed remote collaboration tools including data pipelines and dashboards.

Division D: High-Energy Astrophysics

Research on pulsars, supernova remnants, photoionized environments, and shock modeling using computational techniques.

Division G: Stellar Dynamics and Evolution

Studied dense clusters and binary star systems with emphasis on atmospheric modeling and spectral synthesis.

Divisions H & F: Astrochemistry and Astrobiology

Astrochemistry of complex species under different ionisation and dust conditions, modeled with PLUTO and Cloudy; chemistry of the early Solar System under variable accretion (EXors); and astrobiological links between the solar wind, the magnetosphere and life. Co-supervising three PhD projects in these fields.

Division C: Science Communication

Engaged in bilingual book writing and interdisciplinary workshops. Conducted remote simulation training for underserved regions.

Education

PhD in Physics and Mathematics (Astrophysics & Radio Astronomy)

2024 – Present
NAS RA Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO), Armenia

Degree awarded by: Higher Education and Science Committee (HESC), Republic of Armenia πŸ“„ Link

Specialty: 01.03.02 – Astrophysics and Radio Astronomy

Thesis Title: "Pulsar Evolution in Globular Clusters: Subroutine Development and Validation via NBODY6++GPU"

Supervisors:

  • Prof. Areg M. Mickaelian (President of BAO)
  • Prof. Rainer Spurzem (APL. Prof. at ZAH-ARI, University of Heidelberg)
  • Dr. Francesco Flammini Dotti (New York University Abu Dhabi)

M.Sc. in Physics-Astrophysics

September 2011 – September 2014
Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Iran

Thesis Title: "Stellar Atmosphere Simulating and Spectral Analysis Using ATLAS Software on Linux; Spectra of ARCTURUS"

Supervisor: Prof. Mohammad Taghi Mirtorabi

Advisors: Prof. Sepehr Arbabi Bidgoli

G.P.A.: 3.52/4 (Major=4/4, Compulsory=3.16/4, Elective=3.4/4)

B.Sc. in Physics

September 2004 – July 2008
Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran

G.P.A.: 3.37/4 (Basic=3.44/4, Specialty=3.19/4, Elective=3.15/4)

Publications

Journal Articles

"Standalone Validation of a Pulsar Evolution Subroutine for NBODY6++GPU: Seven Test Scenarios" πŸ“„ Link
Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics (RAA), 2026
Accepted (in press)

DOI: 10.1088/1674-4527/ae983c | Rah M., 2026.

"Pulsars and Millisecond Pulsars IV: From Subroutine Validation to Population Synthesis in NBODY6++GPU" πŸ“„ Link
Communications of the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (ComBAO), Volume 73, Issue 1, 2026, Page: 68
Published

DOI: 10.52526/25792776-26.73.1-68 | Rah M., Spurzem R., Mickaelian A., Flammini Dotti F., 2026a.

"UV dose rates in Parsamian cometary nebulae: cosmic-ray-induced energetic processing of C2H2, H2CO, and CH3OH" πŸ“„ Link
Astrophysics and Space Science (Ap&SS), Volume 371, 2026, Article: 104
Published

DOI: 10.1007/s10509-026-04636-7 | Yeghikyan A., Rah M., Darbinyan L., Alizadeh M., Shamyar S., Khachatryan S., 2026.

"Dynamical Preconditions for Ice Formation in Supernova Remnant and Cloud Interactions: A 2D MHD Study" πŸ“„ Link
Communications of the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (ComBAO), Volume 72, Issue 2, 2025, Pages: 268-278
Published

DOI: 10.52526/25792776-25.72.2-268 | Yeghikyan A. et al., 2025b.

"Pulsars and Millisecond Pulsars III: Tracing Compact Object Dynamics in Globular Clusters with NBODY6++GPU" πŸ“„ Link
Communications of the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (ComBAO), Volume 72, Issue 2, 2025, Pages: 279-293
Published

DOI: 10.52526/25792776-25.72.2-279 | Rah M. et al., 2025b.

"Dust and Ices in the SNR" πŸ“„ Link
Communications of the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (ComBAO), Volume 72, Issue 1, 2025, Pages: 30-34
Published

DOI: 10.52526/25792776-25.72.1-30 | Yeghikyan A. et al., 2025a.

"Pulsars and Millisecond Pulsars II: Deep diving into the Evolutionary Mechanisms" πŸ“„ Link
Communications of the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (ComBAO), Volume 72, Issue 1, 2025, Pages: 55-77
Published

DOI: 10.52526/25792776-25.72.1-55 | Rah M. et al., 2025a.

"Pulsars and Millisecond Pulsars I: Advancements, Open Questions and finding Gaps via statistical insights" πŸ“„ Link
Communications of the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (ComBAO), Volume 71, Issue 2, 2024, Pages: 351-359
Published

DOI: 10.52526/25792776-24.71.2-351 | Maria Rah et al., 2024.

"Unraveling the Origins and Development of the Galactic Disk through Metal-Poor Stars" πŸ“„ Link
Communications of the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (ComBAO), Volume 70, Issue 2, 2023, Pages: 306-309
Published

DOI: 10.52526/25792776-23.70.2-306 | Maria Rah et al., 2023.

"Metal-poor Stars Observed with the Automated Planet Finder Telescope. III. The CEMP-no Stars are the Descendant of Population III Stars" πŸ“„ Link
Astronomische Nachrichten (AN), Volume 342, Issue 4, 2021, Pages: 625-632
Published

DOI: 10.1002/asna.202113867 | Nour et al., 2021.

"Simulation of the orbit and spin period evolution of the double pulsars PSR J0737-3039 from their birth to coalescence induced by the gravitational wave radiation" πŸ“„ Link
Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics (RAA), Vol 21, 2021, No 104
Published

DOI: 10.1088/1674-4527/21/4/104 | Peng Liu et al., 2020.

"Stellar spectra analysis of giant stars: ARCTURUS" πŸ“„ Link
Communications of the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (ComBAO), Volume 67, Issue 2, 2020, Pages: 347-348
Published

DOI: 10.52526/25792776-2020.67.2-347 | Maria Rah, 2020.

"Number count of 2MRS galaxies in the J, H, and K bands 0.2 MBS" πŸ“„ Link
Communications of the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (ComBAO), Volume 65, Issue 1, 2018, Pages: 385-391
Published

DOI: 10.52526/25792776-2018.2.2-385 | Arbabi Bidgoli et al., 2018.

Conference Proceedings & Abstracts

"Deep Diving into the Evolutionary Mechanisms of Pulsars and Millisecond Pulsars" πŸ“„ Link
Proceedings of the European Astronomical Society Annual Meeting (EAS), Congress, Ireland, 2025
Published

No. [1021] | Maria Rah et al., 2025.

"Modeling the Evolutionary Mechanisms of Pulsars and Millisecond Pulsars" πŸ“„ Link
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Symposium 398 & MODEST25, Korea, 2025
Published

DOI: 10.1017/S1743921325104146 | Maria Rah et al., 2026.

Part I

Research Career (2018 – Present)

Since 2018 my work has been dedicated to professional research in computational astrophysics and astroinformatics, becoming more specialized every year through international collaborations centered on Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (Armenia) and the Silk Road Project at NAOC (China).

Research Positions

Research Associate

January 2025 – Present
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO), Armenia

Active in Astroinformatics, focusing on simulation-based pulsar studies, data pipeline design, and remote collaboration across international teams. Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) and Machine Learning Lead of the ANSEF 2026–2027 project on machine-learning identification of compact stellar objects in BAO and Virtual Observatory datasets.

Research Assistant

October 2022 – December 2024
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO), Armenia

Focused on advancing personal research in Astroinformatics and pulsar evolution modeling. Actively participated in BAO's scientific programs and strategic initiatives, while fostering collaboration between the Silk Road Project (NAOC) and BAO through joint simulation efforts and remote coordination.

Research Assistant

November 2018 – Present
Silk Road Project, National Astronomical Observatories of China (NAOC), Beijing

Ongoing affiliation. Participated in collaborative simulation projects. Engaged in remote mentoring, data analysis, and East–West academic exchange. Contributed to cross-institutional research between NAOC and BAO.

Grants, Awards & Funded Research Visits

Research Grants

ANSEF Research Grant 2026–2027 (Yervant Terzian Award)
2026 – 2027
Armenian National Science and Education Fund (ANSEF); host: Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO), Armenia

Project: "Machine Learning Pipeline for Compact Stellar Object Identification in Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO) & Virtual Observatory (VO) Datasets"

PI: Dr. Gurgen Paronyan (BAO) | Role: Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) and Machine Learning Lead πŸ“„ Announcement

Awards & Recognitions

Recipient of IAU Travel Grant for Symposium 398
Summer 2025
International Astronomical Union (IAU), South Korea

Supported international participation in pulsar modeling discussions. (Postponed due to geopolitical circumstances)

Invited Speaker at TEDxGilSquare
Summer 2021
MiM-Institute, Guilan, Iran

Presented "Astronomy Dragons" on public science engagement.

Funded Research Visits

Research Associate and PhD Candidate
Summer-Autumn 2025
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO), Aragatzotn, Armenia

Supported participation as Local Organizing Committee (LOC) member and co-led program foundation, coordinating international teamwork on pulsar simulations.

Research Associate and PhD Student
Spring-Summer 2025
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO), Aragatzotn, Armenia

Supported residency and teamwork coordination for Astroinformatics projects.

Research Assistant and PhD Student
Summer-Autumn 2024
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO), Aragatzotn, Armenia

Supported program participation and teamwork coordination for stellar dynamics research.

Research Assistant and PhD Applicant
Summer-Autumn 2023
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO), Aragatzotn, Armenia

Supported program involvement and teamwork coordination for high-energy astrophysics studies.

Research Assistant and PhD Applicant
Autumn-Winter 2019-2020
Silk Road Project, National Astronomical Observatories of China (NAOC), Beijing, China

Visited for NBody6++GPU training and contributed to KCK workshops and teamwork initiatives.

Research Assistant
Autumn 2019
Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI), Daejeon, Republic of Korea

Participated in KCK workshop and collaborative simulation efforts.

Research Assistant Candidate
Autumn 2018
Silk Road Project, National Astronomical Observatories of China (NAOC), Beijing, China

Visited for team familiarization and contributed to KCK workshop activities.

Independent Researcher Candidate
Summer-Autumn 2018
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO), Aragatzotn, Armenia

Supported initial research engagement and application for assistant researcher role.

Teaching & Supervision

PhD Co-supervisor of three PhD applicants (with Dr. A. Yeghikyan, BAO)

Research projects in astrochemistry and astrobiology:

  • Student 1: Astrobiology: solar wind–magnetosphere coupling and human response; astrochemistry
  • Student 2: Astrochemistry of complex species depending on ionisation and dust types
  • Student 3: Astrochemistry of the early Solar System: variable accretion (EXors), early Earth and paleoclimate, and the Sun's passages through molecular clouds

Mentor

Mentor to early-stage research assistant in computational astrophysics and modeling.

Scientific Event Organization

Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Member

14–18 September 2026
International Symposium "Our Unstable Universe" dedicated to the 80th Anniversary of BAO (BAO80), NAS RA, Yerevan, Armenia

Member of the LOC; also participant and speaker (contributed talk). Website

Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Member and Instructor

1–11 September 2026
IAU Hands-On Workshop (I-HOW) in Radio Astronomy, combined with the 10th Byurakan International Summer School (10BISS), BAO, Armenia

Member of the LOC; also participant and instructor (tutorial "Modelling with PLUTO and CLOUDY"). Website

Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Member

25–29 May 2026
Communicating Astronomy with the Public Conference (CAP 2026), Yerevan, Armenia & Online

Member of the LOC; also participant. Website

Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Member

15–19 September 2025
International Symposium "Astronomical Surveys and Big Data 3" (ASBD-3), dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Markarian Survey (First Byurakan Survey) and the 20th anniversary of the Armenian Virtual Observatory (ArVO), BAO, Armenia

Member of the LOC; also participant and speaker. Website | LOC list

Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Member

8–12 September 2025
IV Regional Astronomical Summer School (4RASS), BAO, Armenia

Member of the LOC; also lecturer ("N-body simulations"). Website | LOC list

Presentations

Conference Talks

"Modeling Neutron Star Spin and Magnetic Field Evolution in Globular Clusters via a Dedicated Subroutine in NBODY6++GPU" (Contributed Talk)
International Symposium "Our Unstable Universe" dedicated to the 80th Anniversary of BAO (BAO80), NAS RA, Yerevan, Armenia, 2026
"Astroinformatics in Action: Data-Driven Strategies for Modeling Compact Objects" (Virtual)
Astronomy Summit, Online, 2025

Invited speaker at astronomysummit.org. Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, Armenia

"Pulsars and Millisecond Pulsars III: Modeling Pulsars in Globular Clusters via NBODY6++GPU"
International Symposium "Astronomical Surveys and Big Data 3" (ASBD-3) dedicated to 20th anniversary of ArVO foundation, Armenia, 2025
"Pulsars and MSPs II: Deep Diving into Evolutionary Pathways, Parameters, and Equations"
XVII Joint Byurakan-Abastumani Colloquium, Byurakan Observatory, Armenia, 2025
"Pulsars (x-ray & Gamma-ray) on the Galactic Field vs. Globular Clusters"
International Conference "Non-Stable Phenomena in the Universe", BAO, Armenia, 2023
"Number count of 2MRS galaxies in the J, H, and K bands II"
Instability Phenomena and Evolution of the Universe, Byurakan Observatory, Armenia, 2018

Workshop & School Lectures

"Modelling with PLUTO and CLOUDY" (Tutorial)
IAU Hands-On Workshop (I-HOW) in Radio Astronomy and 10th Byurakan International Summer School (10BISS), Byurakan Observatory, Armenia, 2026
"N-body simulations"
4th Byurakan Regional Astronomical Summer School (4RASS) "Astronomy and Data Science", Byurakan Observatory, Armenia, 2025
"Recent Progress and Outstanding Questions in Millisecond Pulsar"
South West & Central Asian (SWCA) 4th Regional Astronomical Workshop (4RAW), Byurakan Observatory, Armenia, 2024
"Applicability of the results of NBODY simulation in ATLAS simulation"
11th KCK workshop on stellar dynamics and related fields, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI), Rep. of Korea (KASI-Daejeon), 2019
"Stellar Atmosphere Simulating & Spectral Analysis Using ATLAS Software"
10th KCK workshop on stellar dynamics and related fields, Xian Jiao tong Liverpool University (XJTLU), China (NAOC-Beijing-Suzhou), 2018

Posters

"Deep diving into the Evolutionary Mechanisms of Pulsars and Millisecond Pulsars" (Virtual)
European Astronomical Society Annual Meeting (EAS 2025), University College Cork, Ireland, 2025
"Stellar spectra analysis of giant stars" (Virtual)
Instability Phenomena and Evolution of the Universe, Byurakan Observatory, Armenia, 2020

Conferences, Schools & Training Attended

Conferences

Communicating Astronomy with the Public Conference (CAP 2026) - Also LOC member
Yerevan, Armenia & Online, 2026
MODEST24 (Modeling and Observing DEnse STellar systems) - Virtual
Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center, Warsaw, Poland, 2024
Triennial meeting of the Marcel Grossmann (on Gravitation and Relativistic Theories) - Virtual
16th Marcel Grossmann Meeting, Rome, 2021
Annual Meeting of the Astronomische Gesellschaft - Virtual
German Astronomical society, Germany, 2020
11th national astronomy and astrophysics conference
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashad, Iran, 2018

Workshops, Schools & Courses

9th Byurakan International Summer School (9BISS)
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, Armenia, 2024
3rd Byurakan Regional and 1st Inter-Regional Astronomical Summer School (3RASS/1IRASS)
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, Armenia, 2023
NBODY2023 workshop on gravitational N-body simulations - Virtual
University of Heidelberg, Germany, 2023
VIII Byurakan International Summer School (8BISS) - Virtual
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, Armenia, 2022
NBODY2021 workshop on gravitational N-body simulations - Virtual
University of Heidelberg, Germany, 2021
MODEST-21a: AMUSE - Virtual
A community effort for an Astrophysical Multipurpose Software Environment, Germany, 2021
VII Byurakan International Summer School (7BISS) - Virtual
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, Armenia, 2020
Introduction to the programming and usage of the supercomputer resources - Virtual
JΓΌlich, Germany, 2020
Computational physics - Virtual
University Heidelberg, course by APL. Prof. Rainer Spurzem, Germany, 2020
NBODY2019 workshop on gravitational N-body simulations
The Silk Road Project at NAOC, Beijing, China, 2019
Recent Finding in the Cosmology
Rayan Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Tehran, Iran, 2019
Advanced Astrophysics Workshop OF Maragha
The Research Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics of Maragha (RIAAM), Maragha, Iran, 2019
VI Byurakan International Summer School (6BISS)
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, Armenia, 2018
Observational Astronomy
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran, 2018
Part II

Foundations: Education, Outreach & Early Research (1999 – 2017)

Progressive involvement in physics and astronomy education, public outreach, organizational leadership and early research across Iran. Activities are listed by their start year; some continued into 2018–2019.

Research & Professional Roles

Research Assistant

February 2017 – December 2019
Research Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics of Maragha (RIAAM), Iran

Parallel collaboration during transition to international research. Supported observational campaigns, contributed to stellar dynamics simulations, and mentored junior researchers.

Research & Teaching Assistant

2014 – 2016
Gravitation, Astrophysics & Cosmology Courses, Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch

Assisted in undergraduate and graduate-level instruction, including solving cosmology problems for students. Supported student research groups and curriculum development. Work with Prof. Sepehr Arbabi Bidgoli.

Project Planner

October 2013 – June 2017
Sepehr Research & Knowledge Development Co., Tehran

Designed and implemented simulation-based curricula and outreach strategies for science education. Work with Prof. Sepehr Arbabi Bidgoli.

Teaching Roles

Astronomy & Astrophysics Teacher

August 2004 – July 2018
Olympia & National Competitions, Guilan

Taught advanced astronomy to high school and university students. Prepared teams for national Olympiads and national competitions.

Lecturer and Program Director

September 2002 – July 2018
Astronomical Education Programs, Guilan & Tehran

Led long-term educational initiatives, curriculum design, and public science engagement across multiple institutions.

Outreach & Science Education

Astronomy Research Teacher

2012 – 2016
Farzanegan Schools (NODET schools for gifted girls), Rasht, Guilan Province, Iran

Guided gifted high-school students in astronomy research projects.

Astronomy Olympiad Teacher

2011 – 2018
Guilan Province, Iran

Trained high-school students for the national Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad.

Astronomy Teacher and Organizer of Exhibitions, Workshops and Observing Programs

2004 – 2019
Schools and universities in Rasht, Guilan Province, Iran

Taught astronomy in various schools in Rasht, and organized astronomy exhibitions, hands-on workshops and sky-observing sessions for school and university students.

Executive & Organizational Roles

Secretary of the Executive Committee

4–7 July 2017
Iranian Conference on Amateur Astronomy (ICAA) 2017, Astronomy Society of Iran (ASI), University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran

Secretary of the Executive Committee of the national conference (workshops 4–5 July, conference 6–7 July 2017).

Executive Organizer

July 2016 – July 2017
Astronomy Society of Guilan (ASG), Guilan

Oversaw regional astronomy education initiatives and executive committee roles in ICAA Conference & National Workshops.

Education Coordinator

July 2016 – July 2017
Astronomy Society of Iran (ASI), Tehran

Led national coordination of amateur astronomy programs, conferences, and outreach campaigns.

Workshop Designer & Facilitator

September 2016 – July 2018
ASI & National Programs, Tehran

Designed and implemented national-level workshops for underserved regions and interdisciplinary teams.

Presentations

Conference Talks

"Number count of 2MRS galaxies in the J, H, and K bands I"
20th Meeting on Research in Astronomy, Zanjan University (IASBS), Zanjan, Iran, 2017
"Stellar spectral analysis using ATLAS software, Giant star: ARCTURUS"
7th National Conference on Physics of Payame Noor University, Tabriz, Iran, 2016
"Studies of Variations in the views Abul wafa Albuzdjani and Tycho Brahe"
The Astronomical center of Holiness AbdolAzim Holy Shrine, Tehran, Iran, 2014
"Investigation of historical astronomical instruments and their applications"
Governmental University of Rasht, Guilan, Iran, 2011
"The Moon"
The Whole Official Department of Meteorology, Rasht, Guilan, Iran, 2007

Workshop & School Talks

"Observatories and their facilities"
Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Guilan, Iran, 2011
"2 Dimensional Stellarum"
10th physics education conference, Rasht, Guilan, Iran, 2007

Posters

"Structure and Processing of historical astronomical instruments: sextant and quadrant"
4th national astronomy and astrophysics conference Sistan and Baluchistan UNI., Zahedan, Iran, 2011
"The effect both of Rey and Maraqa Observatories on new Observatories"
The Astronomical center of Holiness AbdolAzim Holy Shrine, Tehran, Iran, 2011
"The philosophy of Kepler's principles with Relation to Solar systems mechanism"
Islamic Azad University, Varamin-Pishva, Tehran, Iran, 2007
"The accidents on Moon and how observing them"
5th conference on basic sciences, Islamic Azad University, Ghaemshahr, Mazandaran, Iran, 2006

Conferences, Schools & Courses Attended

Conferences

10th national astronomy and astrophysics conference
Sistan and Baluchistan University, Zahedan, Iran, 2017
19th meeting on Research in Astronomy
Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Zanjan, Iran, 2016
National conference on "Venus Transit"
The Milad tower, Tehran, Iran, 2012
International conference on "Khaj-e-Nasir-el-din-e-Toosi"
The Milad tower, Tehran, Iran, 2011

Workshops, Schools & Courses

IPM Radio Astronomy School
Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM), Tehran, Iran, 2017
International School on Star Clusters with Gaia
Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Zanjan University, Zanjan, Iran, 2017
2th winter school
Astronomy Society of Iran (ASI), Sistan and Baluchistan University, Zahedan, Iran, 2017
Quasar Absorption Lines Workshop
Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM), Tehran, Iran, 2017
8th Advanced Astrophysics Workshop OF Maragha
The Research Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics of Maragha (RIAAM), Maragha, Iran, 2016
Publishing International Scientific articles
Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Young Researchers Club, Rasht branch, (YRC), Guilan, Iran, 2014
Scientific and Professional Ethics
Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Young Researchers Club, Rasht branch, (YRC), Guilan, Iran, 2014
Principles and basics of scientific literature
Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Young Researchers Club, Rasht branch, (YRC), Guilan, Iran, 2013
Observational Astronomy Summer School
Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM), Tehran, Iran, 2013
Gravitation
Islamic Azad University, course by Prof. Sepehr Arbabi Bidgoli, Tehran, Iran, 2012
Computational Physics
Islamic Azad University, course by Prof. Sepehr Arbabi Bidgoli, Tehran, Iran, 2012
Spectroscopy in astronomy
Al-Zahra University, course by Prof. Mohammad Taghi Mirtorabi, Tehran, Iran, 2011
Relativities
Islamic Azad University, course by Lecturer Dr. Shirvani, Tehran, Iran, 2011
Translating professional texts
Astronomy Society of Guilan (ASG), course by Prof. Mohammad Bagheri, Rasht, Iran, 2011
Study of constellations
Astronomy Society of Guilan (ASG), course by Lecturer Ali Razeghi, Rasht, Iran, 2011
Astrophysics
Astronomy Society of Guilan (ASG), course by Lecturer Rastgar Nasab, Rasht, Iran, 2006
Astrophysics
Astronomy Society of Guilan (ASG), course by Lecturer Dr. Mohammad Reza Noroozi, Rasht, Iran, 2005
Observational astronomy
Astronomy Society of Guilan (ASG), course by Lecturer Mohsen Iraji, Rasht, Iran, 2005
Meteor shower
Astronomy Society of Guilan (ASG), course by Dr. Soheil Khoshbin Far, Rasht, Iran, 2004
Observation of new Moon
Astronomy Society of Guilan (ASG), course by Dr. Amir Hasanzadeh, Rasht, Iran, 2004
An Introduction to Astronomy
Astronomy Society of Guilan (ASG), course by Lecturer Ali Razeghi, Rasht, Iran, 2000

Awards & Honors

First Rank: Best Astrophysics Teacher
Winter 2017
Astronomy Society of Iran (ASI) National Examination, Iran

Recognized for excellence in astronomy education.

First Rank: Amateur Astronomy Researcher
Winter 2014
Astronomical Center of Holiness AbdolAzim Holy Shrine National Conference on "Publicizing Science," Tehran

Honored for contributions to amateur astronomy outreach.

Third Rank: Amateur Astronomy Researcher
Winter 2011
Astronomical Center of Holiness AbdolAzim Holy Shrine National Conference on "Publicizing Science," Tehran

Acknowledged in national science publicizing competition.

First Rank: Amateur Astronomy Researcher
Spring 2010
Astronomy Society of Guilan (ASG), Iran

Recognized for early research in amateur astronomy.

First Rank: Best Young Researcher
Spring 2008
Young Researchers Club (YRC) among 3 Northern Provinces of Iran

Awarded for outstanding research across provinces.

Best Astronomy Teacher
Spring 2008
Astronomy Society of Guilan (ASG), Iran

Honored for excellence in astronomy education.

Top Young Researcher (4 Semesters)
Spring and Autumn 2006–2007
Young Researchers Club (YRC), Rasht, Guilan, Iran

Recognized for consistent contributions to science education and research.

Professional Memberships

European Astronomical Society (EAS)

2025 – Present
Geneva, Switzerland

Member; participating in EAS Annual Meetings (poster at EAS 2025). eas.unige.ch

Armenian Astronomical Society (ArAS)

2025 – Present
Byurakan, Armenia

Participating in East-West collaborations on astrophysics.

Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO)

2022 – Present
Aragatzotn, Armenia

Active member contributing to pulsar simulation projects and mentorship programs.

Silk Road Project, National Astronomical Observatories of China (NAOC)

2018 – Present
Beijing, China

Participating in East-West collaborations on computational astrophysics.

Astronomy Society of Iran (ASI)

2005 – Present
Iran

Engaged in national astronomy education and outreach initiatives.

Astronomy Society of Guilan (ASG)

1999 – Present
Rasht, Iran

Founding member supporting local astronomy research and public engagement (inactive since 2010).

Research Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics of Maragha (RIAAM)

2016 – December 2019
Iran

Contributed to early research on stellar dynamics during PhD candidacy.

Physics Society of Iran (PSI)

2014 – June 2022
Iran

Participated in physics seminars and workshops (inactive).

Young Researchers Club (YRC), Rasht Branch

2006 – December 2018
Iran

Engaged in youth science programs during early career (inactive).

Technical & Computational Skills

Programming & Data Analysis

  • Python
  • FORTRAN
  • C++
  • HTML
  • Excel
  • MATLAB

Simulation & Modeling Tools

  • N-Body6++GPU Codes
  • Cloudy
  • PLUTO
  • ATLAS-WIDTH-SYNTHE2009
  • PHOEBE
  • EAPS

Data Science & Machine Learning

  • Astronomical Data Surveys
  • Virtual Observatory (VO) Tools & Catalogs
  • Machine Learning Pipelines
  • Building Catalogs with Machine Learning

Languages

Persian
Native

Used extensively in academic writing, teaching, and public outreach across Iran.

English
Fluent (C1–C2)

Daily use in international research, publications, mentoring, and scientific correspondence.

Arabic
Elementary (A2)

Able to read and understand basic texts; occasionally used in regional science communication.

German
Basic (A1)

Previously studied; currently inactive due to lack of practice. Basic recognition of academic terms.

Armenian
Beginner (A1)

Recently started learning; limited to basic phrases and recognition of key terms. Used occasionally in local settings at BAO with support from bilingual colleagues.

Personal & Communication Skills

Teamwork
Accuracy & Attention to Detail
Responsibility
Commitment
Interdisciplinary Leadership
Adaptive Scheduling
International Communication
Mentorship
Emotional Intelligence
Collaborative Decision-Making
Cross-Cultural Fluency
Ethical Research Mindset

Extracurricular Activities

Reading

  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Poetry
  • Literature

Art

  • Wood
  • Glass
  • Pottery
  • Paraffin

Sport

  • Pilates
  • Swimming
  • Yoga & Meditation

Dancing

  • Iranian National Dances
  • Iranian Local Dances

Nature

  • Mountaineering
  • Camping
  • Gardening
  • Hiking

Cooking

  • Iranian Cuisine
  • International Cuisine

Games

  • Puzzle
  • Sudoku
  • Rubik's Cube
  • Table Games
  • Mahjong