the University of Tehran hosted a meeting for Connect Platform postdoctoral researchers

The Vice Presidency for Research and Technology at the University of Tehran hosted a meeting for Connect Platform postdoctoral researchers on 15 June 2026. Researchers from various faculties presented their work and discussed opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. The presentations covered a diverse range of topics, including:

• Negin Aalami — Scientific and Knowledge-Based Diplomacy: Exploring the concept of “useful science” in addressing national challenges, alongside a report on Ziesta Sustainable Future Energy

• Farbod Afshar Bakeshloo — Urban Analytics: The application of Space Syntax methodology in studying the structure of the city

• Mehdi Panahi — Smart Mineral Exploration: The application of AI- and hyperspectral imaging-based “Smart Core Scanner” for automating exploration processes

• Reza Sohrabi — Water Crisis and Social Livelihoods: A sociological analysis of water resource management, its impacts on local communities, and strategies to enhance social resilience

• Hossein Moazallahi — Applied Industrial Projects: Addressing methane emission reduction, energy imbalance, air quality improvement, environmental protection, economic productivity, and international collaboration

• Amin Hashemi — Cognitive Science Research in Learning: Examining the role of spatial structures and cognitive maps in learning abstract knowledge and their relationship with visual perception processes

The discussions emphasised the importance of developing joint, problem-oriented research aligned with national priorities, including Iran’s Seventh Development Plan. This meeting marked the first in a planned series, with further sessions scheduled for the coming months.