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Volkan Duran, PhD, is an Associate Professor, distinguished scholar, and academic leader based in Igdir, Turkey. He holds dual PhDs—one in Curriculum and Instruction and another in Mathematics—and his interdisciplinary work spans curriculum innovation, educational policy, and the integration of artificial intelligence with quantitative methods in curriculum development. With an extensive record of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and successful curriculum design initiatives, he has significantly contributed to modern educational practices. Currently serving in key administrative roles at Igdir University, Professor Duran continues to advance research and teaching in the field, inspiring future generations in both theoretical and practical dimensions of education.
Mehdi Manoochehrzadeh holds a PhD in Teaching English as a Second Language and currently serves as the director of a leading English language institute in Canada. He is the founder of a prominent educational center and Zeodale Publication, both based in Canada, where he has made substantial contributions to language education and academic publishing. He is widely recognized for his expertise in puzzle-based instruction, a learner-centered approach that fosters critical thinking and deep grammatical understanding through structured problem-solving. He has successfully trained numerous students and taught at several respected English language institutes. As an active scholar, he has presented his research at numerous national and international conferences, serving as a keynote speaker. He is also a reviewer for various academic journals and has authored numerous books in the field of education. His academic interests focus on language learning strategies, teacher education, and promoting learners' willingness to communicate effectively.
Shaghayegh Shirzad, PhD, is a Dubai-based digital learning innovator at Eiman Narimani Marketing Management Co. L.L.C., specializing in virtual course development, digital content design, and educational technology transformation. As the designer of the Virtual Academy, she pioneers creative and strategic approaches to smart education and digital transformation. With several publications and presentations at international conferences, she bridges the gap between academic insight and practical innovation. Her expertise in designing virtual learning environments and digital book projects reflects her commitment to enhancing modern pedagogy, empowering learners, and redefining education through technology-driven creativity and evidence-based instructional design.
Hamenaz Gholipour, PhD, is an adjunct professor and independent consultant specializing in English language education. Her expertise includes teacher mentoring, curriculum design, educational program development, and the creation of interactive, learner-centered environments. She collaborates with several universities and has authored books and presented numerous papers at international conferences. Dr. Gholipour's scholarly work focuses on second language acquisition, teacher education, positive psychology, and the development of critical and creative thinking in language learners. Through her academic and professional efforts, she seeks to bridge theory and practice, empowering educators to promote reflective, humanistic, and innovation-driven approaches to language teaching and learning.
Hamed Barjesteh, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Education and Applied Linguistics at Islamic Azad University, Ayatollah Amoli branch, and has been a teacher educator for two decades. He has authored numerous books and articles on English language teaching and has shared his expertise at national and international conferences. He has actively engaged in training and mentoring teachers and has supervised numerous MA theses and PhD dissertations. He has held several significant positions, including founder of the Language and Culture program, head of the English department, Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Rector of a higher education university. Additionally, he has made numerous editorial contributions by serving as a review editor and editorial board member for multiple academic journals. His research focuses on critical language pedagogy, thinking skills in language learning, critical language testing, dynamic assessment, and positive psychology.
