Deputy Dean for Research & Technology

Dr. Farhad Salari Professor of Immunology Email: f.salari@kums.ac.ir Phone: +988334279917 Curriculum Vitae:

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Aims & Perspectives

To enhance the quality and advancement of research and technology in both Basic and Clinical Medical Sciences, the Office of the Deputy Dean for Research and Technology has established the following objectives:

• Facilitate the implementation and successful completion of research activities, including student theses/dissertations, faculty research projects, and studies related to the disease registration system;
• Promote scientific collaboration with national and international institutions and universities;
• Enforce ministerial and university bylaws, and oversee the revision and update of existing regulations;
• Support faculty members and students in conducting original, clinical, and applied research by organizing seminars, workshops, and training sessions;
• Improve both the quantity and quality of research outputs;
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of ongoing research projects;
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration between basic and clinical science departments;
• Align academic research with societal needs and the demands of industry and technology sectors.

To achieve these goals, the department emphasizes strategic planning, effective management, and motivation of faculty and students to pursue high-quality research utilizing the department’s enhanced facilities.

Core Responsibilities

The current responsibilities of the Deputy Dean for Research and Technology include:

• Developing research policies through meetings with the Dean of Faculty, departmental managers, and the Student Research Committee;
• Collaborating with the University’s Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Technology to enhance research initiatives;
• Managing the Faculty Research Council meetings to review and approve student theses/dissertations and faculty research proposals;
• Overseeing the complete thesis process—from registration to submission—across all academic levels (including general medicine, specialty and subspecialty programs, PhDs, general practitioners, and master's degrees);
• Supervising thesis defense sessions;
• Organizing briefings, research seminars, festivals for top theses and student projects, research workshops, and summer schools to empower students, faculty, and researchers.

Strategic Development Plans

In line with the long- and short-term strategic vision of the department, several initiatives are underway to expand research capacity:

• Enhancing the online portal of the Deputy Dean for Research and Technology to disseminate news, updates, and opportunities related to research;
• Structuring and managing the School of Medicine’s Research Ethics Committee;
• Creating an electronic database for theses and research projects;
• Promoting systematic qualitative and quantitative evaluation of research outputs;
• Implementing incentives to recognize and encourage researchers’ contributions;
• Continuing to host research congresses, conferences, and festivals with a focus on improved quality and impact;
• Optimizing library management as a key support service for academic research.