Introduction of the Deputy

Vice Presidency for Research and Technology – International University of Islamic Denominations

The Vice Presidency for Research and Technology of the International University of Islamic Denominations (IUID) is one of the university’s principal pillars for fulfilling its academic and research mission and for developing and expanding Islamic and rapprochement-oriented knowledge.

The Vice Presidency focuses on the production, development, and dissemination of knowledge related to Islamic rapprochement, comparative studies, and Islamic sciences, while creating the conditions for problem-oriented, applied, and impactful research addressing cultural, social, and academic issues in the Islamic world.

Its principal approach is to establish a strong link between research, societal needs, and the issues facing the Islamic world, moving beyond knowledge production toward applying scientific achievements to problem-solving and strengthening scholarly dialogue among Islamic schools of thought.

Within this framework, supporting faculty members and researchers, guiding and supporting research projects, expanding academic cooperation, strengthening scholarly journals and publications, organizing specialized seminars and conferences, and developing relations between the university, society, and academic institutions are among the major priorities of the Vice Presidency.

Strategic Priorities

  • Developing rapprochement-oriented Islamic sciences, moving from “rapprochement among Islamic denominations” toward “rapprochement in the production and development of Islamic knowledge”.
  • Expanding comparative and interdisciplinary studies in Islamic sciences.
  • Supporting problem-oriented research addressing the needs of the Islamic world.
  • Strengthening scholarly dialogue among Islamic schools of thought and academic institutions in the Islamic world.
  • Expanding national and international research cooperation.
  • Enhancing the quality, credibility, and academic standing of the university and its scholarly journals.
  • Supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, and the commercialization of research achievements.
  • Strengthening links between the university, society, and executive and cultural institutions.

Through the capacities of the Research Management, Office of University–Society Relations, Office of Growth, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Scientometrics Unit, Journals Office, Office of Scientific Conferences and Seminars, Secretariat of Academic Free-Thought Chairs, and Library and Publishing Management, the Vice Presidency pursues an integrated research cycle—from identifying problems and generating ideas to conducting research, producing and disseminating knowledge, engaging with society, and utilizing research findings.

Vision

To position the International University of Islamic Denominations as one of the influential academic centers for producing and developing rapprochement-oriented knowledge, conducting comparative Islamic studies, promoting scholarly dialogue among Islamic schools of thought, and providing scientific solutions to contemporary issues facing the Islamic world.

Vice President for Research and Technology: Dr. Seyed Ali Bathaei
Tel: +98 21 66499416, Ext. 117
Email: A.Bathaei@mazaheb.ac.ir