Razi University

Faculty of Advanced Sciences and Technologies

Graduate students constitute one of the most valuable capacities of the country's higher education system in both fundamental and applied research. Guiding graduate research toward the development and application of advanced technologies, expanding demand-driven applied research, and addressing the technological needs and research challenges of industry and governmental organizations are among the major strategic priorities of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (MSRT). The framework for implementing these priorities is outlined in the Directive on the Strategic Alignment of Graduate Theses and Dissertations in Universities and Higher Education and Research Institutions (Directive No. 53963/9, issued on June 23, 2020).

In light of these considerations, Iran has an urgent need to expand and effectively utilize emerging technologies across various fields of science and engineering. As a representative of the new generation of higher education institutions, the Faculty of Advanced Sciences and Technologies at Razi University is committed to facilitating the transition toward an entrepreneurial university. In addition to fulfilling its traditional educational and research missions, the Faculty seeks to promote the development and application of advanced technologies, strengthen demand-driven applied research, and strategically direct graduate students' research toward solving real-world scientific, technological, and industrial challenges.

Objectives of the Faculty of Advanced Sciences and Technologies

The Faculty pursues the following strategic objectives:

• Expanding interdisciplinary graduate programs to promote interdisciplinary applied research.

• Establishing the necessary infrastructure for conducting applied research and developing emerging technologies.

• Designing organizational frameworks to strategically guide graduate students toward impactful applied research.

• Harnessing innovative and creative ideas from talented students and researchers to foster entrepreneurship and create employment opportunities.

• Leveraging the expertise and capacities of other academic disciplines within the university to support mission-oriented graduate research.

Current Academic Programs

The Faculty currently offers the following graduate programs:

Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.)

• Microbial Biotechnology

Master's Programs (M.Sc.)

• Information Technology Engineering – Electronic Commerce

• Information Technology Management – Electronic Business

• Renewable Energy Engineering

• Economics – Electronic Commerce

• Nanotechnology – Nanomaterials