Iranian Researchers

Iran’s Parl. speaker:

Expansion of Islamic thought can resolve social problems in society

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that expansion of Islamic thought and doctrine can settle many social issues in the country.

Iran must increase pace of scientific progress

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the pace of scientific progress of the country should be preserved and strengthened for the 20 to 30 years to come so that we reach the pinnacle of scientific growth.

Leader receives researchers from Cognitive Science Studies institute

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MAN) – A number of researchers and officials from the Institute for Cognitive Science Studies (ICSS) met with the Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei on Wednesday.

Researchers develop genosensor for detection of specific cancer virus

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – A research team at University of Tehran has designed a genosensor which can detect HTLV-I, the cause of T-cell leukemia and T-cell lymphoma.

Researchers develop nano-catalyst to replace chem. solvents with water

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – A research team in Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute and Alzahra University has synthesized a novel nano-catalyst which can help the industry replace chemical solvents with water.

Researchers design polymeric nanocarrier to target cancer cells

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – A research team at Isfahan University in cooperation with a Japanese team designed a nanocarrier to deliver anti-cancer drugs.

Iran expected to be able to export 1.5 mn oil bpd next year

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament Research Center (IPRC) has predicted that Iran will be able to export 1.5 million of crude oil bpd at the price of $ 54 bpd in the upcoming Iranian of 1398 (begging on March 21, 2019).

Iranian researchers build fusion plasma confinement device

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – For the very first time Iranian researchers at Amirkabir University have managed to build a nuclear fusion plasma confinement device by relying on the use of a completely domestic technology.

Iranian researchers unlock full potential of 'supermaterial' graphene

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – New research reveals why the 'supermaterial' graphene has not transformed electronics as promised, and shows how to double its performance and finally harness its extraordinary potential.

Researchers manage to turn chicken tallow into gas oil

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – In a collaborative effort, Iranian researchers succeeded in synthesizing nano-catalyst that could help convert chicken tallow into natural gas oil (biodiesel).

Stone Age settlements found in Mazandaran

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – In-field archaeological excavations have led to the discovery of pre-historic settlements in Hezarjarib, northern Mazandaran province.

Iranian researchers 3D print flexible electronic circuits

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company have developed, for the very first time, 3D printers for flexible electronic circuits that can even be used as wearables in clothes.

INIC head:

Iran to assist Oman in developing NanoCity project

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC) will take a central part in the development of Oman NanoCity, which will be completed over the course of 10 years.

Asiatic cheetah embryos cloned at Royan Institute

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Researchers at the Biotechnology Research Center at Royan Institute have cloned Asiatic cheetah embryos, which await the required funding to be transplanted into host mothers, according to the head of the research center.

By: Setareh Behroozi

Cancer treatment startups provide great opportunities for better interaction with patients: Iranian researcher

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – The young Iranian US-based academic Ali Mohammadabadi who is studying on the thermal and mechanical evaluation of Focused Ultrasound systems in cancer treatment and enhanced chemotherapeutic drugs delivery at the University of Maryland, believes that startups in the field of cancer treatment provide opportunities to better interact with and educate people in terms of new cancer detection techniques, care coordination platforms, smartphone-assisted medications, and also the treatment of cancers.

Iranian researcher develops smart medical wristband

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Researchers at Rutgers University-New Brunswick have developed a smart wristband that uses a biosensor technology to monitor personal health conditions.

Iran, India to launch 12 joint research projects

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iran and India have agreed to launch 12 joint research projects, said Mohammad Kafi, the president of Iran’s Ferdowsi University of Mashhad.

3 new species discovered in Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Iranian researchers at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad have discovered three new species in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman.

Iran, China sign MoU on funding joint research projects

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology and China’s Ministry of Science and Technology have signed an MoU to fund joint research projects.

Tehran to host 2nd Intl. Biopharam Festival in Dec.

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – The second International Biopharma Festival, currently receiving submissions on pharmaceutical biotechnology and related topics, will be held on Dec. 21-24 at Tehran International Exhibition Center.

Iranian researchers design new seawater desalination machine

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Researchers at Iranian Amirkabir University of Technology have designed a new seawater desalination machine capable of purifying water using water membranes.

Leader:

Iran's proposal to solve the issue of Palestine 'based on democracy'

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the rationale of Iran's proposal for solving the issue of Palestine is based on democracy.

Iranian startup designs practical kit for testing water quality

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Iranian researchers as part of a nano-tech startup managed to design a multi-purpose practical kit for testing the quality of water.

Iranian app eases indoor navigation 

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – An Iranian startup has developed a mobile application which can help individuals to navigate through indoor spaces.

Iran’s AUT builds robotic playhouse for kids

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iranian researchers at Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT) have designed and built a robotic playhouse for children called ‘Robokids’.

Iranian researcher develops cooling system for travel to Mars

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Cooling the surrounding environment of astronauts has been turned into a major concern due to NASA’s serious planning to send astronauts to the Mars.