{"id":20,"date":"2026-01-04T14:59:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T14:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vaisr.ir\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2026-10-14T08:42:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T08:42:43","slug":"our-researchers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vaisr.ir\/?page_id=20","title":{"rendered":"Our Researchers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Masoud Javan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Associate Professor of Physics at Golestan University<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specialization:<\/strong> Drug Composition &amp; Nanomedicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Highlights:<\/strong> Highly cited researcher (1,800+ citations) with global recognition in nanodrug research; Expert in the convergence of Pharmacology and Artificial Intelligence; International reviewer and collaborator with Russian research institutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Mozafar Bag-Mohammadi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Associate Professor at Ilam University (Ph.D. from University of Tehran)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specialization:<\/strong> Artificial Intelligence &amp; Computer Networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Highlights:<\/strong> Extensive experience in large-scale academic management; Principal Investigator for industrial AI projects (e.g., Intelligent Assistants); Specialist in AI-Network infrastructure integration with numerous international publications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Mohammad Pishdar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Ph.D. Student in Cybersecurity (Belgium)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specialization:<\/strong> Cybersecurity &amp; Blockchain Security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Highlights:<\/strong> Vulnerability researcher for tech giants (Google, Wordfence); Registered multiple <strong>CVEs<\/strong> (Mitre) and a new <strong>CWE<\/strong> classification (OWASP); Former researcher at leading labs in Ireland (Galway) and the USA (NC State).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Fatemeh Shoaei<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>M.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence, Ilam University<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specialization:<\/strong> AI Implementation &amp; Cybersecurity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Highlights:<\/strong> Research collaborator at the VAISR Research Group; Author of international scientific papers in AI; Lead executor of industrial research grants focusing on the intersection of AI and security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Bahar Kaviani<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><em>B.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) <\/em><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specialization:<\/strong> Blockchain Security &amp; Distributed Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Highlights<\/strong>: Blockchain researcher at VAISR with a focus on AI-assisted detection of smart contract scams (rug pull vulnerabilities); Experience in analyzing smart contracts using static analysis techniques and security-oriented systems; Familiar with DevOps practices and cloud-based blockchain infrastructures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. Ali Rezaei<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><em>M.Sc. in Computer Engineering<\/em><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specialization:<\/strong> Computer Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Highlights:<\/strong> Researcher at VAISR specializing in the Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Contract security; Lead author\/contributor to one national peer-reviewed journal and two international conference papers; Expert in designing secure architectures for decentralized IoT ecosystems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. Nasim Nezhadsistani<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Ph.D. Candidate in Computer Science, University of Zurich, Switzerland<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specialization:<\/strong> Machine Learning, Explainable AI, Trustworthy AI, Generative AI, and Blockchain Technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Highlights:<\/strong> Researcher specializing in transparent and secure AI systems, with expertise in Explainable AI (XAI), Federated Learning, and distributed intelligence. Her research focuses on developing reliable and interpretable AI solutions for complex real-world applications, including cybersecurity and next-generation networks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8. Boshra Darabi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><em>M.Sc.<\/em> in Artificial Intelligence, Ilam University<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specialization:<\/strong> Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity &amp; Data Analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Highlights:<\/strong> Researcher at the VAISR Research Group specializing in Artificial Intelligence, AI-driven security, and data analytics. Research focused on developing intelligent data analysis methods, AI-powered decision support systems, and secure AI applications, contributing to both academic research and industrial AI projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9. Saeid Sheikhi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Ph.D. Candidate in Computer Science &amp; Engineering, University of Oulu, Finland<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specialization:<\/strong> Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Federated Learning, Generative AI, and Intrusion Detection Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Highlights:<\/strong> Researcher specializing in AI-driven cybersecurity, privacy-preserving machine learning, and LLM-based security solutions. Visiting PhD Researcher at ETH Z\u00fcrich, Integrated Systems Laboratory (D-ITET), focusing on secure and efficient AI systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10. Hadis Rezaei<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Ph.D. Student in Computer Science, University of Salerno, Italy<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specialization:<\/strong> Blockchain Security, Smart Contract Security, Ethereum Networks, and AI-driven Security Solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Highlights:<\/strong> Researcher specializing in smart contract vulnerability analysis and blockchain security. Her research focuses on developing AI-assisted security frameworks to improve trust, privacy, and resilience in decentralized applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>11. Yaghoob Ali AkbarPour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ph.D. in Computer Engineering (Software Engineering)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specialization:<\/strong> Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Advanced Programming, and Intelligent Systems Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Highlights:<\/strong> Researcher focusing on intelligent algorithm development and data-driven modeling. Research and practical focus center on solving complex software engineering challenges using modern machine learning approaches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Masoud Javan 2. Mozafar Bag-Mohammadi 3. Mohammad Pishdar 4. Fatemeh Shoaei 5. Bahar Kaviani 6. Ali Rezaei 7. Nasim Nezhadsistani 8. Boshra Darabi 9. Saeid Sheikhi 10. Hadis Rezaei 11. 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