Employer
University of South Florida
Job Title
Associate Professor
Home Town
Tehran, Iran
Current Location
Tampa, United States of America
Research Topic
Organic Metal-Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor
Research Supervisor(s)John Madden
UBC Degree Conferred in
2007

What are your main responsibilities or activities in your current position?

I teach undergraduate and graduate students, and also do research.

How does your current work relate to your graduate degree?

As a faculty member I am continuing my research that I started at UBC during my PhD program, and I am also teaching a few subjects that I learned at UBC.

What do you like and what do you find challenging about your current position?

I like doing research. Teaching is a constant learning process for me.

What motivated you to pursue graduate work at UBC?

My interest in learning more.

What did you enjoy the most about your time as a graduate student at UBC?

I not only learned about the science in my field, I also learned a new culture: a Canadian culture that I am proud of.

How did the graduate degree at UBC help you achieve your career and/or personal development goals?:

What key things did you do, or what attitudes or approaches did you have, that contributed to your success?

My focus has always been on constant learning. I did not limit myself by shallow metrics such as publication numbers.

What is your best piece of advice for current graduate students preparing for their future careers?

Being a graduate student is a unique opportunity for engaging in deep research and developing a passion for the community. Do not miss that opportunity!