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Physicist.
Founder.
Teacher.

Munich, Germany · MSc Astrophysics
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Biography

I grew up fascinated by the night sky — the kind of fascination that doesn't go away. That curiosity eventually took me from Tehran to Munich, where I'm now pursuing a Master's degree in Astrophysics at Ludwig Maximilian University, focusing on exoplanets and the physics of planetary atmospheres.

My undergraduate years at Amirkabir University of Technology gave me a strong foundation in physics and introduced me to observational astronomy in a serious way. I competed in university-level astronomy competitions, joined the astronomy club, served as its secretary, and eventually became secretary of the student council — roles that shaped how I think about leadership and community.

Alongside my academic work, I founded Artemis Astronomy Center in Tehran in 2023 — an organization dedicated to making astronomy accessible. We started with free webinars for the general public and expanded into scientific conferences, a newsletter, Persian-language astronomy news, and a podcast. The goal has always been the same: get more people genuinely curious about astrophysics.

I've also taught astronomy at high schools in Tehran, developed lesson plans from scratch, and received recognition as an outstanding teacher in 2024. Teaching, for me, is not separate from research — it keeps me honest about what I actually understand.

Outside the lab and classroom, I spend time on mountains, behind a telescope with a camera, or at a chessboard. I play piano and setar — both at a beginner level, both purely for the pleasure of it.

Education
2025–
Master of Science in Astrophysics
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich · Germany
Focus on exoplanets and exoplanetary atmospheres.
2019–2024
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Amirkabir University of Technology · Tehran, Iran
GPA: 16.37/20. Coursework included Gravity (20/20), Solid State Physics, General Physics, Optics, Thermodynamics, Cosmology, and Structures and Transitions of Stars.
Experience
2023–
Founder & CEO — Artemis Astronomy Center
Tehran, Iran
Founded and continue to lead Artemis, organizing free scientific webinars, astronomy conferences, a Persian-language newsletter, and an astronomy podcast.
2023–2024
Astronomy Teacher
Marod Elm & Saroesh High Schools · Tehran
Taught astronomy to high school students. Developed original lesson plans. Recognized as Outstanding Teacher, 2024.
2023–2024
Graphic Designer
Fansavaran Novin Meymand Co. · Remote
Designed posters, catalogs, and motion graphics for various projects.
2021–2023
Head of Programming Department
Maya Knowledge-Based Company · Tehran
Led a programming team specializing in web development. Managed projects and supervised team members.
Skills
Observational
Telescopes · Messier Objects · PHOEBE · Binary Star 3
Computational
Python · CAMB · Android Studio
Design
Photoshop · Illustrator · Motion Graphics
Languages
Persian (native) · English (TOEFL 93) · German (learning)
Memberships
Iranian Astronomical Society · AUT Physics & Astronomy Association
Awards
1st Place Observational Astronomy · Outstanding Teacher 2024 · 3rd National Group, Global Astronomy Week 2023