Imani Bahram
Faculty of Social Sciences
Department of Urban and Rural Planning
Phone: 045-31505968
Email: imani_b@uma.ac.ir
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2668-1170
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Dr. Bahram Imani was born in 1981 in Ardabil County, Iran. He completed his primary education at Farhang Elementary School and Shahid Rasoul Par Elementary School, and pursued his secondary education in the Literature and Humanities discipline at Farabi High School in Ardabil.
In the 2000 national university entrance exam, he was admitted to the associate degree program in Social Studies Education at Shahid Rajai Teachers' University in Urmia (affiliated with Farhangian University). Upon completing his teacher training program, he began his noble career as a social studies teacher in the schools of Ardabil.
While employed in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Imani continued his higher education. He successfully earned his bachelor's degree in Physical Geography with a specialization in Climatology from Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran in 2006, followed by his master's degree in Geography and Rural Planning from the University of Tehran in 2009. Ultimately, he completed his Ph.D. in Geography and Rural Planning at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran in 2014.
Education
| No. | Field of Study | Degree Level | University | Year Obtained |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Social Studies Education | Associate Degree | Farhangian University, Shahid Rajai Campus, Urmia | 2002 |
| 2 | Physical Geography (Climatology) | Bachelor's Degree | Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran | 2006 |
| 3 | Geography and Rural Planning | Master's Degree | University of Tehran | 2009 |
| 4 | Geography and Rural Planning | Ph.D. | Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran | 2014 |
Awards
| No. | Achievement Description | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Second place in Teaching Skills at the National Scientific Competitions for Students of Teacher Training Centers, Mashhad | 2002 |
| 2 | Second place in the Scientific Exam at the National Scientific Competitions for Students of Teacher Training Centers, Mashhad | 2002 |
| 3 | 19th rank in the National Master's Entrance Exam | 2007 |
| 4 | First rank in the Islamic Azad University Master's Entrance Exam | 2007 |
| 5 | Exemplary Researcher at Farhangian University (Teacher Training Centers of Ardabil Province) | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| 6 | Exemplary Teacher in Ardabil Province | 2012 |
| 7 | Top National Student in Geography at the University of Tehran; Recipient of the Scientific Award from Professor Dr. Mohammad Hassan Ganji (Father of Modern Geography in Iran) | 2012 |
| 8 | Top Researcher at the Education Department of District 1, Ardabil | 2012 |
| 9 | Top Researcher at the General Department of Education, Ardabil Province | 2012 |
| 10 | Top Researcher among Executive Agencies in Ardabil Province | 2012 |
| 11 | Exemplary Student at Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran | 2012, 2013 |
| 12 | Second place in the First Electronic Content Production Festival at Farhangian University, Ardabil Province (Allameh Tabatabaei Campus) | 2013 |
| 13 | Top Author in the Field of Tourism in Ardabil Province | 2017 |
| 14 | First Rank Top Researcher in the Humanities Group at Mohaghegh Ardabili University | 2022 |
| 15 | Selection of the Faculty of Social Sciences as the Selected Faculty in the Exhibition Section of the University Stage of the 16th International Movement Festival | N/A (Assumed 2022-2023) |
| 16 | Educational Elite of the Faculty of Social Sciences | 2022 |
| 17 | Educational Elite of the Faculty of Social Sciences | 2024 |
| 18 | Second Rank Top Researcher in the Humanities Group of Ardabil Province | 2023 |
| 19 | Achievement of the Selected Faculty Award at the University Stage of the 16th International Movement Festival | 2023 |
Memberships
| No. | Role/Position Description | Details/Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Permanent Member of the Iranian Geographical Association | - |
| 2 | Permanent Member of the Iranian Association of Geography and Rural Planning | - |
| 3 | Member of the Research Committee and Consultant for the General Directorate of the Housing Foundation of the Islamic Revolution, Ardabil Province | - |
| 4 | Member of the Research Council of the Applied Research Office of the Provincial Police Command, Ardabil | Since 2016 |
| 5 | Member of the Naming Working Group for Ardabil County – Ardabil Governorship | - |
| 6 | Head of the Scientific Committee on Agricultural Tourism at the First International Conference on Tourism in Ardabil | - |
| 7 | Member of the Scientific Committee of the National Conference on Sustainable Development with a Focus on Tourism – Islamic Azad University, Khalkhal Branch | - |
| 8 | Member of the Research Judging Panel for the Humanities Group at the 8th National Exemplary Student Festival | 2019 |
| 9 | Executive Secretary of the International Conference on Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Tourism Development Management (with Emphasis on Ardabil Province) | - |
| 10 | Executive Secretary of the National Conference on the Ideal University in the Second Step of the Islamic Revolution | - |
| 11 | Consultant for the Iranology Foundation, Ardabil Province Branch | Since 2014 |
| 12 | Member of the Scientific Committee for the Humanities Group in Selecting Provincial Top Researchers | 2021 |
| 13 | Member of the Ecotourism Research Core at the Faculty of Social Sciences | - |
| 14 | Member of the Scientific Committee of the First National Conference on Sacrifice, Resistance, Jihad, and Martyrdom, July 19 | 2022, Mohaghegh Ardabili University |
| 15 | Member of the Specialized Working Group for Supervision, Evaluation, and Quality Assurance in Research Affairs at the University | - |
| 16 | Member of the University Council for Supervision, Evaluation, and Quality Assurance | - |
| 17 | Member of the Provincial Council for Urban and Rural Management Research, Ardabil | - |
| 18 | President of the Second International Conference on Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Tourism Development Management (with Emphasis on Ardabil Province) | - |
| 19 | Member of the Research and Technology Council of Farhangian University in Ardabil Province | - |
| 20 | Member of the Specialized Working Group of the Faculty of Social Sciences in the Institutional Committee for Supporting Chairs of Theorizing, Criticism, and Debate at Mohaghegh Ardabili University | - |
| 21 | Member of the University Professors' Media Committee at Mohaghegh Ardabili University | - |
Fields of Interest
Rural tourism ; rural management ; pathology of rural development; spatial justice; urban and Rural relations
18 - How to protect productive lands to ensure food security: The case of Northern Iran, Land Use Policy ,Volume 158, November 2025, 107685
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17 - Determinants of Safety and Health Behaviors of Wheat Farmers towards the Use of Chemical Pesticides in Qorveh County, International Journal of Agricultural Management and Development, 13(3), 227‐240
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16 - An Analysis of the Infrastructure for the Development of Rural Ecotourism in Ardabil Province, Journal of Research and Rural Planning, Volume 11, No. 4
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15 - Investigation of Extreme Reflections of Metal Ceilings and Salty Soils Using Object Oriented Satellite Image Processing Sentinel-2 L1C Using SVM Classification Method, TeMA Journal of Land Use, Mobility and Environment, Vol 15 N1
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14 - Assessing the status of social factors affectig population escaping in rural areas in Iran and identifying proponents : a case study, JOURNAL OF POVERTY
13 - Determinants of organic food purchases intention: the application of an extended theory of planned behavior, Future of Food: Journal on Food, Agriculture and Society,N9
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12 - Relationship between Environmental Awareness, Information Seeking Behaviour, and Attitude of Students, Journal of Sustainable Rural Development, Number 7
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11 - Prioritizing and Measuring Barriers to Tourism Development with Emphasis on Cultural Barriers of the Case Study: Ardabil Province, Iran, Turismo : Estudos and Práticas,n3
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10 - Evaluating metropolises grow and their impact on the around villages usingObject-Oriented Images, TeMA Journal, Vol.13 n.1
9 - Adoption of Organic Potato Production in Ardabil Plain, Iran: an Application of the Extended Theory of Planned Behaviour, Potato Research, Issue 3
8 - Increasing the Quality of Rural Environment with Emphasis on Good Governance from the Viewpoint of Residents of Villages of the Central Part in Ardabil,Iran, Geosaberes Journal, v. 11
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7 - Ecotourism development Optimum Strategies using SWOT and QSPM models: A case study of Ardebil province, Iran, Gênero & Direito, N3
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6 - Urban Decay Vulnerability Mitigation Strategies Against Earthquake;Case Study: Imamzadeh Hasan Neighborhood in Tehran ,journal of NAZAR, Volume 13, Issue 39
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5 - Evaluating amount of satisfaction for visit capabilities and infrastructures of Gorgan city in separation of touristic entrance regions,Ciência eNatura, Santa Maria, v. 37 Part 1
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4 - To Evaluate the Effects of Sport Tourism on Rural Life Quality from the Viewpoint of Local Society (Case Study: Aasara District, Nesa Rural District), Journal of Tourism & Hospitality Research, Vol. 3, No.4
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3 - The Challenges of ICT Development in Rural Area Case study: Village Aleni,Meshkin Shahr in Ardebil Province, Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
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2 - Habitants’ Attitude of Vakil Ababad Village about Tourism Profit for Local People, 21th Year, vol. 40, No.4, Winter 2011
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1 - The Analysis of Environmental Sustainability for Rural Housing Using Fuzzy Interference Systems (Case Study: Rural Areas in Marivan County),Journal of Research and Rural Planning,Volume 8, Issue 1 - Serial Number 24
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| No. | Position/Role Description | Duration/Year/Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Social Studies Secretary, Education Department of District 1, Ardabil | 1378–1391 (1999–2012) |
| 2 | Head of Social Studies Group, General Department of Education, Ardabil Province | 1389–1390 (2010–2011) |
| 3 | Lecturer, Farhangian University, Allameh Tabatabaei and Bint Al-Hoda Sadr Campuses, Ardabil | Since 1390 (2011–present) |
| 4 | Expert in Engineering Consulting Firms in Ardabil and Tehran Provinces for Preparing Rural Guidance Plans | - |
| 5 | Faculty Member, Department of Urban and Rural Planning, Mohaghegh Ardabili University | Since 1393 (2014–present) |
| 6 | Representative of Mohaghegh Ardabili University to the Ministry of Interior | Since 1395 (2016–present) |
| 7 | Member of the Research Council, Applied Research Office, Provincial Police Command, Ardabil | Since 1395 (2016–present) |
| 8 | Consultant, Housing Builders Benefactors Association, Ardabil Province | Since 1394 (2015–present) |
| 9 | Consultant, Iranology Foundation, Ardabil Province Branch | Since 1393 (2014–present) |
| 10 | Research Deputy and Graduate Studies Deputy, Faculty of Social Sciences | 1396–1401 (2017–2022) |
| 11 | Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences | 1401–1402 (2022–2023) |
| 12 | Advisor, Scientific Association of Geography and Planning (Academic Year 1395–1396), Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Mohaghegh Ardabili University | 1395–1396 (2016–2017) |
| 13 | Guide Professor, Scientific Association of Geography (Academic Year 1396–1397) | 1396–1397 (2017–2018) |
| 14 | Member, Scientific Committee for Selecting Provincial Top Researchers, Humanities Group | Since 1397 (2018–present); Specifically 1400 (2021) |
| 15 | Member of the Research Judging Panel, Humanities Group, 8th Exemplary Student Festival | 1398 (2019) |
| 16 | Executive Secretary, National Conference on the Ideal University in the Second Step of the Islamic Revolution | - |
| 17 | Member of the Policy Council and Editorial Board, Encyclopedia of Ardabil Province | - |
| 18 | Head, Professors' Think Tank, Faculty of Literature and Humanities | - |
| 19 | Member, Council for Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil, Mohaghegh Ardabili University | - |
| 20 | Responsible for Support, First International Conference on Arbaeen: Manifestation of Heavenly and Human Values | - |
| 21 | Cultural Consultant, Faculty of Social Sciences | - |
| 22 | Member of the Research Judging Panel, Humanities Group, 30th Exemplary Student Festival | 1400 (2021) |
| 23 | Guide Professor, Scientific Association of Geography (Academic Year 1400–1401) | 1400–1401 (2021–2022) |
| 24 | Guide Professor, Scientific Association of Geography (Academic Year 1401–1402) | 1401–1402 (2022–2023) |
| 25 | Head, Second International Conference on Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Tourism Development Management (Emphasis on Ardabil Province) | - |
| 26 | Member, Professors' Media Committee, Mohaghegh Ardabili University | Since 16/08/1402 (November 2023–present) |
| 27 | Advisor, University Tourism Center, Mohaghegh Ardabili University | 1402 (2023) |
| 28 | Advisor Professor for Martyr and Veteran Students, Faculty of Social Sciences | 1402 (2023); 1404 (2025) |
| 29 | Judge, International Movement Festival | 1402 (2023); 1403 (2024) |
| 30 | Member, Specialized Desk for Updating the Country's Scientific Map in Ardabil Province | - |
| 31 | Editor-in-Chief, Scientific-Specialized Journal "Geography and Planning", Geography and Planning Association, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Mohaghegh Ardabili University | - |
| 32 | Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Member, Scientific-Research Quarterly "Geography and Spatial Development" | - |
| 33 | Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Member, Scientific-Specialized Journal "Police Knowledge", Applied Research Office, Provincial Police Command, Ardabil | - |
| 34 | Editorial Board Member, Scientific-Specialized Journal "Research in Art and Humanities" | - |
| 35 | Editorial Board Member, Scientific-Specialized Quarterly "Studies in Urban Design and Urban Research" | - |
| 36 | Editorial Board Member, Scientific-Specialized Quarterly Journal "Tourism Research and Sustainable Development" | - |
| 37 | Editorial Board Member, Scientific-Specialized Quarterly "Geography and Human Relations" | - |
| 38 | Editorial Board Member, Scientific Quarterly "Human Ecology" | - |
| 39 | Permanent Member, Iranian Geographical Association | - |
| 40 | Permanent Member, Iranian Association of Geography and Rural Planning | - |
| 41 | Member, Research Committee and Consultant, General Directorate of the Housing Foundation of the Islamic Revolution, Ardabil Province | - |
| 42 | Member, Naming Working Group for Ardabil County – Ardabil Governorship | - |
| 43 | Head, Scientific Committee on Agricultural Tourism, First International Conference on Tourism in Ardabil | - |
| 44 | Member, Scientific Committee, National Conference on Sustainable Development with Focus on Tourism – Islamic Azad University, Khalkhal Branch | - |
| 45 | Executive Secretary, International Conference on Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Tourism Development Management (Emphasis on Ardabil Province) | - |
| 46 | Member, Ecotourism Research Core, Faculty of Social Sciences | - |
| 47 | Member, Scientific Committee, First National Conference on Sacrifice, Resistance, Jihad, and Martyrdom, July 19, Mohaghegh Ardabili University | 1401 (2022) |
| 48 | Member, Specialized Working Group for Supervision, Evaluation, and Quality Assurance in Research Affairs, University | - |
| 49 | Member, University Council for Supervision, Evaluation, and Quality Assurance | - |
| 50 | Member, Provincial Council for Urban and Rural Management Research, Ardabil | - |
| 51 | Member, Research and Technology Council, Farhangian University, Ardabil Province | - |
| 52 | Member, Specialized Working Group of the Faculty of Social Sciences in the Institutional Committee for Supporting Chairs of Theorizing, Criticism, and Debate, Mohaghegh Ardabili University | - |
| 53 | President, First International Conference "Alboyorooq": Recognition, Criticism, and Review of Texts Attributed to Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardabili | - |
برنامه هفتگی استاد در ترم جاری
| نام درس | مقطع | زمان و مکان ارائه |
|---|---|---|
| ارزيابي منابع طبيعي در آمايش نواحي روستايي (مقطع دکتری) | دکتری |
چهارشنبه - کلاس 11 - ساعت 16 الی 18 |
| فلسفه علم جغرافيا (مقطع کارشناسی) | کارشناسی |
سه شنبه - کلاس 10 - ساعت 10 الی 12 |
| کارگاه برنامه ریزی روستایی | کارشناسی |
شنبه - آزمایش - ساعت 10 الی 12 |
| برنامه ریزی و طراحی کالبدی روستا | کارشناسی |
شنبه - کلاس 5 - ساعت 8 الی 10 |
| جامعه شناسي ايلات و عشاير ايران | کارشناسی |
چهارشنبه - کلاس 16 - ساعت 10 الی 12 |
| روش هاي تحقيق پيشرفته در برنامه ريزي روستایی (کارشناسی ارشد) | کارشناسی ارشد |
دوشنبه - کلاس 11 - ساعت 8 الی 10 |
| كارآفرينی ( کارشناسی) | کارشناسی |
یکشنبه - کلاس 2 - ساعت 16 الی 18 |
| كارگاه مديريت توسعه پايدار روستايي ( مقطع کارشناسی ارشد ) | کارشناسی ارشد |
دوشنبه - کلاس 11 - ساعت 10 الی 12 |
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