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Volkan Duran, PhD, is an Associate Professor, distinguished scholar, and academic leader based in Igdır, Turkiye. He holds dual PhDs one in Curriculum and Instruction and another in Mathematics and his interdisciplinary work spans curriculum innovation, educational policy, and the integration of artificial intelligence with quantitative methods in curriculum development. With an extensive record of peerre viewed publications, conference presentations, and successful curriculum design initiatives, he has significantly contributed to modern educational practices. Currently serving in key administrative roles at Igdir University, Professor Duran continues to advance research and teaching in the field, inspiring future generations in both theoretical and practical dimensions of education.
Mehdi Manoochehrzadeh holds a PhD in Teaching English as a Second Language and currently serves as the director of a leading English language institute in Canada. He is the founder of a prominent educational center and Zeodale Publication, both based in Canada, where he has made substantial contributions to language education and academic publishing. He is widely recognized for his expertise in puzzlebased instruction, a learner centered approach that fosters critical thinking and deep grammatical understanding through structured problem solving. He has successfully trained numerous students and taught at several respected English language institutes. As an active scholar, he has presented his research at numerous national and international conferences, serving as a keynote speaker. He is also a reviewer for various academic journals and has authored numerous books in the field of education. His academic interests focus on language learning strategies, teacher education, and promoting learners willingness to communicate effectively.
Hamed Barjesteh, PhD, an Associate Professor of Education and Applied Linguistics at Islamic Azad University, Ayatollah Amoli branch, has been a teacher educator for two decades. He has authored numerous books and articles on English language teaching and has shared his expertise at national and international conferences. Barjesteh has actively engaged in training and mentoring teachers. He supervised numerous MA theses and PhD dissertations. He held several significant positions, including founder of the Language and Culture program, head of the English department, Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Rector of a higher education university. Additionally, he has made numerous editorial contributions by serving as the review editor for multiple journals and being an editorial board member for others. His research focuses on critical language pedagogy, thinking skills in language learning, critical language testing, dynamic assessment, and positive psychology.
Atena Haghnavaz, PhD, is a seasoned language educator with over 15 years of experience in English language instruction. She is currently a PhD candidate in Education, with a research focus on innovative pedagogical approaches in second language acquisition. In addition to her extensive teaching background, she has held managerial roles, including five years as the director of an English language institute, where she gained significant expertise in educational leadership and teacher supervision. Atena has presented her research at numerous national and international conferences and actively conducts teacher training workshops aimed at enhancing instructional effectiveness through evidencebased practices. Her academic interests include language learning strategies, curriculum development, critical thinking in education, and psycholinguistics.
Hamenaz Gholipour, PhD, is an adjunct professor and independent consultant working in the field of English language education. Her expertise includes teacher mentoring, educational program development, and the design of interactive learning solutions. She collaborates with several universities and has shared her research at academic events both nationally and internationally. Dr. Gholipour's work focuses on second language research, teacher education, positive psychology, and fostering critical thinking in language learners.
