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Dr. AFSHAR JAFARI       

Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran, +982129905824, +982126456488, +989141168561, af_jafari@sbu.ac.ir or afshar.jafari@gmail.com

 

ِAs a Molecular Exercise Physiologist (Associate Professor), I always try to support students in exploring course content, degree paths, and potential career choices and guide progress through the expertly crafted curriculum and continuous drive to provide equitable and engaging instruction.

 

EXPERIENCE

 

University Teacher                                                                               January 2018 – Current

Shahid Beheshti University │Tehran, Iran

University Teacher                                                                               May 2003 – January 2018

University of Tabriz │Tabriz, Iran

• Broadened student knowledge of textbook topics through in-depth lectures.
• Helped students explore topics in-depth with assignments, projects, and class discussions.
• Maintained office hours for student support and offered additional remote assistance with complex questions.
• Explained core concepts and promoted critical thinking to assist students with assignments.
• Determined student grades based on fair evaluations of course contributions, assignment work, and test scores.
• Advanced department profile with notable research into Exercise Physiology.
• Connected with remote learners through successful use of online learning platforms and pre-recorded lectures.
• Contributed to departmental meetings to plan course materials and instructional strategies.
• Assisted struggling students with extra support and targeted assistance.
• Taught over 7-9 students per semester in the advanced courses.
• Assessed students’ progress by grading assignments, papers, and exams.
• Oversaw basic and advanced laboratory activities in Molecular Exercise Physiology.
• Helped senior students explore deep concepts in Exercise Biochemistry.
• Encouraged students to investigate further and develop expertise through individual and group projects.
• I have done ten research projects, published 34 original articles in international journals, published 73 original articles in National journals, and presented 68 papers in international conferences.

EDUCATION

BSc in Physical Education and Sport Sciences (University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran)

MSc in Physical Education and Sport Sciences (Guilan University, Rasht, Iran)

Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology (University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran)

AFFILIATIONS

Department of Biological Sciences in Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Health, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.