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HAMIDREZA GHORBANIMOBIN
Assistant Professor | Islamic Theology and Religious Studies
Qom University of Technology, Qom, Iran | ghorbanimobin@qut.ac.ir
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=XbHAkIkAAAAJ
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Assistant Professor at Qom University of Technology with a Ph.D. from the University of Islamic Sciences (2016), advanced studies in Islamic jurisprudence and principles at Qom Seminary, and an academic record combining university teaching, Islamic theology research, Shi‘i studies, Qur’anic studies, ethics, and academic/administrative leadership. Research and publication activities include methodological studies in Shi‘i intellectual history, Imamology, Islamic ethics, theological epistemology, the principle of divine grace (qa'idat al-lutf), and critical studies of modern interpretations of Shi‘i thought.
EDUCATION
• Ph.D., University of Islamic Sciences, 2016. Final GPA: 18.46/20.
• M.A., University of Islamic Sciences, 2010. Final GPA: 19.28/20.
• Advanced Studies in Islamic Jurisprudence and Principles (Kharij-level studies), Qom Seminary.
CURRENT ACADEMIC POSITION
• Assistant Professor, Qom University of Technology, Qom, Iran.
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS
2007. Qur’anic Lexicography: I‘jāz (Miraculousness). Encyclopedia, Baqer al-Olum Research Institute. Sole author.
2007. Qur’anic Lexicography: Īmān (Faith). Encyclopedia, Baqer al-Olum Research Institute. Sole author.
2007. Qur’anic Lexicography: Tazkiyah (Purification). Encyclopedia, Baqer al-Olum Research Institute. Sole author.
2007. Qur’anic Lexicography: Isrāf (Extravagance). Encyclopedia, Baqer al-Olum Research Institute. Sole author.
2009. Divine Revelation and Poem. Journal of New Religious Thought. Second author, with Mohammad Mohammadi-Rezaei; ISC-indexed research article.
2010. A Study of the Infallibility of the Imams. Journal of the Association of Ma‘aref. First author; ISC-indexed research article.
2013. A Methodological Critique of the Theory of the ‘Ulamā al-Abrār, with Emphasis on Maktab dar Farāyand-e Takāmol. Journal of New Religious Thought. First author; ISC-indexed research article; with Abdolhossein Khosropanah.
2016. Critics on the Methodology of the Shi, ite Thought History in the Book: School in the Process of Development. Quarterly Journal of Epistemic Studies in the Islamic University. Second author; ISC-indexed research article; with Abdolhossein Khosropanah.
2021. Spiritual Sustenance in Islamic Lifestyle with Emphasis on the Prayers of Imam Zaman. 2nd International Conference on Religion, Spirituality and Lifestyle. First author; conference paper; with Saeed Omidian.
2021. Islamic Lifestyle and Spiritual Factors Underlying the Production of Science. 6th International Conference on Humanities, Social Sciences and Lifestyle. First author; conference paper; with Saeed Omidian.
2024. An Analysis of the Internal Contradictions in the Baha’i Claim of Conformity with Science and Reason. Journal of ‘Aql va Din. Second author; with Hossein Zareh and Ali Azizkhani.
2025. Moral Guides in Imami Kalam: A Re-reading of the Foundations of Ethical Exemplarism in the Theological Thought of Shaykh Tusi. Interdisciplinary Studies in Ethics. Corresponding/lead author; with Hossein Zareh and Vahid Pasha’i.
2025. Indicators for Strengthening Social Capital as a Management Substructure: A National Conference Study in the Thought of Ayatollah Khamenei. National Conference on Management at the Standard of the Islamic Revolution. First author; conference paper; with Hossein Zareh and Mohammad Mehdi Ghorbanimobin.
2026. A Comparative Examination of Sources of Moral Knowledge in the Views of Shaykh al-Tusi and Qadi ‘Abd al-Jabbar al-Mu‘tazili. New Theological Teachings. First author; research article; with Hossein Zareh.
2026. An Examination of the Traditions on the Mahdīs in the School of Ahmad al-Hasan al-Basri (the Yamānīs). Hadith-Theological Studies. Second author; with Hossein Zareh and Ali Azizkhani.
2026. A Critical Study of the Orientalists' View on the Role of Exaggeration in Shiite Beliefs. Journal of New Religious Thought. Lead/corresponding author; with Hossein Zareh and Mohammad Mehdi Ghorbanimobin; ISC-indexed research article.
2026. A documentary and content analysis of the narrations of the non-definitive signs of the appearance in the book "Al-Ghaybah" by An-Nu'mani. Research Quarterly on Culture and Religious Teachings. Second author; with Hossein Zareh and Mohsen Allahverdi.
2026. Ontological and Epistemological Analysis of the Rule of Kindness in Imamiyya Theology with Emphasis on Its Components and Functions. Ontological Research. Second author; with Hossein Zareh and Ja‘far Ali-Naqi.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2009–2017 — Islamic Studies / General Education Courses; Qom University of Technology (formerly Hamedan University of Technology); Undergraduate.
2010–2013 — Islamic Studies / General Education Courses; Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan; Undergraduate.
2010–2013 — Islamic Studies / General Education Courses; Hamedan University of Medical Sciences; Undergraduate.
2016 — Teaching Methodology; Hamedan Seminary; Level 3.
2018–2026 — Islamic Studies / General Education Courses; Qom University of Technology; Undergraduate.
2012 — Religious Epistemology; Hamedan University of Technology; Faculty development / professors’ enrichment program.
2010–2017 — Qur’anic Exegesis; Hamedan University of Technology; Faculty development / professors’ enrichment program.
2018–2021 — Qur’anic Exegesis; Qom University of Technology; Faculty development / professors.
2018–2021 — Qur’anic Exegesis; Qom University of Technology; University staff.
2018–2021 — Professional Ethics; Qom University of Technology; Level 1.
2012 — Foundations of Mysticism; Bu-Ali Sina University; University academics, Islamic Studies program.
2016 — Teaching Methods Workshop; Hamedan Seminary; Level 3 students.
2022 — Practical Foundations of Mysticism; Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Sciences; Student intellectual/educational program.
2022 — General Principles of Islamic Thought; Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Sciences; Student intellectual/educational program.
2025 — Civilization-Building Islamic Thought Program; Qom University of Technology; University faculty.
ACADEMIC AND EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE
2009–2017 — Director, Office of the Supreme Leader’s Representative, Hamedan University of Technology.
2018–2025 — Director, Office of the Supreme Leader’s Representative, Qom University of Technology.
2009–2017 — Head, Department of Islamic Studies / General Education, Hamedan University of Technology.
2009 — Director, Education and Self-Development Program, Ziyafat-e Andisheh, Office of the Supreme Leader’s Representative in Universities, Hamedan Province.
2010 — Deputy Director, Ziyafat-e Andisheh, Office of the Supreme Leader’s Representative in Universities, Hamedan Province.
2011 — Director, Ziyafat-e Andisheh, Office of the Supreme Leader’s Representative at Hamedan University of Technology.
2020 — Head, Cultural Committee, COVID-19 Cultural Headquarters, Office of the Supreme Leader’s Representative in Universities, Qom.
2020–2021 — Secretary, Dar Behesht Campaign, Office of the Supreme Leader’s Representative in Universities, Qom.
2009–2017 — Organizer of Faculty Religious/Educational Enrichment Programs, Office of the Supreme Leader’s Representative at Hamedan University of Technology.
2018–2021 — Organizer of Faculty Religious/Educational Enrichment Programs, Office of the Supreme Leader’s Representative at Qom University of Technology.
HONORS AND AWARDS
2009 — Outstanding Student, University of Islamic Teachings, Qom.
2010 — Outstanding Head of Islamic Studies / General Education Department, Office of the Supreme Leader’s Representative in Universities.
2011 — Outstanding Head of Islamic Studies / General Education Department, Office of the Supreme Leader’s Representative in Universities.
2014 — Outstanding Head of Islamic Studies / General Education Department, Office of the Supreme Leader’s Representative in Universities.
2012 — Selected Instructor in Islamic Studies / General Education Courses, Hamedan University of Technology.
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONFERENCES
2009 — Five-Skill ICDL Training Workshops, Academic Jihad of Qom.
2010 — Teaching Methodology Workshop, Office of the Supreme Leader’s Representative in Universities.
2016 — Needs-Based Teaching Methodology Workshop, Hamedan University of Medical Sciences.
2020 — Methods and Techniques of Teaching in Online Education Workshop, Qom University of Technology.
2017 — Philosophy of Legal Rulings Workshop, Office of the Supreme Leader’s Representative in Universities.
2017–2019 — Introduction to the Baha’i Faith, Tamheed (Martyr Bahonar) Program, Office of the Supreme Leader’s Representative in Universities.
2017–2019 — Introduction to Wahhabism, Tamheed (Martyr Bahonar) Program, Office of the Supreme Leader’s Representative in Universities.
2017–2019 — Introduction to Counseling Methods, Tamheed (Martyr Bahonar) Program, Office of the Supreme Leader’s Representative in Universities.
2017–2019 — Introduction to Sufism, Tamheed (Martyr Bahonar) Program, Office of the Supreme Leader’s Representative in Universities.
2008 — Conference: The Prophet Muhammad, Mysticism and New Spirituality, Office of the Supreme Leader’s Representative at University of Tehran.
2017–2019 — International Conference on Islamic Ethics at the University, University of Islamic Teachings.
RESEARCH PROFILE AND ONLINE PRESENCE
• Google Scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=XbHAkIkAAAAJ
• Institutional email: ghorbanimobin@qut.ac.ir
• Affiliation: Qom University of Technology, Qom, Iran