Dr. Ali Zamanifard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Conservation and Restoration of Historical Buildings and Fabrics at the University of Art. Born on November 27, 1974, in Nahavand, Iran, Dr. Zamani Fard has dedicated his career to the preservation and conservation of cultural heritage.

His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Architecture and Urban Planning with a specialization in Conservation and Restoration of Historical Buildings and Fabrics from Grenoble University, France. Additionally, he holds a Master's degree and Bachelor's degree in the same field from the University of Art, Tehran, and the Cultural Heritage Higher Education Center, respectively. Zamani Fard is a valuable member of the academic community, serving as a faculty member at the University of Art since May 2011. His expertise extends to various memberships, including ICOMOS Iran, the Scientific Society of Museums, Conservation, and Restoration of Historical Artifacts, and the Technical-Legal Commission of the Supreme Council of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

His notable achievements include authoring a book, "La conservation des villes historiques," and publishing numerous research articles in esteemed journals. Dr. Zamani Fard has actively supervised 30 Master's theses and three doctoral dissertations, demonstrating his commitment to nurturing academic talent. Engaging in impactful research projects, he has significantly contributed to defining concepts and structures related to the Historical Cities Atlas of Iran.