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.
Education
| Degree | Graduated in | Major | University |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc | 1998 | Architectural & Urban Conservation | Cultural Heritage Education Center |
| MSc | 2001 | Architectural & Urban Conservation | University of Art |
| Doctoral | 2010 | Architectural & Urban Conservation | Grenoble Alpes University |
Employment Information
| Faculty/Department | Position/Rank | Employment Type | Cooperation Type | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FACULTY OF CONSERVATION & RESTORATION | Faculty Member of the Department of Conservation & Restoration | Tenured | Full Time | 19 |
Work Experience
- Vice-President of Student Affairs at the University of Art, from 25, May 15, 2018 to July 18, 2023.
- Dean of the Faculty of Conservation and Restoration at the University of Art, from February 14, 2016 to June 9, 2018.
- Head of the Master's Program in Conservation of Historical Buildings and Fabrics, from August 2012 to May 2016.
- Head of the Outstanding Talents Department at the University of Art, from January 2015 to May 2016.
- Head of the Master's Program in Conservation of Cultural and Historical Objects, from September 2011 to the end of August 2012.
- Advisor and Deputy Director General for Museum Planning at the Museums Department - Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Organization, from 2000 to 2001.
- Secretary of the Architecture and Urban Planning Specialized Group at the Academy of Arts, from 2001 to 2002 (resigned to pursue further studies).
- Collaboration in the editorial board and executive director of "Ravaq" [A specialized research quarterly in architecture and art], from issue 1998-1999.
Executions And Scientific Activities
- Definition and clarification of concepts, structure, and foundation of the atlas of historical cities in Iran, and the preparation of the index of historical cities for the atlas. Client: Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Research Institute. Duration: 2016-2018.
- Recognition and analysis of the Central Western Building of the Qazakhaneh Complex. Client: University of Art. Duration: 2018.
Conferences
- Faculty member of the National Brick and Bricklaying Conference in Art and Architecture in Iran, Tehran, in January 2017 - Academy of Arts.
- Faculty member of the International Conference on Architectural Conservation and Strengthening of Historical Buildings, Islamic Azad University of Tabriz, September 2016.
- Faculty member of the 12th World Conference on Earthen Architecture (Terra 2016).
- Faculty member of the First National Golestan Palace Conference in Tehran.
Journal Membership
- Editorial Board member of the scientific quarterly "Asar" (Artifact) from the summer of 2013 until 2018 at the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Research Institute.
- Editorial Board member of the "Golestan Honar" quarterly [Iran's first specialized journal on the history of art and architecture], Academy of Arts, from No. 3, spring 2006 to No. 11, spring 2008.
Membership in Scientific Societies
- Continuous membership in ICOMOS Iran (International Council on Monuments and Sites) since 2021 until present.
- Member of the Scientific Society of Museums, Conservation, and Preservation of Historical Artifacts since 2014 until present.
- Technical-Legal Committee member of the Supreme Council of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, representing the esteemed Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, from 2017 to 2015.
- Member of the UNESCO Chair "Earthen Architectures, Constructive Cultures, and Sustainable Development" since 2012 until present.
- National Committee member for the registration and demarcation of non-movable national monuments from April 2014 to July 2019 at the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Organization.
- Strategic Board member of the Anahita Temple Cultural Heritage Site, Kangavar, from 2016 to 2020.
- Strategic Board member of the Abyaneh Historical Village Cultural Heritage Site from 2015 to 2020.
- Associated researcher and member of the research group at the CRATerre Institute for Sustainable Architecture, studying and conserving the Gelin architecture (CRATerre 2010-2004).