Dr. Azadeh Mehrpouyan

University Professor

Researcher

Workshop Instructor

Author

Dr. Azadeh Mehrpouyan

University Professor

Researcher

Workshop Instructor

Author

About Me
Azadeh Mehrpouyan is a faculty member with a specialization in English literature and a strong background in teaching and research. As an Assistant Professor at Velayat University, she excels in delivering comprehensive courses, designing motivational and stimulating educational programs, and ensuring educational transparency through precise syllabi. Her ability to conduct workshops, especially in the field of entrepreneurship, has significantly enhanced the soft skills of students in te country and guided them to produce exceptional research results. As one of the top female scholars in the Islamic world in feminist literary criticism, British and American literature, comparative literature, and literary theory actively participates in scientific discussions and enriches the field with insightful research and dynamic participation in conferences. She is among the top educated individuals abroad and a brilliant talent within the country. At the University of Tehran, she offers advanced-level academic English instruction and guidance in research and academic writing, consistently integrating advanced teaching strategies in face-to-face and online classes to enhance the teaching and evaluation of the English language and literature. Having received a doctorate in English language and literature and continuing her research in interdisciplinary fields with literature, she is committed to professional growth and scientific excellence. She is dedicated to fostering proficiency in comparative literature studies, and linguistic and critical analysis abilities in her students, and preparing them for success in the global academic field.
Resume
Experience
2021- Present
Velayat University
Iranshahr

Teaching, guiding research, crafting courses, sharing knowledge

2019 - Present
University of Tehran
Tehran

Instructing, equipping, developing, guiding, fostering, assessing, innovating, communicating, proofing, advancing

2015 - 2021
Azad University of Chabahar, International Branch
Chabahar Free Zone

University professor teaching, mentoring, guiding students in language and research

2020 - 2021
Allameh Tabataba’i University
Tehran

Delivering talks, designing workshops, empowering students in entrepreneurship.

Education
2008 - 2013
Bharati Vidyapeeth University
India

Ph.D. in English Language and Literature

2004 - 2006
University of Pune
India

M.A. in English Language and Literature

2004 - 2005
Razi University
Iran

B.A. in English Language and Literature

My Work
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
• Peer-Reviewed Journals: 1. Mehrpouyan, A., & Bademir, S. (2014). Feminism and Feminine Culture in Modern Women Writers' Works with Special Reference to Lorde. Social and Behavioral Sciences, Elsevier, 158, 199-205. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.12.073 (Most Cited) 2. Mehrpouyan, A. (2024). Model Revision of Female Identity and Mythical Images in Modern Woman Poets’ Fairy Tales: Anne Sexton and Carol Ann Duffy. Journal of Critical Studies in Language and Literature, 5(2), 1-9 3. Mehrpouyan, A. (2022). Virtual Education in English Literature Courses during Pandemic COVID-19: Merits and Demerits, and Needs. Journal of Critical Studies in Language and Literature, Nature, Springer, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.46809/jcsll.v3i1.125 4. Mehrpouyan, A. (2021). The Impact of Cultural and Translational Studies on Modern Comparative Literature Studies. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation, 4(10) 5. Kashef, L., Ghafoori, N., Valizadeh Oghani, A., & Mehrpouyan, A. (2024). The Effect of Interactionist vs. Interventionist Dynamic Assessment on Writing Accuracy of Young vs. Adult IELTS Candidates. International Journal of Language Testing, 14(1), 1-16. doi: 10.22034/ijlt.2023.390643.1240 6. Mehrpouyan, A., & Bademir, S. (2015). Reflection of Fate in Epic-Mythological Heroes: Beowulf and Rustam. International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences, ISSN: 2249-5894. Impact Factor: 3.797 7. Mehrpouyan, A., & Bademir, S. (2015). Reception of Destiny and Death in Beowulf and Esfandiar as Epic Mythic Heroes. International Journal of Linguistics and Literature, 4(2), 9-22. ISSN (P): 2319-3956; ISSN (E): 2319-3964. Impact Factor (JCC): 2.9819 8. Mehrpouyan, A., & Razavi, G. (2014). Legal Issues of Intellectual Property Rights and Licensing for e-Learning Content in the United Kingdom. E-Learning and Digital Media, Sage, 11(3), 272-277. https://doi.org/10.2304/elea.2014.11.3.272 9. Mehrpouyan, A. (2018). A Group Comparison of E-Learning Authoring Tools in Educational Production and Management. Indian Journal of Science and Technology, July Issue. 10. Mehrpouyan, A., & Askari, M. (2016). IT Trends and Practices for E-Learning Development in Higher Education. Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 9(48). ISSN: 0974-6846; DOI: 10.17485/ijst/2016/v9i48/108316 11. Mehrpouyan, A., & Karimi, S. (2015). A Framework for Effective Leadership Practices and Skills for School Principals. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 2(10), 13-20 12. Mehrpouyan, A., & Bademir, A. (2015). Designing and Implementing Knowledge Industry: An Integrative Framework for Universities. Journal of Advances in Humanities and Social Sciences. Article DOI: 10.20474/jahss-1.1.4. ISSN: 2414-3111. TAF PUBLISHING
• Books and Book Chapters: 1. Mehrpouyan, A. (2023). Reimagining Pandemic in Western Literature and Hollywood Cinema. In (Eds.), Reimagining Pandemic in Western Literature and Hollywood Cinema. Cambridge Scholar Publishing, U.K. 2. Mehrpouyan, A., et al. (2023). Dictionary of International Business (English-Persian). Adel-e-Ghanoon Publication. 3. Mehrpouyan, A., et al. (2021). Glossary and Terminology of International Trade (English-Persian). Mehr Kalam Publications. 4. Mehrpouyan, A., & Askari, M. (2019). Descriptive Dictionary of E-Learning (English to Persian). Hadaf-e-Novin Publications. 5. Mehrpouyan, A. (2019). Feminism and Modern Women Writers. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. (Germany) 6. Mehrpouyan, A. (2018). Authoring "Presenting Scientific and Technical Materials (Thesis, Dissertation, Classroom, & Scientific Lecture)". Elias University Publications. 7. Mehrpouyan, A., & Azadi, M. (2017). Descriptive Dictionary of Cultural Diplomacy. Majd Scientific-Cultural Publications. (Selected Publisher of the International Book Exhibition of Tehran in recent two years) 8. Mehrpouyan, A., & Karamozian, M. (2017). Sports Management Glossary. Elm va Harkat Publications. 9. Mehrpouyan, A. (2015). Feminism in Sylvia Plath’s Poetry. Amazon. (April) • Conference Papers: 1. Mehrpouyan, A. (2022, October 29-30). Postcolonial Ideology, Reality, and Identity in V. S. Naipaul’s Narration: Nostalgic Dilemma and Contradiction. Paper presented at The 6th International Conference on English Language and Anglophone Literatures Today (Elalt 6), Department of English Studies, University of Novi Sad, Serbia. 2. Mehrpouyan, A. (2022, September 15). The Impacts of Creative and Effective Role-Play on Speaking Fluency in EFL Learners. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on Language and Literature Studies in the Islamic World, Persian Language and Literature Association, Tehran. 3. Mehrpouyan, A. (2022, June 2-4). Reimaging Literary Disaster Discourse in Cinema: Catastrophe or Catharsis. Paper presented at the 23rd Conference of the Literature and Cultural Studies section of the conference Disaster Discourse: Representations of Catastrophe, English Department of the University of Bucharest, Romania. 4. Mehrpouyan, A. (2022, March 14-16). A Comparative Study of Female Identity in Toni Morrison’s “Sula” and Simin Daneshavar’s “Savushun”. Paper presented at the SICOLLAPT-2022, 2nd International Conference on Linguistic, Literary, and Pedagogical Turns, English Department, University of Wah, Pakistan. 5. Mehrpouyan, A. (2022, March 14-16). National and Global Impacts of Comparative Literature Studies on Nations Civilization. Paper presented at the SICOLLAPT-2022, 2nd International Conference on Linguistic, Literary, and Pedagogical Turns, English Department, University of Wah, Pakistan. 6. Mehrpouyan, A. (2022, May 17-18). National and Global Impacts of Transnational Studies and Comparative Literature on Nations’ Civilizations and Cultures. Paper presented at the 4th Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Language Teaching, Literature, and Translation Studies, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. 7. Mehrpouyan, A. (2022, May 16). A Study of the Pandemic Reflection on Western Literature and Hollywood Cinema. Paper presented at the International Conference of Epidemics in Literature and Cinema, University of Tehran, Tehran. 8. Mehrpouyan, A. (2021, December 9). Intercultural Thinking on the Role of Women in Epic Literature: Beowulf and Gorgasb Nameh. Paper presented at the International Conference on Literature and Intercultural Thinking, Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies, with ISC Index Code: 00210-25071. 9. Mehrpouyan, A. (2021, December 1). Redefining the Role of Comparative Literature in Contemporary World Literature. Paper presented at the 7th National Conference on New Research in the Field of Iranian Language and Literature recognized and awarded for outstanding participation by the Iranian Language and Literature Promotion Society. 10. Mehrpouyan, A. (2021, September 25). The Role of Women in Culture and Literature Sustainability: Focusing on the Influence of Hazrat Zainab in the Movement of Ashura and Arbaeen. Paper presented at the International Conference on Arbaeen: Manifestation of Heavenly and Human Values, Mohaghegh Ardabili University. 11. Mehrpouyan, A. (2021, September 17-18). Approaches Using Social Media Platforms for Teaching English Literature Online. Paper presented at the 25th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Studies "Ideas and Research on Recent Issues", University of Southern California, U.S.A. 12. Mehrpouyan, A. (2021, July 27-28). Distance Education Benefits and Challenges of Iranian English Literature Educators and Students in Pandemic COVID-19. Paper presented at the International Conference on Humanities, Social Sciences, And Arts: Changing Configuration and New Directions, Ajeenkya D Y Patil University, Pune, India. 13. Mehrpouyan, A. (2021, July 13-14). A Paradigm of Social Responsibility of Universities and Application of Literature and Humanities in Drawing the Vision 2070 with Emphasis on the Comprehensive Scientific Map of the Country. Paper presented at the First National Conference on the Vision of the Islamic Republic of Iran 2070, Expediency Discernment Council, Vision Scientific Committee in collaboration with the University of Tehran, Sharif University of Technology, Beheshti University, and Tarbiat Modares University. 14. Mehrpouyan, A. (2021, May 20). The Impact of Pandemic on Literature and Culture: Past, Present, Future. Paper presented at the First National Conference on Culture, Shahid Rajaei University, Tehran. 15. Mehrpouyan, A. (2021, May 18). The Impact of Cultural and Transitional Studies on Comparative Literature. Paper presented at The First International Conference on Publication Research: Translation and Cultural Development, University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran. [ISC & SID Indexed]. 16. Mehrpouyan, A. (2021, March 23). The Role of Comparative Literature in Civilization: From National to Global Level. Seminar presented at the International Seminar on the Role of Literature, Culture, and Humanities in Civilization, Dhaka University, and Iran Cultural Liaison in Bangladesh, in collaboration with Iranian and Bangladeshi universities. 17. Mehrpouyan, A. (2021, February 2). Visual Design in E-Learning Environment for English Literature Classes. Paper presented at the 13th National Conference on Education with an Emphasis on Virtual Education: Opportunities and Threats, Shahid Rajaei University, Tehran. 18. Mehrpouyan, A. (2021, January 19). A Study of Female Identity in Fiction through Comparative Literature Perspective. Paper presented at the First National Conference on Comparative Literature (Comparative Literature) in Persian, Arabic, and English, Payame Noor University, Shiraz. 19. Mehrpouyan, A. (2021, October 20-21). A Comparative Study of Female Identity in Simin Daneshavar’s “Savushun” and Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eyes”. Paper presented at the First International Conference Iranian Studies in the World, University of Guilan, ISC Indexed. 20. Mehrpouyan, A. (2021, October 18-20). Literary Trends, Themes, and Developments in the History of World Pandemics. Paper presented at the International Conference on Recent Advances in Language, literature, and Linguistics (ICERAELLL 2021), University of Wah, Wah Cantt, Pakistan. 21. Mehrpouyan, A. (2021, October 18-20). Feminism and Neo-Slavery Narratives in Cathy Otten’s “With Ash on Their Faces". Paper presented at the International Conference on Recent Advances in Language, literature, and Linguistics (ICERAELLL 2021), University of Wah, Wah Cantt, Pakistan. 22. Mehrpouyan, A. (2021, October 20-21). A Comparative Study of Female Identity in Simin Daneshavar’s “Savushun” and Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eyes”. Paper presented at the First International Conference Iranian Studies in the World, University of Guilan, ISC Indexed. 23. Mehrpouyan, A. (2021, May 18). The Impact of Cultural and Transitional Studies on Comparative Literature. Paper presented at The First International Conference on Publication Research: Translation and Cultural Development, University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran. [ISC & SID Indexed]. 24. Mehrpouyan, A. (2021, April 26). Implications of Cyber Culture in Students-Professors' Interactions: Challenges, Needs, and Solutions. Paper presented at the 2nd National Conference on Cultural and Social Studies in Higher Education, Science, and Technology, and Cyber Space in Iran, Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology, Tehran. 25. Mehrpouyan, A. (2021, February 2). Visual Design in E-Learning Environment for English Literature Classes. Paper presented at the 13th National Conference on Education with an Emphasis on Virtual Education: Opportunities and Threats, Shahid Rajaei University, Tehran. 26. Mehrpouyan, A. (2019, October 10-12). Analysis of Women’s Role in “One Thousand and One Nights” and “Nizami Ganjavi’s Quinary”: Gender and Culture. Paper presented at the conference on Law in Positive and Social Sciences organized by universities and public organizations, Konya, Turkey. 27. Mehrpouyan, A. (2016, May 23-25). Use of Womanhood and Motherhood Concept in Feminist Theory in Tepper’s Gate to Women’s Country and Atwood’s Handmaid’s Tale. Paper presented in Thomson Reuters’ Web of Science indexed conference at SOCIOINT 2016 - 3rd International Conference on Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Istanbul, Turkey. ISBN: 978-605-64453-7-8. 28. Mehrpouyan, A. (2016, March 10). Developing Culture of Empathy and Compassion in Higher Education Climate: Techniques and Solutions. Paper presented at the ISC Indexed National Conference on Management, Education, Psychology and Education Studies, Khorasan-e-Razavi. 29. Mehrpouyan, A. (2015, October 26-27). Gender and Genre in Medieval Women’s Epic Poetry: Shahnameh and Nibelungenlied. Paper presented at the International Conference on “Business, Economics, Social Science & Humanities- BESSH-2015”, Turkey. 30. Mehrpouyan, A. (2015, October 26-27). Designing and Implementing Knowledge Industry: An Integrative Framework for Universities. Paper presented and published at the International Conference on “Business, Economics, Social Science & Humanities- BESSH-2015”, Turkey. 31. Mehrpouyan, A. (2015, December 23). A Framework for Effective Leadership Practices and Skills for School Principals. Paper presented and published in Thomson Reuters (ISI) indexed journal at the International Conference on Accounting and Management in the Third Millennium, Rasht. Published in International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 2(10), 13-20. 32. Mehrpouyan, A. (2014, July 17-20). Reflection of Fate in Epic-Mythological Heroes. Paper presented and published at The European Conference on Literature and Librarianship, Brighton, Sussex University, United Kingdom. ISSN: 2188-9678. 33. Mehrpouyan, A. (2013, June 22). Opportunities & Challenges of Inter-Disciplinary Research in Iran Higher Education. Paper presented at the 5th International Conference of Higher Education Association of Iran, Tarbiat Modares University. 34. Mehrpouyan, A. (2012, September 21-23). Feminism and Feminine Culture in Modern Writers’ Works in the 20th Century with Special Reference to Anne Sexton and Audre Lorde. Paper presented at the International Conference on English Literature On "Literary Studies: Current Trends and Concurrent Challenges", India. 35. Mehrpouyan, A. (2012, April 2-3). Female Identity & Culture of Modern Women Writers in Feminist Literature with Special Reference to Anne Sexton. Paper presented at the National Conference on English Language and Literature: Across Cultures, St. John's College, Palayamkottai, India. 36. Mehrpouyan, A. (2012, March 9-11). Conceptualizing E-Moderating Practices in E-Learning Environment. Paper presented and published at the National Conference on Recent Trends in Management Studies & Multidisciplinary Research, MIT College, Pune University. 37. Mehrpouyan, A. (2012, February 12). Recent Trends of Globalization on Contemporary Feminist Literature. Paper presented at the Globalization & Literature Seminar, BMCC College, Pune University. 38. Mehrpouyan, A. (2012, October 2-3). Impact of English as a Global Language on Higher Education. Paper presented at the International Conference on Education & Globalization, Tehran, Iran. 39. Mehrpouyan, A. (2011, February 11-12). Developing Intercultural Communication in Language Learning & Teaching through Cross-Cultural Activities in the Classroom: Problems & Solutions. Paper presented and published at the National Conference on ELT: Language & Culture, Symbiosis International University, Pune, India. ISBN: 978-81-922548-0-7. 40. Mehrpouyan, A. (2008, March 7). New Perspectives in Language and Literature Teaching. Seminar presented at St. Mira College for Girls, Pune, Department of English. 41. Mehrpouyan, A. (2007, February 14-15). Women in Contemporary Literature of Iran. Paper presented at The Fourth Annual Conference of Mumbai University and Collegiate English Teachers’ Association on FEMINISM AND LITERATURE. 42. Mehrpouyan, A. (2007, February 8-9). Developing Process of Teaching in the Study of Poetry. Paper presented at The Fourth TELLSI Conference on Teaching & Learning English Language & Literature, Shiraz University. • Pending Work:
1. Mehrpouyan, A., & Zakeri, E. (2024) .Intersectional Feminism and Neo-Slave Narratives in Simin Daneshvar’s Savushun and Toni Morrison’s Beloved. Research in Contemporary World Literature, Accepted paper in Scopus-indexed journal (In Press) GRANTS/FELLOWSHIPS/AWARDS • 2024:Faculty member Grant, Velayat University • 2023: Top Young Researcher Grant, Ministry of Science, Research and Technology • 2022: Active Academic Researcher Award, Velayat University • 2021: Appreciated and honored as the best article in the 7th National Conference of Modern Researches in the Field of Iranian Language and Literature, Redefining the Role of Comparative Literature in Contemporary World Literature • 2021: Winner of National Competition of HSE at Universities, University of Tehran • 2018: Appreciated as Director of the International Relations Committee of the Iranian eLearning Association (YADA) • 2015: Appreciated as Guest Speaker in the 9th Scientific Speech of the Iranian Association of e-Learning, a speech entitled “Use of E-Learning Programs for Learning & Teaching English Literature in Iranian Higher Education” at the University of Tehran • 2015: Awarded for Excellence for Best Paper from IASET's Global Research Forum for the paper entitled "Reception of Destiny and Death in Beowulf and Esfandiar as Epic Mythic Heroes" U.S. • 2012: Selected Work: Study Skills at Universities in 3rd International Olympiad Inventors, Originators, Innovators, Mashhad • 2012: Selected Work: 2nd International Festival of Research & Development Awards, Tehran