I am an early career researcher for the Brain and Mind Centre at the University of Sydney. My research is focused on systems modelling approaches to analyse complex socio-technical problems. In particular, my current research is concentrated on mental health policy analysis via a System Dynamics modelling effort in which simulation models are developed through a participatory approach to understand the drivers of mental health system change and to explore system transitions to the future in Australia.
I received my PhD in Industrial Engineering (socio-economic systems engineering) in 2016 with a focus on systems modelling and model-based policy analysis. During the past years, I have used systems modelling (especially System Dynamics simulation) in theory, technique, and application through several projects in academia, industry and the public sector. I use interdisciplinary and participatory approaches to inform policy interventions that can help achieve targets under future scenarios. My main research and work experiences include national to international problems, in Health, energy and environment, social problems, urban management, and business level issues. I have been engaged in many management consulting and strategic planning projects in which I use such interdisciplinary integrations to inform policy interventions that can help achieve targets under future scenarios. My main work experiences include strategy, business development, systems analysis, data analysis and visualization, planning, energy systems modelling and analysis, and economic evaluation.
Education
PhD in Industrial Engineering (Socio-Economic Systems Engineering), University of Tehran (2016)
– Dissertation: A Model to Enhance Iran’s National Interests by the Oil Supply System in the World Market (Systems Approach)
MSc in Industrial Engineering (Socio-Economic Systems Engineering), Iran University of Science and Technology (2010)
– Thesis: Examining Iran’s Crude Oil Production Peak and Evaluating its Consequences
BSc in Applied Mathematics, University of Arak (2006)
My Fields of Interest
- Systems modelling and policy research in public and private sectors (including health, energy, transport, urban management, social security, etc.)
- System Dynamics modelling
- Strategy and policy analysis
- Economic evaluation of projects/plans
Work Experience
2022 – now: Systems Modelling Research Fellow, The Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Australia
My role is to develop a System Dynamics model to analyse mental health policies in Australia in which simulation models are developed through a participatory approach to understand the drivers of mental health system change and to explore system transitions to the future in Australia. We recommend buying your favorite at super low prices with free shipping, and you can also pick up your order at the store on the same day.
2022: Researcher, The Research Centre for Integrated Transport Innovation (rCITI) UNSW, Australia
Developed a System Dynamics model in Vensim to simulate the transport energy consumption trajectories under different scenarios in Greater Sydney to inform transport and energy system decision-makers of possible futures in this sector.
More about my work experience:
Invited Talks
- “Using Digital Technologies to Improve Youth Mental Health Outcomes in Western Sydney”, 2024, Health Modelling SIG, Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand (MSSANZ), online.
- “Enhancing Youth Mental Health in Western Sydney through Participatory Systems Modelling”, 2024, The ACUMEN workshop on Mental Health Systems Modelling in Australia, Canberra.
- “Impact of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in Australia”, 2023, the webinar series by The Oceania Chapter of the System Dynamics Society, online.
- “Systems Archetypes”, 2022, Keynote Speech, The 19th Iranian Student Conference on Industrial Engineering, Tehran, Iran.
- “Common Mistakes in System Dynamics Modelling”, 2021, Keynote Speech, the 2nd National Conference of Systems Thinking in Practice, Mashhad, Iran.
- “Sustainable Business Model Transformation Strategies and Decision Support”, 2021, Keynote Speech, International Seminar on System Dynamics (ISYSDYN), Virtual Conference, Indonesia.
- “The Application of Systems Approach to Analyze Social Problems”, 2018, Iran’s chapter of system dynamics society, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
- “Applying Systems Thinking Approach to Solve Complex Socio-Economic Problems”, 2015, Faculty of Accounting and Management, Islamic Azad University (Karaj Branch), Karaj, Iran.
- “Systems Thinking Applications in Industrial Engineering”, 2015, Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Islamic Azad University (South-Tehran Branch), Tehran, Iran.
Academic Services / Memberships
- Member of the policy council of the Oceania Chapter of the System Dynamics Society
- Member of the MODSIM2025 Early Career Researcher (ECR) Committee
- Member of System Dynamics Society Conference Paper Review Committee