Dr. Ehsan Yazdian Appointed as the President of Isfahan Science and Technology Town

Dr. Ehsan Yazdian Appointed as the President of Isfahan Science and Technology Town
Jan. 28, 2026

The Minister of Science, Research and Technology has appointed Dr. Ehsan Yazdian, former Vice President for Technology Development of the Isfahan Science and Technology Town (ISTT), as the President of ISTT, through an official decree.

In the appointment letter, the Minister stated:

“In view of your commitment, expertise, and valuable experience, and based on the recommendation of the Vice Minister for Technology and Innovation, you are hereby appointed as the President of the Isfahan Science and Technology Town. It is hoped that, by adhering to Islamic values, scientific principles, and the fundamental strategies of the government, national consensus, and the programs presented to the Islamic Consultative Assembly, you will play an effective role in achieving the objectives of the national science, technology, and innovation system, particularly in the development of the science park, incubators, and in addressing the challenges faced by technology-based units and resident knowledge-based enterprises.”

The decree further emphasizes the expansion of scientific and technological interactions at both national and international levels, as well as the enhanced participation of knowledge-based companies in the country’s economic and technological development process. This reflects a strategic approach toward scientific diplomacy, technology transfer, and strengthening Iran’s innovation ecosystem in the international arena.

Prior to this appointment, Dr. Yazdian served as Vice President for Technology Development at ISTT, where he was actively involved in targeted support for knowledge-based companies, development of innovation infrastructure, and strengthening linkages between academia, industry, and technology.

Dr. Yazdian holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering (Communication Systems) from Sharif University of Technology and is a faculty member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Isfahan University of Technology (IUT).

It is worth noting that Dr. Seyed Mehdi Abtahi previously held this position and has recently been promoted to the position of Deputy Minister of Science for Research Affairs.

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