Mohammadreza Safaripourzadeh Rashti
Ph.D. Student/Teaching Assistant
Mohammadreza Safaripourzadeh Rashti is a first-year Ph.D. student concentrating in International Relations. He is also a guest researcher at the Center for Scientific Research and Middle Eastern Strategic Studies, based in Tehran. His research focuses on international security in the Middle East, with a particular emphasis on Turkey and Israel. Originally from Rasht, Iran, he graduated summa cum laude from Kharazmi University with a master’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies in 2023.
Contact Information
msa458@uky.edu
1606 Patterson Office Tower
(859) 519-6819
Office hours: Mondays 2:00-3:30 PM, Tuesdays 3:30- 5:00 PM
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in English Translation Training from Islamic Azad University, Iran (2010).
TEFL Certificate from the London Teacher Training College (LTTC), UK (2020).
Master’s Degree in Middle Eastern Studies, graduated summa cum laude from Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran (2023).
TEFL Certificate from the London Teacher Training College (LTTC), UK (2020).
Master’s Degree in Middle Eastern Studies, graduated summa cum laude from Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran (2023).
Research Interests
- Middle Eastern studies, security studies, defense industries, and NATO studies.
- Turkey and Israel studies
Affiliations
- Political Science