Team
This platform was built through a collaborative effort between human expertise and artificial intelligence.
Alireza Namjoo
Project Lead, Developer & Architect
MSc in IT Engineering (Complex Networked Systems), with a Bachelor's in Software Engineering. Full-stack developer with over 20 years of experience in Python and scientific computing.
Artificial Intelligence
Scientific & Development Collaborator
Advanced AI systems assisted throughout the project. Provided expert-level guidance in bioinformatics, chemistry, geology, and other scientific domains. Enabled rapid prototyping and knowledge synthesis across disciplines.
A modern example of human-AI collaboration: one provides vision, the other accelerates execution.
Alireza Namjoo
Founder & Lead Developer
This platform was entirely designed, developed, and maintained by Alireza Namjoo, encompassing research, feasibility studies, system analysis, architecture, and full-stack development. All components are custom-built and continuously refined to ensure reliable, high-performance scientific computation. Implementation included Python-based backend development, frontend and UI/UX design, server configuration, and project coordination.
EDUCATION
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Master of Science in Information Technology Engineering – Complex networked systems
engineering
Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran | 2017 – 2019
Thesis: Design and Implementation of Microwave Tomography Algorithms for Tumor Detection and Localization in Brain Imaging Systems
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Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran | 2002 – 2006
Final Project: Deployment and Configuration of Enterprise Linux Mail and Web Services (qmail, Postfix, Apache, etc.)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Complex networked systems engineering – encompassing graph analysis, clustering and pattern discovery, anomaly detection, and network modeling and simulation
- Health Information Systems & Databases – designing EHR/EMR platforms, HL7/FHIR interoperability, clinical terminologies (SNOMED CT/ICD-10), and GIS-integrated health databases
- Biodiversity Informatics – passionate about national-scale systems like the Iran National Biodiversity Database, metadata standards (Darwin Core, GBIF, IUCN), and centralized platforms for conservation and species data
- Geological & Geographical Information Systems – designing GIS-based platforms for geologic mapping, remote sensing, and spatial analysis using standards like GeoSPARQL, OGC (GML, WKT), and USGS GeMS schema for earth sciences research and resource management
- Bioinformatics – genomic data analysis, next-generation sequencing pipelines, sequence alignment
- Computational Neuroscience & Cognitive Science – neural network modeling, brain-computer interfaces, and computational models of cognition and behavior
- Detailed
WORK EXPERIENCE (Academic & Research)
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Contributor – National Biodiversity Database Framework Design and Implementation,
Information System for Habitats and Animal Species (Iran National Biodiversity Database),
2024–2025
- Drafting the official conceptual and technical documentation for Iran’s centralized biodiversity information system.
- Contribution to software architecture, database schema design, and metadata standards.
- Alignment with international protocols (Darwin Core, GBIF, IUCN Red List).
- Integration of geospatial (GIS), taxonomic, and ecological datasets for conservation, research, and policy-making.
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Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST)
- Khwarizmi International Awards (June 2024 – Present)
- Information Technology Office (2013–2024)
- Collaboration in Khwarizmi Festivals, 2013–2022
- Research Center for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy and Diplomacy, 2015–2022
- Center for International Scientific Studies and Collaboration (CISSC), 2018–2022
- Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering, 2015–2019
- Collaboration in the First International Conference on Biodeterioration of Historical and Cultural Heritage (ICBHCH), 20–21 May 2013
- Participation in the preparation of technical reports for the second phase of the project: Designing Cloud Computing Service Features, Iran’s Scientific Network, 2013
- Launching virtual learning (LMS) and video conferencing systems, 2012
- Setting up Linux-based services (Bachelor’s Project), 2006
- Design and production of Windows XP training software, 2004
CONFERENCE PAPERS
- Sohrabi, M., Ghobad-Nejhad, M., Mohammadi, P. & Namjoo-Sadr, R. (2013) Biodet: An information system for identification of biodeterioration agents on historical properties of Iran. In: Book of Abstracts of the first International Conference on Biodeterioration of Historical and Cultural Heritage (ICBHCH) 20–21 May 2013, Tehran, Iran pp. 54.
- Exploring Learners' Behaviors in Interactive Educational Environments by Data Mining Algorithms, Quarterly of Iranian Distance Education Journal, Vol.2, No.1, Serial Number 5, Summer 2019 (P 33–42), Accepted: 2019/6/30, Payame Noor University, Maryam Haghshenas1*, Fatemeh Torabi Konjin, Alireza Namjoo.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Lecturer, 18-hour Online Workshop "Applications of Python Programming in Bioinformatics", Pasteur Institute of Iran, August 2025
- Instructor, Diploma and University Level Education, Computer Science and Applied Programming Courses, 2009–2013
AWARDS & HONORS
2025
- Official Letters of Appreciation, Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology
2023
- Official Letters of Appreciation, Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology (March & September 2023), in recognition of outstanding contributions to national scientific and research initiatives.
2018
- Official Letter of Appreciation, President of the Iran Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, awarded for significant contributions to scientific and industrial research activities.
- Official Letter of Appreciation, Director of the Industrial Microorganisms Collection Center, in recognition of sustained research and technical collaboration.
2017
- Certificate of Academic Appreciation, Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology, awarded for active participation and contribution to the Third-Generation Scientific Network Project.
- Official Letter of Appreciation, Director of the Industrial Microorganisms Collection Center, for research support and institutional collaboration.
2016
- Official Letter of Appreciation, Head of the Khwarazmi Festival, in recognition of scientific and technological contributions.
2014
- Official Letter of Appreciation, Head of the Khwarazmi Festival, in recognition of scientific and technological contributions.
2013–2020
- Certificates of Academic Appreciation, Director General of the National Information Technology and Scientific Network Office, awarded for sustained contributions to the development and operation of national scientific and IT infrastructure.
2004
- Seventh Place, National Student Scientific Competition (Computer Software).
2003
- Third Place, National Student Scientific Competition (Computer Software).
2001
- First Place, Sabzevar City Student Scientific Competition (Computer Science).
- Official Letter of Appreciation, Head of the Sabzevar Education Department, in recognition of outstanding academic performance.
MEMBERSHIPS (Scientific)
- Scientific Committee, Khwarizmi International Conference on Science and Technology (2024)
- Scientific Committee, Khwarizmi International Award (2023)
- Scientific Committee, Khwarizmi Young Award (2023)
- Scientific Committee, Khwarizmi Young Award (2022)
- Scientific Committee, Khwarizmi International Award (2020)
- Scientific Committee, Khwarizmi Young Award (2019)
MEMBERSHIPS (Executive / Administrative)
- Executive Secretary, Khwarizmi International Conference on Science and Technology (2025)
- Executive Committee, Khwarizmi Young Award (2025)
- Executive Committee, Khwarizmi International Award (2025)
- Executive Committee, The Twentieth Session of the Governing Council of the Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT), United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) (November 2024)
- Executive Committee, Climate Change International Conference, Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT), United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) (November 2024)
- Executive Committee, 25th Iranian Plant Protection Congress (2024)
- Executive Committee, 22nd Iranian Chemistry International Congress (2024)
- Executive Committee, Khwarizmi International Conference on Science and Technology (2024)
- Executive Committee, Khwarizmi Young Award (2024)
- Executive Committee, Khwarizmi International Award (2024)
- Executive Committee, 24th Iran's International Congress of Microbiology (2023)
- Executive Committee, 4th International and 29th National Iranian Food Science and Technology Congress (2023)
- Executive Committee, The Third Workshop on the Effects of Climate Change on the Indian Ocean Marine Environment (2023)
- Executive Committee, 3rd Iranian Catalyst Conference (2022)
- Executive Committee, 2nd National Conference on Data Centers Infrastructure & Services (2018)
- Executive Committee, 1st National Conference on Data Centers Infrastructure & Services (2017)
- Executive Committee, Khwarizmi International Award (2017)
- Executive Committee, Khwarizmi Young Award (2017)
- Executive Committee, Khwarizmi International Award (2016)
- Executive Committee, Khwarizmi Young Award (2016)
- Executive Committee, Workshop on Strengthening R&D Management Capacity of Researchers and Research Managers in Nanotechnology, Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT), United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) (2014)
WORKSHOPS & TRAINING
- Conference "Solutions to Cooperate with SESAMI International Laboratory" and Workshop "Proposal Writing Training in Effective Communication with SESAMI" (Feb 2024)
- Technical and Economic Feasibility of Research Projects and Dissertations (Winter 2021)
- Creativity (Winter 2021)
- TRIZ and Systemic Thinking (Winter 2021)
- Questionnaire Design (Winter 2021)
- Biomimetics (Winter 2021)
- Brainstorming (Winter 2021)
- Methods of Evaluation and Validation of General Information and Experimental Data (Winter 2021)
- Application of Advanced Experiments in Research and Student Theses (Winter 2021)
- A Brief Introduction to Grid Components and Middleware (May 2018)
- Why Do We Need a Grid of Data Centers in Iran (May 2018)
- Recommendations for Measuring and Reporting Overall Data Center Efficiency (May 2018)
- Data Center Efficiency and Next-Generation Data Centers (May 2018)
- Multi-Petabyte Storage Integrated Architecture for Data Centers (July 2017)
- Parallel Programming (July 2017)
- OpenStack: The Open Industry Standard for IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) (July 2017)
- Data Center in a Box (July 2017)
- Iranian Server/Desktop Virtualization Software (July 2017)
- Introduction of Navaco Power Monitoring System (July 2017)
- Operating System for Data Centers (May 2017)
- Review Workshop on 5G and IoT Technologies (Mar 2015)
CERTIFICATES
- Executive Management in Industrial Projects, TÜV Germany (December 2025)
- Red Hat Ansible Expert (2022)
- Terraform Expert (2022)
- Agile Software Development with Scrum Framework (2021)
HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS
- Programming & Backend Development: Python, Django (2017–Present)
- Operating Systems & Scripting: Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS Server & Desktop), Shell Scripting (1999–Present)
- Databases & Data Management: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Redis, Microsoft Access, T-SQL, phpMyAdmin (1999–Present)
- Web Technologies & Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Grid Layout, Flexbox, Bootstrap 4/5, MDBootstrap, JSON, AJAX, Vue.js 3, npm, Webpack, Celery (2017–Present)
- Data Science & Academic Coursework: Data Mining, Artificial Neural Networks, Complex Networked Systems Engineering (MSc field of study), R Programming (2017–2022)
- Software Development Practices & Tools: Git, GitHub, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Jenkins, Agile & Scrum methodologies, Jira, Slack (2017–2022)
- Legacy Programming Languages: C, C++, Delphi, Visual Basic, Assembly, Pascal, QBasic, GWBasic, Logo (1999–2022)
References
Three academic referees available upon request.
Researcher | Prospective PhD CandidateCurrently seeking PhD opportunities in research-intensive academic programs.