Dr. Ali Mokhtari Karchegani | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Researcher | Tarbiyat modares University | Iran

Dr. Ali Mokhtari Karchegani is an accomplished scholar and emerging expert in the field of Geography and Rural Planning, whose academic and professional journey reflects a deep commitment to sustainable spatial development, participatory planning, and the advancement of rural governance models in Iran. Holding a Ph.D. in Geography and Rural Planning from Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Dr. Karchegani has distinguished himself as a researcher whose dissertation focused on developing a paradigmatic model of rural development within Iran’s spatial planning framework. His strong academic foundation is supported by a Master’s degree in Spatial Planning and a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Urban Planning, both completed with exemplary performance and scholarly dedication. Throughout his education, he has developed expertise in qualitative content analysis, community-based rural development, and environmental planning, blending theoretical insight with practical field application. Professionally, Dr. Karchegani serves at the Department of Spatial Planning, Chabahar International University, and has actively collaborated with the Department of Geography and Rural Planning, Faculty of Humanities, Tarbiat Modares University, where he has contributed to multiple research initiatives and scientific publications. His prior engagements include significant roles with the International Naghshe Click Company, facilitating rural and spatial planning projects commissioned by the Ministry of Interior of Iran, and managing local development initiatives across North Khorasan, Golestan, Lorestan, and Ilam provinces. Additionally, his collaboration with the Tehran Municipality Studies Center and the Research Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran highlights his involvement in policy-oriented studies addressing urban governance, tourism management, and local institutional frameworks. In the middle of his academic journey, Dr. Ali Mokhtari Karchegani has authored 1 document, received 1 citation, and holds an h-index of 1, reflecting a steadily growing impact within the research community. His scholarly contributions span topics such as neo-endogenous development, climate resilience, rural mismanagement, and the socio-economic transformation of Iranian villages. His research interests focus on rural development paradigms, spatial justice, sustainable land governance, transboundary resource management, and participatory rural policies, often integrating advanced methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches. Dr. Karchegani’s technical proficiency extends to analytical and simulation tools including ARC GIS, SMART PLS, SPSS, MAXQDA, Expert Choice, and Vensim, which he effectively utilizes in complex spatial modeling and empirical analyses. His dedication to academia also includes experience as a journal editor, reviewer, and conference presenter, having reviewed for reputable international journals such as Community Development Journal (Taylor & Francis) and Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies (Sciencedomain International), where he was recognized as Reviewer of the Month.

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Featured Publications

1. Mokhtari Karchegani, A., Tavakoli, M., Pourtaheri, M., & Navarro Valverde, F. A. (2025). Navigating paradigmatic boundaries: A critical analysis of rural development models in Iran’s spatial planning projects. Journal of Sustainability.

2. Mokhtari Karchegani, A., & Savari, M. (2025). Integrating the Protection Motivation Model with Place Attachment Theory to examine rural residents’ intentions toward low-carbon behaviors: Empirical evidence from Iran. Results in Engineering.

3. Torabi, Z. A., Hall, C. M., & Mokhtari Karchegani, A. (2023). Power and rent-seeking in the second homes tourism market: Evidence from selected villages in Iran. Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events.

4. Mokhtari Karchegani, A., Tavakoli, M., & Pourtaheri, M. (2024). Rethinking rural development: Analyzing paradigmatic intersections in Iran’s spatial planning projects. Journal of Research and Rural Planning.

5. Mokhtari Karchegani, A., Khodadadi, A., & Tavakoli, M. (2024). Adaptation patterns of rural livelihoods in Iran facing climate change. Geography and Environmental Hazards.