Mohammad Namazi | Educational Innovation in Science | Best Researcher Award
Prof. Dr Mohammad Namazi, Shiraz University, Iran
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Namazi is a Distinguished Professor of Accounting at Shiraz University, Iran ๐ฎ๐ท. With extensive academic experience, he has taught at University of Nebraska ๐บ๐ธ, Pennsylvania State University ๐บ๐ธ, and founded the Ph.D. programs at Tarbiat Modares University and Shiraz University. Over his 30+ years in academia, he has published 13+ books ๐ and 220+ research articles ๐ฐ in top-tier journals. His expertise spans managerial accounting, behavioral accounting, and sustainable development ๐๐. He has held key administrative positions, including Vice-President of Finance, Dean of the College of Literature and Social Sciences, and Chairman of the Accounting Department at Shiraz University. Recognized globally, he has received numerous awards ๐ , including Iranโs National Elites Foundation Prize, Iranโs Best Book of the Year, and the Global Innovation and Knowledge Academy Prize (2015) ๐. His research contributions have significantly impacted financial and managerial accounting worldwide ๐.
Publication Profile
Education
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Namazi holds an exceptional academic background in Accounting and Finance ๐. He earned his Ph.D. in Accounting ๐, followed by extensive postdoctoral research ๐. His academic journey includes a Masterโs in Accounting and Finance ๐ and a Bachelorโs in Accounting ๐. His expertise extends beyond Iran, with faculty roles at the University of Nebraska ๐บ๐ธ and Pennsylvania State University ๐บ๐ธ, where he developed cutting-edge accounting methodologies ๐ฌ. He played a pivotal role in establishing Ph.D. programs at Tarbiat Modares University and Shiraz University, significantly advancing accounting research and education ๐. His interdisciplinary research spans neuroscience accounting, behavioral accounting, and sustainability accounting ๐ฑ๐, shaping the future of accounting scholars and professionals worldwide.
Experience
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Namazi has over three decades of experience in teaching, research, and consulting ๐ซ๐. He is a Professor of Accounting at Shiraz University ๐ and has served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Nebraska and Penn State University ๐บ๐ธ. He played a key role in founding Ph.D. programs in Accounting at Tarbiat Modares and Shiraz University ๐๏ธ. His leadership includes serving as Vice-President of Finance ๐ฐ, Dean of the College of Literature and Social Sciences ๐, and Chairman of the Accounting Department ๐. Beyond academia, he has advised public and private sectors ๐ข on managerial and financial accounting strategies. As Editor-in-Chief ๐ of the Iranian Social Science and Humanities Journal (14 years) and the Journal of Accounting Advances (12 years), his contributions continue to shape modern accounting practices worldwide.
Awards & Honors
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Namazi has received numerous prestigious awards in recognition of his outstanding contributions to accounting research and education ๐๏ธ๐. His major honors include Iranโs National Elites Foundation Prize ๐, Iranโs Best Book of the Year Award ๐๐ , and the Global Innovation and Knowledge Academy Prize (Valencia, 2015) ๐๐. He has also been recognized as an Outstanding Researcher in Accounting ๐๐ and as Iranโs Top Accounting Scholar ๐ฎ๐ท๐. Additionally, he has been honored as the Best Academic Advisor for Ph.D. Students ๐๐. His commitment to excellence in education, research, and industry collaboration has positioned him among the most respected accounting scholars worldwide ๐. His contributions to strategic management accounting, responsibility accounting, and sustainable development continue to inspire future generations of researchers and policymakers ๐๏ธ๐ก.
Research Focus
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Namaziโs research spans multiple dimensions of accounting, blending finance, behavioral science, and sustainability ๐ฑ๐. His key research areas include Neuroscience Accounting ๐ง ๐, where he explores cognitive processes in financial decision-making, and Behavioral Accounting ๐ค๐, which examines psychological influences on financial behaviors. He has also contributed to Water Management Accounting Systems ๐ฐ๐, developing frameworks for sustainable water resource utilization, and Sustainable Development & Ecology Accounting ๐ฟ๐, integrating environmental concerns into financial reporting. His work in Strategic Management Accounting ๐ข๐ enhances financial decision-making for corporate sustainability. With over 220 research articles and multiple groundbreaking books, his contributions have significantly shaped modern accounting practices. Actively engaged in research collaborations, editorial roles, and industry consulting, he continues to bridge the gap between academia and practice ๐๏ธ๐.