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Ministry of Science,Research and Technology has appointed Prof. Dr.Sayyed Mahdi Abtahi, Director of Isfahan Science &Technology Town (ISTT), as the new President of Isfahan University of Technology (IUT).
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Today Prof.Dr.Abtahi take over from the Ex President, Prof.Modarres Hashemi who has continued to build the university’s international reputation over the past six years.
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The Director of IUT International, Prof.Dr.Sima Fakheran, took the opportunity to express her sincere thanks to Prof.Modarres Hashemi for all his tireless commitment, efforts and supports. He has played a vital role in establishment of internationalization strategy for IUT.
IUT International team deeply believe by leadership of Prof. Dr.Abtahi, IUT will continue to reinforce its position as a top leading technical university in Iran with exceptional international reputation.