Amir Panahi Noor - CV

Amir Panahi Noor

Summary

Dr. Amir Panahi Noor is an Educational Technology researcher and developer currently focusing on AI-Enabled Social Robots in Language Learning.

With deep understanding and expertise in computer science, programming languages, and electronics, he has developed various tools used in research and education by many universities; including web-apps, educational software, social-robots/bots, and more.

Education

PhD in Applied Linguistics, Razi University (2024 – present)
Focusing on Robot Assisted Language Learning

M.A. in Applied Linguistics, Bojnord University (2016 – 2019)
Thesis title: Developing a Cost-Effective Eye-tracking System to Be Used in Applied Linguistics.

B.A. in English Language and Literature, Razi University (2009 – 2013)

Research Interests

  • Robot Assisted Language Learning
  • Educational Technology
  • Computer Assisted Language Learning
  • Psychology of Learning

Work Experience

English Language Teacher (2022 – present)
Ministry of Education, Iran

University Lecturer (2018 – 2019)
Bojnord University, Iran

Founder and CEO (2010 – present)
AmirAcademy, Iran

Developer, Editor and IT Support (2021 – present)
IranEditing Company, Razi University, Iran - Website

Technical Support (2022 – present)
Orazan Publications, Iran - Website

Technical Support (2020 – present)
FranceCo Import Company, Iran - Website

English Teacher (2009 – 2019)
Keyhan and Nosrat Language Institution

Award & Honors

Exemplary Teacher Award, Ministry of Education (2023, Karaj, Iran) - Link

Exemplary Teacher Award, Ministry of Education (2025, Kermanshah, Iran)

Technical & Research Experience

Publications

Patent and Inventions:

Ultrasonic Glasses for Blinds - Link

A Cost-Effective Eye-tracking System to Be Used in Applied Linguistics

Journal Papers:

The relative impact of L1 and L2 glosses on EFL learners’ vocabulary learning - Link

Conferences:

An Idiodynamic Exploration of Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety and Speech Fluency (2017)

Workshops

  • Gamification in Language Learning using Kahoot Platform (Razi University, 2019)
  • Using Technologies in Language Teaching (Ministry of Education, 2023)

Certifications

  • English Language Teacher Training (Farhangian University, CFU, Iran)
  • Arizona State University TESOL Professional Certificate
  • Diploma, Python (Programming Language) Iran Technical & Vocational Training
  • Diploma, International Computer Drivers License (ICDL), Iran Technical Vocational Training
  • Diploma, Smart Phones and Electronics Devices Repair Certification, Iran Technical & Vocational Training

Those are only some of the courses that I had the opportunity to participate in.

Computer Skills

  • Web Development, Full Stack (PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, Bootstrap, MySQL)
  • Large Language Models Implementations and Programming
  • Artifical Intelligene Programming and Development
  • Python Programming Language (Certified)
  • PRAAT Speech Analysis Software
  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • Data Science Libraries in Python (e.g., Matplotlib, NumPy, Scikit-learn)
  • Gamification Technologies such as PyGame for Python
  • Experienced in fine-tuning Large Language Models, NLP, and Machine Learning in Python
  • WordPress Platform
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • International Computer Driving License (Certified, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Windows, Access, Internet and IT)
  • FL Studio
  • Visual Studio Code
  • EndNote
  • Arduino Prototyping Platform
  • Raspberry Pi Platforms

Languages

  • English (Advanced)
  • French (Elementary)
  • Persian/Farsi (Native)
  • Kurdish (Native)

Hobbies

Multi-instrumentalist, playing Guitar, Piano, Drums, Tar, Setar, Harmonica, and more.

Electronic Hobbyist - Inventing useful tools is one of my greatest passions in life.