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)

Research Projects

• Dynamic Web Application Survey for Vanderbilt University, USA: Resulting in 3 research papers:
  • The Effects of Foreign Language and Religiosity on Moral Decisions: Manipulating Norms and Consequences
  • Foreign Language and Religiosity Effects on Moral Decisions Manipulating Norms and Consequences
  • The Relation of Language Context and Religiosity to Trilemma Judgments
• Speech Analysis using PRAAT software: Measured students’ speech rate and fluency, resulting in 2 papers:
  • Investigating the effects of speaking tasks in clubhouse on EFL learners’ speaking and foreign language speaking anxiety
  • Exploring the impact of role-playing in clubhouse on the oral fluency and willingness to communicate of EFL learners
• Designing a fully dynamic web application to assess students using the principles of Computerized Dynamic Assessment based on Vygotskian theory of ZPD: Resulting in 2 papers:
  • An exploration into EFL learners’ perspectives on online computerized listening comprehension dynamic assessment
  • Investigating EFL learners’ inferential listening comprehension skills through computerized dynamic assessment

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.