Dr. Amir Karimi | History | Best Researcher Award
university of Tabriz | Iran
Dr. Amir Karimi, a promising scholar and research lecturer in the Department of History Education at Farhangian University, Alborz campus, Iran, and a Ph.D. candidate in the History of Iran after Islam at the University of Tabriz, has emerged as a distinguished figure in the field of history education. He earned his Master’s degree in History Education from the University of Tabriz with a thesis comparing history education in Iran and Germany, and his current doctoral research focuses on the sociopolitical and cultural dimensions of history textbooks, continuing his exploration of education as a tool for historical understanding. Professionally, Dr. Karimi has demonstrated academic leadership through teaching, curriculum development, and mentoring at Farhangian University, as well as significant involvement in international collaborations. His research interests include history education, teacher training, gamification, virtual reality, augmented reality, and metaverse-based learning, all of which position him at the intersection of historical scholarship and innovative pedagogy. He has authored and co-authored several high-quality publications in Scopus and SJR-indexed journals, including studies on museums in history education, digital learning technologies, and comparative historical education, while also contributing conference papers at national and international levels. His skills extend to advanced research methodologies, bibliometric analysis, and the use of tools such as Microsoft Excel, Word, VERBI MAXQDA, and VOSviewer, alongside multilingual proficiency in English, Turkish, and Spanish, which strengthen his international academic presence. Dr. Karimi’s professional recognition includes service on the editorial board of PLOS ONE and International Journal of Contemporary Islamic Studies, and his role as a reviewer for numerous international journals, highlighting his influence in global research communities. In recognition of his innovative scholarship, strong publication record, and dedication to advancing history education, Dr. Amir Karimi is most deserving of the Best Researcher Award for his contributions to both academia and society.
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Featured Publications
Shen, X., Li, J., Li, M., & Karimi, A. (2025, December). A 29‐year (1994–2023) bibliometrics analysis of usage of the gamification in history education. European Journal of Education.
Maryani, I., Karimi, A., & Fathi, K. (2025, September). Museums as a valuable platform for teaching history: A scientometric review. European Journal of Education.
Li, Z., & Karimi, A. (2025, September 19). Continuities and changes: A trend analysis of historical sociology in the 21st century. Sociology Lens.
Karimi, A., & Saha, S. K. (2025, March 20). A scientometrics analysis of research studies on 43 years of leadership in online education. Journal of Learning for Development, 12(1).
Aldosemani, T., Mirshekari, N., Karimi, A., Laghaei, A., Fathi, K., & Dosimany, L. l. (2024, December 10). A scientometric review of E-School 1993–2023. International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments.