Academic and Professional Biography of Prof. Peiman Valipour Education & Early Career I began my education at the Textile Vocational School while simultaneously gaining practical experience at textile factories in Mazandaran and Qaemshahr. I earned my B.Sc. in Textile Engineering with a specialization in Textile Chemistry and Fiber Science from Yazd University, where I also worked concurrently in Yazd's textile manufacturing facilities. Academic & Scholarly Activities From my early career, I engaged with specialized textile publications including *Textile & Apparel Industry Monthly* and *Today's Textile*, authoring/translating books, articles, and technical news. Academic Positions - Academic Ranks: ∙ Lecturer (since 1998) ∙ Assistant Professor (since 2004) ∙ Associate Professor (since 2017) ∙ Full Professor (since 2022) - Current Position: Faculty Member, School of Textile, Apparel & Fashion Engineering Islamic Azad University, Qaemshahr Branch - Academic Leadership: ∙ President, Islamic Azad University - Jouybar Branch ∙ President, Islamic Azad University - Qaemshahr Branch ∙ Dean, Faculty of Engineering ∙ Dean, Faculty of Humanities ∙ Vice President for Academic Affairs ∙ Vice President for Research ∙ Industry Liaison Officer Editorial Activities ∙ Editorial Board Member, *Journal of Textile & Apparel Science and Technology* ∙ Reviewer for national/international peer-reviewed journals Industrial & Executive Experience - Textile Industry Consultancy: ∙ Advisor to CEOs of Qaemshahr & Mazandaran textile complexes ∙ Consultant for production line design/implementation (fiber production, spinning, weaving, dyeing, printing, finishing, apparel, home textiles) ∙ Executive roles in: Commercial Management, R&D, HR Training, Quality Control - Professional Memberships: ∙ Board Member, Iranian Textile Experts Society (2004-present) ∙ Board Member, Iranian Textile Science & Technology Association ∙ Founder & Board Member, Mazandaran Textile, Apparel & Leather Industries Consortium (2017-present) Scientific Achievements ∙ Established textile engineering programs (Associate to Ph.D. levels) at IAU-Qaemshahr (1998) ∙ Founded fashion design programs (Associate to M.Sc.) ∙ Developed 38 Ph.D., 45 M.Sc., and 7 B.Sc. programs as Academic VP ∙ Established 7 textile/apparel labs & workshops ∙ Authored 9 specialized books in textiles, apparel, fashion management, marketing, and e-commerce ∙ Published 72 ISI/international + 28 national peer-reviewed articles ∙ Presented 115 conference papers ∙ Holds 4 industrial patents ∙ Designed/built 7 specialized textile lab devices Current Research Focus ∙ Surface modification of fibers for multifunctional applications ∙ Textile marketing, branding & HR management ∙ Industrial wastewater colorant recovery methods ∙ Graduate-level instruction (M.Sc./Ph.D. supervision) This version: 1. Uses precise textile engineering terminology 2. Maintains formal academic style 3. Organizes information for international readability 4. Highlights your interdisciplinary expertise (engineering/management) 5. Presents quantitative achievements prominently