Hamid Masoudi Assistant Professor

1. Member, Research Council, General Directorate of the Martyrs and Veterans Affairs Foundation, South Khorasan Province (since 2025)
2. Member, Growth Center Council, University of Birjand (since 2025)
3. Member, Research Council, Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation (IKRF), South Khorasan Province (since 2025)
4. Member, Council for the Development of Cultural Activities, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), South Khorasan (since 2025)
5. Head, Environmental Technology House of South Khorasan Province, appointed by the Provincial Department of Environment (since 2025)
6. Member, Evaluation and Review Council for Youth Social Development Programs and National Youth Participation and Volunteer Initiatives, Department of Youth Affairs, General Directorate of Sports and Youth, South Khorasan Province (since 2025)
7. Head, Office of Innovation, Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Industry & Society Relations, University of Birjand (since 2025)
8. Member, Provincial Think Tank on Social Issues, South Khorasan Province (since 2023)
9. Faculty Advisor, Sociology Student Scientific Association, University of Birjand (since 2021)
10. Secretary, Social Harms Working Group, Office of Social Studies and Planning, University of Birjand (since 2023)
11. Member, Research Council, South Khorasan Provincial Prisons Organization (since 2021)
12. Member, Strategic Studies and Research Council, General Directorate of Sports and Youth, South Khorasan Province (since 2021)
13. Member of the Scientific Committee and Executive Secretary, First National Conference on Social and Cultural Issues and Challenges of the Iranian Muslim Family, University of Birjand (2021)
14. Academic Advisor for Undergraduate Students (Cohort 2021), Department of Sociology, University of Birjand
15. Member, Social and Cultural Studies Working Group, Mashhad Municipality (2019–2023)

1. Recipient of the “Distinguished Faculty Member in Research Projects” Award, University of Birjand (2024)
2. Recipient of the “Outstanding Researcher” Award, University of Birjand (2023)
3. Recipient of the “Top Faculty Member in Collaboration with Society and Industry” Award, Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran (2023)
4. Recognized as an Outstanding Cultural and Social Contributor for academic advising of the Sociology Student Scientific Association, University of Birjand (2023)

• Sociology of family, urban sociology, health sociology, sociology of aging, and environmental sociology
• Sociology of organizations, employment, entrepreneurship, economic sociology, and social inequalities
• Population studies, demographic issues, and population policies
• Research methods and quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Quantitative and qualitative research software applications in sociology

1. Member, Scientific Working Group for the Social Work Curriculum, University of Applied Science and Technology, South Khorasan Province (2023)
2. Member, Scientific Council of the Sociology of Tourism Group, ACECR Tourism Research Institute (since 2023)
3. Member, Social Committee of the Council for Frontier and Fundamental Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2020–2022)
4. Reviewer for academic journals including Social Sciences (Ferdowsi University of Mashhad), Sociology of Tourism (ACECR), and Khorasan Cultural and Social Studies (since 2020)

Undergraduate Courses

1. Fundamentals of Demography
2. Practical Research Methods
3. Sociology of Social Strata and Social Inequalities
4. Sociology of Family
5. Sociology of Organizations
6. Applied Demography
7. Research Project and Social Internship
8. Foundations of Sociology: Basic Concepts
9. Introductory Methods of Population Analysis
10. Medical Sociology
11. Sociology of Work and Occupations
12. Computer Applications in Social Sciences
13. Statistics in Social Sciences
14. Socioeconomic Demography
15. Population Issues and Policies in Iran
16. Environmental Sociology
17. Sociology of Aging
18. Health Sociology
19. Sociology of Employment and Entrepreneurship
20. Foundations of Urban Sociology

Graduate Courses

1. Advanced Data Analysis Methods
2. Economic Sociology
3. Big Data Analysis
4. Computer Applications in Statistical Analysis with Emphasis on SPSS
5. Advanced Quantitative and Qualitative Research Software
6. Research Methods in Energy Law
7. Applied Statistics in Multivariate Analysis
8. Graduate Seminar

1. Judge, Student Team Competitions in the Provincial Free-Thinking Chairs (debate forums) covering cultural, social, economic, and political themes, South Khorasan Province (2023)
2. Judge, Provincial and Regional Student Debate Competitions organized by the Iranian Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) Student Organization (2021)

1. Workshop: “University and Engagement with Society: Models, Methods, and Challenges”, University of Birjand (November 2025)
2. Workshop: “Problem Diagnosis Techniques in Social Work”, Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation, South Khorasan (November 2025)
3. Workshop: “Media Literacy and Cyberspace”, University of Birjand (July 2025)
4. Workshop: “Social Work in Aging”, State Welfare Organization, South Khorasan Province (May 2025)
5. Specialized Seminar: “Employment and Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Prisoners, Their Families, and Society”, National Prisons Organization (November 2024)
6. Training Course: “Applying Research Findings in Practice”, Mashhad Municipality and City Council (May 2024)
7. Workshop: “Building a Strong and Sustainable Family in the Digital Age”, University of Birjand (May 2024)
8. Workshop: “Enhancing Communication and Teamwork Skills”, University of Birjand (May 2024)
9. Workshop: “Demographic Trends in South Khorasan Province”, Birjand University of Medical Sciences (March 2024)
10. Training Course: “Creating and Nurturing a Creative and Innovative Work Environment”, State Welfare Organization, South Khorasan (February 2024)
11. Workshop: “Generational Gap: Concepts, Causes, Consequences, and Solutions”, University of Birjand (January 2024)
12. Workshop: “Research as the Key Link Between University and Society: Experiences in Obtaining Research Grants”, University of Birjand Research Week (December 2023)
13. Workshop: “Socialization and the Psychology of Retirement and Aging”, Armed Forces Retirees Association (December 2023)
14. Workshop: “Professional Team Building”, Counseling and Lifestyle Center, University of Birjand (November 2023)
15. Workshop: “Initial Interventions and Motivational Interviewing”, Counseling and Lifestyle Center, University of Birjand (November 2023)
16. Workshop: “Action Research in Prisons”, Prisons Organization of Razavi Khorasan (October 2023)
17. Academic Lecture: “Critical Review of the Environmental Sociology Curriculum”, Zagros Environmental Journalism Initiative (September 2023)
18. Workshop: “Cultural Policy in the Field of Sports”, Department of Sports and Youth, South Khorasan Province (September 2023)
19. Workshop: “The Role of Social Communication in Cultural Development”, University of Birjand (September 2023)
20. Workshop: “Experience Documentation in Urban Regeneration Neighborhoods”, Mashhad Urban Regeneration Organization (August 2023)
21. Workshop: “Active and Healthy Lifestyle for Students”, National “Girls of the Sun” Program, South Khorasan (May 2023)
22. Workshop: “Quantitative and Qualitative Research Approaches in Sociology”, Department of Education, South Khorasan Province (March 2023)
23. Workshop: “Social Analysis of Emotional Divorce in Families”, University of Birjand (February 2023)
24. Training Course: “Pathology of Staff Training in Organizations”, Mashhad Municipality (January 2023)
25. Workshop: “Sport-Oriented Lifestyle Development”, Department of Sports and Youth, South Khorasan Province (January 2023)
26. Workshop: “Occupational Pathology”, Provincial Inspection Organization of South Khorasan (April 2022)
27. Workshop: “Principles and Techniques of Interviewing”, Imam Khomeini International University (March 2022)
28. Workshop: “Peer Support Training and Trust Building”, University of Birjand Counseling Center (March 2022)
29. Workshop: “Pedagogical Application of Critical Thinking”, Farhangian University (February 2022)
30. Workshop: “Media and Its Role in Preventing Violence and Suicide”, State Welfare Organization, Razavi Khorasan (February 2022)
31. Academic Lecture: “Netnography: Social Analysis of User Behavior in Cyberspace”, University of Birjand Research Week (December 2021)
32. Academic Lecture: “Physical Health Issues and Sports Needs Assessment”, Institute of Labor and Social Security, Razavi Khorasan (December 2021)
33. Workshop: “The Role of Teachers in the Socialization of Children and Adolescents”, Department of Education, South Khorasan (December 2021)
34. Workshop: “Domestic Violence Against Women and Children During the COVID‑19 Pandemic”, State Welfare Organization, Razavi Khorasan (December 2021)
35. Workshop: “Writing for Student Journals”, University of Birjand (November 2021)
36. Workshop: “Seven Key Strategies for Effective Presentation and Public Speaking”, University of Birjand (October 2021)
37. Workshop: “Designing Questionnaires and Data Production in Social Research”, Center for Advanced Studies in Human Rights and Democratic Development (October 2021)
38. Seminar: “Citizens, Government, and Municipality in Neighborhood Social Councils of Mashhad”, Shahid Madani University and University of Birjand (September 2021)
39. Seminar: “Public Participation in the Implementation of Urban Sewerage Networks”, Water Research Institute and University of Birjand (September 2021)
40. Workshop: “Foundations of Citizenship Culture with an Emphasis on Islamic Civic Culture”, Mashhad Municipality (September 2021)
41. Workshop: “New Approaches to Citizen Education with an Online Learning Perspective”, Mashhad Municipality (August 2021)
42. Seminar: “Voluntary Death: A Social Analysis of Suicide at Ferdowsi University”, ACECR Student Organization, Razavi Khorasan (July 2021)
43. Workshop: “Media Literacy”, ACECR South Khorasan (May 2021)
44. Seminar: “Social Analysis of Acid Attacks”, University of Birjand Sociology Association (May 2021)
45. Seminar: “Pathology of Petty Theft During the COVID‑19 Crisis”, University of Birjand Sociology Association (May 2021)
46. Seminar: “Productive Human Being”, Social Studies Center, University of Birjand (February 2021)
47. Seminar: “Social Entrepreneurship”, Sociology Association, University of Birjand (February 2021)

1. Member, Scientific Committee, Fourth International Lut Desert Tourism Conference (with a focus on investment), University of Birjand (2025)
2. Member, Scientific Committee, First National Conference on Islamic Civilization: Social Coexistence until the End of the 12th Century AH, University of Birjand (2025)
3. Member, Scientific Committee, First National Conference on the Economic History and Urban Management of Iran from the Safavid Era to the Present, University of Birjand (2024)
4. Member of the Scientific Committee and Executive Secretary, First National Conference on Social and Cultural Issues and Challenges of the Iranian Muslim Family, University of Birjand (2021)

• Member, Iranian Sociological Association (since 2021)
• Member, Iranian Association of Family Psychology (since 2021)
• Member, Iranian Association for Cultural Studies and Communication

1. Masoudi, H. (2025). Agency–Structure Analysis of Youth Social Participation and Acceptance in South Khorasan Province. Externally funded research project commissioned by the General Directorate of Sports and Youth of South Khorasan Province.
2. Masoudi, H. (2025). Capacity Assessment for Developing Home‑Based Employment for Prisoners’ Spouses in South Khorasan Province. Commissioned by the South Khorasan Prisons Organization.
3. Masoudi, H. (2024). Monitoring Public Opinion Indicators of Urban Services (Urban Squares and Waste Management) in Mashhad. Commissioned by Mashhad Municipality.
4. Masoudi, H. (2024). Monitoring Public Opinion Indicators of Urban Services (Cemeteries and Firefighting Services) in Mashhad. Commissioned by Mashhad Municipality.
5. Masoudi, H. (2024). Youth Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Skill Development in South Khorasan Province: Levels, Barriers, and Policy Solutions. Commissioned by the General Directorate of Sports and Youth.
6. Masoudi, H. (2024). Preparation of Rural Economic Development and Employment Plans for Selected Villages in South Khorasan. Commissioned by ACECR South Khorasan.
7. Masoudi, H. (2023). Assessment of Satisfaction with Social Security Medical Services with a Focus on Underprivileged Areas. Commissioned by the Social Security Research Institute.
8. Masoudi, H. (2023). Social Impact Assessment of the Khatoon Camp Garden Project. Commissioned by Astan Quds Razavi.
9. Masoudi, H. (2023). Fertility Preferences, Barriers, and Values among Young Couples in Birjand. Commissioned by the General Directorate of Sports and Youth, South Khorasan.
10. Masoudi, H. (2022). Development of Electronic Content for the Executive Regulations of the Prisons Organization. Commissioned by the South Khorasan Prisons Organization.
11. Masoudi, H. (2022). Socioeconomic Behaviors and Urban Service Satisfaction among Pilgrims and Residents around the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza during Nowruz 2022. Commissioned by Mashhad Municipality.
12. Masoudi, H. (2022). Social and Cultural Impacts of the COVID‑19 Pandemic and Cultural Priority Assessment in South Khorasan Province. Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.
13. Masoudi, H. (2021). Social and Cultural Studies for the Design of the Kuh‑Park Project in Mashhad. Commissioned by Mashhad Municipality and Sharabadboom Company.