Dr Amini.Scientific biography

Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

Email Address: h_aminiiust.ac.ir
Phone: +98 21 73228029
Fax: +98 21 73228001
Address: Tehran, Resalat Square, Hengam Street, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Faculty of Management, Economics, and Progress Engineering

About Me:

Dr. Hamed Amini is an Assistant Professor at the Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Faculty of Management, Economics, and Progress Engineering. His specialized fields include Futures Studies and Strategic Foresight, Digital Transformation, and Innovation Ecosystems. He has practical experience in designing foresight systems, scenario planning, and trend analysis, contributing to the development of long-term visions for organizations and national policies.

In addition to his academic work, Dr. Amini helps organizations build adaptive capacities and innovative strategies to navigate complex technological and market environments. 

• Ph.D. in Technology Management, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST)
• M.Sc. in Executive Management, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST)
• B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering (Systems Analysis), Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST)

• Futures studies and Strategic Foresight
• Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence
• Innovation Ecosystems

• Futures Studies (M.Sc.)

• Technology Forecasting (M.Sc.)

• Technology Commercialization (M.Sc.)

• Entrepreneurship (B.Sc.)

• Commercial Law (M.Sc.)

• CEO, Rahanegaran Sazan Elm-o-Sanat Management and Foresight Consulting Company

• Advisor to the Ministerial Office, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance, and Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade

• Advisor, Smart Tehran Center, Tehran Municipality

• Advisor, HardTech Hardware Accelerator, and Sina Knowledge-Based Development Venture Capital Fund

• Director of Scientific and Strategic Cooperation Office, Center for Strategic Studies, Expediency Discernment Council

• Contribution to national and organizational strategic documents in the domains of smartization and digital transformation

• Consultant and executor of foresight projects and systems

• Business development consultant

• Amini, H., Jabalameli, M.S. & Ramesht, M.H. (2021). Development of regional foresight studies between 2000 and 2019: an overview and co-citation analysis. European Journal of Futures Research, 9(1). DOI: 10.1186/s40309-021-00170-7

• Rezakhania, S., Bakhshia, M., & Amini, H. (2025). Comparative Analysis of Forecasting Models for Energy Demand in Iran: Emphasizing the Role of Machine Learning. 20th Iranian International Industrial Engineering Conference (IIIEC 2025).

• Goodarzi, M., Zakeri, A., & Amini, H. (2025). Analysis of Iran's Telecom Industry Presence in the Global Value Chain and Future Scenarios. Strategic Studies of Public Policy Quarterly, 15(57), 152–183. (In Persian)

• Behboodi Amin, H., Khodadadi, A., Arvand, F., & Amini, H. (2025). Foresight and Forecasting in Air Transportation: Predicting Travel Demand in Tehran Using Advanced Algorithms. 20th International Conference on Industrial Engineering, Iran. (In Persian)

• Amini, H., & Jabalameli, M.S. (2019). Developing a Foresight Model Based on Meta-Synthesis Approach. Defensive Foresight Journal, 4(15), 7–34. (In Persian)

• Amini, H., Boniyadi Naeini, A., & Pishvaei, M. (2015). Scenario Planning for Iran's Oil and Gas Industry under Sanctions: Using Key Uncertainties and Cross-Impact Analysis. Management Tomorrow Journal, 14(45), 85. (In Persian)

• Jabalameli, M.S., & Amini, H. (2017). Regional Foresight Approach in Organizing Policies for Fundamental Spatial Planning. 6th Islamic-Iranian Progress Model Conference. (In Persian)

• Best Master's Thesis Award – 3rd Annual Resistance Economy Conference (2016)

• Top Doctoral Dissertation Award – Center for Islamic-Iranian Progress Model (2022)