Amir Hossein Feghhi
Amir Hossein Feghhi was an Iranian nuclear engineer and academic, recognised for his contributions to the field of nuclear physics and nuclear engineering. He was the Deputy of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and a faculty member at Shahid Beheshti University. He was killed during the opening attacks of the Iran–Israel war.
Feghhi was one of Iran's nuclear scientists and an active researcher in cancer treatment using nuclear technology. He was among the Iranians involved in developing nuclear power plants for electricity generation. Feghhi played a role in Iran in designing and launching national projects for peaceful nuclear technology. He was recognized as one of Iran's scientific luminaries.
Life and activities
Amir Hossein Feghhi was born on September 11, 1978, in Shiraz, Iran, and completed his primary and secondary education in his hometown.He earned a bachelor's degree in nuclear physics from Urmia University and went on to earn a master's degree and a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering with a focus on energy, from Amirkabir University of Technology. In 2007, he took part in a research program at the European Organization for Nuclear Research in Switzerland, deepening his expertise before returning to Iran.
From 2002 to 2004, he was a member of the incident analysis team for the FMP project at the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran. He also served as the head of the "Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute" for a period. Additionally, he was a member of the editorial board for the quarterly journal of Nuclear Technology and Energy at SBU, head of the Radiation Applications group at the same university, and the authorized representative of SBU on the Permanent Committee for Space Radiation at the Iranian Space Agency. He also served as head of the Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute for a time.
Feghhi was a faculty member at Shahid Beheshti University's Faculty of Nuclear Engineering from 2008, and became a full professor in 2016. He has also held positions such as Director of the Radiation Application Group and represented the university on the Iranian Space Organization's Permanent Committee on Space Radiation. In addition to his academic work, Feqhi has held several administrative roles at the university, including Director of Faculty Affairs, Secretary of the Executive Recruitment Board, and Secretary of the Special Audit Board. He has made contributions to radiopharmaceutical research, which is crucial in cancer treatment.
During his time at SBU, he held various positions, including "Director of Faculty Affairs", "Secretary of the Recruitment Executive Committee", and "Secretary of the University's Promotion Committee".
Education
The educational stages that Feghhi completed are as follows:Career
Feghhi, who had been appointed by Mohammad Eslami, the head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, as an advisor and special assistant to the head of the organization, has multiple scientific and research backgrounds, including being a full professor of nuclear physics and a faculty member at the "School of Nuclear Engineering" at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran. He was the Deputy of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran at the time of his death. He has published various academic books and research articles in the field of nuclear science and technology.Scientific and executive career
Feghhi's scientific and executive positions were:| No. | Position | Responsibility Period | Institution |
| 1 | Secretary of the Selected Committee of the Faculty of Nuclear Engineering | 2019–2025 | Shahid Beheshti University |
| 2 | Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Technology and Nuclear Energy | 2018–2025 | Shahid Beheshti University |
| 3 | Member of the Health, Safety, and Environment Policy Council | 2018–2025 | Shahid Beheshti University |
| 4 | Head of the Radiation Applications Department | 2010–2015 | Shahid Beheshti University |
| 5 | Research and Executive Deputy of the Faculty of Nuclear Engineering | 2011–2019 | Shahid Beheshti University |
| 6 | Elected Representative of the University President in the Working Group for Evaluating the Scientific Capabilities of Faculty Members in the Faculty of Nuclear Engineering | 2010–2025 | Shahid Beheshti University |
| 7 | Member of the Talented Youth Guidance Council | 2011–2025 | Shahid Beheshti University |
| 8 | Scientific Secretary of the Third National Conference on Space Radiation | 2013 | Iranian Space Agency |
| 9 | Authorized Representative of Shahid Beheshti University in the Permanent Committee on Space Radiation | 2011–2025 | Iranian Space Agency |
| 10 | Executor of Scientific and Industrial Projects | 2007–2025 | Shahid Beheshti University |
| 11 | Advisor and Supervisor for Master's and Doctoral Projects | 2005–2025 | |
| 12 | Conducting Workshops on Nuclear Calculations and Measurements | 2001–2025 | Shahid Beheshti University |
| 13 | Teaching Graduate Courses in Nuclear Engineering | 2009–2014 | |
| 14 | Member of the Incident Analysis Team in the FMP Project | 2002–2004 | Atomic Energy Organization of Iran |
Industrial career
He was also very active in the industry and successfully completed various projects and cooperations, including:Academic honors and achievement
Feghhi was recognized for his excellence in teaching and research, receiving accolades such as the "National Exemplary Professor award" in 2010 and being named a "Distinguished Researcher" at Shahid Beheshti University in both 2010 and 2015.Feghhi's academic achievements include the following honors: