Donya Asgarian

Historian & Researcher specializing in Women's Health and Public Health Policy in Iran
Tehran, IR.

About

Highly accomplished historian and researcher with deep expertise in Post-Islamic Iranian History, specializing in medical modernization, state health policies, and women's health. Proficient in archival research and historical document analysis, examining global transformations in medicine and public health. Driven to contribute profound historical insights to contemporary public health and medical policy discourse through rigorous scholarship and academic engagement.

Work

Shahid Beheshti University
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Lecturer, Undergraduate Course in Historiography

Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Summary

Delivers undergraduate courses in historiography, fostering critical thinking and historical analysis skills in students at a leading Iranian university.

Highlights

Instruct undergraduate students in core principles and methodologies of historiography, enhancing their analytical and research capabilities.

Develop and deliver engaging curriculum for an undergraduate course, covering key historical theories and research practices.

Facilitate student learning and discussion, contributing to academic development within the History Department.

Electronic Journal of History of Islam, Jahad Daneshgahi
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Executive Secretary

Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Summary

Managed administrative and operational aspects for the *Electronic Journal of History of Islam*, ensuring efficient journal production and communication.

Highlights

Managed administrative and logistical operations for the *Electronic Journal of History of Islam* for one year.

Coordinated communication among editorial board members, authors, and reviewers to streamline publication workflow.

Ensured timely processing of submissions and adherence to editorial deadlines, enhancing journal efficiency.

Sepandarman, History Department, Shahid Beheshti University
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Editorial Board Member & Editor (Student Journal)

Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Summary

Contributed to the academic rigor and publication process of a student journal within the History Department, ensuring quality and scholarly standards.

Highlights

Served on the editorial board of *Sepandarman*, a student journal, overseeing content selection and publication standards for 3 years.

Edited and refined academic submissions, improving clarity, coherence, and adherence to scholarly conventions.

Collaborated with fellow board members to shape journal themes and promote student research in history.

Student Scientific Association of History, Shahid Beheshti University
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Central Council Member

Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Summary

Played a key role in guiding the activities and initiatives of the Student Scientific Association of History, promoting academic engagement.

Highlights

Contributed to the strategic direction and operational planning of the Student Scientific Association of History for 3 years.

Organized and supported academic events, workshops, and discussions to foster student engagement in historical research.

Represented student interests within the association, advocating for initiatives that enhanced academic development and participation.

Education

Shahid Beheshti University
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

PhD

Post-Islamic Iranian History

Shahid Beheshti University
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

MA

Iranian Studies (History)

Shahid Beheshti University
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

BA

History

Publications

Comprehensive Archive of Medical News in Newspapers during the Naser al-Din Shah Qajar Period (1000 pages, in preparation)

Published by

N/A

Summary

Developed a comprehensive 1000-page archive of medical news extracted from newspapers during the Naser al-Din Shah Qajar Period, currently in preparation for publication.

Modern Medicine in Iran during the Qajar Period: Contagious Diseases in the Naser al-Din Shah Era

Published by

Negarestan Andisheh

Summary

Authored a monograph detailing the evolution of modern medicine in Iran, specifically focusing on contagious diseases during the Naser al-Din Shah Qajar Period, scheduled for publication in 2025.

Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Policy towards Women's Health in Line with Global Development Programs (1961–1978)

Published by

Journal of Social History Research

Summary

Authored an article analyzing governmental planning and policies in the promotion of women's health during the Second Pahlavi Period (1961–1978), demonstrating alignment with global development programs and indexed in DOAJ.

The Role of the Government and Women's Advocates in Improving the Health of Iranian Women under the Influence of Global Modernization during the Qajar and Pahlavi Periods (1848–1979)

Published by

Journal of History of Science, University of Tehran

Summary

Investigated the historical influence of government initiatives and women's advocacy on the health of Iranian women, contextualizing it within global modernization trends from 1848 to 1979.

The Influence of Global Discourses on Supporting Women's Health on Rural Women's Health in Iran (1941–1979)

Published by

Journal of Traditional and Islamic Medicine in Iran

Summary

Examined the impact of global discourses on support for rural women's health in Iran between 1941 and 1979, highlighting cross-cultural influences on public health.

Oral History of Modern Toxicology in Iran

Published by

Chogan Publishing

Summary

Contributed significantly to an oral history project documenting the development and key figures in modern toxicology within Iran, published in 2022.

Legal Regulation of Botany in Iran

Published by

Encyclopedia of Medicine in Islam and Iran

Summary

Authored an encyclopedic entry on the legal regulation of botany in Iran, contributing to the comprehensive *Encyclopedia of Medicine in Islam and Iran*.

Legal Regulation of Poisons in Iran

Published by

Toxicology in Iran, Encyclopedia of Medicine in Islam and Iran

Summary

Contributed an encyclopedic chapter on the legal regulation of poisons in Iran, featured in the *Toxicology in Iran* section of the *Encyclopedia of Medicine in Islam and Iran*.

Quarantine

Published by

Encyclopedia of Medicine in Islam and Iran

Summary

Authored an encyclopedic entry on the historical and regulatory aspects of quarantine, published within the *Encyclopedia of Medicine in Islam and Iran*.

Foundations for the Emergence of the Women's Social Services Law in the 22nd Majlis

Published by

Humanities & Documents Quarterly, No. 12

Summary

Explored the historical foundations and contributing factors leading to the enactment of the Women's Social Services Law in the 22nd Majlis, providing legislative context.

Languages

Persian
English

Skills

Research & Analysis

Archival Research, Documentary Analysis, Historical Document Analysis, Qualitative Research, Data Interpretation, Critical Analysis, Research Methodology, Historical Research, Social History.

Academic Writing & Editing

Academic Writing, Peer Review, Editorial Management, Book Chapter Writing, Encyclopedia Entry Writing, Copyediting, Scholarly Communication.

Software & Tools

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, EndNote, SPSS.

Historical & Subject Matter Expertise

History of Medicine, Women's Health History, Public Health Policy, Medical Policy, Iranian History, Post-Islamic Iranian History, Qajar Period, Pahlavi Period, History of Infectious Diseases, Social History of Medicine, Medical Modernization.

Projects

Speaker: "A Historical Perspective on the Transformation of Women's Roles in Business and Occupations in Modern Iran”

Summary

Delivered a presentation on the historical evolution of women's roles in business and occupations in modern Iran at a university-sponsored event.

Instructor: Workshop: “Accessing Sources in Historical Research with Emphasis on Archival Materials”

Summary

Instructed a workshop focused on advanced techniques for accessing and utilizing archival materials in historical research at Shahid Beheshti University.

Peer Review: Medical, Hygiene, and Health Discourses in Women's Press (1947–1948)

Summary

Reviewed an academic article on medical and health discourses in women's press during the Second Pahlavi Era for the Journal of Iranian History.

Peer Review: Typhoid Fever in Islamic Medicine (3rd to 5th Century AH)

Summary

Reviewed an academic article on Typhoid Fever in Islamic Medicine for the Journal of the History of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.