Dr. Hamid Agha Alinejad: National Research Focus and Industry Collaboration Key to Breakthroughs

At the Sports Science Pioneers Forum, Dr. Hamid Agha Alinejad, faculty member of Tarbiat Modares University, outlined a strategic roadmap for the Sport Sciences Research Institute (SSRI) to achieve major advancements through national research priorities and industry partnerships.

Strategic Recommendations:
Global Benchmarking

Align research with international trends at top-tier universities

Emulate national research models like women's sports studies in leading countries

Social Impact Focus

Shift beyond academic publications to measurable societal outcomes

Address critical gaps in:
 Physical inactivity-related diseases
Genetic and climate factors in sports performance

Industry-Academia Integration

Strengthen practical collaborations with sports industry stakeholders

Develop applied research addressing real-world challenges

Institutional Assessment:
While acknowledging SSRI's valuable legacy, Dr. Agha Alinejad noted:

"Our social impact research requires significant advancement"

"Industry partnerships remain underdeveloped compared to global standards"

The sports physiologist emphasized that prioritizing these areas would position SSRI as both a national asset and internationally competitive research hub.