Appointment of Dr. Fariba Mohammadi as President of the SSRI by the Minister of Science, Research and Technology

By the decree of Dr. Hossein Simayi, Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Dr. Fariba Mohammadi has been appointed as the President of the SSRI.

According to the Public Relations office, following evaluations by the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution and the order of the senior minister of Science, Research and Technology, Dr. Fariba Mohammadi was appointed as the president of the institute.

The decree states:
Ms. Dr. Fariba Mohammadi

Greetings and respects,
Given your commitment, expertise, and valuable experiences, and based on the resolution of the 67th session dated 12 Mordad 1404 (August 3, 2025) of the Committee for Appointment of University Presidents — Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution — you are hereby appointed as the President of the Research Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences for a period of four years from the date of your acting leadership.

It is expected that you, relying on God Almighty, manage the institute based on laws, approved policies, programs, and the Islamic University document. It is hoped that by following Islamic teachings, scientific foundations, the government’s national consensus strategy, and by attracting collaboration from academics and experts, you will fulfill your assigned duties honorably.

Wishing you increasing success and prosperity from the Almighty God.
Hossein Simayi

About Dr. Fariba Mohammadi:
Dr. Mohammadi is a faculty member of the Sports Medicine Research Group at the Research Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences with the academic rank of Associate Professor.

Scientific Activities:
She actively works in the Sports Medicine research group at the institute, focusing her research specifically on sports and rehabilitation for people with disabilities. To date, Dr. Mohammadi has completed 26 research projects (both in-house and commissioned) as a principal investigator or co-researcher. She has published over 50 scientific articles in reputable national and international journals and conferences.

She has authored, translated, or scientifically edited 14 books in specialized fields. In education, beyond teaching specialized courses at the universities of Tehran, Allameh Tabataba’i, and Shahid Beheshti, as well as national and international workshops, she has supervised over 20 graduate theses.

Executive Roles:

Deputy of Culture and Social Affairs

Advisor to the President on Women's Affairs

Director of Research and Applied Studies

Director of Specialized Training and Graduate Studies

Head of the Sports Medicine Research Group

Member of the Research Council of the Institute

Secretary of the Institute’s Publishing Council

Head of the Institute’s Laboratory

Secretary of the Permanent Secretariat of the Institute’s Congresses

Head of the Secretariat for Recruitment, Board of Trustees, and Evaluation Committee

Secretary of the Institute’s Research and Technology Week

Member of the Sports Sciences Planning Committee of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology

Secretary of the Specialized Journal of Sports Medicine Studies

Secretary of the Specialized Journal of Sports Psychology

Member of Editorial Board and Specialized Secretary of the Olympic Studies Quarterly

Member of the Institute’s Supervision, Evaluation, and Quality Assurance Working Group

Representative of the Institute in the Human Resources Commission of Region 2 Research Board

Founding Member and Inspector of the Iranian Sports Pathology and Corrective Movements Scientific Association

Paralympic Movement and Disability Sports Contributions:
Dr. Mohammadi is a prominent figure in the Paralympic movement and has been active in the fields of sports for the visually impaired, veterans, and disabled athletes. In 2020, she was recognized by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) as one of the three successful women leaders shaping the future of the Paralympic movement.

Other key roles include:

Member of the Medical Committee of the IPC and participation in three Paralympic Games: Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024

Responsible for the development of women's goalball in the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA)

International Level 3 Goalball referee, officiating at national and international events

Member of the Board of the Iranian Federation of Sports for the Visually Impaired and Blind as the Women’s Expert

Member and Secretary of the Education and Research Commission of the National Olympic Committee of Iran

Member of the Publishing and Research Council of the National Olympic Committee

Member and Secretary of the Women's Sports Working Group at the Strategic Council of the Ministry of Sports and Youth

Secretary of the Intellectual Disabilities Sports Association of the Veterans and Disabled Sports Federation

Secretary of the Medical and Sports Sciences Committee of the Veterans and Disabled Sports Federation

Member of the General Assembly of the National Paralympic Committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Director of Education and Research at the National Paralympic Committee

Acting Vice President of the National Paralympic Academy

Member of the Women’s Commission of the National Paralympic Committee

Supervisor of the Performance Monitoring of Iran’s Sports Delegation in Rio 2016 Paralympics

Medical classifier for Para Powerlifting, Para Athletics, Para Archery, and a member of the classification team for intellectually disabled athletes

The Research Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences congratulates Dr. Fariba Mohammadi on her appointment as President and wishes her continual success in achieving the institute’s high goals.