TEDxEsfahan

Speakers

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• Alvand Mohammadalizadegan

  Biodiversity Researcher Specializing in Reptiles and Amphibians

  Alvand Mohammadalizadegan is a biodiversity researcher specializing in reptiles and amphibians. He conducts research on herpetofauna and biodiversity conservation and is interested in connecting scientific knowledge with public awareness and action for the protection of natural ecosystems.

• Amirsalar Sharifi

  Autnut founder and psychologist

  Autnut founder and psychologist Educational program designer of individual with disabilities

• Arash Berahmand

  journalist

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• Azadeh Asadi

  Fitness instructor, influencer, podcaster

  Azadeh Asadi is a fitness coach, personal growth coach, influencer, and podcaster. Through her professional work, she seeks to create a meaningful connection between physical well-being, self-awareness, and real-life experiences.

• Hossein Mosareza

  Caver, Speleologist, and Cave Cartographer

  Hossein Mousa-Reza is an Iranian caver and cave cartographer dedicated to exploring, documenting, and studying the hidden world beneath our feet. His work focuses on discovering and mapping caves, understanding their geological and ecological significance, and contributing to the conservation of these valuable environments. Through exploration, he challenges what we think we know about the world around us.

• Maryam Navabinejad

  Documentary Filmmaker & Social Storyteller

  Maryam Navabi Nezhad is an Iranian documentary filmmaker and social storyteller who explores the hidden layers of people’s lives and the untold stories of women in society. Through her documentaries, she brings personal experiences, challenges, hopes, and unseen perspectives to the screen. She is the creator of “Woman by 100 Women,” a documentary series that portrays the diverse lives and experiences of Iranian women. Her work is driven by a simple belief: every human being is a world of their own, if we learn how to truly see them.

• Mostafa Khodadad Zadeh

  Master Engraver, Shrine Artisan & Painter

  Mostafa Khodadadzadeh is an Iranian master engraver, shrine artisan, and painter from Isfahan. With decades of experience in traditional Persian metal engraving (Ghalamzani), he has contributed to major shrine projects, including the shrines of Imam Reza in Mashhad and Imam Hussein in Karbala. His work brings together craftsmanship, Iranian artistic heritage, and a lifelong dedication to preserving and passing on traditional art.

• Reza Ehsanpour

  Writer, Poet and Comedian

  Reza Ehsanpour is a writer, poet, comedian, graphic designer, university lecturer and researcher in the fields of art and literature. He holds a Master’s degree in Dramatic Literature, and a PhD in Art Research. Ehsanpour has achieved top rankings in numerous prestigious literary festivals. To date, he has published 11 books; Among his most widely read works are "Che Harfha", "Khandehaye Emperatoor" and "Choopane Moaser".