Professional CV

Research, leadership, education and coaching

A documented overview of education, leadership roles, publications, teaching, research evaluation and professional recognition.

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Dr. Mehrdad Omidsalari
۲۰۰۰+hours of advanced training
۳۵۰۰+hours of teaching
۱۰٬۰۰۰+consulting hours
۱۵+years of consulting

Education

Islamic Azad University, Isfahan (Khorasgan) • 2016-2020

Doctorate in Biotechnology & Molecular Genetics of Horticultural Products

Jahan Higher Education Institute • 2021-2022

Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

Islamic Azad University, Jahrom • 2009-2011

MSc, Horticulture - Medicinal, Spice & Beverage Plants

Islamic Azad University, Isfahan (Khorasgan) • 2002-2006

BSc, Agricultural Engineering - Horticulture

Leadership & professional experience

2015-Present

President, Isfahan Branch - Iranian Medicinal Plants Society

Leading scientific activities, education, professional networking, industry-academia collaboration and specialist events.

2007-Present

Vocational Instructor - Iran Technical and Vocational Training Organization

Applied teaching in medicinal plants, greenhouse production, horticulture, GPS, entrepreneurship, marketing and commercialization.

2017-2022

University Lecturer

Teaching medicinal plants, genetics, plant breeding, specialist English and traditional-medicine-related academic content.

2017-2020

Founder & Former Managing Director - Hekmat Pars Spadana Iranian Co.

Managed medicinal-plants, education, entrepreneurship, branding, e-commerce and market-development initiatives.

June 2026-Present

Founder & AI Ecosystem Developer - Dr Omid AI

Developing specialist assistants for business, medicinal plants, insurance, badminton, chess and coaching.

Research, publications & scientific evaluation

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Authored books

Alem-e Alam and Principles of Oil Extraction from Medicinal Plants

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Training and competency standards

Thirty short-term standards plus vertical medicinal-plant production

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Documented knowledge-based project evaluations

Multi-year National Research Week judging and scientific paper review

Selected research topics

  • Medicinal plants suitable for cultivation and processing with a market and trade approach
  • Oolong Tea: From Harvest to Market
  • Challenges and opportunities for knowledge-based companies in medicinal-plant value chains
  • Antimicrobial and antioxidant potential of medicinal plants in the food industry

Honors & recognition

2025-26

National runner-up as coach of the Yazd boys’ doubles badminton team

2022

Nominee, Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP)

2018

Outstanding Young Entrepreneur, Isfahan Province

2017

Elite Student in Entrepreneurship

2006

Outstanding Young Innovator, Isfahan Province

2003-2019

Outstanding Scientific Student in multiple university years

Selected professional development

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) studies
  • Coaching and performance development
  • Strength and conditioning / fitness coaching
  • Level 3 badminton coaching
  • Pedagogy and training-center management
  • TRIZ, GIS, greenhouse and orchard management