Photo First Name Last Name Academic Rank Field of Study Research Field Department Email Google Scholar ORCID SCOPUS
marzieh ghassemi Marzieh Ghassemi Assistant Professor Medical Entomology and Vector Control Molecular Entomology, Para-transgenesis control of vector-born diseases Vector Biology and Control of Diseases ghassemi-m@ajums.ac.ir Google Scholar ORCID SCOPUS
abdolamir behbahani Abdolamir Behbahani Assistant Professor Medical Entomology Mosquitoes Ecology Vector Biology and Control of Diseases behbahani-a@ajums.ac.ir Google Scholar ORCID SCOPUS
mona sharififard Mona Sharififard Associate Professor Medical Entomology and Vector Control Vector Control, Urban pests, Pesticides & Biopesticides, Biological Control Vector Biology and Control of Diseases sharififardm@yahoo.com, sharififard-m@ajums.ac.ir Google Scholar ORCID SCOPUS
hamid kassiri Hamid Kassiri Professor Medical Entomology Medical Entomology Medical Entomology Hamid.Kassiri@yahoo.com Google Scholar ORCID SCOPUS
elham jahanifard Elham Jahanifard Associate Professor Medical Entomology Medical entomology. Modeling of VBD. Medical Rodents Medical Entomology jahanifard2020@gmail.com Google Scholar ORCID SCOPUS
ahmad ali enayati Ahmad Ali Enayati Professor Medical Entomology and Vector Control Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Health Medical Entomology and Vector Control Email Google Scholar ORCID SCOPUS
babak vazirianzadeh Babak Vazirianzadeh Professor Medical Entomology and Vector Control School of Health Medical Entomology and Vector Control vazirian-b@ajums.ac.ir Google Scholar ORCID SCOPUS

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Title of the Department:

Vector Biology and Control of Diseases

Introduction to the Department:

Given that more than 60% of diseases in tropical and subtropical regions are transmitted by arthropods, attention to understanding diseases and their prevention and control is of particular priority.

Vector biology and control of diseases is a field focused on understanding the biology of disease-transmitting vectors (primarily arthropods like mosquitoes and ticks) and developing strategies to control them, thereby preventing the spread of vector-borne diseases.

The mission of this course is to train personnel who are knowledgeable about current scientific and practical issues, capable, responsible, and sensitive to the health of individuals and society in the field of identifying disease vectors, their ecology, and biology. Graduates can teach and conduct research in higher education institutions and research centers. They can also improve community health by developing and implementing control programs and monitoring disease vectors in various health and treatment centers.

Contact Information:

Tel: 061-33112865
No. Title Specialization Section Language Duration Number of Units Admission Requirements
1 Vector Biology and Control of Diseases Vector Biology and Control of Diseases BSc Persian 4 years
  • General: 22 units
  • Basic: 48 units
  • Specialized: 48 units
  • Internship: 16 units
  • Total: 130 units
 Admission to the university entrance exam
2 Vector Biology and Control of Diseases Vector Biology and Control of Diseases MSc Persian 2 years
  • Core: 23 units
  • Non-core: 3 units
  • Thesis: 6 units
  • Total: 32 units
 Specific academic degrees accepted:
  • Biology and vector control (Medical entomology)
  • Biology (All majors)
  • Plant Protection
  • Biological sciences
  • Agricultural engineering (All majors)
  • Veterinary laboratory sciences
  • Environmental health engineering
  • Public health
  • Occupational health engineering
  • Occupational health and safety engineering