Farhangian University | Iran
Amir Karimi is a research lecturer in the Department of History Education at Farhangian University, Iran, whose academic interests bridge history education, teacher training, curriculum studies, and the integration of emerging technologies such as gamification, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and the metaverse in education. He is currently pursuing a PhD in the History of Iran After Islam at the University of Tabriz, where his doctoral research examines the political, cultural, and social dimensions embedded in history textbooks—a continuation of his master’s research, which comparatively analyzed history education in Iran and Germany. Through his work, he aims to modernize and enhance history education by combining traditional historical perspectives with innovative pedagogical and technological approaches that can transform teaching and learning experiences. Alongside his academic studies, he has taught as a lecturer at Farhangian University since 2023, contributing to the professional training of future teachers and supporting advancements in history pedagogy. Amir is actively engaged in international scholarly activities, serving as a reviewer for numerous reputable journals including the International Journal of Serious Games, Journal of Learning for Development, Environment and Social Psychology, International Education Journal: Comparative Perspectives, International Journal of Assessment Tools in Education, and the International Journal of Project Management and Administration in Education, among others. His editorial roles include serving on the editorial boards of PLOS ONE and the International Journal of Contemporary Islamic Studies (IJCIS). His research expertise spans scientometrics, comparative education, and educational media, with a strong publication record in SJR-indexed journals. His studies cover a range of themes, including history education systems, educational technology trends, digital learning environments, teacher readiness for online education, the role of museums in teaching history, and the integration of virtual technologies in school education. Through scientometric and bibliometric analyses, he identifies research trends, emerging themes, and future directions in education, digital learning, and history pedagogy. Amir has presented and published multiple works in national and international conferences, including the National History Education Conference in Iran, where he contributed to discussions on educational media, history teaching methodologies, and curriculum development. His mission as a researcher is to empower educators and learners by connecting historical knowledge with innovative and technology-enhanced learning tools, thereby enriching educational experiences, promoting critical thinking, and preparing future generations to engage with history in meaningful, interactive, and reflective ways. With a growing academic footprint, active reviewing roles, and consistent scholarly contributions, Amir continues to influence the interdisciplinary space between history education and digital transformation in teaching and learning.
Featured Publications
Karimi, A. (2024). Museums as a valuable platform for teaching history: A scientometric review. European Journal of Education.
Karimi, A. (2024). Representation of history education in the Supreme Council of Education and Culture (1301–1320 A.H.):
Foundation period to evolution. Journal for the History of Science.
Karimi, A. (2023). Gamification in online education: A visual bibliometric network analysis. Info, 15(2).
Karimi, A. (2025). Factors shaping student readiness for online learning: Technology, perception, and lecturer roles. Journal
of Education, Culture and Society, 2(365–387).
Karimi, A. (2024). Virtual reality in elementary education: A scientometric review. Journal of Learning for Development, 11(3).