Assistant Professor at Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran.
Dr. Mohammad Amini Farsani is an Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics at Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 🇮🇷. His research centers on L2 argumentative writing, TEFL, and methodological synthesis. 📘 He has authored numerous impactful publications in top-tier journals including Journal of Second Language Writing, Language Teaching, Argumentation, and System. 🧠 He leads innovative studies involving mixed-methods research, sentiment analysis, and academic writing behavior among EFL learners. As a mentor, he actively supports graduate research on meta-analysis, argument mining, and feedback mechanisms. ✍️ His work bridges conceptual theory with practical implications for global second language education.
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Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Dr. Mohammad Amini Farsani
Dr. Mohammad Amini Farsani is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award due to his sustained, innovative, and high-impact contributions to the fields of Applied Linguistics and L2 academic writing. As an Assistant Professor at Iran University of Science and Technology, he has demonstrated academic leadership through a strong publication record, international recognition, and methodological advancements. His research not only deepens theoretical understanding but also offers practical applications for language education, setting a benchmark for scholarly excellence in TEFL and L2 writing studies.
🎓 Education and Experience
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🎓 Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics – Specialized in L2 writing and research methodology
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🎓 Master’s in TEFL – Focused on English language education and pedagogy
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👨🏫 Assistant Professor, Iran University of Science and Technology – Current position
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📚 Graduate Research Supervisor – Supervises MA theses in L2 writing and applied linguistics
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📝 Editorial and Peer Review Experience – Regular contributor and reviewer for international journals
📈 Professional Development
Dr. Farsani has demonstrated significant professional growth through publishing cutting-edge research in L2 writing and applied linguistics. 📑 He has refined his expertise in meta-research, mixed-methods design, and argumentation models such as Toulmin and pragma-dialectics. 🔍 He collaborates on cross-cultural studies and supervises student research on emerging topics like sentiment analysis and emotion regulation in academic writing. 🤝 He continuously enhances his academic influence by contributing to encyclopedic entries and state-of-the-art reviews in high-impact journals, actively participating in scholarly discourse and presenting at conferences worldwide. 🌐 His work exemplifies scholarly rigor and pedagogical relevance.
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Farsani’s research primarily focuses on Second Language (L2) Argumentative Writing in the context of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). ✍️ His work delves into argumentation theory, academic discourse, and written corrective feedback, with a particular emphasis on applying pragma-dialectic and Toulmin models across cultural contexts. 🌍 He also explores meta-research, mixed-methods synthesis, and quantitative/qualitative paradigms, using bibliometrics and scientometric approaches to map research trends. 📊 His integrated approach helps bridge pedagogical theory and classroom application, contributing significantly to the improvement of L2 academic writing instruction and methodology. 📚🧩
🏆 Awards and Honors
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🏅 Publication in Top Journals – Journal of Second Language Writing, Argumentation, Language Teaching
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📘 State-of-the-art Article – Mixed Methods Research in Language Teaching (Cambridge)
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🥇 Featured Researcher – Recognized for methodological innovations in L2 writing and applied linguistics
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🧑🏫 Graduate Student Mentorship Recognition – Supervising impactful MA theses and student publications
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📖 Contributor to Prestigious Encyclopedias – Entry on mixed methods in The Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics (John Wiley)
Publication Top Notes
📘 1. Language Mindset, Anxiety, and Proficiency: What Does Path Analytic Approach Indicate?
Authors: Mohammad Amini Farsani, Shadi Sadat Seyedshoja
Journal: The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher (2025)
DOI: 10.1007/s40299-024-00857-y
Citations: 1
🔍 Summary: This study utilizes a path analytic approach to explore how learners’ language mindsets (fixed vs. growth), language anxiety, and proficiency are interrelated. The results suggest that growth mindset negatively predicts anxiety and positively influences proficiency, providing critical implications for mindset-based language instruction.
📘 2. Tracing Sampling in Applied Linguistics: The Case of Quantitative Research Approach
Authors: Mohammad Amini Farsani, Reihaneh Barzegar
Journal: Quality & Quantity (2025)
DOI: 10.1007/s11135-024-01929-3
Citations: 1
🔍 Summary: This article critically reviews sampling strategies in quantitative applied linguistics research, highlighting methodological inconsistencies and advocating for improved reporting practices. It proposes a framework for enhancing sample representativeness and transparency in future studies.
📘 3. Topical Trends and Research Frontiers of Applied Linguistics Research Articles with Different Methodological Orientations: A Bibliometric-Synthetic Review
Authors: Mohammad Amini Farsani, Hamid R. Jamali
Book Chapter: 2024 | Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-51726-6_4
Citations: 2
🔍 Summary: This bibliometric-synthetic review examines methodological diversity in applied linguistics research articles from 2000 to 2023. It identifies key thematic trends and highlights underexplored research frontiers, offering guidance for future scholarly directions.
📘 4. Exploring Emotion Regulation Strategies in an EFL Argumentative Writing Course: The Case of Iranian MA Students in TEFL
Authors: Mohammad Amini Farsani, Delaram Oroomieh, Khashayar Ramezanpour
Journal: Current Psychology (2024)
DOI: 10.1007/s12144-024-07081-3
Citations: 0
🔍 Summary: Focusing on emotion regulation in academic writing, this study explores how Iranian MA TEFL students manage emotional challenges in argumentative writing tasks. It identifies adaptive strategies like cognitive reappraisal as key to better writing performance and emotional well-being.
📘 5. Examining Research Motivation, Self-Efficacy, and Anxiety in TEFL Graduate Students: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach
Authors: Mohammad Amini Farsani, Babak Daneshvar Ghorbani
Journal: Research in Post-Compulsory Education (2024)
DOI: 10.1080/13596748.2024.2371648
🔍 Summary: Using structural equation modeling (SEM), this paper investigates how TEFL graduate students’ research motivation and self-efficacy affect their anxiety levels. It offers pedagogical insights for supporting student researchers in higher education.
📘 6. Mixed-Methods Research in Applied Linguistics: Charting the Progress Through the Second Decade of the Twenty-First Century
Authors: A. Mehdi Riazi, Mohammad Amini Farsani
Journal: Language Teaching (2024)
DOI: 10.1017/S0261444823000332
Citations: 17
🔍 Summary: This comprehensive review charts the evolution of mixed-methods research in applied linguistics from 2011–2020. It evaluates the quality of design, integration, and reporting practices, emphasizing the growing significance of methodological pluralism in the field.
📘 7. Collaboration Network of Applied Linguistics Research Articles with Different Methodological Orientations
Authors: Mohammad Amini Farsani, Hamid R. Jamali
Journal: Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching (2023)
DOI: 10.14746/ssllt.40214
Citations: 1
🔍 Summary: This network analysis explores co-authorship patterns in applied linguistics articles with different methodological approaches (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods), revealing distinct collaborative clusters and trends in knowledge production.
Conclusion
Dr. Farsani’s scholarly achievements, methodological rigor, and mentorship make him a top-tier candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His research is not only prolific and well-cited but also strategically positioned to influence both academic theory and practical instruction in global language education. He exemplifies the qualities of a visionary researcher and academic leader, deserving this prestigious recognition.