PhD — Information Technology Management (Business Intelligence)
Thesis: Presenting a hybrid model for developing recommender system architecture in social networks using data mining and graph theory.
In collaboration with
Interdisciplinary Researcher • Urban Strategist • Former Mayor
Welcome — I’m Dr. Abolfazl Zare
AI Strategist & Policy Advisor with 15+ years across Artificial Intelligence, urban governance, smart‑city innovation, and digital transformation. Former mayor; advisor to municipalities; and current scientific supervisor of Iran’s national project on the Strategic Document and Roadmap for AI in Smart Cities, commissioned by the Organization of Municipalities and implemented by Tarbiat Modares University.
I publish and review for international journals (including AI & Society and Scientific Reports) and focus on rethinking urban intelligence—citizen‑centric, anticipatory, and digitally sovereign cities that integrate AI responsibly.
Research Interests: Urban Intelligence • Digital Governance • Smart Cities • AI Ethics • Data‑Driven Planning
Academic Background
MSc — Industrial Engineering (Systems Management & Productivity)
Thesis: Developing an RFM model for customer segmentation in the ISP industry.
Bachelor of Science — Computer Engineering (Software)
Undergraduate program focused on software engineering, programming, and computer systems.
Experience
Commissioned by the Organization of Municipalities & Rural Affairs (Iran). Oversight of methodology, alignment with national frameworks, and academic quality assurance.
Led projects for Iranian enterprises, including virtual cities and smart schools.
Selected Publications
Projects & Initiatives
️ National Project
Strategic Document & AI Roadmap for Smart Cities
National framework defining AI vision, governance, and implementation pathways for municipalities.
Research
UNESCO Chair in E‑Learning — Collaboration
Focus on Smart Cities, Digital Governance, and ICT in Education.
️ Project
National E‑City Portal System
Unified digital gateway for municipal services across Iran.
Smart Educational Systems
Smart Educational Systems — Tehran Schools
Deployment of intelligent learning platforms for public schools.
Smart City Pilot
Smart City Pilot — Gorgan
Early smart‑city pilot integrating ICT and citizen services.
️ Project
National E‑Government Services Portal
Foundation for unified access to government digital services.
Certificates & Awards
CertificateGoogle Project Management (Coursera)
CertificateGoogle Data Analytics Professional Certificate (Coursera)
CertificateMachine Learning (Coursera)
CertificateIntroduction to Cloud Computing (Coursera)
News & Media
Interviews, press coverage, and media appearances.
Contact
For collaborations, talks, or research inquiries, use the form below.
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Endorsements
Prof. Aliakbar Jalali highlights Dr. Zare’s two‑decade collaboration and his rare combination of technical depth, academic rigor, and strategic leadership across IT, smart cities, and digital transformation.
— Prof. Aliakbar Jalali, Adjunct Professor, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Dr. Ahad Zare Ravasan recognizes Dr. Zare as a hard‑working, creative, and responsible leader with strong skills in data mining, machine learning, and web technologies, and a commitment to continuous upskilling.
— Dr. Ahad Zare Ravasan, Associate Professor, Masaryk University