Farid Taghinavaz | Quark Matter Phase Transition | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Farid Taghinavaz | Quark Matter Phase Transition | Best Researcher Award 

Researcher, at IPM, Iran.

Farid Taghinavaz, Ph.D., is a Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Particles and Accelerators, Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM), Tehran, Iran. With expertise in particle physics and thermal field theory, Dr. Taghinavaz has made significant contributions to the understanding of heavy-ion collisions and quark-gluon plasma dynamics. He has held multiple academic positions at IPM since 2016 and is a prolific researcher with numerous peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Taghinavaz is also an active member of the Physics Society of Iran (PSI) and has organized international workshops on QGP phenomenology.

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Education 📘

  • Ph.D. in Particle Physics (2012-2017): Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
    Graduated with a 19.75/20 GPA. Dissertation: “On the effects of finite temperature and background magnetic fields on heavy-ion collision observables.”
  • M.Sc. in Particle Physics (2010-2012): Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
    Graduated with a 19.2/20 GPA. Dissertation: “Magnetic Susceptibility of quark matter in non-homogeneous fields.”
  • B.Sc. in Physics (2006-2010): Tehran University, Iran
    Graduated with a 18.2/20 GPA, ranking 1st in the department.

Experience 🏛️

  • Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2022–Present): School of Particles and Accelerators, IPM.
  • Resident Researcher (2019–2022): School of Particles and Accelerators, IPM.
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2016–2019): School of Particles and Accelerators, IPM.

Dr. Taghinavaz has also served as a lecturer and research advisor, teaching advanced topics such as quantum field theory and analytical mechanics.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Taghinavaz’s research spans:

  • Phase transitions in quark matter.
  • Relativistic hydrodynamics and dynamical QCD properties.
  • Thermal field theory in heavy-ion collisions.

His work focuses on studying the behaviors of quark-gluon plasma under extreme conditions, leveraging computational techniques to advance theoretical models.

Awards and Honors 🏆

  • Grant from National Talented Organization of Iran (2014).
  • 1st Rank in the Physics Department, Tehran University (2010).
  • 5th Rank in the National Physics Olympiad for University Students (2009).
  • Member of the Physics Society of Iran (since 2017).

Publications 📑

  • Taghinavaz, F. & Torrieri, G.
    Linearized fluctuating hydrodynamics via random polynomials,
    Phys. Rev. D, 110(5), 056019 (2024).
    Cited by: 8 articles.
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  • Heydari, R., & Taghinavaz, F.
    Local univalence versus stability in hydrodynamic models,
    Eur. Phys. J. C (EPJC), Accepted for publication (2024).
    Cited by: 5 articles.
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  • Daher, A., Florkowski, W., Ryblewski, R., & Taghinavaz, F.
    Second-order spin hydrodynamics,
    Phys. Rev. D, 109(11), 114001 (2024).
    Cited by: Information pending.
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Conclusion

Farid Taghinavaz is a distinguished researcher with a strong record of academic achievement, impactful research, and dedicated teaching and community service. His expertise in particle physics, coupled with significant contributions to hydrodynamics and quark-gluon plasma phenomenology, make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With minor efforts to diversify his collaborations and increase public engagement, his profile would be further strengthened for future accolades.