Mehdi Haghshenas

Mehdi Haghshenas is an Associate Professor of Instruction at The University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and as a CMES (Center for Middle Eastern Studies) Affiliate. He holds a Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin and has taught diverse sociology courses since 2020, including topics on creativity, social transformation, and relationships.

Education:

• Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin

Research and Teaching Focus: His work emphasizes sociology, education innovation, and intersectional analysis of love and relationships. Courses taught span topics like the sociology of creativity, social transformation of love, and foundational societal studies, delivered in on-campus, hybrid, and online formats.

Scientific Awards:

• 2017 Holleran Steiker Award for Creative Student Engagement

Advising and Contact: While no student advising details are listed, he can be reached via email at mehdiha@austin.utexas.edu or by phone at 512-232-8064 in RLP 3.604.