Amin Mousavi

Dr. Amin Mousavi is an Associate Professor and Department Head in the Department of Educational Psychology & Special Education at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Education. His expertise lies in quantitative methodology in social and behavioral sciences, with a focus on educational measurement, psychometrics, and learning analytics. He holds a PhD in Measurement, Evaluation, and Cognition from the University of Alberta (2015) and prior degrees in Education and Applied Physics.

Education:

• PhD in Measurement, Evaluation, and Cognition, University of Alberta, 2015
• B.A. in Educational Research, University of Tehran, 2008
• B.S. in Applied Physics, Payam-e-Nur University, 2005

Research Interests: Dr. Mousavi’s work emphasizes statistical modeling in education (e.g., structural equation modeling, multilevel analysis), psychometrics (item response theory, differential item functioning), and the application of advanced analytics to educational data. He explores technology-enhanced assessment, automated feedback systems, and fairness in classroom evaluation.

Publications & Presentations: He has published extensively on topics like automated personalized feedback, assessment fairness, and the impact of digital literacy. Recent work includes studies on cultural dimensions in classroom assessment and the role of physical activity in psychological well-being during the pandemic.

Service: Executive Officer of the Canadian Educational Research Association (2017–2019), member of SSHRC/NSECR review committees, and chair of the College of Education’s Governance Committee.

Advising: Supervised graduate students in areas like assessment literacy, international student challenges, and learning analytics. Current advisees include Q. Wang (PhD) and D. Friesen (MEd).