Mohammad Navid Bazargan

Mohammad Navid Bazargan is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Roshan Institute for Persian Studies, affiliated with the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Maryland. He has extensive academic experience, including over a decade as an Assistant Professor of Persian Literature at Azad University and a visiting scholar role at California State University, Northridge.

His research focuses on Persian language education, literary studies, and interdisciplinary approaches to Middle Eastern and Islamic cultures. He has contributed to major reference works as a member of the academic board for the Great Encyclopedia of Islam and served as senior editor of the Journal of Culture and Literature at Azad University.

• Academic Appointments:
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Maryland (2015–present)
  • Assistant Professor of Persian Literature, Azad University (over 10 years)
  • Visiting Scholar, California State University, Northridge (2013)
• Honors:
  • Research Fellowship, Harvard University (2003-2004)