Nader Saiedi

Nader Saiedi is an Adjunct Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), affiliated with the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures. He previously held academic positions at Vanderbilt University, University of Virginia, and Carleton College, teaching sociology. His research spans Iranian Studies, Baha'i Studies, social theory, and peace studies, with notable works including The Birth of Social Theory (1993), Logos and Civilization (2000), and Gate of the Heart (2008). He received an MS in economics from Pahlavi University in Iran and a PhD in sociology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison (1983).

• Education
  • MS in Economics, Pahlavi University, Iran
  • PhD in Sociology, University of Wisconsin, Madison (1983)

Research Interests
Nader Saiedi's work bridges Iranian Studies, Baha'i Studies, and sociological theory. His scholarship explores the intersection of mysticism, social structures, and historical narratives, particularly focusing on the writings of Baha'u'llah and their implications for civilization and ethics.

Academic Appointments
Currently serving as Adjunct Professor at UCLA's Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, Saiedi has also taught sociology at institutions including UCLA, Vanderbilt University, University of Virginia, and Carleton College. He holds the inaugural Taslimi Lectureship in Baha'i History and Religion in Iran.