Lorestan University President: Development of Artificial Intelligence and Biotechnology is on the University's Agenda

The President of Lorestan University announced plans for the development of strategic fields and a move towards new technologies, stating: "Within the framework of its five-year strategic plan, this university is pursuing the development of areas such as artificial intelligence and biotechnology, and we hope to take effective steps in this regard within the next one to two years."

According to the Public Relations of Lorestan University, Dr. Mehrdad Dadastani, in an interview with ISNA news agency of Lorestan province, referred to the necessity of transformation in the higher education system and moving towards new technologies, and stated: "The establishment of strategic fields and disciplines requires the provision of necessary infrastructure, the recruitment of specialized faculty members, and the formation of academic departments."

Dr. Dadastani added: "This matter has been foreseen in the university's strategic plan, and its realization necessitates going through legal procedures and providing the necessary prerequisites. In the first step, the required faculty members must be recruited and academic departments formed so that activities can proceed in line with the set objectives."

The President of Lorestan University emphasized the need to move away from traditional higher education methods, stating: "Given the advancements in technology, universities must move in accordance with scientific developments, and if they do not follow this path, they will fall behind in the process of scientific development."

He pointed to the commencement of activities in the field of new technologies at Lorestan University, stating: "Currently, the field of artificial intelligence is among the areas that have received attention, and it is possible that biotechnology will also be pursued as another axis of university development."

Dr. Dadastani continued: "In this regard, some of the initial infrastructure has been provided, and we have also established connections with centers located in Tehran. Furthermore, a number of the required faculty members have been identified, but to advance the programs, we still need to recruit more specialized personnel."

The President of Lorestan University further referred to the university's five-year strategic plan, saying: "Our goal is to fully develop at least one or two strategic fields within the university during the implementation of this plan. Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and quantum technology are among the fields that are being considered in this path."

He stated that some major universities in the country have started activities in these areas earlier, and noted: "Nevertheless, these fields still have development potential, and Lorestan University is striving to have an effective contribution in this arena through planning and providing the necessary infrastructure."

Dr. Dadastani stated: "We hope that Lorestan University can take effective steps in the fields of artificial intelligence and biotechnology within the next one to two years and further facilitate the development of scientific and technological activities."

_ Source: ISNA News Agency, Lorestan Province.