Lorestan University's International Research Collaboration with ECO Science Foundation in Emerging Fields of Science and Technology
Oct 13, 2026
In line with the development of international interactions and the strengthening of scientific cooperation, a joint virtual meeting was held between the University of Lorestan and the Science and Technology Park of the province with the President of the Scientific and Cultural Foundation of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Dr. Seyed Kamil Tayebi, with the aim of exploring multilateral cooperation opportunities.
According to the Public Relations of the University of Lorestan, in this meeting, the parties, while emphasizing the unique indigenous and regional capacities of Lorestan province, stressed the necessity of expanding scientific, research, and cultural exchanges among ECO member countries.
Main Areas of Cooperation:
_ Holding joint webinars and events: Planning for the implementation of webinars, conferences, specialized workshops, and short-term training courses with the participation of scientific institutions from member countries.
_ Assisting in faculty and student exchange: Facilitating the admission of international students from ECO member countries and providing mutual study opportunities for faculty members.
_ Cooperation in emerging and novel research projects: Joint cooperation in the field of emerging and novel research such as quantum, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, nano, new energies, and other related topics.
_ Development of cultural communications: Utilizing cultural capacities for cultural ties among ECO member nations.
Dr. Hossein Hatami, Deputy for Research and Technology at the University of Lorestan, referring to the scientific advancements of this university, announced its readiness to become one of the academic hubs in western Iran in connection with the ECO organization.
In conclusion, it was decided that a joint working group would be formed to draft a memorandum of understanding for cooperation and to follow up on the implementation of the resolutions, so that these interactions can reach the stage of operational and project-based actions.
It was also approved that, to commence work, two webinars on the topics of quantum and nano energy would be held by the faculty members of the University of Lorestan and ECO's affiliated networks in member countries.
Attendees of the Meeting:
_ President of the ECO Scientific Foundation; Dr. Tayebi.
_ Deputy for Research and Technology of the University of Lorestan.
_ President (Dr. Sepahvand) and Deputy of the Science and Technology Park of Lorestan Province.
_ Specialists and faculty members from the University of Lorestan related to the meeting's topic.
It is noteworthy that this meeting was organized in coordination with Dr. Maryam Navidi, the representative of the Deputy for Research and Technology of the University for International Affairs.
