Mohammad Karamudini

Mohammad Karamudini (born May 25, 1955) is an Iranian researcher, translator, author, and educator. He has authored and translated numerous scientific and educational works, many of which are adopted as official science and biology textbooks across various educational levels in Iran.

He founded the Iranian Biology Olympiad and has served as a jury member for the International Biology Olympiad in 20 different countries. For 18 years (2004–2021), he was the Editor-in-Chief of the Roshd Journal of Biology Education.

His contributions have been recognized through numerous prestigious national awards, including:

Iran's Book of the Year Award (2006, 2010, 2011, 2017)

The Roshd Educational Book Festival (2002, 2011, 2013, 2017)

The Twenty-First University Book Festival (2012)

The Festival of Best Books for Children and Young Adults (2015, 2017)

Six Four-Star Awards from the Children's Book Council (2018)

 

Notable Titles and Recognitions:

National Model Teacher (1991)

Outstanding Expert at the Research and Educational Planning Organization, Ministry of Education (2002)

Successful Editor of Scientific-Educational Journals (2010)

Prominent Figure in Authoring Official Textbooks (2010)

Distinguished Translator, recognized by the National Elite Foundation (2011)

Nominee for the Cheragh Award (2023) for a lifetime of promoting science

 

His extensive bibliography includes 59 books—encompassing authorship, translation, editing, and co-authorship of official textbooks—alongside 270 articles published in international journals, analytical publications, and works for young readers.

Through his long and prolific career, Mohammad Karamudini has played a significant role in enriching Iran's scientific and educational landscape.