My area of specialization encompasses Middle Eastern diasporic writing.
In 2019, I published my first monograph Women, Art, and Literature in the Iranian Diaspora which studies intermedial works of art and literature such as graphic novels, videographic installations, and photo-poetry. I propose a new reading strategy to map the works’ engagement with aesthetics, ethics, and politics.
I am currently working on my second monograph on refugee life stories in which I distinguish between the poetics and politics of exile.

I am interested in how stories can save lives and have tangible effects in the world.

As a teacher, I want to empower students with critical tools to read the world as closely as they read books. I have won several teaching awards including two placements on student council’s “Teaching Honour Roll”. I practice a variety of pedagogical techniques to keep my lectures interactive. These include strategic use of digital learning interfaces, conducting formative assessments, and inviting local poets and writers to my lecturers.
In addition to my critical work on politics and aesthetics, I am also a creative writer and a visual artist.

**Note to prospective International graduate students: York English accepts only 1 international student per year at the PhD level, and 1 at the Master's level. While I encourage you to apply, please bear in mind that I cannot guarantee your admission. Admission is based on the decision of a committee of which I am not a member. Feel free to use my name as a possible supervisor and best of luck***

Research Interests

Current Courses

Term	Course Number	Section	Title	Type
Winter 2025	GS/EN6695 3.0	M	Muslim Women Write Back	SEMR

Upcoming Courses

Term	Course Number	Section	Title	Type
Summer 2025	AP/EN4400 6.0	A	Diaspora Literatures	ONLN
Summer 2025	AP/EN2260 6.0	A	Introduction to World Literature	ONLN

My area of specialization encompasses Middle Eastern diasporic writing.
In 2019, I published my first monograph Women, Art, and Literature in the Iranian Diaspora which studies intermedial works of art and literature such as graphic novels, videographic installations, and photo-poetry. I propose a new reading strategy to map the works’ engagement with aesthetics, ethics, and politics.
I am currently working on my second monograph on refugee life stories in which I distinguish between the poetics and politics of exile.

I am interested in how stories can save lives and have tangible effects in the world.

As a teacher, I want to empower students with critical tools to read the world as closely as they read books. I have won several teaching awards including two placements on student council’s “Teaching Honour Roll”. I practice a variety of pedagogical techniques to keep my lectures interactive. These include strategic use of digital learning interfaces, conducting formative assessments, and inviting local poets and writers to my lecturers.
In addition to my critical work on politics and aesthetics, I am also a creative writer and a visual artist.

**Note to prospective International graduate students: York English accepts only 1 international student per year at the PhD level, and 1 at the Master's level. While I encourage you to apply, please bear in mind that I cannot guarantee your admission. Admission is based on the decision of a committee of which I am not a member. Feel free to use my name as a possible supervisor and best of luck***

Degrees

Ph.D. Comparative Literature, Western University
M.A. English Literature, University of Tehran
B.A.hon. English Literature, University of Tehran

Appointments

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Research Interests

Current Courses

Term	Course Number	Section	Title	Type
Winter 2025	GS/EN6695 3.0	M	Muslim Women Write Back	SEMR

Upcoming Courses

Term	Course Number	Section	Title	Type
Summer 2025	AP/EN4400 6.0	A	Diaspora Literatures	ONLN
Summer 2025	AP/EN2260 6.0	A	Introduction to World Literature	ONLN