Faculty and Academic Staff
The Department of English Language Education at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences is supported by a distinguished academic team with expertise in Applied Linguistics, English for Specific and Academic Purposes (ESP/EAP), language assessment, discourse studies, and scientific communication in medical sciences. The faculty members play a central role in advancing English language education across all medical disciplines of the University through teaching, curriculum development, research, and national-level academic contributions.
The academic staff are actively engaged in delivering General English, ESP, and academic literacy courses across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, while also contributing to national assessment systems, faculty development initiatives, and interdisciplinary research in language education and medical communication.
Academic Staff
Dr. Maryam Heydarpour Meymeh
Chair, Department of English Language Education
Dr. Maryam Heydarpour Meymeh serves as the Chair of the Department of English Language Education. Her academic expertise lies in Applied Linguistics and English Language Education, with a particular focus on English for Medical Sciences, curriculum development, and technology-enhanced language teaching.
She has played a leading role in the development, coordination, and modernization of English language programs across medical faculties, with emphasis on aligning language education with international standards in medical and health sciences. Her work focuses on integrating academic literacy, communicative competence, and discipline-specific language skills into structured educational frameworks.
Her academic leadership encompasses curriculum design, institutional development, and the advancement of innovative pedagogical models for English language instruction in higher education.
Dr. Milad Salimi Chegenie
Assistant Professor, Applied Linguistics and English Language Education
Dr. Milad Salimi Chegenie is an academic member of the Department specializing in Applied Linguistics, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), and English for Specific Purposes (ESP). His research focuses on interdisciplinary scientific communication, academic literacy development, and discourse in specialized domains.
He has contributed to international peer-reviewed scholarly publications indexed in recognized scientific databases, including collaborative research in biomedical and interdisciplinary journals. His work reflects an engagement with the interface between language, scientific knowledge production, and academic communication in medical and health sciences contexts.
His research interests include second language acquisition, academic writing development, discourse analysis, and English for Medical Purposes. He is particularly focused on enhancing learners’ ability to access, interpret, and produce academic discourse in English within professional and scientific domains.
Dr. Salimi Chegenie is actively involved in curriculum development, research-informed teaching practices, and the advancement of academic English instruction within the Department.
Dr. Younes Tase
Assistant Professor, English Language Education and Applied Linguistics
Dr. Younes Tase is a faculty member of the Department with expertise in Applied Linguistics, academic writing, and English for Academic Purposes. His academic interests include discourse analysis, academic literacy, and scientific communication in higher education contexts.
He has contributed to the development of academic writing instruction in medical sciences education, with emphasis on improving students’ ability to engage with scientific literature and produce discipline-specific academic texts in English.
Dr. Tase is actively engaged in course design, teaching, and research activities aimed at strengthening English language proficiency among students in medical and allied health disciplines.
Academic Profile and Institutional Role
The faculty of the Department of English Language Education represents a multidisciplinary academic community committed to excellence in teaching, research, and institutional service. Collectively, their contributions support:
- Development and modernization of General English and ESP curricula across medical faculties
- Instruction in English for Medical and Health Sciences programs
- National-level language assessment and evaluation frameworks
- Academic writing and scientific communication training
- Research in Applied Linguistics, language assessment, and discourse studies
- Integration of innovative and technology-enhanced language teaching methodologies Through sustained academic engagement
The Department contributes to the advancement of English language education in medical sciences