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Morteza Mohammadivand Khoshkho
Email: mohammadivand2009@gmail.com | Website: https://www.phy20.com
Phy20 email: info@phy20.com
Podcast: Radio Physics Education | From Zero Understanding to Intuition
Nationality: Iranian | Languages: Persian (native), English (intermediate), Arabic (intermediate)
Date of Birth: June 19, 1976
Professional Summary
Innovative Physics Educator and Science Communicator with 30 years of teaching experience and extensive expertise in designing hands-on school laboratories, developing educational media, and promoting conceptual and intuitive learning. Skilled in bridging philosophical insights with practical experiments, producing science podcasts, and mentoring teachers and students to enhance scientific understanding and inquiry-based learning. Recently retired, continuing active engagement in educational projects, research, and public science communication.
Key Skills
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Physics Education & Laboratory Design
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Conceptual & Intuitive Learning
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Educational Media & Podcast Production
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Scientific Communication & Workshop Facilitation
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Electronics & DIY Scientific Tools
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Teacher Training & Curriculum Development
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Cognitive Science & Philosophy of Science
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Project Management & Educational Innovation
Education
M.Sc. in Physics Education – Tarbiat Modarres High School Teacher Training College, Iran | 2011
Thesis: Construction of a Stern-Gerlach Device for Teaching the Concept of Spin
B.Sc. in Physics (Physics Teaching) – Moghaddam Ardabili University, Iran | 2009
Independent Studies in Philosophy of Science and Education – 2019–Present
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Research on cognitive foundations of scientific learning and physics education
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Practical expertise in electronics, from basic circuits to applied switching circuits and radio construction
Professional Experience
Founder & Designer of School Science Laboratories – 2001–Present
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Leveraged 30 years of teaching experience to establish 2–3 fully functional science laboratories annually (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), enhancing hands-on learning for students
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Designed and built low-cost, research-oriented laboratory tools for educational use
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Trained over 200 teachers and hundreds of students in experiment design and execution
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Received recognition from the Iranian Ministry of Education for innovative laboratory design
Educational Media & Podcast Producer – 2022–Present
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Produced 20+ podcast episodes on conceptual physics learning, reaching a growing audience of learners
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Developed digital educational content promoting reflective, inquiry-based learning
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Published the Knowledge & Experiment magazine for three years prior to COVID-19
Projects & Initiatives
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Phy20.com: Interdisciplinary platform for science, philosophy, and scientific communication
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RSSFeed Educational Project: Open-source system for automated reporting and distribution of educational content and podcasts (2025)
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Podcast distribution on Spotify and Castbox
Teaching & Workshops
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Conducted seminars on scientific thinking, cognitive errors, and physics misconceptions
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Presented Physics Fallacies in the Educational Laboratory workshop at the 22nd Iranian Physics Education Conference (2025)
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Delivered sessions on physics laws in Persian poetry format at multiple national physics teachers’ conferences
Publications
Books (Persian)
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Foundations of Philosophy in Physics (2018)
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The Role of Beliefs and Critical Thinking in Physics Development (2024)
Articles & Media
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Educational articles on Phy20.com
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Numerous presentations at national physics education and laboratory conferences
Awards & Honors
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Recognized by the Iranian Ministry of Education for innovative science laboratory design (2001–2024)
Future Research Goals
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Explore how philosophical frameworks and epistemic beliefs influence conceptual learning in physics
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Design tangible scientific tools to connect theoretical understanding with hands-on experience, fostering physical intuition and abstract thinking
References
Available upon request
