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Dr. Zinat Shariati
Ph.D. Research Scholar & Project Manager, Entrepreneurship · University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran · Tehran
IMPARC ID IMP-MM-MGMT-23-IR-2026-2404
Member since 2026
Expertise
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Analysis
- Digital Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Innovation Management
- Sales & Marketing
Mentorship offered
- Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting
- Business Strategy Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
- Data Visualization
- Predictive Modeling
- Scientific and Technical Research
- Technology Scouting
- Market Research
- Feasibility Study
- Technical Writing
Mode: Hybrid · Capacity: More than 5 researchers
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About
Dr. Zinat Shariati is an emerging entrepreneurship researcher, innovation specialist, project manager, startup mentor, and business consultant with expertise in entrepreneurial finance, crowdfunding platforms, digital business models, innovation systems, and digital transformation. She is pursuing her Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship at the University of Tehran, Iran, where her doctoral research focuses on optimizing reward-based crowdfunding campaigns for technology companies through digital platforms and product network effects. She has published research in internationally recognized journals, contributed book chapters and edited academic books, and serves as a Reviewing Editor for journals published by SAGE and Emerald. Her professional experience spans project management, international business consulting, export development, startup mentoring, and business process optimization. She combines academic research with practical industry expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation, AI-driven scientometrics, business development, and digital ecosystems.
Publications 12
Journal articles
- Shariati, Z., Meigounpoory, M., Jozani, M., & Arabiun, A. (2026). Developing a Conceptual Model of Reward-Based Crowdfunding Platforms in Islamic Contexts: Insights from Bibliometric and Content Analysis. Journal of Islamic Marketing.Scopus
- Shariati, Z., Meigounpoory, M.R., Jozani, M., Arabiun, A. (2026). Reward-Based Crowdfunding Platforms: Insights from Bibliometric Analysis and Future Research Prospects. International Journal of Technoentrepreneurship.Peer-reviewed (not in the indexes above)
- International Journal of Business Innovation and Research (2023). Identifying Components Affecting Electronic Business Model in Iranian Startups. International Journal of Business Innovation and Research.Scopus
- Shariati, Z. (2026). Optimal Design of Reward-Based Crowdfunding Campaign on Digital Platform Considering the Role of Product Network. Journal of Business Research.Web of Science (SCI / SCIE / SSCI / ESCI)
- Shariati, Z. (2026). Bibliometric Analysis of Reward-Based Crowdfunding Research Streams. Research Study.Other
Books
- (2022). Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology. Academic Publication.
Book chapters
- (2026). Mapping the Evolution of Reward-Based Crowdfunding: A Bibliometric Analysis of Theoretical Underpinnings and Research Streams in Digital Platforms. In Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Digital Economy, and the Digital Transformation in the MENA Region.
Conference papers
- (2022). Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research. 5th National Entrepreneurship Conference, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.Other
- (2019). Innovation in Business Management and Economics. 2nd International Conference on Innovation in Business Management and Economics, Tehran, Iran.Other
- (2017). Management and Accounting Research. 13th Conference between International Management and Accounting, Tehran, Iran.Other
- (2017). Open Innovation and Entrepreneurship. 10th Conference on Entrepreneurship and Open Innovations, Tehran, Iran.Other
- (2025). Crowdfunding and Digital Platforms Research. Entrepreneurship Research Conference, Academic Conference.Other
Experience
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Project Manager – APQC Framework Implementation
Asiatech Holding, Iran
Oct 2024 - Oct 2025
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Head of Export Development
Maadiran Holding, Iran
Sep 2022 - Mar 2023
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International Business Consultant
Damatajhiz Co., Iran
May 2021 - Dec 2021
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Information Technology Support Specialist
Cyruscrafts, Iran
Apr 2021 - Nov 2021
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Landscape Designer
Mashhad Municipality, Iran
Jan 2012 - Mar 2014
Education
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Nov 2020 - Feb 2026
Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship
University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Sep 2018 - Sep 2020
Master of Arts (MA), Entrepreneurship
University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
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Sep 2011 - Sep 2015
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Landscape Architecture
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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2020 - 2026
Ph.D. Fellowship, Entrepreneurship
Exceptional Talents Program, University of Tehran
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Ongoing
Research Software & Analytics Certifications, Data Analytics & Research Methods
Professional Research Training Programs
Supervision & projects
- Ongoing
Thesis · Optimizing Reward-Based Crowdfunding Campaign of Technologic Companies in Digital Platforms by Considering the Role of Product Network
2020
- Completed
Thesis · Digital Platform Innovation and Entrepreneurship
2025
- Completed
Dissertation · Entrepreneurship and Crowdfunding Studies
University of Mazandaran · 2020
- Completed
Dissertation · Entrepreneurial Marketing Research
University of Tehran · 2021
- Completed
Dissertation · Research Methodology Applications
University of Tehran · 2021
- Completed
Dissertation · Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation Systems
University of Tehran · 2023
- Completed
Funded project · Reward-Based Crowdfunding Platform Optimization
University of Tehran · Principal Researcher · 2020-2026
- Completed
Funded project · Entrepreneurial Finance and Crowdfunding Research
Entrepreneurial Finance and Crowdfunding Research · Researcher · 2023-2026
- Completed
Funded project · Digital Business Model Development
Academic Research Initiative · Researcher · 2022-2024
- Completed
Funded project · Innovation Systems and Digital Platforms
University Research Program · Researcher · 2024-2026
- Ongoing
Funded project · AI-Driven Scientometrics Research
Academic Research Initiative · Researcher · 2025-2026
Awards
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First-Rank Ph.D. Student
Faculty of Entrepreneurship · 2023
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Full Fellowship – Exceptional Talents Program
Exceptional Talents Program · 2020
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First-Rank Master's Student
Faculty of Entrepreneurship · 2019
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Reviewing Editor – Journal of Information Development
Journal Editorial Board · 2024 - Present
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Reviewing Editor – Journal of Islamic Marketing
Journal Editorial Board · 2026 - Present
Events & training
- 2022
National Conference · Sharif University of Technology
5th National Entrepreneurship Conference
- 2019
International Conference · Conference Committee
International Conference on Innovation in Business Management and Economics
- 2017
Conference · Conference Committee
International Management and Accounting Conference
- 2017
Conference · Conference Committee
Entrepreneurship and Open Innovations Conference
- 2021-2025
Research Workshop · University of Tehran
Entrepreneurship Research Workshops
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