Nasrin Moazami

Who is Nasrin Moazami?

Professor Nasrin Moazami, a medical microbiologist and biotechnologist, received her Ph.D. in 1976 from the Faculty of Medicine, Laval University, in Canada. Dr. Moazami is the pioneer of biotechnology and microalgae-based fuels in Iran. The center that she established in 1987 is now regional reference center of Biotechnology for West and Central Asia. She is also the founder of the Persian Type Culture Collection that is an affiliated member of WFCC and the MIRCEN International Network since 1992, which is a collection of microorganisms with industrial importance.

She established the Persian Gulf Biotechnology Research Center in 1995 at Quehm Island, Iran. It is the research center for applied research in marine biotechnology in country.

On July 27, 1995, Moazami was presented with the prestigious French Award, the "Chevalier de I'Ordre des Palmes Académiques" a citation given for outstanding professional research. In 1996 the president of Iran presented her the National Governmental Award for research.

In 2007, in the 8th International Conference of Quality Managers Report, at the Opening Ceremony the Fourth Pioneer of Excellence was announced and recognized: Dr. Nasrin Moazami for her great and outstanding contribution to and tireless endeavors in improving quality of life in Queshm Island during last 20 years.