My interest in theoretical physics began in adolescence as a search for the universal and irreducible structures of nature. Guided by the intellectual climate of the time, I came to see physics as the most promising pathway toward such questions. Over time, however, I recognized the importance of situating physics within a broader philosophical framework, rather than treating it as detached from its centuries-old roots in natural philosophy.

I began my studies at Sharif University of Technology in Tehran in Fall 2017, where I developed a strong foundation in classical and modern physics. After encountering quantum mechanics and general relativity, I was drawn to foundational problems, beginning with the study of quantum foundations. This led me to explore Shape Dynamics, a relational approach to dynamical theories. Under the generous guidance of Julian Barbour, I wrote my bachelor's thesis, Shape Dynamics and the Universe: Foundations and Implications, completing my degree in 2022.

In Spring 2023, I began collaborating with Tim Koslowski, who has been deeply involved in the development of Shape Dynamics for over a decade. This collaboration was engendered and facilitated by Pedro Naranjo. Our work resulted in my first joint paper, A de Broglie–Bohm Model of Pure Shape Dynamics: N-body System.

Motivated by the relatively strong network of physicists and philosophers working on foundational topics in Europe, I moved to Germany in 2023 to pursue my studies through the Bonn–Cologne Graduate School M.Sc. Scholarship program. This also enabled me to continue my joint work on Pure Shape Dynamics with Tim Koslowski in person. My second year in Cologne was dedicated to projects aimed at advancing Shape Dynamics by incorporating general relativity and quantum field theory. This research culminated in a second joint paper, Pure Shape Dynamics: Relational Dynamical Geometry, as well as my thesis, Implementation of the Principles of Pure Shape Dynamics in Quantum Field Theory. More information about my written work can be found here.

I am currently a doctoral candidate at the Institute for Theoretical Physics III at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, where I continue to investigate relational ideas within a broader approach to Quantum Gravity. More information about my Ph.D. research can be found here.