Pioneering in Education, Innovating in Research, Driving Industrial Development

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Zanjan, as one of the main scientific and technological hubs in the northwest of the country, began its activities in 1982 with the establishment of its first academic department (Civil Engineering). Over more than four decades, relying on the collective wisdom of experienced faculty members and the efforts of talented students, this faculty has evolved from a small educational center into a comprehensive and dynamic academic institution that today, with 11 specialized departments, addresses a wide range of the country's scientific, research, and industrial needs.

Mission and Vision

The primary mission of the Faculty of Engineering is to educate creative, entrepreneurial, and committed engineers who, with mastery of theoretical foundations and practical skills, are capable of solving complex industrial and social problems. Given the geopolitical position and the immense industrial and mining capacities of Zanjan Province, this faculty considers itself the link between "academic knowledge" and "real industrial needs," and takes steps toward the sustainable development of the region and the country.

Educational Structure and Specialized Departments

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Zanjan, leveraging its distinguished academic staff, admits students at three levels: Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral (PhD). The academic departments of the faculty are as follows:

• Electrical Engineering: With 27 faculty members, this department has progressed since 1993 from associate degree programs to doctoral level in the fields of Electronics, Power, Control, Telecommunications, and Biomedical Engineering (Bioelectronics).
• Chemical Engineering: It began its activities in 2009 with a focus on Food Industries, and today, with a process-oriented approach and the use of advanced simulation software, admits students at the Master's level in Nanotechnology and Biotechnology, with emphasis on green engineering principles and circular economy.
• Industrial and Systems Engineering: This department gained independence in 2021 and, with the launch of the Master's program in "Systems Modeling and Data Analysis" in 2023, has focused its approach on digitalization, intelligentization of organizations, and data engineering.
• Civil Engineering: As the oldest department of the faculty (established in 1982), with access to well-equipped laboratories (Soil Mechanics, Concrete, Hydraulics, etc.), it operates at Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral levels in the fields of Structures, Earthquake, Geotechnics, Transportation, and Hydraulic Structures.
• Computer Engineering: With 15 faculty members and approximately 350 students, it began its activities in 1996, and since 2011, with the admission of students at the Master's level in Software Engineering, and in 2013 with the admission of doctoral students in Artificial Intelligence, it has become a center for training software and artificial intelligence specialists.
• Materials and Metallurgical Engineering: This department was established in 2013 with the aim of supporting the province's metal and processing industries, and currently admits students at the Bachelor's and Master's levels (Materials Selection and Identification).
• Mining Engineering: Given the immense mining capacities of Zanjan Province, this department has played a key role in the development of the province's basic industry since 2006, focusing on Exploration, Extraction, and Rock Mechanics.
• Mechanical Engineering: With a forward-looking vision and relying on 16 faculty members, it trains specialized human resources for industry in the fields of Applied Design, Manufacturing and Production, and Energy Conversion at all academic levels up to the doctoral degree.
• Surveying Engineering: Since 1999, with the aim of providing organizations with accurate spatial data, it has been active in the fields of Geodesy, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, and Photogrammetry, and its graduates hold a special place in the engineering system and official judiciary expertise.
• Architectural Engineering: This department began its activities in 1993 and, with the aim of educating creative specialists in the field of physical space and form, engages in education and research at various academic levels.
• Art Department: It includes programs in Painting (since 2008) and Islamic Art with a focus on Miniature Painting (since 2022), and operates with the aim of educating creative specialists in the field of culture and art. It is worth noting that with the completion of infrastructure, the establishment of an "Independent Faculty of Art and Architecture" is on the university's agenda.

Statistics and Potentials of the Faculty (Overview)

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Zanjan today proudly hosts a dynamic community of academic elites:

• Faculty Members: 124 full-time members (including 16 Professors, 53 Associate Professors, and 55 Assistant Professors).
• Student Population: More than 3,100 students (including approximately 168 doctoral students, 582 master's students, and 2,379 bachelor's students).
• Program Diversity: Admission of students in more than 20 bachelor's fields, 18 master's fields, and several specialized fields at the doctoral level.
• Infrastructure: Access to dozens of specialized laboratories, well-equipped workshops, and advanced software infrastructure to support theses and research projects.

Future Horizon

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Zanjan, recognizing rapid global developments in areas such as artificial intelligence, clean energy, advanced materials, and intelligent systems, is reviewing and updating its curricula and strengthening its ties with industries in the province and the country. The faculty is committed to maintaining high academic standards while providing an inspiring environment for the flourishing of student talents and the production of technical knowledge that leads to wealth and social welfare.