Zahra Jannessari Ladani, Ph.D. ,

As a woman born on March 24, 1981, I have always carried the unmistakable spirit of an Aries—fiery, searching, and driven by a restless desire to uncover truth. I grew up among garden beds, where the scent of soil and the quiet pulse of nature shaped my earliest sense of wonder. I have always been drawn to the vastness of the natural world, to the expanse of space, and to the mysteries that lie beyond the visible. Though I studied mathematics and physics in high school, my path eventually curved toward English Language and Literature. I pursued my bachelor’s degree at the University of Isfahan, my master’s at Shahid Beheshti University, and my doctorate at the University of Tehran. Since late 2012, I have served as a faculty member at the University of Isfahan. English Language and Literature is an ocean—boundless, deep, and ever-shifting. Through all these years, I have been both a learner within its infinite waters and a guide to my gifted and spirited students. I have supervised and advised many theses, and alongside my students, I have shared in the joy of discovery—uncovering new insights in literary studies and criticism. Most of these works have engaged with the newest literary and philosophical currents, and many have found a warm welcome in international journals. Exploring literary and artistic worlds is one of my greatest pleasures. At the summit of these explorations lies my immersion in the realms of science fiction, utopia, and dystopia—worlds where imagination stretches its wings and thought finds new horizons. I am also fond of gaming and of scientific conversation, always yearning to open fresh windows of understanding. With each passing year, I find myself honoring the vocation of teaching more deeply. I believe that as a professor who is always learning, I must nurture my students toward being—and remaining—human, and then toward seeking truth. There is no lesson greater than the lesson of being human.

• Bachelor, English Language and Literature, Isfahan [Isfahan - Iran]
• Master's degree, English Language and Literature, Shahid Beheshti [Tehran - Iran]
• Ph.D., English Language and Literature, Tehran [Tehran - Iran]