Behnoush Memari

Behnoush Memari

Instructor and Laboratory Manager, Azad University

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Chemistry Professor at Broward College

  • Education

    • Florida International University

      1996 - 1999
      MS in Chemistry Chemistry

      Thesis Title: Variables Affecting the Analytical Precision and Accuracy of the Intoxilyzer 5000

    • Florida International University

      2003 - 2008
      1. PhD in Chemistry Dissertation Title: Improved Estimation of Postmortem Interval

      • Dissertation Title: Improved Estimation of Postmortem Interval with Multiple Protein Markers and Improved Analytical Methods

    • Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

      1987 - 1992
      B.S. in Chemistry Chemistry

      Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Research: Preparation and characterization of internal H-bonding six β-diketones

  • Experience

    • Azad University (IAU)

      Sept 1992 - Aug 1994
      Instructor and Laboratory Manager, Azad University

      Responsibilities included teaching chemistry lab and lecture courses, managing the laboratories at the university, being responsible for purchasing equipment and chemicals, and developing and authoring two manuals for General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory.

    • Miami Dade College

      Aug 1996 - Jul 2003
      Instructor and lab Coordinator

      Responsibilities included teaching chemistry lectures, preparing and grading examinations, teaching laboratories in the chemistry department, developing syllabus and handouts, preparing reagents for laboratory exercises, coordinating the chemistry laboratories, utilizing the internet for teaching, and incorporating technology in the classroom

    • Broward College

      Aug 2003 - Nov 2023

      Collaboratively work with senior-level administrators to develop and sustain high-quality academic programs. Encourage and foster a culture of inquiry about student learning in support of various College strategic initiatives. Additionally, responsible for teaching chemistry lectures, preparing and grading examinations, teaching laboratories, developing syllabi and handouts, and using technology for effective classroom instruction. Coordinated and facilitated the assessment of learning outcomes in selected General, Program, and Career and Technical Education courses. Supported colleagues in the academic disciplines and acted as a liaison between Associate Deans college-wide. Provided leadership for all instructional programs, including associate in arts, associate in science, and associate in applied science degrees, as well as vocational and technical certificates. Performed related work as directed. Supported faculty in designing and troubleshooting technology-related issues for online and blended courses. Facilitated workshops on Web-CT Light for faculty members interested in enhancing their courses with web technology Collaboratively work with senior-level administrators to develop and sustain high-quality academic programs. Encourage and foster a culture of inquiry about student learning in support of various College strategic initiatives. Additionally, responsible for teaching chemistry lectures, preparing and grading examinations, teaching laboratories, developing syllabi and handouts, and using technology for effective classroom instruction.

      • Senior Chemistry Professor

        Aug 2013 - Nov 2023
      • General Education Outcome and Assessment Team Member, Broward College

        Aug 2009 - Oct 2023
      • Associate Academic Dean, Broward College

        Aug 2011 - Jul 2013
      • e-Associate for Instructional Technology, Broward College

        Aug 2007 - Jul 2011
      • Professor of Chemistry

        Aug 2003 - Jul 2011
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Effective Instruction Association of College and University Educators

      Association of College and University Educators (ACUE)
      Apr 2019
    • Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)

      Broward College
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Behnoush Memari
      Recipient of AT&T Endowed Teaching Chair Broward College Apr 2022
    • Awarded to Behnoush Memari
      Professor of the Year, Broward College Central Campus Broward College Apr 2019
    • Awarded to Behnoush Memari
      Recipient of A. Hugh Adams Endowed Teaching Chair Broward College Apr 2013
    • Awarded to Behnoush Memari
      Recipient of Rotary Club Endowed Teaching Chair Broward College Apr 2008
    • Awarded to Behnoush Memari
      1st place Edward Whittaker Forensic Research Poster Contest during the 5th Annual Fort Lauderdale Forensic Conference Mar 2007
    • Awarded to Behnoush Memari
      Emerging Forensic Scientist Award AAFS 59th Anniversary meeting in San Antonio, Texas, Mar 2007
    • Awarded to Behnoush Memari
      Professor of the Year, BCC North Campus, 2006 BCC North Campus Apr 2006
    • Awarded to Behnoush Memari
      Right Click Academy, Broward College Broward College, Apr 2005