Malek-Ashtar University of Technology
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The Malek-Ashtar University of Technology
is a public university
of engineering
, science
, and military
in Iran
.
This university was opened in
1986. Its campuses are located in Tehran
and Isfahan. The university is named after Malik al-Ashtar,
one of the most loyal companions of Ali Ibn Abi Talib. Malek-Ashtar University of Technology is often referred to "MUT" by the abbreviation.
Malek-Ashtar University of Technology provides both undergraduate and graduate programs. Funding for Malek-Ashtar University of Technology is provided by the Ministry of Defense. Undergraduate admission is done by the national entrance examination administered yearly by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.
In 2005, Malek-Ashtar University of Technology was identified by the German government as an industry in a mainly civilian institution which also conducts military research and development. In June 2008, Malek-Ashtar University was listed by the European Union
as an entity linked to Iran's proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities or Iran's development of nuclear weapon delivery systems. Within their jurisdiction, European Union members must block all funds or economic resources of the listed entity.
(DIO). By 1986, a large number of infantry rifles, machine guns, and mortars and some small-arms ammunition were being manufactured locally. They also established three universities to educate experts for Iran's industrial and research centers: Imam Hossein University
, Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University, and Malek-Ashtar University of Technology.
Malek-Ashtar University was approved in 1984 by the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. It was then recognized as a university in 1986. It had only one campus in Shahinshahr
, Isfahan. In later 1999, another campus was established in Tehran
. Its faculties include aerospace engineering, applied sciences, electrical engineering, management and industrial engineering, marine science and engineering, materials and manufacturing technologies, and information, communications and security technologies, and rector as of 2006.
, Amirkabir University of Technology
, Imam Hossein University
, and Malek-Ashtar University of Technology.
The Sharif University of Technology was the first university, where has Aerospace Engineering degree since 1987. The K.N. Toosi University of Technology offered Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering in a joint program with Moscow State Aviation Technological University
in Russia
.
In 2003, Iranian Space Agency
was established in an uninhabited desert area in Semnan
Province, south-east of Tehran
. The Aerospace Research Institute affiliated to the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology is active organization in the space science and technology applications. Five public Universities, one private university (Azad University Science and Research Branch), and one college (Civil Aviation Technology College) provide higher education and research in aerospace engineering.
Since 1990s, Iran started to develop a launch vehicle based on Shahab-3
. The Iran Space Research Center started testing launch capabilities since early 2007 reaching 150–200 km altitude based on Shahab-3
series. In 2008, they developed a two stage launch vehicle Safir-1. In 2009, they launched a satellite named Omid
into orbit using the domestically built launch vehicle Safir-2.
(CSIS) report on the biological activities in Iran, genetic cloning is being carried out at the Malek-Ashtar University of Technology.
The Iran's activities about biological weapons began in 1985. By 1986, they established a research center in Tehran's Pasteur Institute
to work on toxic fungus and microbial substances. The center succeeded in producing toxic fungus
, and aflatoxin
. In 1987, they moved the facilities to the Imam Hossein University
.
A number of foreign experts from China
, North Korea
, India
, and Russia
have cooperated with the Ministry of Defense of Iran.
The Research Center for Direct Biotechnology, which does not directly work on microbial weapons, is used as the center for biological researches and actively works with the Malek-Ashtar University of Technology, Imam Hossein University
, and Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University. However, the Centers for Science and Technological Growth of the Biological Research Center of the Malek-Ashtar University of Technology, affiliated with the defense industries, are in charge of mass production of biological weapons.
for a joint study with Imam Hossein University
.
The opposition group National Council of Resistance of Iran
(affiliated with People's Mujahedin of Iran
, a.k.a. MKO) has claimed that since 1999, Imam Hossein University
has been involved in chemical research in a much larger scale. One of groups linked to this university produces a significant amount of nerve gas in liquid, vapor, and powder form.According to the opposition group, Sina Industry (Vira Laboratories) with more than 4,000 employees is another Organization run by the Defense Ministry. It is involved in producing chemical products. The Parchin Chemical Industries located in south of Tehran
, is another center of chemical products. Another complex manufacturer near the city of Semnan is also engaged in producing nerve gas.
However, besides the opposition claims, Iran is not known to possess chemical weapons. Iran is a signatory of the Chemical Weapons Convention, which bans chemical weapons, delivery systems, and production facilities. Iran has reiterated its commitment to the CWC and its full support for the work of the OPCW, in particular in view of the considerable suffering these weapons have caused to the Iranian people. Iran has not made any declaration of a weapons stockpile under the treaty.
The buildings in Isfahan include:
The university co-operates with several independent research centers. Among those:
is a public university
Public university
A public university is a university that is predominantly funded by public means through a national or subnational government, as opposed to private universities. A national university may or may not be considered a public university, depending on regions...
of engineering
Engineering
Engineering is the discipline, art, skill and profession of acquiring and applying scientific, mathematical, economic, social, and practical knowledge, in order to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes that safely realize improvements to the lives of...
, science
Science
Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe...
, and military
Military
A military is an organization authorized by its greater society to use lethal force, usually including use of weapons, in defending its country by combating actual or perceived threats. The military may have additional functions of use to its greater society, such as advancing a political agenda e.g...
in Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
.
This university was opened in
1986. Its campuses are located in Tehran
Tehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
and Isfahan. The university is named after Malik al-Ashtar,
one of the most loyal companions of Ali Ibn Abi Talib. Malek-Ashtar University of Technology is often referred to "MUT" by the abbreviation.
Malek-Ashtar University of Technology provides both undergraduate and graduate programs. Funding for Malek-Ashtar University of Technology is provided by the Ministry of Defense. Undergraduate admission is done by the national entrance examination administered yearly by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.
In 2005, Malek-Ashtar University of Technology was identified by the German government as an industry in a mainly civilian institution which also conducts military research and development. In June 2008, Malek-Ashtar University was listed by the European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
as an entity linked to Iran's proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities or Iran's development of nuclear weapon delivery systems. Within their jurisdiction, European Union members must block all funds or economic resources of the listed entity.
History
In late 1981, the Iranian government brought together all military industrial units and placed them under the Defense Industries OrganizationDefense Industries Organization
The Defense Industries Organization The Defense Industries Organization The Defense Industries Organization (DIO; Persian: Sasadjah (Sazemane Sanaye Defa) is a conglomerate of companies run by the Islamic Republic of Iran whose function is to provide the military of Iran with the necessary...
(DIO). By 1986, a large number of infantry rifles, machine guns, and mortars and some small-arms ammunition were being manufactured locally. They also established three universities to educate experts for Iran's industrial and research centers: Imam Hossein University
Imam Hossein University
The Imam Hossein University is a public university of engineering, science, and military in Iran.The university was opened in1986. The university is one of the top ranking industrial universities in Iran. It is located in Tehran, Shahid Babaei Highway near Tehran Pars Fourth Square, and Hakimiyeh...
, Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University, and Malek-Ashtar University of Technology.
Malek-Ashtar University was approved in 1984 by the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. It was then recognized as a university in 1986. It had only one campus in Shahinshahr
Shahinshahr
Shahin Shahr is a city in and the capital of Shahin Shahr and Meymeh County, Isfahan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 126,070, in 33,515 families....
, Isfahan. In later 1999, another campus was established in Tehran
Tehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
. Its faculties include aerospace engineering, applied sciences, electrical engineering, management and industrial engineering, marine science and engineering, materials and manufacturing technologies, and information, communications and security technologies, and rector as of 2006.
Aerospace Researches
Malek-Ashtar University of Technology is among 5 public universities in Iran, where provide the Aerospace research and programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These universities includes K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Sharif University of TechnologySharif University of Technology
Sharif University of Technology is a university of higher education in technology, engineering and physical sciences in Tehran. Sharif University of Technology is one of the most prestigious universities in the country, and is considered Iran's MIT...
, Amirkabir University of Technology
Amirkabir University of Technology
Amirkabir University of Technology , formerly called the Tehran Polytechnic is a public research university located in Tehran, Iran. AUT is one of the most prestigious universities and the first established technical university in Iran...
, Imam Hossein University
Imam Hossein University
The Imam Hossein University is a public university of engineering, science, and military in Iran.The university was opened in1986. The university is one of the top ranking industrial universities in Iran. It is located in Tehran, Shahid Babaei Highway near Tehran Pars Fourth Square, and Hakimiyeh...
, and Malek-Ashtar University of Technology.
The Sharif University of Technology was the first university, where has Aerospace Engineering degree since 1987. The K.N. Toosi University of Technology offered Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering in a joint program with Moscow State Aviation Technological University
Moscow State Aviation Technological University
Moscow State Aviation Technological University is a university in Moscow, Russia. The modern name of this university is «MATI» - Russian State University of Aviation Technology...
in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
.
In 2003, Iranian Space Agency
Iranian Space Agency
The Iranian Space Agency is Iran's governmental space agency. Iran is an active participant in the Asian space race and became an orbital-launch-capable nation in 2009...
was established in an uninhabited desert area in Semnan
Semnan Province
Semnan Province is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. It is in the north of the country, and its center is Semnan. The province of Semnan covers an area of 96,816 square kilometers and stretches along the Alborz mountain range and borders to Dasht-e Kavir desert in its southern parts.Counties of...
Province, south-east of Tehran
Tehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
. The Aerospace Research Institute affiliated to the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology is active organization in the space science and technology applications. Five public Universities, one private university (Azad University Science and Research Branch), and one college (Civil Aviation Technology College) provide higher education and research in aerospace engineering.
Since 1990s, Iran started to develop a launch vehicle based on Shahab-3
Shahab-3
The Shahab-3 is a medium-range ballistic missile developed by Iran and based on the Nodong-1. The Shahab-3 has a range of ; a MRBM variant can now reach...
. The Iran Space Research Center started testing launch capabilities since early 2007 reaching 150–200 km altitude based on Shahab-3
Shahab-3
The Shahab-3 is a medium-range ballistic missile developed by Iran and based on the Nodong-1. The Shahab-3 has a range of ; a MRBM variant can now reach...
series. In 2008, they developed a two stage launch vehicle Safir-1. In 2009, they launched a satellite named Omid
Omid
Omid is a common Persian male given name, meaning hope...
into orbit using the domestically built launch vehicle Safir-2.
Biological Researches
According to the Center for Strategic and International StudiesCenter for Strategic and International Studies
The Center for Strategic and International Studies is a bipartisan Washington, D.C., foreign policy think tank. The center was founded in 1962 by Admiral Arleigh Burke and Ambassador David Manker Abshire, originally as part of Georgetown University...
(CSIS) report on the biological activities in Iran, genetic cloning is being carried out at the Malek-Ashtar University of Technology.
The Iran's activities about biological weapons began in 1985. By 1986, they established a research center in Tehran's Pasteur Institute
Pasteur Institute
The Pasteur Institute is a French non-profit private foundation dedicated to the study of biology, micro-organisms, diseases, and vaccines. It is named after Louis Pasteur, who made some of the greatest breakthroughs in modern medicine at the time, including pasteurization and vaccines for anthrax...
to work on toxic fungus and microbial substances. The center succeeded in producing toxic fungus
Fungus
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds , as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, and bacteria...
, and aflatoxin
Aflatoxin
Aflatoxins are naturally occurring mycotoxins that are produced by many species of Aspergillus, a fungus, the most notable ones being Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Aflatoxins are toxic and among the most carcinogenic substances known...
. In 1987, they moved the facilities to the Imam Hossein University
Imam Hossein University
The Imam Hossein University is a public university of engineering, science, and military in Iran.The university was opened in1986. The university is one of the top ranking industrial universities in Iran. It is located in Tehran, Shahid Babaei Highway near Tehran Pars Fourth Square, and Hakimiyeh...
.
A number of foreign experts from China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, North Korea
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, and Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
have cooperated with the Ministry of Defense of Iran.
The Research Center for Direct Biotechnology, which does not directly work on microbial weapons, is used as the center for biological researches and actively works with the Malek-Ashtar University of Technology, Imam Hossein University
Imam Hossein University
The Imam Hossein University is a public university of engineering, science, and military in Iran.The university was opened in1986. The university is one of the top ranking industrial universities in Iran. It is located in Tehran, Shahid Babaei Highway near Tehran Pars Fourth Square, and Hakimiyeh...
, and Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University. However, the Centers for Science and Technological Growth of the Biological Research Center of the Malek-Ashtar University of Technology, affiliated with the defense industries, are in charge of mass production of biological weapons.
Chemical Researches
According to Iranian opposition groups, Malek-Ashtar University of Technology uses the center for chemical research and chemical engineering located in west of TehranTehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
for a joint study with Imam Hossein University
Imam Hossein University
The Imam Hossein University is a public university of engineering, science, and military in Iran.The university was opened in1986. The university is one of the top ranking industrial universities in Iran. It is located in Tehran, Shahid Babaei Highway near Tehran Pars Fourth Square, and Hakimiyeh...
.
The opposition group National Council of Resistance of Iran
National Council of Resistance of Iran
The National Council of Resistance of Iran , founded in 1981 in France, is the parliament in exile of the "Iranian Resistance", and is a political umbrella coalition of five Iranian opposition political organizations, the largest organization being the People's Mujahedin of Iran.The President-elect...
(affiliated with People's Mujahedin of Iran
People's Mujahedin of Iran
The People's Mujahedin of Iran is a terrorist militant organization that advocates the overthrow of the Islamic Republic of Iran....
, a.k.a. MKO) has claimed that since 1999, Imam Hossein University
Imam Hossein University
The Imam Hossein University is a public university of engineering, science, and military in Iran.The university was opened in1986. The university is one of the top ranking industrial universities in Iran. It is located in Tehran, Shahid Babaei Highway near Tehran Pars Fourth Square, and Hakimiyeh...
has been involved in chemical research in a much larger scale. One of groups linked to this university produces a significant amount of nerve gas in liquid, vapor, and powder form.According to the opposition group, Sina Industry (Vira Laboratories) with more than 4,000 employees is another Organization run by the Defense Ministry. It is involved in producing chemical products. The Parchin Chemical Industries located in south of Tehran
Tehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
, is another center of chemical products. Another complex manufacturer near the city of Semnan is also engaged in producing nerve gas.
However, besides the opposition claims, Iran is not known to possess chemical weapons. Iran is a signatory of the Chemical Weapons Convention, which bans chemical weapons, delivery systems, and production facilities. Iran has reiterated its commitment to the CWC and its full support for the work of the OPCW, in particular in view of the considerable suffering these weapons have caused to the Iranian people. Iran has not made any declaration of a weapons stockpile under the treaty.
Buildings
The main buildings are located in Tehran include:- Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Complex
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Complex
- Management and Industrial Engineering Complex
- Communications and Security Technologies Complex
- Modern Sciences and Technologies Complex
- Non-factor Defense Institute
The buildings in Isfahan include:
- Applied Sciences Complex
- Submarine Science and Technology Complex
- School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
- School of Material Engineering
- School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- School of Industrial Engineering
- School of Marine Science and Engineering
The university co-operates with several independent research centers. Among those:
- Atomic Energy Organization of IranAtomic Energy Organization of IranThe Atomic Energy Organization of Iran is the main official body responsible for implementing regulations and operating nuclear energy installations in Iran....
(AEOI) - Ministry of Defense of Iran
- Amirkabir University of TechnologyAmirkabir University of TechnologyAmirkabir University of Technology , formerly called the Tehran Polytechnic is a public research university located in Tehran, Iran. AUT is one of the most prestigious universities and the first established technical university in Iran...
- Sharif University of TechnologySharif University of TechnologySharif University of Technology is a university of higher education in technology, engineering and physical sciences in Tehran. Sharif University of Technology is one of the most prestigious universities in the country, and is considered Iran's MIT...
- University of TehranUniversity of TehranThe University of Tehran , also known as Tehran University and UT, is Iran's oldest university. Located in Tehran, the university is among the most prestigious in the country, and is consistently selected as the first choice of many applicants in the annual nationwide entrance exam for top Iranian...
- University of Science and Defense Technologies (USDT)
- Baltic State Technical UniversityBaltic State Technical UniversityBaltic State Technical University "Voenmeh" D.F.Ustinov is a major Russian military technical university situated in Saint Petersburg. Previously it was known as the Leningrad Mechanical Institute and Military Mechanical Institute .-Faculties:...
(until 1998) - China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationChina Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationThe China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground...
- Centers for Science and Technological Growth
- Biological Research Center of Malek Ashtar University
- Research Center for Direct Biotechnology
- Sina Industry (Vira Laboratories)
- Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO)
- Biological Research Center of SIO
- Damghan's Weapons Industry
- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research
- The Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IBB)
- Tehran's Biochemical and Bioenvironmental Research Center
- Group of Fermentation and Biological Technology
- Missile Industrial Group at Parchin
- Shahid Babaye Industrial Complex (SBIC)
- Mechanical Systems Industrial Group (MIG)
- Special Industrial Groups of the Ministry of Defense (MIDSPCIG)
See also
- List of universities in Iran
- Iranian Space AgencyIranian Space AgencyThe Iranian Space Agency is Iran's governmental space agency. Iran is an active participant in the Asian space race and became an orbital-launch-capable nation in 2009...
- Defense Industries OrganizationDefense Industries OrganizationThe Defense Industries Organization The Defense Industries Organization The Defense Industries Organization (DIO; Persian: Sasadjah (Sazemane Sanaye Defa) is a conglomerate of companies run by the Islamic Republic of Iran whose function is to provide the military of Iran with the necessary...
- Iran Aviation Industries OrganizationIran Aviation Industries OrganizationThe Iran Aviation Industries Organization was established in 1966 for the purpose of planning, controlling, and managing the military aviation industry of Iran....
- Nuclear program of IranNuclear program of IranThe nuclear program of Iran was launched in the 1950s with the help of the United States as part of the Atoms for Peace program. The support, encouragement and participation of the United States and Western European governments in Iran's nuclear program continued until the 1979 Iranian Revolution...