Seyed Reza Naghbaei Langroudi (Persian: : سید رضا نقبایی لنگرودی) (born July 31, 1969) is an Iranian writer, researcher, and mentor in Language and Journalism with a Ph.D in Communication and Broadcast Journalism.
He left school (while he was in class nine) for about eight years to help his parents financially. After completing compulsory military service, he decided to restart his studies which proved to be a turning point and changed his life forever as he became immersed in serious pursuit of education.
Then after spending two years in high school, and getting Diploma in two fields; Electricity, and Social Economics, he participated in the Iranian Comprehensive University Entrance Examination (Concour) and was accepted as an undergraduate student in Tehran's Alameh Tabatabaee University in Mass Communication to major in Journalism. Along with the studies, he started his Journalism career in Boniad Mostazafan Foundation and stayed there for about two years.
After getting his bachelor's degree in 1998, he joined the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) organization as Public Relations Manager (PRM), Researcher and Scholar in Guilan's IRIB Center. Moreover, he also worked as an instructor and teacher for Guilan ISNA Bureau (Iranian Students' News Agency), Young Journalists Club (YJC) and Iran Broadcasting University (IRIBU). In winter of 2004, he was chosen as a member of the board of jurors for the "Third Guilan Province Local Press Festival (GLPF).
He obtained M.A in Communication and Journalism in 2004 from Tehran University, and decided to compile, translate, and write articles, essays which have been published in papers such as Resaneh (specialized in Communication) and Jahan-e-Eghtesad (which covers Economic topics) and a book titled "The Principles of Press & Broadcasting Journalism".
However, his main endeavor was to compile a work useful for the Iranian so he directed his energy to put together "Lexicon Encyclopedia of Communication" published by Avina Publication. He has been in India for about three years (Sep. 2005 – Sep. 2008), while involved in doctorate studies in Mass Communication & Journalism. He defended his dissertation and was awarded Ph.D in Aug. 2008 by Pune University in India.
Articles in Persian
New media & Information Revolution in Arab World (article) by Edmund Ghareeb, Translated to Persian, Rasaneh Quarterly Journal. Vol 13, No. 1, Spring 2002.
Information Technology, Trust and Social Change in Arab World (article) by Mamoun Fandy, Translated to Persian, Rasaneh Quarterly Journal. Vol 13, No. 2, Summer 2002.
New Media & Kuwaiti National Identity (article) by Deborah Wheeler, Translated to Persian, Rasaneh Quarterly Journal. Vol 13, No. 3, Autumn 2002.
The Credibility of Online Papers (article) by Yoshiko Nozato, Translated to Persian, Rasaneh Quarterly Journal. Vol 14, No. 4, Winter 2004.
Asia Media Markets (article), A Glimpse to the Media in Asia. Jahan-e-Eghtesad (Daily Newspaper), No. 2518 & No. 2519, March 10/11 2003.
Global Internet Availability; How Internet can be accessible? (article), Jahan-e-Eghtesad (Daily Newspaper), No. 2512, March 5, 2003.
"Islam &West in Mass Media" (article), compilation, presented to the Senior Media Advisor to Iranian President, 2008 and his deep appreciation for the scholarly research.
Articles in English
"Cultural Invasion from the Skies" (article), The Times of India, Monday October 30, 2006. Available at www.educationtimes.com.
"Culture; A Cheaper Strategic Weapon" (article), The Times of India, Monday November 13, 2006. Available at www.educationtimes.com.
"New Concept with an Old Background" (article), The Times of India, Monday December 4, 2006. Available at www.educationtimes.com.
"My Quality Time in India" (article), The Times of India, Monday April 16, 2007. Available at www.educationtimes.com
The Essence for Launching Private Radio and TV Stations in Iran; from the Viewpoints of Professionals, Master Project, Tehran University, Winter 2004.
"The Impact of Electronic Communications on Iranian Scholarly Communication", a thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Mass Communication & Journalism, Supervised by Pro. Dr. Raja Pukharapurkar, University of Pune, October 2007.
Principles of Press & Broadcasting Journalism (written in Persian), Compilation and Translation, ISBN 964-8372-06-3, Autumn 2004. A catalogue record for this book is available from Iran National Library: Regn. No. M83-17832.
A monumental work in the form of an etymological dictionary, Glossary of Journalism, Communication, and as a whole Human science, mostly bilingual, titled "Lexicon Encyclopedia of Communication" that will go a long way in establishing a bridge between the told and untold stories of words not only in the realm of Journalism & Communication, but to linguistics, anthropology, Economics, Politics, Sociology, linguistics and the general enthusiast. The (2200 page) book is published by Avina Publication.
Critical review & conceptual analysis of news broadcast by Azerbaijan Republic TV channels. Master Project of the previous Guilan Radio & TV General Manager, 120 (Ps), 2004, IRIB.
Critical review of news in Guilan Province Organization, as ordered by Research Department (2004).
A survey regarding Mass Media in Asia, translation, as ordered by Guiln TV Public Relations Department (2005).
Content analysis of "People & Authorities" program, broadcast by Guilan Provincial Channel, as ordered by Research Department (2005).
Content analysis of 20-O'clock News Program broadcast by Guilan Provincial Channel, as ordered by Research Department (Summer 2009).
A documentary survey titled "Private TV Channels in Palestine" as ordered by Public Relations Department of Guilan’s Radio and TV Center (2004).
Guilan States Run Radio & Television Public Relations Manager (PRM), June 1999 (about 28 months), Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, Rasht- Iran.
Instructing in Public Relations & Communication, four semesters Fall & Spring 2001- 2002-2003-2004, Educational & Research Department of IRIB- Guilan, Iran.
Acting as an advisor to Information & News Dept. of RIB- Guilan Deputy Office from October 22, 2008 to present.
Conducting Research for Guilan's IRIB from October 2003 to September 2007.
Working as an educational and research expert of IRIB- Guilan organization from October 2002 to September 2005.
Acting as an instructor at the Department of Journalism, the Academic Deputy Office (ISNA) from October 2003 to December 2003.
Working as a Reporter in Guilan Young Journalists Club (YJC), IRIB from February 2002 to March 2010 on a part-time basis.
Working as a lecturer for Guilan Young Journalists Club, IRIB from February 2002 to March 2010 on a part-time basis.
Acting as a member of the board of jurors of the "Third Guilan Province Local Press Festival" held in winter 2004 and contributed to setting criteria for judging the press values.
Working as a Public Relations Expert for IRIB from 2000 to present.
Acting as a Member of Think Tank Group & Scientific Research Council of IRIB Guilan Organization, thirty months covering from October 2007 to March 2010.
Teaching in "Comment and Interpretation & their Role in TV News", IRIBU (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting University), Tehran, commencing in September 2008 and ending in February 2009.
Evaluator of the book in Sorush Publications Center, affiliated by IRIB. September 2010.
Communication Faculty Member of IRIB University. Since April 2011.
Founder of NGO, OneAsia (Iran Chapter). On the day fifth of September, 2006 two responsible citizens of Asia namely Dr. Subroto Roy (Indian residing in Pune, India) and Dr. Naghbaei (Iranian temporarily residing in Pune, India) came together and decided to work towards an Asian Unity. OneAsia India chapter has been set up (by Dr. Sobroto Roy) and registered as a society with the charity commissioner (5/4/2007). (Dr. Roy is the Senior Journalist, Post-doctoral fellow at ministry of information and broadcasting, government of India). Now It is converted into a Trust with capacities of accepting donations. OneAsia Iran chapter has been set up duly approved and registered under the regulation No. 1860 (21) on 5/4/ 2007, Iranian Interior Ministry. Formation of OneAsia Bangladesh and OneAsia Sri Lanka Chapters are underway.
Cooperating with Dr. J.K. Jain, Chairman of the Jain TV Group, Ex Member of Parliament, from Sep. 2005 to Sep. 2008. For more info you can call to +91-98-100-99815 Ring Road, Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi or [email protected].
Cooperating and presenting useful, and peaceful thought to the Imam Memorial Trust; A Muslim Society Fraternity of Jammu & Kashmir, since Sep. 2005.
