Parviz Shahriari, a Zoroastrian mathematician who was a political activist


Academic Achievements and Teaching Career

In 1953, Parviz Shahriari graduated from the Faculty of Science at the University of Tehran and the Higher School of Education (now known as Tehran Teacher Training University), majoring in mathematics. His passion for teaching led him to share his knowledge with students in various cities across Iran. He began his teaching career in Shiraz and later moved to Tehran, where he taught at Andisheh High School and other institutions affiliated with the Kharazmi Cultural Group.

In addition to high school teaching, Shahriari also taught at the Faculty of Technology at the University of Tehran, as well as the day and evening classes of the Teacher Training University. His contributions extended to the Arak Higher School of Sciences, reflecting his tireless dedication to educating the youth of Iran. Shahriari’s teaching was not limited to technical knowledge; he inspired his students to think critically and engage deeply with the material.