University of Science and Research | Iran
Dr. Saeed Esmailnia Meidani is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in educational psychology, sociology, and psychometrics. With multiple degrees, including a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Azad University, Tehran, and ongoing doctoral research in Psychometrics at Saveh University, he has developed expertise across education, psychology, sociology, and demography. His academic journey also includes MAs in Educational Psychology, TOEFL, Sociology, and Demography, reflecting a multidisciplinary foundation. Professionally, Dr. Esmailnia has lectured at several universities such as Sari University, Payam Noor Qa’emshahr University, Farvardin University, and Chabahar Maritime University, where he also served as an educational counselor. His research focuses on ethical decision-making, intelligence, creativity, spiritual intelligence, problem-solving, and the sociology of behavior. He has contributed articles to Q1 and Q2 journals including Quality & Quantity, Acta Polytechnica Hungarica, and New Ideas in Psychology. His scholarly achievements demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing interdisciplinary knowledge in education, psychology, and sociology. He aspires to further expand his research impact, contributing innovative approaches to human development, ethics, and learning.
Featured Publications
Papaleontiou–Louca, E., Esmailnia, S., & Thoma, N. (2022). A critical review of Maslow’s theory of spirituality. Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health, 24(4), 327–343.
Papaleontiou–Louca, E., Esmailnia, S., & Thoma, N. (2023). Spirituality of the developing person according to Maslow. New Ideas in Psychology, 69, 100994.
Nagy-Kondor, R., & Esmailnia, S. (2022). Development of spatial ability extra tasks (SAET): Problem solving with spatial intelligence. Quality & Quantity, 56(5), 3751–3768.
Nagy-Kondor, R., & Esmailnia, S. (2021). Polyhedrons vs. curved surfaces with mental cutting: Impact of spatial ability. Acta Polytechnica Hungarica, 18(6), 71–83.
Beikian, A., & Esmailnia, S. (n.d.). Effectiveness of data-driven learning in reducing phrasal verb-related errors among intermediate English as a foreign language learners. Iranian Journal of English for Academic Purposes (IJEAP).