Brief CV:
EDUCATION
2015 PhD in Ecology (molecular phylogeny), (Fr. Ecologie fonctionnelle)
Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
Thesis title: Biogeography and evolutionary history of the genera Verbascum and Artemisia in Iran using molecular phylogeny
2011 Master II of Science in Microbiologie-Agrobiosciences,
Institut national polytechnique (INP) de Toulouse, France
2000 Master of sciences in Plant Breeding,
Azad University, Iran
REASERCH
My current research projects align with the themes explored in my thesis, focusing on biogeography, plant systematics, evolutionary history, and ecology of plant species within the Mediterranean region. My research primarily revolves around biosystematic and phylogenetic studies, shedding light on the intricate relationships and evolutionary patterns of plant species in this diverse ecosystem.
Additionally, I have a passion for investigating floral morphology and understanding the fascinating dynamics of plant-pollinator interactions.
* keywords: Evolution, Plant-Pollinator Interactions, ecology, systematics, taxonomy, speciation, molecular phylogeny and biogeography of angiosperms, Artemisia, delphinium, Centaurea, Astragalus and Onosma.
PAPERS
Attar F., Mirtadzadini M. & Sotoodeh A.* (2023). Onosma deltiphylla and O. humilis (Boraginaceae), two new species from Iran. Ann. Bot. Fennici 60: 161–166. https://doi.org/10.5735/085.060.0125
Attar F.*, Sotoodeh A.*, Mirtadzadini M., Daemi M., Civeyrel L. (2023). New findings in Onosma section Protonosma (Boraginaceae) using morphological and molecular evidence. Botany letters 170: 285–302. (*equal contribution). doi.org/10.1080/23818107.2023.2166581
Sotoodeh A., Attar F., Laitung B., Civeyrel L. (2022). Verbascum birjandense and V. urumiense (Scrophulariaceae), two new endemic species for Flora of Iran. Phytotaxa, 538: 035–044. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.538.1.3
Attar, F., Maroofi, H., Mirtadzadini,M. & Sotoodeh, A. (2022). Two new species of genus Cousinia (Asteraceae, Cardueae) from W and NE Iran. Nova Biologica Reperta 9(2): 144-152. 10.29252/nbr.9.2.144
Attar F., Sotoodeh A., Sheidai M., Esfandni-Bozchloyi S., & M. Mirtadzadini (2021) Taxonomic Importance Of Nutlets And Flowers In Tribe Cynoglosseae (Boraginaceae). Iranian Journal of Botany 27 (2): 146-163 10.22092/ijb.2021.355061.1330
Attar F.*, Sotoodeh A.*, Mirtadzadini M. (2020) Four new species in subsection Asterotricha for the genus Onosma L. (Boraginaceae) from flora of Iran. Feddes Repert, 131: 146-158. doi.org/10.1002/fedr.202000005 (*equal contribution)
Rakizadeh, S., Attar, F. and Sotoodeh, A. (2019). Taxonomic significance of achene morphology on the Centaurea L. (Asteraceae). Nova Biol. Reperta 6: 352-366.
Attar, F., Sotoodeh, A., & Mirtadzadini, M. (2019). ’Teucrium elymaiticum’ (Lamiaceae): a new species for Flora of Iran. Mediterranean Botany, 40: 203-207. https://doi.org/10.5209/mbot.62020
Sotoodeh A., Attar F., Andalo C., Mirtajaldini M. And L. Civeyrel. (2018). Focusing on three Verbascum L. taxa (Scrophulariaceae) of the Flora of Iran. Adansonia, 40:171-181. doi.org/10.5252/adansonia2018v40a13
Sotoodeh A., F. Attar and L. Civeyrel (2017). Verbascum songaricum subsp. Subdecurrens: a New Record; Typification and True Identity of V. aspinum as a New Synonym of V. stachydiforme in the Flora of Iran. Kew Bulletin, 72: 24. doi.org/10.1007/s12225-017-9696-3
Maassoumi A. A., Sh. Kazempour Osaloo, A. Sotoodeh (2016). A new infrageneric grouping of Astragalus (Fabaceae). The Iranian Journal of Botany, 22: 88-100.
Sotoodeh A., L. Civeyrel, F. Attar (2016). A new species of Verbascum L. (Scrophulariaceae) from the Gilan province (Iran), based on morphological and molecular evidences. Adansonia 38: 127-132. doi.org/10.5252/a2016n1a9
Sotoodeh A., L. Civeyrel, F. Attar (2015). Verbascum shahsavarensis (Scrophulariaceae), a new species for Flora of Iran. Phytotaxa, 203: 76-80. doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.203.1.8
Sotoodeh A., Civeyrel L., Zamani A., Attar F. (2014). Verbascum oreophilum var. oreophilum and Verbascum cheiranthifolium var. asperulum (Scrophulariaceae) Two new records for the flora of Iran. Phytotaxa 173: 205-210. doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.178.3.6
WORK EXPERIENCES
From 2020 Enseignant-chercheur in Ecology and Plant biology, Université de Bourgogne.
2015–2020 Chercheur associé, Université Paul Sabatier , Toulouse III, France
From 2015 Chercheur associé, Central herbarium of Tehran University (TUH).
2011–2015 Laboratoire de Biologie Moléculaire, EcoLab; Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse III, France
2000–2010 Administrator and IT manager, in different public & private organizations, Iran.
1999–2000 Laboratory Assistant in Cytogenetic Lab. Institute of Biophysics & Biochemistry, Tehran University.
TEACHING EXPERIENCES
2020-2022 Teaching practical and supervised work in ecology and plant biology: Diversity of the plant world, Laboratory and field practice, Analysis of biological and geological data (Statistics). Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France
2013–2015 Enseignant vacataire, UPS FSI Département Biologie & Géoscience: Floristic course, Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France.
2005–2010 TOEFL, English Conversation, and ICDL courses, Isiran Institute, Tehran, Iran.
ADVISOR (ENCADREMENT)
2022 (Juin-Juillet) Stage L3, DEHAYE O., Germination et levée de deux espèces de Delphinium
2022 (Juin-Juillet) Stage L3, GOVIN M., Diversité morphologique des graines de deux espèces de Delphinium
2021 (Mars-Avril) Stage L1, Goret-Iihashi K., Suivi phénologique de 41 individus de pruniers et de cerisiers du Verger de sauvegarde du campus Montmuzard de l’université de Bourgogne
2019–2022 Master student: Ramezani. Taxonomy and phylogenetic relationships in complex Onosma bulbotrichum (Boraginaceae) with emphasis on morphological and molecular evidences.
2020-Present PhD. student: Advai. Species delimitation in Asterotricha and Heterotricha groups of genus Onosma in Iran using morphological characters, nrDNA (ITS) and cpDNA (trnH-psbA) sequences.
2016-2020 PhD. student: Hadidchi. Systematic studies on the genus Delphinium L. sensu lato) (Ranunculaceae) in Iran.
INTERESTS
Nature Photography
You may be interested in my photo gallery of :
botanical trips
botanical gardens
herbaria