Leadership
ISA-Alliance is governed by an executive board that combines academic expertise with institutional responsibility. Each member is elected and accountable under the ISA-Alliance Governance Charter.
Canonical Leadership Record
This page is ISA-Alliance’s authoritative source for board membership and biographical profiles.
President
Ph.D. Candidate, Industrial Engineering and Management, Oklahoma State University
Ahmad Salehiyan leads ISA-Alliance's strategic vision and data-driven advocacy initiatives. His research specializes in Reinforcement Learning, Systems Optimization, and complex decision-making models. He applies his quantitative expertise to track, analyze, and advocate for structural solutions to systemic challenges facing international scholars.
Vice President & COO
Ph.D. Candidate, Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University
Behnam Hassanizadeh brings extensive expertise in Operations Research and Supply Chain Management to ISA-Alliance's policy efforts. His highly cited research, published in top-tier journals like Transportation Research, focuses on solving complex global logistical challenges. His analytical rigor ensures ISA-Alliance's policy recommendations are backed by robust data.
Secretary & Public Affairs Lead
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Amir coordinates public-facing announcements, editorial preparation, and the document discipline that keeps board decisions clear and consistent. He helps translate governance outcomes into concise messaging for members and partners.
Treasurer & CFO
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Shiva oversees budgeting discipline, reporting cadence, and the financial controls that support board operations. The role emphasizes clarity, accountability, and reliable stewardship of resources.
Chief Communications Officer
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Sima leads communications planning, editorial consistency, and external messaging across ISA-Alliance channels and announcements. The focus is on credible public storytelling and aligned institutional voice.
Read our public governance charter, review official statements, or contact the executive board directly.
