Dr. Roham Alvandi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Roham Alvandi is an Associate Professor in the Department of International History at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and serves as the Director of the Iranian History Initiative. His research focuses on Iran’s modern history and U.S. foreign relations, particularly in relation to human rights activism and the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Alvandi has authored the book 'Nixon, Kissinger, Shah: United States Iran Cold War' (Oxford University Press, 2014) and edited 'Age Aryamehr: Late Pahlavi Iran Global Entanglements' (Gingko Library, 2018). His scholarly work appears in various journals, including the British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies, Cold War History, and Diplomatic History. Alvandi holds MPhil and DPhil degrees from the University of Oxford and has received various accolades, including the Foundation for Iranian Studies’ Dissertation Prize. His academic profile is complemented by extensive contributions in media and consultancy on Iranian history. Alvandi teaches undergraduate and master's level courses at LSE, supervises PhD students, and has been awarded for excellence in education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

London School of Economics and Political Science • London, UK

Teaching courses in modern Iranian history and supervising PhD students.

Awards

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LSE Excellence Education Award

2018-01-01
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LSE Excellence Education Promotion Prize

2015-01-01

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.