My name is Hossein Dehnavifard, and I hold a PhD in Electrical Engineering (Electric Machines and Drives) from the University of Cape Town. Over the past decade, I have worked across industries—from renewable energy and locomotives to mining trucks and aviation systems—leading projects that blend system architecture, embedded controls, and power electronics. Along the way, I’ve managed and mentored diverse teams of engineers, guiding complex ideas from concept through design, validation, and delivery.

But beyond engineering, I’ve always carried a passion for knowledge-sharing and freedom of expression. My journey with Article Yours began during my graduate studies, when I encountered firsthand the inefficiencies and frustrations of the traditional academic publishing system. A year of research could be delayed—or dismissed outright—without constructive feedback. Too often, reviews were rushed by overburdened graduate students, while meaningful recognition or compensation for their work was absent.

Years later, watching my wife face the same struggles in academia reaffirmed the urgency of change. At the same time, I saw how misinformation and restricted voices in the media could distort public discourse and even shape global events. It became clear: the way we share knowledge and ideas must evolve.

With Article Yours, I am working to build a system that empowers authors and reviewers alike, where contributions are valued, feedback is accountable, and recognition is tied directly to impact. By protecting both academic freedom and freedom of speech, this platform ensures that important research and perspectives cannot be silenced or sidelined by gatekeepers.

My engineering background has taught me to design systems that are efficient, transparent, and reliable—principles I’ve carried directly into this initiative. Just as I’ve optimized complex control systems for electric vehicles and mining trucks, I am now working to optimize the way ideas themselves are created, shared, and rewarded.

This effort is more than a platform; it is a call to fairness, transparency, and intellectual freedom.

If you’d like to learn more, please visit hosseindehnavifard.com.