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Dr. Abazar Karimi
Chief Executive Officer, Webcom
Dr. Abazar Karimi is an artificial intelligence researcher and specialist, and the Chief Executive Officer of Fartak Rahkar Arad Imen, operating under the Webcom trade brand. With more than 15 years of experience in designing, developing, and leading innovative technology projects, his work focuses on turning advanced technologies into practical solutions for organizations, industries, and businesses.
His professional areas of expertise include artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning, computer vision, virtual and augmented reality, the metaverse, organizational systems analysis, and digital transformation. In this work, he has contributed to the design of AI-based architectures, process automation, the reduction of human error, service optimization, and improved organizational transparency and productivity.
Alongside his research and executive work, Dr. Karimi has held a range of leadership and advisory positions, including artificial intelligence consulting for Iran's Social Security Organization, chairing the Artificial Intelligence Commission of the Qazvin Provincial Computer Trade Organization, and serving on national artificial intelligence councils and specialist commissions. He has also worked to develop international scientific and technology cooperation, connecting Iranian and Turkish technology experts and organizations.
His professional record includes leading and developing projects such as the Atabey Metaverse Tower, the metaverse version of the ELECOMP International Exhibition, a human voice-cloning system developed from a short audio sample, and an intelligent solution for detecting malignant skin diseases using computer vision and deep learning. In addition to winning first place in international artificial intelligence and metaverse competitions, the Atabey Tower project was presented at the EUROINVENT 2025 innovation exhibition in Romania.
He is also the author of the book Beyond the Algorithm: The Role of Generation Z in the Future of Artificial Intelligence, published under the English title Beyond the Algorithm. The work examines the new generation's influence on the future development, ethics, and application of artificial intelligence, and is available on Amazon.
Dr. Abazar Karimi's goal is to develop intelligent solutions, localize emerging technologies, and create an effective connection between research, industry, and society's real needs—a path that can help businesses grow, organizations transform, and Iran's technological standing strengthen nationally and internationally.
Experience and leadership at a glance
Leadership journey
Selected roles from the supplied professional resume, presented as a concise view of Dr. Karimi's current leadership work.
2014 to present
Chief Executive Officer, Webcom
Founded and developed the company in emerging technology fields including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, and metaverse projects, while building specialist teams for national and international markets.
2024 to present
Artificial Intelligence Consultant
Advises Iran's Social Security Organization on intelligent processes and systems, digital transformation projects, service optimization, and artificial intelligence infrastructure at national scale.
2024 to present
Chair of the Qazvin AI Commission
Leads the artificial intelligence commission of the Qazvin Province ICT Guild Organization.
2024 to present
National AI council roles
Serves as an official member of the Central Council of the national ICT Guild's Artificial Intelligence Commission and as a member of Iran's Specialized Artificial Intelligence Council.
Awards and Honors
A selection of Dr. Abazar Karimi's scientific, technology, and professional honors.
- Gold
Nikola Tesla Gold Medal
For developing the Atabey metaverse platform.
2025
2025 - Gold
EUROINVENT 2025 Romania Gold Medal
For the Atabey metaverse project.
EUROINVENT International Festival, Romania
2025 Honorary Doctorate from the Iranian Society of Inventors and InnovatorsHonorary Doctorate
Awarded on: 2025

