His research and publication activities explore the intersections of design, culture, visual studies, and the built environment. His academic interests encompass design thinking, semiotics, interior architecture, photography, cultural and creative industries, and the role of design in addressing social, cultural, and everyday-life contexts. Alongside his research and teaching, he has contributed to translation, compilation, and publication projects aimed at expanding access to contemporary design knowledge for Persian-speaking students, educators, and practitioners.
Books:
• Health and Well-being in Interior Architecture, Persian translation by Ali Mazarei, Shaylin Samadi, Nasrin Torki and Sara Bahangeh,Tamaddon-e Elmi Publications, 2026.
• Vastu Architecture, by Michael Burden, Persian translation by Ali Mazarei, edited by Roya Arbabi, Tamaddon-e Elmi Publications, 2026.
• Design for the Real World, by Victor Papanek, Persian edition compiled and edited by Ali Mazarei and Alireza Ajdari, Tamaddon-e Elmi Publications, 2022.
• Design Dictionary, Persian translation supervised by Dr. Alireza Ajdari and completed by the translation team, published by Pars University, 202
• The return of nature, Persian translation by Amirali Fahimi and Ali Mazarei.
• Green Design, Sustainable Design, Persian translation by Dr, Alireza Ajdari, Hamid Naghdbishi and Ali Mazarei, published by Green Management Association, 2011.