• Prof. Heidar Ali Shayanfar was recognized as the best researcher of the year 2009. He was acknowledged by IUST chancellor and Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.
• Dr. Heydari was awarded with the Outstanding Researcher Award by the IUST chancellor and the dean of research.
• Dr. Cheldavi was also recognized for his "Outstanding Research" award by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.
