Dr. Goodarzi received his bachelor's degree in Geography and Urban Planning in 2005 from Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz and his master's degree in the same field in 2009 from the University of Isfahan. In 2014, he received a doctorate degree in geography and urban planning from the University of Isfahan. His favorite research fields are urban planning, tourism and strategic planning in urban studies. He is currently a faculty member with the rank of assistant professor at Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz.