Assistant Professor Dr. Abed Mahmoudian is a researcher in sport management specializing in sport marketing, fan behavior, athlete branding, knowledge management, and digital engagement in sport organizations. His scholarly contributions, published in leading JCR journals, address topics such as team and athlete brand reputation, fan loyalty, innovation in nonprofit sport clubs, social media engagement, and organizational values. His research also includes future-oriented analyses of sport development and fan identity within professional football contexts. His academic impact is reflected by 317 citations (311 since 2021), an h-index of 7, and an i10-index of 6, demonstrating consistent influence within the sport management research community.