About-Founder
Bijan Piryaei
Swimming Educator • Researcher • International Swimming Official • Drowning Prevention Advocate
Bijan Piryaei is an Iranian swimming educator, researcher and international swimming official dedicated to advancing swimming education, water safety and drowning prevention through evidence-based practice, public education and international collaboration.
🛟 Water Safety
🌍 Drowning Prevention
📚 Research
Biography
Bijan Piryaei is an Iranian swimming educator, researcher and international swimming official with more than two decades of professional experience in swimming education, lifesaving, water safety and drowning prevention.
Throughout his career he has worked as a swimming coach, international swimming official, international Para Swimming official, instructor, sport manager and researcher. His work combines practical experience with scientific research to improve public awareness, swimming education and drowning prevention.
He is the Founder of Iran’s Home of Swimming (IRSWIM), an independent initiative dedicated to swimming education, water safety and evidence-based drowning prevention. Through IRSWIM he aims to bridge the gap between scientific research, practical education and public awareness.
His long-term vision is to establish IRSWIM as the leading Persian-language reference for swimming education and drowning prevention while expanding international collaboration with researchers, swimming federations and public health organisations worldwide.
Areas of Expertise
🏊 Swimming Education
Developing evidence-based swimming education programmes for children, adults and competitive swimmers.
🛟 Water Safety
Promoting water safety education through public awareness campaigns, educational resources and instructor development.
🌍 Drowning Prevention
Research, education and advocacy focused on reducing drowning through evidence-based prevention strategies.
📚 Research
Author and presenter of scientific research related to drowning prevention, swimming education and public health.
🎓 Coach Education
Training swimming instructors, coaches and aquatic professionals using international best practices.
⚖️ International Officiating
International Swimming Official and International Para Swimming Official with experience in national and international competitions.
Leadership & Professional Experience
Over the years, Bijan Piryaei has served in leadership, coaching, officiating and educational roles within the Iranian swimming and lifesaving community. His experience combines practical field work, sport management and scientific research.
Founder
Iran’s Home of Swimming (IRSWIM)
Established IRSWIM as an independent initiative dedicated to swimming education, water safety and drowning prevention.
Secretary
Swimming Association – Iranian Federation for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Responsible for planning, development and administration of swimming programmes for athletes with visual impairment.
National Youth Coach
Iran Para Swimming Team
Coaching and preparing youth athletes for national and international competitions.
Former Head
Drowning Prevention Committee – Iranian Lifesaving Federation
Developed educational programmes and national drowning prevention initiatives.
Former President
Alborz Province Lifesaving & Diving Board
Led provincial development programmes, instructor education and lifesaving activities.
International Swimming Official
World Aquatics
Officiating national and international swimming competitions.
International Para Swimming Official
World Para Swimming
International classification and officiating in Para Swimming competitions.
CMAS Two-Star Diver
Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques
Certified two-star diver with practical experience in aquatic activities.
International Conferences & Scientific Presentations
Bijan Piryaei has actively contributed to international scientific conferences focused on swimming education, water safety and drowning prevention through oral presentations, accepted research abstracts and international collaboration.
III International Congress on Drowning Prevention (CIPREA)
Cordoba, Spain
Oral Presentation
A Future Without Drowning: Iran Drowning Prevention Strategy
IV International Congress on Drowning Prevention (CIPREA)
Cordoba, Spain
Accepted Oral Presentation
Using the Internet to Teach Water Safety and Drowning Prevention in Low-Income Countries
Accepted Conference Abstracts
Three research abstracts were accepted for poster presentation at the International Life Saving (ILS) World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2023.
A Decade Drowning Prevention Pathway
Accepted Poster Presentation
ILS World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2023
Investigating Child Drowning Prevention Mechanisms in Pioneer Countries
Accepted Poster Presentation
ILS World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2023
Using the Internet for Public Education about Drowning Prevention
Accepted Poster Presentation
ILS World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2023
Scientific Publications
Selected peer-reviewed publications and scientific contributions.
Investigating Child Drowning Prevention Mechanisms in Pioneer Countries
Journal of Injury and Violence Research (JIVR)
Peer-reviewed publication
Featured In
Research activities, international conferences and professional contributions have been featured by scientific journals, international organisations and national media.
IRIB News
International Congress on Drowning Prevention
Journal of Injury and Violence Research
Peer-reviewed Scientific Publication
CIPREA
International Oral Presentations
International Life Saving Federation
Accepted Scientific Abstracts
World Aquatics
International Swimming Official
World Para Swimming
International Para Swimming Official
Professional Profile
Drowning Prevention Book
Coming Soon
Connect with Bijan Piryaei
Whether for research collaboration, swimming education, drowning prevention initiatives or international officiating, feel free to reach out.