Kioumarsi, who is affiliated with Iran's Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), will oversee the journal's editorial direction, peer-review process, publication ethics and strategic development.
University representatives said the appointment was based on his academic credentials and experience in scholarly communication, and is expected to help expand the journal's network of contributors, reviewers and research partners worldwide.
The move comes amid a broader trend of Iranian scholars taking on leadership roles at international academic publications.
Officials and observers point to such appointments as evidence of strengthening cross-border collaboration in research and scientific exchange between Iran and countries in Southeast Asia.
The Journal of Biotropical Research and Nature Technology functions as a platform for peer-reviewed research and scholarly dialogue among academics across multiple disciplines and regions.
University officials said the appointment is expected to support the journal's continued development and its engagement with the wider international academic community.