The Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS) is an advanced research center and graduate level degree granting institution in Zanjan, Iran. It was founded by its current director Prof. Yousef Sobouti in 1991. The institute is considered to be one of the most productive research centers of the country. It offers advanced degrees (Master's and above) in Mathematics, Physics, Geophysics, Biophysics and Chemistry. As of 2008, the mathematics department offers master of science degrees in Computer Science with concentration on Artificial Intelligence(esp. Multi Agent Systems and Computational Geometry) and Graph & Algorithms. The university also runs two undergraduate programs in Information Technology, one of which is a joint program with Heriot Watt University of the United Kingdom. The library of the university began its work in 1993 as a relatively small part in physics department. It was then substantially expanded by moving to a brand new building about 16 years later. The new library was opened in 2007 and named Torkaman Library after its donor.