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Seyed Reza Hosseinzadeh is a professor of Physical Geography, Geomorphology, and Geographic Information Science (GIS) at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. He earned a B.A. in Physical Geography (Climatology) from the University of Tehran in 1989, an M.S. in Hydrogeomorphology in 1993, and a Ph.D. in Geomorphology (specializing in Desert Geomorphology) in 1999, also from the University of Tehran. Dr. Hosseinzadeh began his academic career as an assistant professor in the Department of Geography at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad in 1999. He also conducted sabbatical research in paleoflood hydrology at the Department of Hydrology, University of Arizona, in 2010 and 2014. From 2002 to 2004, he served as the Head of the Department of Geography at Ferdowsi University.
Dr. Hosseinzadeh has authored or co-authored over 250 scientific works, including two books, 120 research articles, 115 abstracts, and 53 technical reports related to projects in Iran. His research interests include natural and technological hazards (such as floods, landslides, desert dust storms, subsidence, debris flows, environmental impacts of mining, and the effects of urbanization), fluvial geomorphology, engineering geomorphology, paleoflood hydrology, geomorphic reclamation, and GIS. As the first full professor in Physical Geography at Ferdowsi University, he is currently supervising numerous M.S. and Ph.D. students in the fields of Physical Geography and Geomorphology.
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Seyed Reza Hosseinzadeh is a professor of Physical Geography, Geomorphology, and Geographic Information Science (GIS) at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. He earned a B.A. in Physical Geography (Climatology) from the University of Tehran in 1989, an M.S. in Hydrogeomorphology in 1993, and a Ph.D. in Geomorphology (specializing in Desert Geomorphology) in 1999, also from the University of Tehran. Dr. Hosseinzadeh began his academic career as an assistant professor in the Department of Geography at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad in 1999. He also conducted sabbatical research in paleoflood hydrology at the Department of Hydrology, University of Arizona, in 2010 and 2014. From 2002 to 2004, he served as the Head of the Department of Geography at Ferdowsi University.
Dr. Hosseinzadeh has authored or co-authored over 250 scientific works, including two books, 120 research articles, 115 abstracts, and 53 technical reports related to projects in Iran. His research interests include natural and technological hazards (such as floods, landslides, desert dust storms, subsidence, debris flows, environmental impacts of mining, and the effects of urbanization), fluvial geomorphology, engineering geomorphology, paleoflood hydrology, geomorphic reclamation, and GIS. As the first full professor in Physical Geography at Ferdowsi University, he is currently supervising numerous M.S. and Ph.D. students in the fields of Physical Geography and Geomorphology.
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Victor R. Baker is Regents’ Professor of Hydrology and Water Resources, Geosciences, and Planetary Sciences, University of Arizona. He received a B.S. in Geology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1967 and a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Colorado in 1971. After working as a hydrologist and geophysicist for the U.S. Geological Survey in New York and Colorado, he was on the faculty of the University of Texas at Austin from 1971-1981, advancing to the rank of Full Professor. In 1981 he moved to the Department of Geosciences, University of Arizona, first a Full Professor, and then in 1988 as one of The University of Arizona's first Regents' Professors. From 1996-2004 he was the Department Head of the Department of Hydrology and Water Resources, University of Arizona.
Baker has authored or co-authored more than 1000 scientific contributions, including 18 books, 400 research articles and chapters, more than 485 abstracts and short research reports (nearly all of them associated with papers that were presented at professional meetings, conferences, and workshops), 34 extended technical reports; 42 encyclopedia articles; 39 published book reviews; plus guidebook contributions and various other writings, including popular works in science. His research has concerned paleoflood hydrology (a field of study that he defined in the 1970s and 1980s); flood geomorphology; channels, valleys, and geomorphic features on Mars and Venus; catastrophic Pleistocene megaflooding in the northwestern U.S. and central Asia; history/philosophy of Earth and planetary sciences; and the interface of environmental science with public policy. Professor Baker has been President of the Geological Society of America (1998), Chair of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Section on Geology and Geography (1992-93 and 2008-2009), and President of the International Union for Quaternary Research Commission on Global Continental Paleohydrology (1995-99). Among his honors are Foreign Membership in the Polish Academy of Sciences (1994); Honorary Fellowship in the European Union of Geosciences (1999); the David Linton Award of the British Society for Geomorphology (1995); the Distinguished Scientist Award (2002) and Distinguished Career Award (2010), both from The Geological Society of America Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; the Inaugural International Lectureship of the Geological Society of America (2012-2013), a Fulbright-Hays Senior Research Fellowship (1979-1880); an Indo-American Fellowship (1987-1988); and professional society Fellowships respectively in the American Geophysical Union, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, The Geological Society of America, and the British Society for Geomorphology. His work on megafloods has been featured in multiple television documentaries for PBS, BBC, and the National Geographic, Discovery and History Channels, including the 2005 NOVA production “Mystery of the Megaflood.”
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Prof. Ziyadin Çakir is a respected academic in the field of geology, affiliated with the Department of Geology at Istanbul Technical University (ITU) in Istanbul, Turkey. His expertise lies in structural geology, tectonics, and geohazards, with a particular focus on understanding active tectonic processes and earthquake mechanics.
Prof. Çakir has academic training in geology and has built a career specializing in the study of active fault systems, crustal deformation, and the mechanics of earthquakes. His work often integrates field studies with advanced geospatial and remote sensing technologies to study tectonic movements and seismic risks.
His research has made significant contributions to understanding the North Anatolian Fault Zone (NAFZ), one of the most seismically active regions in the world. He uses techniques such as satellite-based radar interferometry (InSAR), geodesy, and geological mapping to investigate fault activity, earthquake deformation, and surface rupture dynamics. His studies are crucial for assessing seismic hazards and understanding the long-term tectonic evolution of Turkey and surrounding regions.
Prof. Çakir has published extensively in international peer-reviewed journals and has collaborated with leading researchers worldwide. His work is widely cited, highlighting its impact on the field of geology and seismic hazard assessment.
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Prof. Gao-Lin Wu is a prominent researcher affiliated with the Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in Yangling, China. His research focuses on ecological restoration, sustainable land management, and the interactions between soil and vegetation in arid and semi-arid regions.
Prof. Wu has an academic background in soil science, environmental conservation, and ecology. He specializes in studying land degradation, soil erosion, and the mechanisms of vegetation recovery, particularly in areas affected by desertification and other environmental stresses.
Prof. Wu's research has significantly contributed to understanding the dynamics of soil-vegetation interactions, the role of plant species in preventing soil erosion, and strategies for restoring degraded ecosystems. His work often emphasizes sustainable practices to combat desertification and enhance ecological resilience in fragile landscapes. He has conducted in-depth studies on vegetation cover management, water retention, and soil nutrient cycling, offering practical solutions for improving land productivity while conserving natural resources.
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Dr. Dimitris G. Kaskaoutis is an accomplished atmospheric physicist specializing in environmental hazards, particularly in aerosol characterization, air pollution, and climate change. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Western Macedonia, Greece. Holding a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Physics from the University of Ioannina, he has extensively researched aerosol optical, physical, and chemical properties, focusing on their radiative effects and impact on air quality. His studies span climatically sensitive regions such as the eastern Mediterranean, the Middle East, and South Asia, where he has examined the effects of dust storms, forest fires, and anthropogenic emissions on atmospheric composition and solar radiation transfer.
One of his significant contributions is the development of the Caspian Sea–Hindu Kush Index (CasHKI), a meteorological index that correlates with dust activity in Southwest Asia. Through satellite observations, ground-based measurements, and climate modeling, Dr. Kaskaoutis has analyzed the transport mechanisms of natural and anthropogenic aerosols, assessing their implications for human health and climate forcing. His work has provided insights into the increasing frequency of dust storms due to desertification and land-use changes, as well as the severe impact of wildfire emissions on regional and global atmospheric conditions.
With over 175 peer-reviewed articles and more than 6,300 citations, Dr. Kaskaoutis is a leading figure in environmental physics. He has collaborated on numerous national and international research projects, contributing to studies on air quality degradation and climate extremes. His expertise has been sought in reviewing for over 100 scientific journals, and he has held academic positions at institutions in Greece and India. His research continues to inform policies on climate mitigation and adaptation, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable environmental management.
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Dr. Mingrui Qiang is a distinguished researcher in environmental sciences, specializing in environmental change, paleoclimatology, and sedimentology. He is a professor at the School of Geography, South China Normal University, and has previously been affiliated with Lanzhou University. His work primarily focuses on reconstructing past climate variations and their impacts on environmental hazards, such as desertification, soil erosion, and hydrological changes. Through the analysis of sedimentary records and geochemical proxies, he has contributed significantly to understanding long-term climate patterns and their role in shaping present and future environmental risks.
A major aspect of Dr. Qiang’s research involves studying loess deposits and lake sediments to assess how past climate fluctuations have influenced the frequency and intensity of dust storms and droughts in East Asia. By utilizing radiocarbon dating, stable isotope analysis, and sediment composition studies, he has provided valuable insights into the mechanisms driving land degradation and desertification—key environmental hazards that threaten ecosystems and agriculture. His work has implications for predicting future climate-related disasters and formulating strategies for sustainable land management in arid and semi-arid regions.
With over 77 peer-reviewed publications and more than 2,900 citations, Dr. Qiang is recognized for his contributions to environmental hazard research. His interdisciplinary approach, combining geology, climatology, and environmental science, has made significant strides in understanding the interactions between natural climate variability and human-induced environmental changes. His studies aid in risk assessment and mitigation strategies for regions vulnerable to climate-induced hazards, ensuring a better understanding of how past climate events can inform future environmental policies and resilience planning.
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Dr. Masoud Irannezhad is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Australian University in Kuwait. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering (Water Resources) from the University of Oulu, Finland, in 2015. Following his doctorate, Dr. Irannezhad engaged in a joint postdoctoral research program between Portland State University in the USA and the University of Oulu in Finland from 2016 to 2017. He also served as a research associate visiting scholar at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, during March-August 2017.
Dr. Irannezhad's research interests encompass hydroclimatology, water resources, cold climate hydrology, water-related extremes (drought and flood), remote sensing, and big data analysis. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers in high-ranked journals related to climatology, hydrology, and water resources. His work has garnered over 1,000 citations, reflecting his significant contributions to the field.
Throughout his career, Dr. Irannezhad has been an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Geophysical Union (AGU), American Meteorological Society (AMS), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), European Geosciences Union (EGU), Nordic Association for Hydrology (NHF), and International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS).
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Dr. Hamid Ejtehadi is a distinguished professor in the Department of Biology at the Faculty of Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM), Iran. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Biology (Botany) at FUM in 1990, followed by a Master's degree in Plant Ecology from Godollo University, Hungary, in 1994. Dr. Ejtehadi has been a full-time faculty member at FUM since 1998, contributing significantly to the university's academic and research endeavors.
Specializing in Plant Community Ecology, Biodiversity, and the application of Remote Sensing and GIS in ecological studies, Dr. Ejtehadi leads the Quantitative Plant Ecology and Biodiversity Research Lab at FUM. His research focuses on understanding plant community structures, species diversity, and ecological patterns, particularly in Iran's diverse landscapes. Through his work, he has advanced methodologies in quantitative ecology and contributed to the conservation of plant biodiversity.
Dr. Ejtehadi has an extensive publication record, with numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and contributions to scientific conferences. His research is well-recognized within the scientific community, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge in plant ecology and biodiversity. As an educator and mentor, he has guided many students in their academic pursuits, fostering a new generation of ecologists and environmental scientists.
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Dr. Mohammad Reza Esfahani is a distinguished professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM), Iran. He earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil Engineering in 1978 and his Master of Science (M.S.) in Civil Engineering in 1980, both from Tehran University, Iran. He later pursued his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering at Curtin University of Technology in Perth, Western Australia, completing it in 1996.
Dr. Esfahani's professional career at FUM began in 1984, where he has held various positions, including Head of the School of Civil Engineering from 1986 to 1990 and Head of the Structural Engineering Department since 1999. He has also served as an adjunct professor in the School of Graduate Studies at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada, since 2003.
Throughout his career, Dr. Esfahani has been recognized for his contributions to civil engineering education and research. He received a Teaching Award from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad in 1984 and was a scholarship recipient from the Iranian Ministry of Higher Education in 1990 for pursuing his Ph.D. studies. Dr. Esfahani is an active member of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and has an extensive publication record, with numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals.
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Morteza Akbari, Associate Professor at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, holds a Ph.D. in Natural Resources – Desertification from the University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources in Gorgan. His research focuses on designing and developing early warning systems for desertification risk, foresight studies, and risk management simulation for desertification in alignment with the United Nations' operational program "Zero Land Degradation (ZNLD) by 2030." His research interests primarily include risk management of desertification and land degradation, land degradation early warning systems, foresight studies in natural resources and the environment, data and satellite image analysis, and GIS.
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Alireza Rashki received his Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources Engineering – Rangeland and Watershed Management from the University of Sistan and Baluchestan in 2000 (1379 in the Persian calendar) and his Master's degree in Natural Resources Engineering – Watershed Management from the University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources in Gorgan in 2006 (1385 in the Persian calendar). He completed his Ph.D. in Geoinformatics at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, in 2012 (1391 in the Persian calendar), under the supervision of Professor Hans Rottenbach and with the consultation of Dimitris Kaskaoutis and Patrick Eriksson, leading African scholars. He also spent a research fellowship at Lanzhou University, China, in 2011 during his doctoral studies. His Ph.D. degree was recognized within Iran as a Doctorate in Natural Resources Engineering (Desertification) based on the needs of his workplace. His dissertation focused on desertification, wind erosion, and dust storms, utilizing Remote Sensing (RS) and GIS applications in southeastern Iran (Sistan region).
Afterward, he continued his postdoctoral studies for a year at the University of Pretoria in the Department of Geology, then returned to Iran to join the faculty of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, where he has been teaching and conducting research ever since. As such, he has several years of experience in university-level teaching and research, particularly in areas such as dust storms, Remote Sensing (RS) and GIS, atmospheric dust, wind erosion and its control, land suitability and potential assessment, desertification and its control, and RS/GIS applications in environmental changes.
Between 2017 and 2019, he was the developer and instructor of an international Master's program in Environmental Management and Modeling (GeoNetC), supported by Erasmus+ (European Commission). He is also experienced in using specialized software, especially those related to RS and GIS, image processing with Google Earth Engine (GEE), R, and UAV (drone) image processing to support academic activities. As a university instructor, he has supervised 5 Ph.D. students and 31 Master's students as a thesis advisor and consultant.
Additionally, between 2000 and 2003, he worked as a desertification expert at the General Directorate of Natural Resources and Watershed Management in Sistan and Baluchestan Province. He also worked as a researcher and faculty member in the same field at the Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center of Sistan from 2005 to 2009. His research interests focus on dust storms, aeolian sediments, and the application of RS and GIS in environmental changes. Despite having completed his Ph.D. only in 2012, Dr. Rashki has an impressive publication record, with over 40 ISI-indexed articles and an H-index of 21, and his work has been cited over 1400 times internationally, with the citation count rapidly increasing. Many of his papers have been published in high-impact international journals.
In 2006 (1385), he was recognized as the top researcher at the Forest and Rangeland Research Institute of Iran, and in 2019 (1398), he received the award for Outstanding Researcher at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. He was selected as a Distinguished Scholar of Ferdowsi University in 2019, 2020, and 2021. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Arid and Desert Zone Management and serves as the Director of Community Engagement and International Relations at the Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad.
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Dr. Azar Zarrin is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Climate Change Division in the Department of Geography, Faculty of Letters and Humanities, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM), Iran. She has completed her education in Physical Geography and Climate Change and specializes in this field. She is also a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Geography and Environmental Hazards.
Her research interests focus on regional and mesoscale climate modeling, the climatology of the Middle East and Iran, and climate change and variability.
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Dr. Shaban Shataee Jouibary is a distinguished professor specializing in Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) within the Department of Forestry at Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (GAU) in Gorgan, Iran. He currently serves as the President of the university.
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Dr. Shataee's research primarily focuses on the application of remote sensing and GIS in forestry and natural resource management. His areas of expertise include spatial modeling, forest type mapping, and environmental hazard assessment.
Throughout his career, Dr. Shataee has made significant contributions to the field of forestry and environmental sciences. He has authored numerous research articles and has been involved in various projects related to forest management and environmental conservation. His work often integrates advanced geospatial technologies to address complex ecological challenges.
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Dr. Hossein Shafizadeh-Moghadam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Water Resources Management at Tarbiat Modares University (TMU) in Tehran, Iran.
His research expertise encompasses geocomputation, remote sensing, water resource management, and land use modeling. He has authored numerous scientific publications, including research articles and book chapters, contributing significantly to the fields of urban growth simulation, geohazard analysis, and environmental modeling. His work has garnered substantial recognition within the academic community, with his publications receiving over 2,700 citations, reflecting his influence in the field.
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Dr. Bakhtiar Feizizadeh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) at the University of Tabriz, Iran. He earned his Ph.D. in Applied Geoinformatics and has been a faculty member at the University of Tabriz since 2012.
Dr. Feizizadeh's research interests encompass methodological issues in geoinformatics, environmental impact assessment, climate change, remote sensing, and spatial statistics. He has published over 170 scientific publications, including journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters.
In recognition of his contributions to the field, Dr. Feizizadeh has received several awards, including the National Prize as a top researcher of Iran from the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology in 2020.
Dr. Feizizadeh is also affiliated with international research institutions. He has been a visiting professor at the Applied GIScience Lab, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany, where he collaborates on research related to geoinformatics and environmental modeling.
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Dr. Manijeh Ghahroudi Tali is a professor in the Department of Physical Geography (Geomorphology) at the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, Iran. She earned her Ph.D. in Physical Geography from the University of Tehran.
Dr. Ghahroudi Tali has an extensive publication record, including over 40 journal articles, 5 books, and 15 national projects. Her research interests encompass geomorphology, disaster management, flood studies, and the application of GIS and remote sensing in environmental hazards.
She has been actively involved in academic and professional communities, serving as a founding member of the Iranian Geomorphologist Association, the Iranian Hazardology Association, and the Crisis Management Association. Additionally, she is a member of the Center of Excellence.
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Alireza Karimi is currently engaged in research and teaching at the Department of Soil Science at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. He teaches courses on soil genesis and classification, soil micromorphology, soil geomorphology, and clay minerals. Alireza conducts research in the fields of pedology, geomorphology, sedimentology, and geography. His current projects include studying loess deposits in northeastern Iran, determining sedimentary sequences in arid environments of Iran, examining the temporal and spatial variations of dust deposition in northeastern Iran, and investigating soil formation in mafic and ultramafic rocks in dry regions.
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Dr. Gholam Reza Lashkaripour, a retired professor from the Department of Geology, Faculty of Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, specializes in engineering geology, geological hazards, and environmental hazard management.
He received his Ph.D. in Engineering Geology from Newcastle University, England, in 1996.
Dr. Lashkaripour has served as the editor-in-chief of the "Journal of Geotechnical Geology" and as a member of the editorial board of the "Journal of Economic Geology".
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Dr. Hossein Mohammadzadeh is a professor in the Department of Geology at the Faculty of Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran.
He is affiliated with the Groundwater Research Center (GRC) at the university, focusing on hydrogeology and geothermal studies.
Dr. Mohammadzadeh's research interests include groundwater resources, hydrogeology, and geothermal energy.
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Dr. Seyed Abolfazl Masoodian is a professor in the Department of Physical Geography at the Faculty of Geographical Sciences and Planning, University of Isfahan, Iran. He earned his Ph.D. in Physical Geography from the University of Isfahan in 1998.
Dr. Masoodian's research primarily focuses on climatology, with a particular emphasis on the climate of Iran. He has co-authored notable publications, including "Climatology of Iran" (2007) which are significant contributions to the understanding of Iran's climatic patterns. Throughout his career, Dr. Masoodian has published numerous research articles in various scientific journals.
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Masoud Mirzaei studied Inorganic Chemistry at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM), where is currently working as a distinguished professor. His interdisciplinary research is at the interface of inorganic chemistry and materials science. His works focus on the fundamental science and applications of metal cluster-based complexes and materials such as polyoxometalates (POMs) and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Their prospective uses include medical, energy, and environmental applications. His laboratory in FUM creates polyoxometalate-based frameworks, by using covalent and non-covalent interactions in creating open framework materials for specific applications like gas storage and separation, drug detection, and catalysis. He has published more than 200 ISI cited papers, including reviews and two books with Elsevier and Royal Society of Chemistry.
He is currently the Chancellor of Khorasan Science and Technology Park (KSTP) whose mission is to help talents flourish and find solutions to real life problems by developing science-based firms. Also, he has been the Chairman of Zeolite and Porous Materials Committee of the Iranian Chemical Society since 2017 and served as the Associate Editor of Inorganic Chemistry Research, a monthly open access journal published by the Iranian Chemical Society. He has received funds and awards for research and leadership from Iran National Science Foundation (INSF), Iran Science Elites Federation (ISEF), and the Academy of Sciences of the Islamic Republic of Iran. In 2021 and 2023, Professor Mirzaei was ranked among top 1% International Scientists by ESI (Web of Science). He served as Editorial Board member of Polyhedron.
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Dr. Masoud Minaei is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at the Faculty of Letters and Humanities, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM), Iran. He specializes in Geographic Information Science (GIScience), with a focus on Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). His research encompasses hazard analysis, reflecting his commitment to understanding and mitigating environmental risks.
Throughout his academic career, Dr. Minaei has authored numerous publications, contributing significantly to the field of GIScience.
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Dr. Khalil Valizadeh Kamran is a Full Professor in the Department of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) at the Faculty of Geography and Planning, University of Tabriz, Iran. His research focuses on Remote Sensing, GIS, and Climatology.
In addition to his professorship, Dr. Valizadeh Kamran serves on the editorial board of the journal "Remote Sensing and GIS Applications in Environmental Sciences," contributing to the advancement of research in his field.
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Dr. Ahmad Nohegar is a full professor at the Faculty of Environment, University of Tehran (Iran). He completed his Ph.D. in Geomorphology at the University of Tehran from 1997 to 2001, his Master's degree in Geomorphology at the University of Tehran from 1994 to 1996, and his Bachelor's degree in Geography from the University of Isfahan. He specializes in environmental planning, management, and education.
His administrative experience includes positions such as Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs at the University of Tehran, Head of the International Campus of Kish University of Tehran, President of Hormozgan University, Vice President for Student and Cultural Affairs at Hormozgan University, and Vice President of the Center for Studies and Research at Hormozgan University. He is also a member of the editorial board of the scientific journal Environmental Studies Quarterly.
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Dr. Mojtaba Yamani is a full professor in the Department of Physical Geography (Geomorphology) at the Faculty of Geography, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. He earned his Ph.D. in Physical Geography (Geomorphology) from the University of Tehran between 1990 and 1997, his M.A. in Physical Geography from 1988 to 1991, and his B.A. in Physical Geography from 1984 to 1988.
Dr. Yamani's research focuses on Quaternary coastal geomorphology, examining the processes and formations of coastal sand masses and landslide-dammed lakes in the Zagros region. He serves on the editorial board of the Quaternary Journal of Iran, contributing his expertise to the advancement of geomorphological studies.
Dr. Yamani's extensive research and contributions have significantly advanced the field of geomorphology, particularly in understanding coastal and tectonic processes in Iran.