Synoptic climatology from Michigan State University, USA. 1981.
M.Sc.:
Physical geography (Climatology) from Michigan State University,USA. 1979.
B.Sc.:
Physical Geography from Tarbiat Moallem University, 1352.
Honors
1.The president of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the honoured book of year 1995.
2.The minister of the Islamic culture and guiding for the Accredited book of year 1995.
3.The minister of thescience, researches, and technology, for the Accredited paper presented in the seminar of Politics, ideology, and environment, 8 to 11 of June 1992. Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran.
4.The minister of thescience, researches, and technology, for being elected as the Honoured Exemplary Professor of year 2005.
5.Deputy minister of Education and Training for the Accredited paper published in Roshd;Teaching Geography,48: 4-12.( 1998).
6.The president of Tarbiat Moallem University for being selected as the honoured professor of the university in year 1992.
7.The president of Tarbiat Moallem University for being selected as the honoured staff (dean of the faculty of humanities and letters ) of the university in year 1992.
8.The president of Tarbiat Moallem University for working as the excutive secretary of the first seminar of problems of teaching geography in Iran was heldApril 5-6, 1993.
9.The president of Tarbiat Moallem University for being selected as the honoured researcher of the university in year 2002.
Responsibilities
1-Vice Chancellor of Yazd Teachers’ Training University., Sept. 1983 to Dec. 1985.
2.Chairman of the Geography Department, Sept. 1983 to 2005( except three years).
3.Dean of the Faculty of Letters and Humanities, May 1992 to Nov. 1997.
4.Director of the Center of Excellence for Spatial Analysis of Environmental Hazards. Since February 2006 to present.
Research Interests
Climatology (synotic, statistical, climate change), Philosophy of Geography, Natural Hazards.
Courses
Climatology, statistics, research design and methods in geography, spatial analysis and GIS.
Selected Publications
A-BOOKS
Farsi
1.Principlesof Climatology( co-authoredwithprof.M. R.Kaviani), SAMTOrganization,Tehran, Iran, 1stPublished in 1992,12th publication2006. Thisbook has been selectedas the “ BookofYear1995” and won the presidential prize.
2.Basics of Aerial Photography , Piame NoorUniv. , Tehran , 1991.
3.Climate of Iran ,Piame Noor Univ., Tehran, 1995.
5. Middle East and Arid Asia 1998. “ co-authored with O. Pilifosova and U.N.
Safriel, in: Watson, R.T., Zinyovera, M.C. and Moss, R.H. (eds), The regional impacts of climate change: Assessment of vulnerability, pp. 231- 252, WMO., Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
6.Quantitative methods in geography. Under print in SAMT.
1.Lounsbury, J.F. and F.T. Aldrich, 1986, Introductionto Geographic FieldMethods and Techniques, 2nd Edition, Bell and HowellCompany, London. Translated in 1992. This Book has been selected as the “accreditedBook of Year 1995”.
2.Boucher, K., 1976, Global Climate, Wiely, New York.Translated in 1994.
3.Zhenda, Z. and L. Shu, 1983,ControllingDesertificationin Arid and Semi-aridAreasin China, DesertResearchInstitute, Sinica Academy , Lanzhou , China. Translatedin1989.
B- ARTICLES
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English
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1- Synoptic climatology of precipitation in Iran ( co- authored with Prof. JR. Harman), 1985, Annals of Association of American Geographers,75:404- 416.
2- Some statistical characteristics of temperature variations in Iran, 1997 (1377). Researches in Geography, University of Tehran, 34, 3-16.
3- Variations of 500 hPa flow patterns and their relationship with the climate of Iran. 2002. Theoretical and applied climatology ,72: 41-52.
4- The relation between pressure distribution and air pollution concentration in Tehran. ( 1384; 2005). Researches in Geography,51: 38-49.
5- Developing a climate model for Iran using GIS.(co- authored with Manijeh Ghohroudi and Nahid Arabi. 2008. Theoretical and Applied Climatology,92: 103-112.
6- Spatial analysis of precipitation intensity and concentration in Iran. 2008. Theoretical and applied climatology,94:107-124. 1-18. DOI 10.1007/s00704-007-0344-y
7- Effect of the Zagros Mountains on the spatial distribution of precipitation. 2008. Journal of Mountain Science,5:218-231.
8- Evaluation of the Heliosat-II method using daily irradiation data for four stations in Iran. 2009. In co-operation with Isaac Moradi, Richard Mueller, and Gholam Ali Kamali. Solar Energy, 83:150-156. doi:10.1016/j.solener.2008.07.010
9-Estimating Snow Budget of Karaj Dam Reservoir. 2009.(Co- authored withManijeh Ghahroudi Tali and Reza Sarvati). American Journal of Applied Sciences, 6(5):995-2003.ISSN1546 9239
10. Analysis and Review of Heavy Snow Synoptic Conditions in North West of Iran by Using PCA and Clustering. 2010.Co-authored with Karim Amininia, Hasan Lashkari, and Ali M. Khorshiddoust.J. Int. Environmental Application & Science, 5 (1): 17-24.
11- The Effect of the Land Use/Cover Changes on the Floods of the Madarsu Basin of Northeastern Iran.2010. Co authored with Ali Panahi andHosein Mohammadi. Journal of Water Resource and Protection, 2: 373-379. doi:10.4236/jwarp.2010.24043.
Farsi
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1.The main factors of desertification in Iran, 1986.Zaiton, 59: 44-46.
2.General circulation of the atmosphere, 1987.Roshd ; Teaching Geography, 10:23-30.
3.Relation between cyclone tracks and upper level flow patterns in theMiddle East, 1987. Geographical Research Quarterly, 4: 125-143 .
4.Climate and planning the military activities, 1988.Geographical Research Quarterly, 10: 96-118.
5.Determining the thermal regions of Azarbaijan province by using Cluster Analysis, 1993. Journal of TheFaculty of Letters and Humanities,Teachers’ Training University, 2 & 3: 87-104.
6.Synoptic mechanisms of precipitation in Iran, 1993.Journal of the Faculty of Letters and Humanities, Teachers’ Training University, 1: 85-101.
7.The role of Alborz Mountains in spatial distribution of precipitation, 1994. Journal of the Facultyof Letters and Humanities, Teachers’ TrainingUniversity, 4 & 5: 99-120.
8.A new approach to the application of climatology in the management of resources,1994. Geographical Researches Quarterly, 35: 45-61.
9.The role of Alborz Mountains in altitudinal distribution of precipitation, 1995.Geographical Researches Quarterly, 38: 37-52.
10.Synoptic analysis of April 1987 storm in Iran, (co-authored with G.R. Barati), 1996. Geographical researches Quarterly,40: 121-135.
11.The science of climatology, 1997.Geographical Researches Quarterly, 45: 40-55.
12.What is Geography? Who is Geographer? 1998.Roshd; Teaching Geography, 48: 4-12.
This article has won the granted award of the year 2000 “Research week” of the ministry of Education.
14.Determining the climatic comfort index in Tehran ( co-authored with M.Ahmadi), 1996 Journal of the Faculty of Letters and Humanities, Teachers,Training University, 9,10 &11: 127-143.
15.Developement of Siberian Anticyclone and its influence on the climate ofnortheast Iran, 1990.Geographical Researches Quarterly,17: 41-51.
16.Natural seasons in Iran, 1998. Researches in Geography, University of Tehran,35: 21-33.
17.Educational planning of geography in schools of Iran (part I ), 1986.Roshd; Teaching Geography, 5: 8-13.
18.Educational planning of geography in schools of Iran (part II ), 1986.Roshd; Teaching Geography, 7: 4-9.
19.Iranian geographers and the problems of geography teaching in Iran, 1995. Journal of the Faculty of Letters and Humanities ; Teachers Training University, 6,7 & 8: 193-206.
20.Principles and laws in geography, 1999.Roshd; Teaching Geography, 50: 21-31.
21-Shisheh Days precipitation in Khorasan,( co-authored with M. Salahshor), 1998. Nivar, 39:21-34.
22- Estimating the amount of supply and melt of snow in the mountainous area of Iran, ( co-authored with E. Fattahi and G. Kamali ), 1999. Nivar, 41: 23-44.
23- Regionalization of the climate of Iran with multivariable statistical techniques, “co-authored with H. Haidary ), 1999. Researches in Geography, 37: 57-74.
24- Displacement of the 500 hPa flow patterns in the Middle East during 1961-90 period, 2002. Nivar, 44&45:7-29.
26- A new approach to the science of geography, 2002. Roshd; Teaching Geography, 61: 4-7.
27- Identifying rain producing weather types of Tehran according to the vorticity computations. 2002. Geographical Researches Quarterly, 63& 64 :114-132
28- Forecasting the droughts in Mazandaran using Box-Jenkins model, 2002. Journal of Researches in Geography, pp. 155-169.
29- Weather types and their effect on the climate of Iran. 2002. Kavoshnameh of Yazd University,3:21-49.
30- Synoptic and statistical analysis of precipitation of Azerbaijan, 2002,( co-authored with M.Zahedi). Geographical Researches Quarterly, 65&66: 202-217.
31- Temporal analysis of the short rains of Tehran Province,2003. (co-authored with T. Razi), Nivar; 46&47: 71-80.
32- The effects of synoptic patterns on the floods of the southern Caspian Coast. Case study: Shafarood and Talar rivers.2004. Territory, 1: 1-16.( co-authored with Ghasem Azizi and Parviz Rezai).
33- Synoptic patterns of the flood rains of Gorgan River. 2004. Territory, 2: 1-20.( co-authored with Tavagh Gol Parnian).
34- The structure of the scientific paper. Roshd; Teaching Geography,72:3-7.
35- The air masses affecting the climate of Iran in cold season. 2004. Geographical Researches Quarterly,75:34-53. ( co-authored with Dr. Mandana Emamhadi).
36- Studying droughts and forecasting Precipitation and temperature in Birjand area.2005, 1384. Co-authored with Dr. Ali Reza Baniwaheb. Journal ofResearches in Geography, 52: 33-46.
37- Analysis and forecasting of precipitation in the Larestan area by Markov chain.2005,1384. Co-authored with Dr. Z. Jafarpour and Dr. H. Ghaderi. Quarterly Journal ofSarzamin, 7: 1-10.
38. Analysis of the Droughts in the Southern coastal areas of the Caspian Sea.2005, 1384. Co-authored with Dr. Z. Jafarpourand Dr. G. J. Ghobadi. Quarterly Journal of Sarzamin, 7: 11-23.
39. Comparison and prediction of the temperature variations of Tabriz with the global temperature anomalies through the use of regression and neural network methods. 2005. co-authored with Yousef Ghavidel Rahimi. Journal of the Geography and Development,6: 21-38.
40. The role of geographical factors in the air pollution of Tehran. Co-authored by Dr. Seid Yahia Safavi. Is accepted for publication by theJournal ofResearches in Geography.
41- Calibration ofMeteosat-5 images to draw different climatic maps. Co-authored with Gholamali Kamali and Isaac Moradi. Quarterly Journal of Geographical Research, 83: 37-52.(I am first author)
42- The role of climate on the Spatial distribution of military equipments. Co-authored with Mahmood Ahmadi. Quarterly Journal of
Sarzamin, 13: 27-40.
43- Regionalizing the land slide hazard on the northern slopes of Shah Jahan Range with GIS. Case study: Starkhi Basin of Shirvan 1. Co-authored with M. Ghohroudi and A. Amirahmadi. 2007. Quarterly Journal Geographical Research, 84: 117-132.(I am first author)
44- The role of pressure patterns on the precipitation on the southern coast of the Caspian Sea.2007. Co-authored with Dr. Mohammadi and Dr. Bigdeli. Sarzamin,16: 37-52.
45- Synoptic analysis of Ardebil frost days. 2007. Co-authored with Hojabrpour. Geography and development,10:89-106.
46- The identification of suitable areas for barberry cultivation in south Khorasan province using GIS. 2007. co- authored with Reza Doostan. Journal of Geography and Regional Development, 8:13-33.
47- Synoptic analysis of the circulation patterns of monsoon rains of July 1994 in Iran. 2008. Co-authored with Bidokhti, Jafarpour and Mofidi. Geographical sciences,10.
48-Synoptic origin of cold temperatures over the Northwest Iran. 2008. Co-authored with Mahmood Hooshyar. Physical Geography Researches,65:1-16.
49-Synoptic analysis ofanticyclones on the continuous droughts in Khorasan Province. Co-authored with Mohammad Saligheh, Majid Habibi, Manijeh Ghohroudi, and Solyman Sadeghi. Journal of Geography and regional development, 10: 105-118.
50-Studying the variation of precipitation in southern coast of the Caspian sea during 1960-2005. 1387.co-authored with Hosain Mohammadi and Mohammad zarea. Quarterly Journal of Geography, Islamic Azad University, central Tehran branch, 6 and 7: 4-21.
51- Analysis of heavy snow fluctuations in North western Iran. 1389 (2010). Co- authored with Karim Amininia, Hasan Lashkari, and Alimohammad Khorshid dost. Journal of Geographic Space, 29:145-163.
52-Analysis of synoptic patterns of inversion events in Mashhad using Factor Analysis. 1388 (2009). Co-authored with Zahra Najafi Nik. Journal of Geography and Regional Development, 12: 1-11.
