Somayeh Mirzaee | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award Posted on 12/09/2024 by ScienceFather Somayeh Mirzaee | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award PhD students at Shahrekord University, Iran. Somayeh Mirzaee is a dedicated Ph.D. student at Shahrekord University, focusing on watershed management. With a strong academic background in natural resource management and significant experience in applying her expertise through various projects, she has established herself as an emerging researcher in her field. Somayeh has honed her skills in advanced software tools and demonstrated a keen interest in the geomorphological impacts of environmental factors. Her work experience includes several impactful projects in watershed management, contributing to the development of sustainable land and water use strategies. Profile Scopus Profile ORCID Profile Education Somayeh began her academic journey by obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Watershed and Range Management from the University of Yazd in 2010. Following this, she pursued an M.Sc. in Watershed Management at Lorestan University, graduating in 2014. Her commitment to research led her to begin her Ph.D. in Watershed Management at Shahrekord University in 2022, where she continues to develop her expertise in addressing environmental challenges. Professional Experience Somayeh has an extensive professional background in natural resource management. Between 2015 and 2020, she worked as a natural resource management expert with the Forest, Range, and Watershed Management Organization (FRWO) in Iran. In this role, she contributed to various watershed projects, including the management of the Gavshan Dam watershed and analyzing the geomorphological impacts of extreme floods. These experiences allowed her to apply her academic knowledge to real-world environmental challenges, developing practical solutions for managing natural resources. Research Interest Somayeh’s research interests center around watershed management, with a specific focus on the geomorphological effects of environmental factors like floods and dam construction. She is particularly interested in studying the impact of extreme natural events on watershed ecosystems and land-use patterns. Additionally, she explores how remote sensing and GIS tools can be leveraged to analyze and predict these impacts, providing data-driven insights for sustainable management strategies. Research Skills Somayeh is proficient in several technical tools critical to her field. She has advanced skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software such as ArcGIS, ArcView, and Google Earth, which she uses for mapping and spatial analysis. Her expertise also includes working with remote sensing software like ENVI, as well as data analysis tools like SPSS and MATLAB. These skills enable her to conduct comprehensive environmental assessments and contribute to the broader field of watershed and natural resource management. Award and Recognition Somayeh’s dedication and expertise have been recognized throughout her academic and professional career. She has been acknowledged for her project contributions within FRWO, where her efforts helped improve watershed management strategies in Iran. Although she has not yet received formal awards, her growing body of work, technical proficiency, and contributions to the field position her as a promising candidate for future recognition in watershed management and environmental research. Conclusion Somayeh Mirzaee demonstrates strong potential for the Best Researcher Award, with her technical skills, educational achievements, and practical experience in watershed management. To further strengthen her candidacy, more focus on academic publications and broader international exposure would be beneficial. However, her contributions to key projects and practical applications of watershed management make her a promising candidate for the award. Publications Top Notes Yousefi S., Mirzaee S., Almohamad H., Al Dughairi AA, Gomez C., Siamian N., Alrasheedi M., Abdo HG. Title: Image Classification and Land Cover Mapping Using Sentinel-2 Imagery: Optimization of SVM Parameters. Journal: Land. Year: 2022. Citation: https://doi.org/10.3390/land11070993 Mirzaee S., Yousefi S., Keesstra S., Pourghasemi HR, Cerdà A., Fuller IC. Title: Effects of hydrological events on morphological evolution of a fluvial system. Journal: Journal of Hydrology. Year: 2018. Citation: 563: 33-42. Yousefi S., Mirzaee S., Keesstra S., Surian N., Pourghasemi HR, Zakizadeh HR, Tabibian S. Title: Effects of an extreme flood on river morphology (case study: Karoon River, Iran). Journal: Geomorphology. Year: 2018. Citation: 308: 30-39. Yousefi S., Surian N., Pourghasemi HR, Keesstra S., Mirzaee S. Title: Interplay between river dynamics and international borders: The Hirmand River between Iran and Afghanistan. Journal: Science of the Total Environment. Year: 2017. Citation: 586: 492-501. Yousefi S., Khatami R., Mountrakis G., Mirzaee S., Pourghasemi HR, Tazeh M. Title: Accuracy assessment of land cover/land use classifiers in dry and humid areas of Iran. Journal: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. Year: 2015. Citation: 187, 641. Yousefi S., Sadeghi SHR, Mirzaee S., van der Ploeg M., Keesstra S., Cerdà A. Title: Spatiotemporal variation of throughfall in a Hyrcanian plain forest stand in northern Iran. Journal: Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics. Year: 2018. Citation: 66 (1): 97-106. Mirzaee S., Zeinivand H., Haghizadeh A. Title: Streamflow Simulation and Assessing the Land Use Changes impacts on it (Case Study: Gol Gol Catchment in The Province of Ilam, Iran). Journal: Water Resource Engineering. Year: 2016. Citation: 9(29): 87-102. (In Persian) Mirzaee S., Zeinivand H., Haghizadeh A. Title: Simulation of Daily Suspended Sediment and Investigation of the Impact of land Use Change in GolGol Watershed, Ilam. Journal: Journal of Watershed Management Research. Year: 2016. Citation: 7(14): 48-59. Yousefi S., Vafakhah M., Mirzaee S., Tavangar S. Title: Sealing Degree and Meander Shape Changes in a Part of Karoon River Using Remote Sensing Techniques. Journal: Iranian Water Research Journal. Year: 2013. Citation: 7(13). (In Persian) Yousefi S., Vafakhah M., Mirzaee S., Tavangar S. Title: Some Changes of Morphological Parameters of Karoon River Using Remote Sensing (1989 and 2005). Journal: Iranian journal of remote sensing and GIS. Year: 2013. Citation: (In Persian)
Somayeh Mirzaee is a dedicated Ph.D. student at Shahrekord University, focusing on watershed management. With a strong academic background in natural resource management and significant experience in applying her expertise through various projects, she has established herself as an emerging researcher in her field. Somayeh has honed her skills in advanced software tools and demonstrated a keen interest in the geomorphological impacts of environmental factors. Her work experience includes several impactful projects in watershed management, contributing to the development of sustainable land and water use strategies. Profile Scopus Profile ORCID Profile Education Somayeh began her academic journey by obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Watershed and Range Management from the University of Yazd in 2010. Following this, she pursued an M.Sc. in Watershed Management at Lorestan University, graduating in 2014. Her commitment to research led her to begin her Ph.D. in Watershed Management at Shahrekord University in 2022, where she continues to develop her expertise in addressing environmental challenges. Professional Experience Somayeh has an extensive professional background in natural resource management. Between 2015 and 2020, she worked as a natural resource management expert with the Forest, Range, and Watershed Management Organization (FRWO) in Iran. In this role, she contributed to various watershed projects, including the management of the Gavshan Dam watershed and analyzing the geomorphological impacts of extreme floods. These experiences allowed her to apply her academic knowledge to real-world environmental challenges, developing practical solutions for managing natural resources. Research Interest Somayeh’s research interests center around watershed management, with a specific focus on the geomorphological effects of environmental factors like floods and dam construction. She is particularly interested in studying the impact of extreme natural events on watershed ecosystems and land-use patterns. Additionally, she explores how remote sensing and GIS tools can be leveraged to analyze and predict these impacts, providing data-driven insights for sustainable management strategies. Research Skills Somayeh is proficient in several technical tools critical to her field. She has advanced skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software such as ArcGIS, ArcView, and Google Earth, which she uses for mapping and spatial analysis. Her expertise also includes working with remote sensing software like ENVI, as well as data analysis tools like SPSS and MATLAB. These skills enable her to conduct comprehensive environmental assessments and contribute to the broader field of watershed and natural resource management. Award and Recognition Somayeh’s dedication and expertise have been recognized throughout her academic and professional career. She has been acknowledged for her project contributions within FRWO, where her efforts helped improve watershed management strategies in Iran. Although she has not yet received formal awards, her growing body of work, technical proficiency, and contributions to the field position her as a promising candidate for future recognition in watershed management and environmental research. Conclusion Somayeh Mirzaee demonstrates strong potential for the Best Researcher Award, with her technical skills, educational achievements, and practical experience in watershed management. To further strengthen her candidacy, more focus on academic publications and broader international exposure would be beneficial. However, her contributions to key projects and practical applications of watershed management make her a promising candidate for the award. Publications Top Notes Yousefi S., Mirzaee S., Almohamad H., Al Dughairi AA, Gomez C., Siamian N., Alrasheedi M., Abdo HG. Title: Image Classification and Land Cover Mapping Using Sentinel-2 Imagery: Optimization of SVM Parameters. Journal: Land. Year: 2022. Citation: https://doi.org/10.3390/land11070993 Mirzaee S., Yousefi S., Keesstra S., Pourghasemi HR, Cerdà A., Fuller IC. Title: Effects of hydrological events on morphological evolution of a fluvial system. Journal: Journal of Hydrology. Year: 2018. Citation: 563: 33-42. Yousefi S., Mirzaee S., Keesstra S., Surian N., Pourghasemi HR, Zakizadeh HR, Tabibian S. Title: Effects of an extreme flood on river morphology (case study: Karoon River, Iran). Journal: Geomorphology. Year: 2018. Citation: 308: 30-39. Yousefi S., Surian N., Pourghasemi HR, Keesstra S., Mirzaee S. Title: Interplay between river dynamics and international borders: The Hirmand River between Iran and Afghanistan. Journal: Science of the Total Environment. Year: 2017. Citation: 586: 492-501. Yousefi S., Khatami R., Mountrakis G., Mirzaee S., Pourghasemi HR, Tazeh M. Title: Accuracy assessment of land cover/land use classifiers in dry and humid areas of Iran. Journal: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. Year: 2015. Citation: 187, 641. Yousefi S., Sadeghi SHR, Mirzaee S., van der Ploeg M., Keesstra S., Cerdà A. Title: Spatiotemporal variation of throughfall in a Hyrcanian plain forest stand in northern Iran. Journal: Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics. Year: 2018. Citation: 66 (1): 97-106. Mirzaee S., Zeinivand H., Haghizadeh A. Title: Streamflow Simulation and Assessing the Land Use Changes impacts on it (Case Study: Gol Gol Catchment in The Province of Ilam, Iran). Journal: Water Resource Engineering. Year: 2016. Citation: 9(29): 87-102. (In Persian) Mirzaee S., Zeinivand H., Haghizadeh A. Title: Simulation of Daily Suspended Sediment and Investigation of the Impact of land Use Change in GolGol Watershed, Ilam. Journal: Journal of Watershed Management Research. Year: 2016. Citation: 7(14): 48-59. Yousefi S., Vafakhah M., Mirzaee S., Tavangar S. Title: Sealing Degree and Meander Shape Changes in a Part of Karoon River Using Remote Sensing Techniques. Journal: Iranian Water Research Journal. Year: 2013. Citation: 7(13). (In Persian) Yousefi S., Vafakhah M., Mirzaee S., Tavangar S. Title: Some Changes of Morphological Parameters of Karoon River Using Remote Sensing (1989 and 2005). Journal: Iranian journal of remote sensing and GIS. Year: 2013. Citation: (In Persian)
Yousefi S., Mirzaee S., Almohamad H., Al Dughairi AA, Gomez C., Siamian N., Alrasheedi M., Abdo HG. Title: Image Classification and Land Cover Mapping Using Sentinel-2 Imagery: Optimization of SVM Parameters. Journal: Land. Year: 2022. Citation: https://doi.org/10.3390/land11070993 Mirzaee S., Yousefi S., Keesstra S., Pourghasemi HR, Cerdà A., Fuller IC. Title: Effects of hydrological events on morphological evolution of a fluvial system. Journal: Journal of Hydrology. Year: 2018. Citation: 563: 33-42. Yousefi S., Mirzaee S., Keesstra S., Surian N., Pourghasemi HR, Zakizadeh HR, Tabibian S. Title: Effects of an extreme flood on river morphology (case study: Karoon River, Iran). Journal: Geomorphology. Year: 2018. Citation: 308: 30-39. Yousefi S., Surian N., Pourghasemi HR, Keesstra S., Mirzaee S. Title: Interplay between river dynamics and international borders: The Hirmand River between Iran and Afghanistan. Journal: Science of the Total Environment. Year: 2017. Citation: 586: 492-501. Yousefi S., Khatami R., Mountrakis G., Mirzaee S., Pourghasemi HR, Tazeh M. Title: Accuracy assessment of land cover/land use classifiers in dry and humid areas of Iran. Journal: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. Year: 2015. Citation: 187, 641. Yousefi S., Sadeghi SHR, Mirzaee S., van der Ploeg M., Keesstra S., Cerdà A. Title: Spatiotemporal variation of throughfall in a Hyrcanian plain forest stand in northern Iran. Journal: Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics. Year: 2018. Citation: 66 (1): 97-106. Mirzaee S., Zeinivand H., Haghizadeh A. Title: Streamflow Simulation and Assessing the Land Use Changes impacts on it (Case Study: Gol Gol Catchment in The Province of Ilam, Iran). Journal: Water Resource Engineering. Year: 2016. Citation: 9(29): 87-102. (In Persian) Mirzaee S., Zeinivand H., Haghizadeh A. Title: Simulation of Daily Suspended Sediment and Investigation of the Impact of land Use Change in GolGol Watershed, Ilam. Journal: Journal of Watershed Management Research. Year: 2016. Citation: 7(14): 48-59. Yousefi S., Vafakhah M., Mirzaee S., Tavangar S. Title: Sealing Degree and Meander Shape Changes in a Part of Karoon River Using Remote Sensing Techniques. Journal: Iranian Water Research Journal. Year: 2013. Citation: 7(13). (In Persian) Yousefi S., Vafakhah M., Mirzaee S., Tavangar S. Title: Some Changes of Morphological Parameters of Karoon River Using Remote Sensing (1989 and 2005). Journal: Iranian journal of remote sensing and GIS. Year: 2013. Citation: (In Persian)
Giulia Cipriano | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award Posted on 20/05/2024 by ScienceFather Dr. Giulia Cipriano | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award Ricercare of University of Bari Aldo Moro – Department of Biosciences, Biotechnologies, and Environment, Malaysia.