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Dr. Ata Amini is a Professor of water resources engineering at Kurdistan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, AREEO, Sanandaj, Iran. He completed his doctorate at the University Putra Malaysia in 2009. In recent years, he has been in charge of many research projects and supervised many masters and Ph.D. students in the fields of water engineering and watershed management. Apart from many scientific papers, he is the author of five books and three book chapters. He has devoted his academic career to study of the integrated water resources management, river engineering, sediment, scouring, and watershed management. Dr. Ata Amini has more than 25 years of teaching experience and has published many academic papers and final research reports. He is currently serving as the founder, owner, and Director-in-Charge of the Environment and Water Engineering (EWE) and Advances in Civil Engineering and Environmental Science (ACEES) journals.
Dr. Raoof Mostafazadeh is a faculty member in the Department of Natural Resources (Watershed Management) at the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Iran. With a distinguished academic career, he has authored books, published widely in reputable journals, and actively contributed to his field. As a committed researcher, he has mentored numerous graduate students, shaping future experts in watershed management. Driven by a passion for scientific communication and expertise in hydrology, water resources management, and spatio-temporal modeling, he is committed to impactful research. His work focuses on water-environment interactions, aiming to contribute meaningfully to sustainable development. He believes rigorous scientific inquiry can unlock a deeper understanding of environmental processes, guiding conservation efforts and advancing human well-being.
WOS Researcher ID: E-5783-2015
Scopus Author ID: 36638088000
Publons Researcher-Id: 521913
Dr. Muhammad Shahid is an experienced hydrologist and water resources engineer with a Ph.D. in Hydraulic Engineering from Tsinghua University China. His expertise spans hydrological modeling, urban hydrology, droughts, precipitation estimation and evaluation, remote sensing, and sustainable water management under changing environmental conditions. He has published 40 research manuscripts in high-impact journals, with over 970 citations. Dr. Shahid is currently working at Brunel University and has previously served at University of Engineering and Technology Lahore and National University of Sciences and Technology Islamabad.
Mohsen Mostafa, born on June 22, 1982, in Kurdistan, Iran, is a dedicated and versatile forest engineering researcher currently working as a researcher in Wildfire Studies at the University of Bari, Italy. With a strong academic background including a Ph.D. in Forestry and Forest Science and advanced degrees in Natural Resources Engineering, he brings expertise in forest operations, GIS, remote sensing, and decision-making tools. Mohsen has a proven track record of independent and team-based research, focusing on sustainable forest management, climate-responsive harvesting, wildfire modeling, and land use planning using AI and machine learning. Known for his diligence, teamwork, and eagerness to learn, he is passionate about aligning forest engineering with environmental and community needs.
Dr. Alban Kuriqi is a leading expert in Civil Engineering, specializing in River Restoration and Management. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Lisbon, pioneering methodologies to enhance small hydropower energy production while minimizing ecological impacts. With a robust academic foundation, Dr. Kuriqi brings a diverse experience in engineering, project management, and academia. Dr. Kuriqi’s research focuses on the Water-Energy-Food-Environment nexus, climate adaptation, and digital innovation in water systems, earning him global recognition, including ranking among Stanford University's World’s Top 2% Scientists (2021–2024).
