Professor at ISF College of Pharmacy,Ā India
šØāš« Dr. Morteza Zanganeh, an accomplished Iranian civil engineer, born on July 13, 1980, in Golestan, holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a focus on Water Engineering. His expertise encompasses coastal engineering, wave prediction, and marine structures. As an Assistant Professor at Golestan University, he has made significant contributions to academia, heading the Natural Hazard Institute. With a rich portfolio of publications and diverse projects, Zanganeh’s work extends to numerical code developments, teaching, and leadership roles. His multidimensional skills in programming, numerical modeling, and soft computing methods underline his commitment to advancing hydraulic and coastal engineering fields.. š
š Professional Profiles:
š Educational Background:
Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Water Engineering Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran, 2006-2012 Dissertation: “Two-phase modeling of current-induced scour beneath pipelines via combined Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics and Distinct Element Method.” M.Sc. Civil Engineering, Water Engineering (Coastal Engineering) Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran, 2003-2006 Thesis: “A combined model of Fuzzy Inference Systems and Genetic Algorithm (FIS-GA) for prediction of wave parameters and its comparison with ANFIS and empirical methods.” B.S. Civil Engineering Isfahan University of Technology (IUT), Isfahan, Iran, 1999-2003
š©āš¼ Work Experiences and Projects:
Head of Natural Hazard Institute, Golestan University, 2022-now. Assistant Professor, Golestan University, Faculty of Engineering, 2013-now. Dean of Faculty, Golestan University, Faculty of Engineering, 2017-2022. Vice president in education and research, Golestan University, Faculty of Engineering, 2016-2017. Head of Civil Engineering section, Golestan University, Faculty of Engineering, 2013-2016. Consulting Engineer at Sazeh Pardazi Iran (SPI) Consulting Engineers, Tehran, Iran, 2011-2013. Research Assistant in various projects related to storm water networks, wastewater treatment, and marine activities.
Research Interests:
Application of Soft Computing Methods (ANN, GA-FIS, PSO-FIS, GP, and COA) in Marine Events Prediction, Water Hammer Modeling, Ram Pump Design, and Hydropower plant. Coastal Stabilization and Beach Nourishment. Coastal and Marine Structures. Modeling of Wave and Marine Currents. Two-phase Flow Modeling and Turbulence Modeling. Sea Water Intake Including Deep water, Infiltration Galleries, and Outfall System.
Teaching Assistant Experiences:
Served as a teaching assistant in courses related to Coastal Engineering, Open Channel Hydraulics, and Design of Coastal Structures.
Academic Honors:
Achieved high rankings in university entrance exams for B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees.
Research Focus
Morteza Zanganeh is a distinguished researcher specializing in Coastal and Marine Engineering. His groundbreaking work, published in renowned journals like ELSEVIER and IWA Publishing, spans predictive modeling of wave parameters, scour beneath marine pipelines, and two-phase flow simulations. With expertise in soft computing methods, his research integrates Genetic Algorithms, Particle Swarm Optimization, and Fuzzy Inference Systems. Zanganeh’s contributions extend to numerical modeling, optimizing wave predictor models, and enhancing ANFIS-based wave predictions using Particle Swarm Optimization. His work significantly advances the understanding of coastal dynamics and hydraulic systems, earning accolades for innovation and excellence. šš
Peer Reviewer & Academic Engagements
Dr. Morteza Zanganeh citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:
Citations: 269 (All), 152Ā (Since 2018)
h-index: 9 (All), 7 (Since 2018)
i10-index: 9 (All), 6 (Since 2018)