Dr. Mahdi Jalali | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award
Dr at Bu-Ali Sina University, Iran
Dr. Mahdi Jalali is a soil scientist specializing in fertility management, soil chemistry, and pollution. He earned his Ph.D. from Bu-Ali Sina University, Iran, with a focus on phosphorus availability and leaching in soils treated with sewage sludge, nanoparticles, and clay minerals. His research spans phosphorus dynamics, heavy metal accumulation, and groundwater quality. With over 23 publications and 221 citations, he is recognized for his expertise in soil geochemistry and environmental health. Dr. Jalali is a member of Iran’s National Elite Foundation and has received multiple awards for his academic and research excellence.
🎓 Education
Ph.D. in Fertility Management & Soil Biotechnology (2016-2021) Bu-Ali Sina University, Iran. Thesis: Effect of sewage sludge and nanoparticles on phosphorus in soils. M.Sc. in Agriculture Engineering – Soil Chemistry & Fertility (2014-2016) Bu-Ali Sina University, Iran. Thesis: Phosphorus dynamics in calcareous soils. B.Sc. in Agriculture Engineering – Soil Science (2010-2014) Bu-Ali Sina University, Iran
💼 Professional Experience
Collaborator, Bu-Ali Sina University (2023-2024) Simulated nitrate concentration and groundwater geochemistry. Reviewed critical phosphorus levels and hydrogeochemical risks.. Collaborator, Bu-Ali Sina University (2022-2023) Researched heavy metals in groundwater, phosphorus leaching, and environmental risks. Research Assistant, Bu-Ali Sina University (2022) Analyzed soil phosphorus, potassium, and groundwater geochemistry. Student Researcher, Bu-Ali Sina University (2014-2021) Focused on phosphorus leaching, sewage sludge effects, and soil amendments.
🛠️ Technical Skills
- PHREEQC, Visual MINTEQ, SAS, R, Minitab, Stata
- Atomic absorption & UV-Vis spectrophotometers
🏅 Grants & Awards
- Member of Iran’s National Elite Foundation (2018-present)
- Best educational and research Ph.D. student (2018, 2019)
📈 Research Metrics
- Citations: 221 | h-index: 7 | Publications: 23
Publication
- A Meta-Analysis of Geochemical Characteristics of Groundwater Quality in Iran
- Authors: M. Jalali, M. Jalali
- Published In: Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, 2024
- Citations: 0
- The Status of Phosphorus Levels in Iranian Agricultural Soils — A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Authors: M. Jalali, W. Buss, F. Parviznia, M. Jalali
- Published In: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2023
- Citations: 1
- Groundwater Hydrogeochemical Processes, Water Quality Index, and Probabilistic Health Risk Assessment in an Arid and Semi-Arid Environment (Hamedan, Iran)
- Authors: M. Jalali, M. Jalali, L. Morrison
- Published In: Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 2024
- Citations: 0
- Assessment of Water Quality for Mountainous High-Elevated Spring Waters Using Self-Organized Maps
- Authors: M. Jalali, M. Shademani, M. Paripour, M. Jalali
- Published In: Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 2024
- Citations: 4
- The Release of Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn from Clay Loam and Sandy Loam Soils Under the Influence of Various Organic Amendments and Low-Molecular-Weight Organic Acids
- Authors: M. Jalali, M. Jalali, V. Antoniadis
- Published In: Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2023
- Citations: 6
- Risk Assessment of Available and Total Heavy Metals Contents in Various Land Use in Calcareous Soils
- Authors: M. Jalali, F. Moradi, M. Jalali, J. Wang
- Published In: Environmental Earth Sciences, 2023
- Citations: 3
- Available and Total Phosphorus Background Levels in Soils: A Calcareous and Semi-Arid Region
- Authors: M. Jalali, M. Jalali, M. Beygi, Z. Salehi, V. Antoniadis
- Published In: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2023
- Citations: 3
- The Impact of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Availability and Speciation of Phosphorus and Heavy Metals in Calcareous Soils
- Authors: M. Jalali, E.A. Farahani, M. Jalali
- Published In: Environmental Earth Sciences, 2023
- Citations: 4