Pooya Shirazi

Research Director, Water and Environmental Research Institute, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran. (+98)9381009667 . shirazialianpooya@gmail.com

Research Interests

  • Statistical and Hydrological Modeling
  • Hydrometeorology and Climate Changes
  • Extreme Event Regionalization
  • Hydroinformatics and Soft-Computing
  • Remote Sensing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Science
  • Crop Modeling

Education

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (IRAN)

PhD
Water Engineering and Sciences
Thesis Topic: Developing a Mixed Method for Estimation of Regional Meteorological Data with Panel Data Approach

GPA: 17.87 (out of 20)

September 2011 - February 2019

Isfahan University of Technology (IRAN)

Master
Water Engineering and Sciences
Thesis Topic: The Effect of Vegetation on Dispersion Coefficient of Pollution in a Rectangular Channel

GPA: 17.16 (out of 20)

September 2007 - March 2010

University of Zabol (IRAN)

B.Sc.
Water Engineering and Sciences
Project Topic: Evaluation of River Water Quality using QUAL2E model to the Zayanderud River in Iran

GPA: 15.8 (out of 20)

September 2003 - September 2007

Publications

Books

Shirazi, P. and Jabbari Nooghabi, M. 2020. An Introduction to Statistical Tests in Agricultural Science Using R. Jahad-Daneshgahi Publications Organization, Tehran, Iran, 306 p. (GitHub).

Journal Publications

Mohammadnezhad, M., Davary, K., Shirazi, P., Rezvanpour, M.J. and Hasheminia, S.M., 2025. A Novel Hybrid Model for Actual Evapotranspiration Estimation in Data-Scarce Arid Regions: Integrating Modified Budyko and Machine Learning Models using Deep Learning. Science of the Total Environment, 1001(2025), https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969725020789 (PDF).

Pourmohamad, Y., Ghandehari, A., Davary, K. and Shirazi, P. 2020. Multicriteria Decision-Making Approach to Enhance Automated Anchor Pixel Selection Algorithm for Arid and Semi-Arid Regions. Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, 25(11), https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HE.1943-5584.0002006 (PDF).

Shirazi, P., Davary, K., Ghahraman, B. and Jabbari Nooghabi, M. 2019. Using Panel Data Technique to Estimation Reference Evapotranspiration. Iranian Journal of Irrigation & Drainage, 13(5), 1342-1351, http://idj.iaid.ir/article_100429.html?lang=en (PDF).

Mianabadi, A., Coenders-Gerrits, M., Shirazi, P., Ghahraman, B. and Alizadeh, A. 2019. A Global Budyko Model to Partition Evaporation into Interception and Transpiration. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 23(12), https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-23-4983-2019 (PDF).

Mianabadi, A., Shirazi, P., Ghahraman, B., Coenders-Gerrits, M., Alizadeh, A. and Davary, K. 2019. Assessment of Short and Long-Term Memory in Trends of Major Climatic Variables Over Iran: 1966–2015. Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 135, 677-691, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00704-018-2410-z (PDF).

Khoshravesh, M., Mirzaei, S.M.J., Shirazi, P. and Norooz Valashedi, R. 2018. Evaluation of Dripper Clogging Using Magnetic Water in Drip Irrigation. Applied Water Science, 8(81), https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-018-0725-7 (PDF).

Mianabadi, A., Coenders-Gerrits, M., Shirazi, P., Ghahraman, B. and Alizadeh, A. 2017. A Simple Global Budyko Model to Partition Evaporation into Interception and Transpiration. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, Discuss. [preprint], https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-2017-306 (PDF).

Shahnasari, A. and Shirazi, P. 2017. Effect of Irrigation with Magnetized Water on Infiltration and Soil Salinity. Irrigation Sciences and Engineering, 40(3), 11-19.https://doi.org/10.22055/jise.2017.13320 (PDF).

Ghadami Firozabadi, A., Khoshravesh, M., Shirazi, P. and Zareh Abyaneh, H. 2016. Effect of Irrigation with Magnetized Water on the Yield and Biomass of Soybean var. DPX under Water Deficit and Salinity Stress. Journal of Water Research in Agriculture, 30.1(1), 131-143, https://doi.org/10.22092/jwra.2016.106207 (PDF).

khoshravesh, M., Ghadamifiroozabadi, A., Shirazi, P. and Najafimood, M. 2015. Cotton Response Simulation to Dry and Salinity Stress by using of AquaCrop Model. Irrigation and Water Engineering, 6(1), 166-179, http://www.waterjournal.ir/article_73850.html?lang=en (PDF).

Divband, L., Broomand Nasab, S., Shirazi, P. Bibak Hafshejani, S. and Mafi Gholami, R. 2015. Competitive Effects of Iron, Zinc, and Cadmium Ions on Lead Removal from Aqueous Solutions Using the Nanostructured Ash Cedar Absorbent. Journal of Water and Wastewater, 26(3), 11-18, http://www.wwjournal.ir/article_7842_26.html?lang=en (PDF).

Divband, S., Shirazi, P. Divband, L., Azadi, S. and Tishehzan, P. 2014. Kinetic and Isotherm Adsorption Non- Linear Models Survey for Nitrate by Titanium Dioxide Nano Particles. Journal of Water and Sustainable Development, 1(1), 35-41, https://dx.doi.org/10.22067/jwsd.v1i1.34550 (PDF).

Divband, L., Boroomannasab, S., Hosseinizaree, N. and Shirazi, P. 2013. Experimental Study of Removing (Zn+2) by Nano Structure Cedar Fly Ash (zizyphus spinachristi) From Industrial Waste Water. Irrigation Sciences and Engineering, 36(1), 23-31, https://dorl.net/dor/20.1001.1.25885952.1392.36.1.3.4 (PDF).

Conference Papers and Presentations

Shirazi, P., Davary, K., Azadi, S., Divband, L. and Khoshravesh, M., Estimating Reference Evapotranspiration from Downscaled Parameters in Next Duration Effected of Climate Change (Oral Presentation). 1st Iranian Congress of Soil and Water Engineering and Management. May 2014. Tehran, Iran.

Shirazi, P., Khoshravesh, M., Azadi, S., Ashraf, B. and Divband, L., Investigating the Trend of Climatological Parameters Fluctuation in 1961-2010 and forecasting for 2011-2030 Using Downscaling of Output of an AOGCM Model - Case Study: Mashhad City (Oral Presentation). 5th National Conference on Water Resources Management. February 2014. Tehran, Iran.

Ashraf, B., Mousavi-Baygi, M., Azadi, S., Hasheminasab, F. and Shirazi, P., Investigating the Trend of Climatological Parameters Fluctuation and the Radiation Aerodynamic Components of Reference Evapotranspiration In 1961-2008 in Different Climate Regions of Iran. 1st Iranian Congress of Soil and Water Engineering and Management. May 2014. Tehran, Iran.

Ashraf, B., Mousavi-Baygi, M., Azadi, S., and Shirazi, P., The Impact of Climate Change on Climatological Parameters Timeseries and Crop Reference Evapotranspiration in a Semi-arid Climate (Oral Presentation). 5th National Conference on Water Resources Management. February 2014. Tehran, Iran.

Khoshravesh, M., Shirazi, P., Heidarpour, M., Divband, L. and Mazidi, M., Prediction of Nitrate Concentration in the Ziyarat River by Using Artificial Neural Networks Technique. 3rd Irrigation and Drainage Network Management National Conference. February 2011. Ahvaz, Iran.

Heidarpour, M., Shirazi, P. and Landi, E., Effect of Vegetation Density on the Shear Stress and Kinetic Energy in the Experimental Channel (Oral Presentation). 8th International River Engineering Conference. January 2010. Ahvaz, Iran.

Hooshmand, A., Divband, L. and Shirazi, P., Water Quality Classification Karkheh River (Stations Paypol, Abdolkhan, Hamidieh) in Drought 87-86. 8th International River Engineering Conference. January 2010. Ahvaz, Iran.

Divband, L., Moazed, H., Shirazi, P., and Khoshravesh, M., Application Software AqQa and GWW to Classification Water Dez River for Different Uses in the Wet and Dry Years 8th International River Engineering Conference. January 2010. Ahvaz, Iran.

Shirazi, P. Heidarpour, M., Landi, E. and Divband, L., Study the Influence of Vegetation Density on Flow Resistance and Roughness Coefficient in a Laboratory Channel (Oral Presentation). 10th Irrigation and Reducing Evaporation Conference. February 2010. Kerman, Iran.

Divband, L., Moazed, H., Shirazi, P. and Hosseini Zare, N., Water Quality Classification by Software and Graphics. 10th Irrigation and Reducing Evaporation Conference. February 2010. Kerman, Iran.

Shirazi, P. Heidarpour, M., and Landi, E., Effect of Vegetation Density on the Dispersion Coefficient in the Experimental Channel (Oral Presentation). 8th Iranian Hydraulic Conference. December 2009. Tehran, Iran.


Experience

Postdoc Research

Water and Environment Research Institute, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
2019 - Present

Adjunct Professor

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
2014 - Present

Computer Programmer and Data Analyst

Hydrotech Toos Consulting Engineering Co., Mashhad, Iran
2019 - Present

Technical Manager

DashAB Mashhad Consulting Engineering Co., Mashhad, Iran
2014 - Present

Adjunct Professor

Payame Noor University, Chenaran, Iran
2011 - 2014

Teaching Assistantship

Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
2010 - 2011

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
Languages
  • English (Fluent)
  • Farsi/Persian (Native)
Workflow
  • Coding Basics
  • Creative Thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration

Awards and Certifications

  • The Distinguished Professor Award, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran, 2019 and 2020.
  • 3 rd Place in M.Sc. Program (Water Engineering and Sciences), 2010.
  • 23 th in the National Entrance Exam for Graduate Studies, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering (Among more than 3000 Participants), 2007.
  • 5 nd Place in B.Sc. Program (Water Engineering and Sciences), 2007.