Mahmood Rahmani Firozjaei | Hydraulic and Marine Engineering | Editorial Board Member

Mr. Mahmood Rahmani Firozjaei | Hydraulic and Marine Engineering | Editorial Board Member

Mr. Mahmood Rahmani Firozjaei | University of Tehran | Iran

Mr. Mahmood Rahmani Firozjaei is a civil engineer and researcher specializing in hydraulic and marine engineering, with a Ph.D. from the University of Tehran, where he conducted experimental and numerical investigations on seawater intake structures for desalination plants. He holds an M.Sc. in Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics from Tarbiat Modares University, focusing on numerical studies of lateral pipe intake, and a B.Sc. and A.S. in Civil Engineering from Tabari University. His research interests span machine learning applications in hydraulics, PIV systems, hydrodynamic modeling, sediment transport, coastal engineering, scouring, and hydraulic structures. He has served as a peer reviewer for conferences, contributed to numerical methods research, and worked as a laboratory assistant at the University of Tehran, teaching PIV and WaveMaker systems and participating in open-channel facility development. As a teaching assistant, he supported water and wastewater engineering courses, and as a lecturer, he taught civil engineering subjects at Maziar University. His engineering experience includes designing and modeling surface water collection networks in Tehran and completing advanced modeling projects involving CE-QUAL-W2, MIKE 21, and FLOW-3D for water quality analysis, wave prediction, and breakwater simulations. He has received notable academic honors, including ranking first among civil engineering bachelor students and winning the Professor Hessabi Prize for best thesis. His research output includes 8 published documents, with 60 citations across 42 sources and an h-index of 4, reflecting his growing contributions to hydraulic and marine engineering.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar 

Featured Publications

Rahmani Firozjaei, M., Salehi Neyshabouri, S. A. A., Amini Sola, S., & … (2019). Numerical simulation on the performance improvement of a lateral intake using submerged vanes. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering, 34.

Naeeni, S. T. O., Rahmani Firozjaei, M., Hajebi, Z., & Akbari, H. (2023). Investigation of the performance of the response surface method to optimize the simulations of hydraulic phenomena. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 8(1), 10.

Rahmani Firozjaei, M., Behnamtalab, E., & Salehi Neyshabouri, S. A. A. (2020). Numerical simulation of the lateral pipe intake: Flow and sediment field. Water and Environment Journal, 34(2), 291–304.

Firozjaei, M. R., Naeeni, S. T. O., & Akbari, H. (2024). Evaluation of seawater intake discharge coefficient using laboratory experiments and machine learning techniques. Ships and Offshore Structures, 19(9), 1394–1407.

Firozjaei, M. R., Hajebi, Z., Naeeni, S. T. O., & Akbari, H. (2024). Discharge performance of a submerged seawater intake in unsteady flows: Combination of physical models and decision tree algorithms. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 60, 105198.

Hajebi, Z., Firozjaei, M. R., Naeeni, S. T. O., & Akbari, H. (2024). Hydraulic performance of bottom intake velocity caps using PIV and OpenFOAM methods. Applied Water Science, 14(3), 38.

Firozjaiy, M. R., Talab, E. B., & Neyshabouri, S. (2019). Numerical simulation of lateral pipe intake from open channel. Iranian Journal of Soil and Water Research, 50(1), 135–147.

Mr. Ruizhe Liu | Ocean Engineering | Excellence in Research

Mr. Ruizhe Liu | Ocean Engineering | Excellence in Research

Tianjin University, China.

Liu Ruizhe is a dedicated researcher in agricultural water and soil engineering, with a strong background in water conservancy and a commitment to advancing sustainable irrigation systems. His academic journey has led him to publish impactful research on water distribution and crop irrigation strategies, earning recognition in his field. Liu is also an active member of the Shaanxi Water Conservancy Society and holds multiple patents reflecting his innovations in environmental technology.

Profile

Scopus

Education 🎓

Liu is currently pursuing a Master's in Agricultural Water and Soil Engineering at Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University. His coursework includes topics such as numerical analysis, soil water solute dynamics, and irrigation data processing. Previously, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Water Conservancy Engineering, which included an exchange year at China Agricultural University and a visiting graduate program at Dundee Abertay University in the UK.

Experience & Skills 🛠️

Liu has valuable project experience in large-scale irrigation systems, including the use of genetic algorithms for optimizing irrigation pipe networks. His programming skills include HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MVC architecture. Liu also served as Vice President of the Sports Department in the Water Conservancy College Student Union and represented his college in football and table tennis competitions.

Research Interests 🔍

Optimization of Irrigation Methods 💧
Liu's research emphasizes the development and enhancement of irrigation techniques to maximize water efficiency. He investigates various methodologies to optimize water usage in crop production, aiming to reduce waste while ensuring that plants receive adequate hydration.

Water Distribution Networks 📡
A significant aspect of Liu's work involves optimizing water distribution networks. He explores innovative strategies to enhance the design and functionality of these networks, ensuring reliable water supply to agricultural fields and improving overall system performance.

Sustainable Water Use Strategies 🌍
Liu is dedicated to finding sustainable solutions for agricultural water management. His research focuses on implementing practices that not only boost productivity but also conserve water resources, promoting long-term environmental health.

Improving Agricultural Productivity 📈
By integrating advanced techniques and technologies, Liu aims to improve crop yields and productivity. His research seeks to create systems that efficiently utilize available water, contributing to food security and sustainable agriculture.

Resource Conservation 🌱
A key goal of Liu's work is to minimize resource consumption in agricultural practices. He strives to develop solutions that balance the needs of farming with the imperative to protect water resources, ensuring that agricultural activities are both productive and environmentally responsible.

Awards & Recognition 🏅

Throughout his studies, Liu has earned multiple scholarships, including first-class honors during his master’s program. He has also been recognized in innovation competitions, securing awards in the “Micro-Agriculture” Science and Technology Innovation Competition.

Publications 📚

Liu, R., Guo, F., & Ma, X. "A New Method for Optimization of Water Distribution Networks While Considering Accidents," Water, 2021. Cited by 15. Link

Wang, Y., Jiang, K., Shen, H., Liu, R., & Ma, X. "Decision-making method for maize irrigation in supplementary areas," Agricultural Water Management, 2023. Cited by 10. Link

Wang, Y., Sun, K., Liu, R., & Ma, X. "Improving crop model accuracy for regional irrigation schedules," Agricultural Systems. Cited by 8. Link