Dr. Rasoul Ghobadian is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of water engineering, specializing in advanced hydraulics, sediment transport, flood modeling, and computational hydraulics. As a professor at the Department of Water Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Razi University of Kermanshah, he has contributed extensively to both academia and industry through innovative research, design expertise, and teaching excellence. His professional experience spans over two decades, including collaboration with leading consulting firms such as Saman Abraha Tose, Alborz Studies, and Dezab Consulting Engineers, where he participated in large-scale irrigation and hydraulic infrastructure projects involving surface irrigation networks, diversion dams, and intake systems. Dr. Ghobadian’s research integrates theoretical modeling with practical applications, focusing on seepage loss estimation, flood routing, and the hydraulic performance of river confluences and hydraulic structures, with publications in reputed international journals such as Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, Water SA, and Alexandria Engineering Journal. His expertise encompasses computational fluid dynamics, numerical modeling, and water resource system design. Recognized for his excellence, he has received multiple awards including Best Researcher and Exemplary Teaching Professor from the Faculty of Agriculture and the Department of Water Engineering. His research has greatly influenced sustainable water resource management and hydraulic engineering education. Dr. Ghobadian’s scholarly achievements continue to advance the global understanding of hydraulic systems and water infrastructure optimization. He has achieved 136 Citations, 30 Documents, 6 h-index.
Featured Publications
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Ghobadian, R., & Bajestan, M. S. (2007). Investigation of sediment patterns at river confluence. [Unpublished study]. Citations: 51
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Ghobadian, R., & Mohammadi, K. (2011). Simulation of subcritical flow pattern in 180° uniform and convergent open-channel bends using SSIIM 3-D model. Water Science and Engineering, 4(3), 270–283. Citations: 35
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Ghobadian, R., & Meratifashi, E. (2012). Modified theoretical stage-discharge relation for circular sharp-crested weirs. Water Science and Engineering, 5(1), 26–33. Citations: 21
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Ghobadian, R. (2007). Investigation of flow, scouring and sedimentation at river-channel confluences. Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Hydraulic Structures, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz. Citations: 13
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Mobara, S. E. H., Ghobadian, R., Rouzbahani, F., & Đorđević, D. (2021). Numerical simulation of submarine non-rigid landslide by an explicit three-step incompressible smoothed particle hydrodynamics. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 130, 196–208. Citations: 12
Dr. Rasoul Ghobadian’s pioneering research in hydraulic and sediment transport modeling enhances the understanding of river dynamics, erosion, and flood management systems. His work bridges scientific innovation with engineering practice, contributing to the sustainable design of hydraulic structures, water resource optimization, and disaster resilience for communities and industries worldwide.