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Dr. Hamid R. Safavi

Professor, Civil Engineering Department

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Office : Room #307, Department of Civil Engineering Email : hasafavi@cc.iut.ac.ir Phone : +98 311 3913826 Fax : +98 311 3912700 Web Site : Dr. Hamid R. Safavi

Professor
Civil Engineering on Water Resources Management

Research Fields : Integrated Water Resources Management

Conjunctive Use of Surface Water and Groundwater

Groundwater Modeling and Management

Drought Assessment and Management

Teaching

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Recent Publications

Fooladi, M., Golmohammadi, MH., Rahimi, I., Safavi, HR., Nikoo, MR., Assessing the changeability of precipitation patterns using multiple remote sensing data and an efficient uncertainty method over different climate, Expert Systems with Applications

Klaho, MH., Safavi, HR., Golmohammadi, MH., Alkntar, M., Comparison between bivariate and trivariate flood frequency analysis using the Archimedean copula functions, a case study of the Karun River in Iran, Natural Hazards

Safavi, HR., Ghorbani, V., Geranmehr, MA., Optimization of Water Distribution Networks Using a New Entropy-based Mixed Reliability Index and a Fuzzy-based Constraint Handling Tec,Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering

Rezaei, F., Safavi, HR., GuASPSO: a new approach to hold a better exploration–exploitation balance in PSO algorithm, Soft Computing

Enteshari, S., Safavi, HR., van der Zaag, P., Simulating the interactions between the water and the socio-economic system in a stressed endorheic basin, Hydrological Sciences Journal

Enteshari, S., Safavi, HR., van der Zaag, P., Simulating the interactions between the water and the socio-economic system in a stressed endorheic basin, Hydrological Sciences Journal

Reza Sepahvand, Hamid R. Safavi, Farshad Rezaei, Multi-Objective Planning for Conjunctive Use of Surface and Ground Water Resources Using Genetic Programming, Water Resources Management

Khoshoei, M., Safavi, HR., Sharma, A., Relationship of drought and engineered water supply: Multivariate index for quantifying sustained water stress in anthropogenically affected subbasins, Journal of Hydrologic Engineering (ASCE)

Rezaei, F., Safavi, H.R., "GuASPSO: a new approach to hold a better exploration–exploitation balance in PSO algorithm", Soft Computing.

Safavi, HR., Raghibi, V., Mazdiyasni, O., Mortazavi-Naeini, M., A new hybrid drought-monitoring framework based on nonparametric standardized indicators, Hydrology Research

Safavi, HR, Raghibi, V., Mazdiyasni, O., and Mortazavi-Naeini, M., A new hybrid drought-monitoring framework based on nonparametric standardized indicators, Hydrology Research

Rezaei, F., Safavi, HR., Zekri, M., A hybrid fuzzy-based multi-objective PSO algorithm for conjunctive water use and optimal multi-crop pattern planning, Water Resources Management

Safavi, Hamid R., Sajjadi, S.S., Raghibi, V., Assessment of climate change impacts on climate variables using probabilistic ensemble modeling and trend analysis,Theoretical and Applied Climatology

Safavi, Hamid R., Falsafioun, M., Conjunctive Use of Surface Water and Groundwater Resources under Deficit Irrigation, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering (ASCE)

Rezaei, F., Safavi, H. R., Mirchi, A., Madani, K., f-MOPSO: An alternative multi-objective PSO algorithm for conjunctive water use management, Journal of Hydro-environment Research 14, 1–18

Rezaei, F., Ahmadzadeh, MR., and Safavi, HR., SOM-DRASTIC: using self-organizing map for evaluating groundwater potential to pollution, Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment

Safavi, Hamid R., Golmohammadi, M.H., Sandoval-Solis, S., (2016), Scenario analysis for integrated water resources planning and management under uncertainty in the Zayandehrud river basin, Journal of Hydrology, 539, 625-639.

Safavi, Hamid R., Mehrparvar, M., Szidarovszky, F., Conjunctive Management of Surface and Ground Water Resources Using Conflict Resolution Approach, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Nol 144, No. 4,

Safavi, Hamid. R., Enteshari, S., (2016), Conjunctive use of surface and ground water resources using the antsystem optimization, Agricultural Water Management, 173, 23-34.

Goodarzi, M., Abedi Koupai, J., Heidarpour, M., and Safavi, H. R., (2015), Analysis of the Effects of Various Parameters on Groundwater Recharge Using a Hybrid Method, JWSS-Isfahan University of Technology 19 (73), 287-299.

Safavi, H. R., Malek Ahmadi, K., (2015) Prediction and Assessment of Drought Effects on Surface Water Quality Using Artificial Neural Networks: Case Study of Zayandehrud River, Iran, Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering 13 (1), 1

Safavi, H. R., Golmohammadi, M. R., Sandoval-Solis, S., ( 2015), Expert Knowledge Based Modeling for Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management in the Zayandehrud River Basin, Journal of Hydrology, Vol. 528, 773-789, doi:10.1016/j.jhydrol.2015.07.

Safavi, H. R., and Rezaei, F. (2015), Conjunctive Use of Surface and Ground Water Using Fuzzy Neural Network and Genetic Algorithm ,Iranian Journal of Science and Technology Transactions of Civil Engineering , Volume 39, C2, Summer 2015, Page 365-377

Goodarzi, M., Abedi Koupai, J., Heidarpour, M., and Safavi, H. R., (2015), Evaluation of the Effects of Climate Change on Groundwater Recharge Using a Hybrid Method,Water Resources Management, 1-16

Safavi, H. R., Ahmadi, A., Rahmatnia, M. (2015), River Water Quality Zoning Using Combination of Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Fuzzy Clustering Analysis,Water and Wastewater, 25 (593), 21-31

Mehrparvar, M., Ahmadi, A., and Safavi, H. R., (2015), Social Resolution of Conflicts over Water Resources Allocation in a River Basin Using Cooperative Game Theory Approaches: A Case Study, International Journal of River Basin Management, 1-13,

Safavi, H.R., Khoshoei Esfahani M., Zamani, A. R., (2014), Integrated Index for Assessment of Vulnerability to Drought, Case Study: Zayandehrood River Basin, Iran, Water Resources Management (2014) 28:1671–1688, DOI 10.1007/s11269-014-0576-4

Zareian, M. J., Eslamian, S. S., Safavi, H. R., (2014), A Modified Regionalization Weighting Approach for Climate Change Impact Assessment at Watershed Scale,Theoretical and Applied Climatology , DOI: 10.1007/s00704-014-1307-8

Rezaei, F., Safavi, H.R., Ahmadi, A. (2013). Groundwater vulnerability assessment using fuzzy logic: A case study in the Zayandehrood aquifers, Iran. Environmental Management, Vol;. 51,

Khoshoei Isfahani, M., Safavi, H.R., and Zamani, A.R., (2013), An integrated index for assessment of vulnerability to drought, Case study: Najafabad plain, Iran, 6th International Perspective on Water Resources & the Environment, Izmir, Turkey, January, 7

Khoramian, A., Ahmadi, A., and Safavi, H.R., (2013), Using MODIS snow cover products in assessment of snow cover extent changes, A case study, 6th International Perspective on Water Resources & the Environment, Izmir, Turkey, January, 7-9.

Safavi, H. R., Chakraei, I., Kabiri-Samani, A., Golmohammadi, M.H. (2013). Optimal Reservoir Operation Based on Conjunctive Use of Surface Water and Groundwater Using Neuro-Fuzzy Systems, J. Water Resources Management, DOI: 10.1007/s11269-013-0405-1

Mehrparvar, M., Ahmadi, A., and Safavi, H.R., (2013), Water allocation in river basin using the game theory approach, A case study, 6th International Perspective on Water Resources & the Environment, Izmir, Turkey, January, 7-9.

Safaei, M., Safavi, H. R., Loucks, D. P., Ahmadi, A., Van der Krogtc, W., (2013). Integrated river basin planning and management: a case study of the Zayandehrud River basin, Iran, Water International, DOI: 10.1080/02508060.2013.823815

DoctorSafaei, H., and Safavi, H.R., (2013), Development and assessment of drought monitoring index for groundwater resources, Case study: Najafabad plain, Iran, 6th International Perspective on Water Resources & the Environment, Izmir, Turkey, January, 7-

Safavi, H. R., Alijanian, M. A., Golmohammadi, M. H., (2013). Consideration of Climate Conditions in Reservoir Operation Using Fuzzy Inference System (FIS). British Journal of Environment & Climate Change, Accepted for Publication

Safavi, H.R., Esmikhani, M. (2013). Conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater: Application of support vector machines (SVMs) and genetic algorithms. J. of Water Resources Management, Vol. 27, No. 7, pp. 2623-2644.

Bahreini, Gh., Ghaheri, A, and Safavi, H.R., (2012), Uncertainty and reliability analysis of integrated water resources modeling based on probabilistic input parameters, 9th International Congress on Civil Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Is

Momeni, A.H., Abtahi, S.M., Safavi, H.R., and Shishehforoosh, M. (2012), A new approach for identification and priorities of accident prone points in suburban transportation networks, 9th International Congress on Civil Engineering, Isfahan University of

Safavi, H. R., and Shishehforoosh, M., (2012), Water resources management based on principals of sustainable development, 2nd National Conference of Sustainable Development & Urban Construction, Isfahan, Iran, December, 6.

Safaei, M., Safavi, H.R., and Ahmadi, A. (2012), Assessment of climate change impact on agricultural demands, 9th International Congress on Civil Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran, May, 8-10.

Khoramian, A., Ahmadi, A., and Safavi, H.R., (2012), Assessment of snow coverage with MODIS in upstream of the Zayandehrood Dan, 3rd National Conference on Integrated Water Resources Management, Sari, Iran, November, 3-4.

Safavi, H. R., (2012), Interbasin water transfer to the Zayandehrood River basin: A selection or necessary, National Conference on Interbasin Water Transfer (Challenges and Opportunities), Shahrekord, Iran, May, 23.

Rezaei, F., Safavi, H.R., and Ahmadi, A., (2012), Assessment of groundwater vulnerability and sensitivity analysis in the Zayandehrood aquifers, 9th International Congress on Civil Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran, May, 8-10

Chakraei, I, and Safavi, H.R., (2012), Comparison of Fuzzy model and operated rule with consideration of conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater, 9th International Congress on Civil Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran, Ma

Chakraei, I., Safavi, H. R., and Kabiri, A. (2011), Application of fuzzy and anfis for reservoir operation. 6th National Conference on Civil Engineering, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran, April, 26-27.

Safavi, H. R., Shishehforoosh, M., Baloochi, Kh, and Golmohammadi, M. H. (2011), Integrated disaster management and reduction of vulnerability of vital infrastructures, Case study: Isfahan Province. First National Conference on Disaster Management, Tehran

Tavakoli Nabavi, S. E., Safavi, H. R., and Bagheri, A. (2011), Application of system dynamics on sustainable development for Zayandehroud water resources management , 6th National Conference on Civil Engineering, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran, April, 26

Safavi, H.R., Alijanian, M.A. (2011). Optimal crop planning and conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater resources using fuzzy dynamic programming, J. of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Vol. 137, No. 6. pp 383-397.

Tavakoli Nabavi, S. E., Safavi, H. R., and Bagheri, A. (2011), Solutions for integrated water resources management in Zayandehroud river basin. 4th Iran Water Resources Management Conference, Amirkabir University, Tehran, Iran, May, 3-4.

Rabiee, M. H., Kabiri, A., and Safavi, H. R. (2011), Design of transition structure for transformation of supercritical flow to subcritical flow, 6th National Conference on Civil Engineering, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran, April, 26-27.

Tavakoli Nabavi, S. E., Safavi, H. R., and Bagheri, A. (2011), System dynamic of Zayandehroud river basin and scenario selection for sustainable development. 4th Iran Water Resources Management Conference, Amirkabir University, Tehran, Iran, May, 3-4.

Safaei, M., Safavi, H.R., and Ahmadi, A. (2012), Assessment of climate change impact on agricultural demands, 9th International Congress on Civil Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran, May, 8-10.

Chakraei, I., Safavi, H. R., and Kabiri, A. (2011), Application of fuzzy and anfis on reservoir operation. 6th National Conference on Civil Engineering, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran, April, 26-27.

Safaei, M., Safavi, H. R., and Ahmadi, A. (2011), Implementation of integrated water resources management with a decision support system. 4th Iran Water Resources Management Conference, Amirkabir University, Tehran, Iran, May, 3-4.

Safavi, H. R., Shishehforoosh, M., and Golmohammadi, M. H. (2011), Crises management and water resources management, case study: Isfahan Province. National Conference on Clean Water, Abbaspour University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, May, 2-3.

Moslehi, I, Safavi, H. R. (2011), Modeling of quality interaction between Zayandehroud and Koohpayeh-Sagzy aquifer. 4th Iran Water Resources Management Conference, Amirkabir University, Tehran, Iran, May, 3-4.

Golmohammadi, M.H., Zekri, M., and Safavi, H.R. (2010), Prediction of multivariate time series with adaptive neuro-based fuzzy inference system. 18th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering, Isfahan, Iran, May, 11-13.

Taheri, H., Safavi, H.R., Saraee, M.H., and Afghari, N., (2010). Data mining approaches on discovering knowledge for decision makers: Towards sustainable groundwater resources management, 2010 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Management Science,

Moslehi, I., and Safavi, H. R. (2010), Estimation of mechanical dispersivity under uncertainty, case study: Koohpayeh-Sagzy aquifer. 5th National Congress on Civil Engineering, Mashhad, Iran, May, 4-6.

Safavi, H.R., (2010). Calibration and validation of river water quality models by genetic algorithm, Case study: Zayandehrood River, Sharif Journal of Science and Technology,

Golmohammadi, M.H., and Safavi, H.R. (2010), Prediction of univariate time series with adaptive neuro-based fuzzy inference system. 5th National Congress on Civil Engineering, Mashhad, Iran, May, 4-6.

Safavi, H.R., Darzi, F., and Marino, M. A. (2010). Simulation-optimization modeling of conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater, J. of Water Resources Management,

Safavi, H.R., (2010). Prediction of river water quality by adaptive neuro fuzzy inference system, Journal of Environmental Studies, Vol. 53, pp 1-10.

Esmikhani, M., Safavi, H.R., and Yazdanipour, M. (2010), Conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater with application of SVM and GA. 5th National Congress on Civil Engineering, Mashhad, Iran, May, 4-6.

Ghasemizadeh, M., Khodadadi, A., and Safavi, H. R., (2010), Evaluation of mathematical and physical model of HydroGeoSphere for integrated simulation of water resources and specifying hydrologic balance components in watershed scale, The First Internation

Taheri, H., Afghari, N., Safavi, H.R., and Saraee, M.H. (2010), Estimation of meteorological parameters by using data mining techniques. 5th National Congress on Civil Engineering, Mashhad, Iran, May, 4-6.

Ghasemizadeh, M., Khodadadi, A., and Safavi, H. R., (2010), Application of mathematical and physical-based model of HydroGeoSphere for modeling water fluctuations in variability saturated media, The First International Conference on Plant, Water, Soil & W

Alijanian, M.A., Safavi, H.R., and Abrishamchi, A.(2009). Optimal crop planning and monthly water demand forecasting based on consideration of climate conditions by fuzzy inference systems , 8th International Congress on Civil Engineering, Shiraz, Iran, M

Safavi, H.R. (2009).Sustainable water resources management: Opportunities and challenges, Case study: Zayandehrood River Basin, The first National Conference on Integrated Water Resources Management in Zayandehrood River Basin, Isfahan, Iran, March, 5-6.

Safavi, H.R., Afshar, A., and Marino, M.A., (2009). Quality-quantity simulation model for stream-aquifer interaction, 33rd IAHR Congress: Water Engineering for Sustainable Environment, Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada, August 9-14, pp 4592-4599.

Esmikhani, M., Yazdanipour, M., Safavi, H.R., and Mamanpoosh, A.R. (2009). Simulation of complicated hydrosystem by using support vector machines, Case study: Hoohpayeh–Sagzi subbasin. The first National Conference on Integrated Water Resources Management

Safavi, H.R., and Alijanian , M.A., (2009). Conjunctive optimization of surface water and groundwater resources by fuzzy dynamic programming , 8th International Congress on Civil Engineering, Shiraz, Iran, May 11-13.

Yazdanipour, M., Esmikhani, M., and Safavi, H.R., (2009). Modeling of surface water and groundwater interaction in complicated hydrosystem. 8th International Congress on Civil Engineering, Shiraz, Iran, May 11-13. (in Persian).

Saadat, M., Safavi, H.R., and Shams, K.(2009). An optimization method for remediation of LNAPLs from contaminated groundwater. 8th International Congress on Civil Engineering, Shiraz, Iran, May 11-13.

Moslehi, I., and Safavi, H.R. (2009). Simulation of water resources quality in complicated hydrosystem, Case study: Koohpayeh Sagzy subbasin. 3rd Conference and Exhibition on Environmental Engineering, Tehran, Iran, Oct. 17-21.

Safavi, H.R., and Bahreini, G.R. (2008). Conjunctive simulation of surface water and groundwater resources under uncertainty, Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 33, No. B1, pp 79-94

Bahreini, G.R., and Safavi, H.R., (2008). Water resources interaction modeling using satellite images and GIS techniques, Journal of Iran-Water Resources Research, Vol. 12, pp 14-26.

Sookhak Lari, K., and Safavi, H.R. (2008). A simulation-optimization model for air sparging and pump and treat groundwater remediation technologies, Journal of Environmental Informatics, 12(1), pp 44-53.

Safavi, H.R., Tabatabaee, M.R.M., and Moradi, S. (2007). Analytical assessment of effective discharge, 10th International Symposium on River Sedimentation, Moscow, Russia. August 1-4. pp 363-370.

Moradi, S., Tabatabaee, M.R.M., and Safavi, H.R. (2007). Analytical solution for estimating of effective discharge in gravel rivers 7th International River Engineering Conference, Ahwaz, Iran. Feb. 13-15. (in Persian).

Safavi, H.R., Afshar, A., Ghaheri, A., Abrishamchi, A., and Tajrishi, M. (2007). A quality-quantity simulation model for stream-aquifer interaction, Journal of Water and Wastewater, Vol. 61, pp 2-14

Safavi, H.R., Sookhak Lari, K., and Taebi, A. (2006). Simulation of pump and treat and air sparging for in-situ remediation of contaminated groundwater. Journal of Water and Wastewater, Vol. 56, pp 30-39.

Sookhak Lari, K. and Safavi, H.R. (2006). Simulation-optimization model for remediation of contaminated groundwater to TPH. Case study: Esmaieel Abad aquifer, 7th International Conference on Civil Engineering, Tehran, Iran, May 7-9. (in Persian).

Safavi, H.R., Sartaj, M., Gholamnejad, N., and Semsar Yazdi, A.A. (2005). Investigation and modeling of water quality in ghanat, International Conference on Ghanat, Kerman, Iran, November 23-24. pp 198-209. (in Persian)

Safavi, H.R. (2004). A water quality management model for the Zayandeh-Rood river in Iran, 1st International Conference on Managing Rivers in the 21st Century, Penang, Malaysia, Sep. 21-23. pp 296-301.

Safavi, H.R., Afshar, A., Ghaheri, A., and Marino, M.A. (2004). A coupled surface- water and groundwater flow model, Iranian Journal of Science and Technology Vol. B104, pp 38-48

Safavi, H.R., Afshar, A., and Marino, M.A. (2003). Integrated water resources management: A complex challenge, 6th International Conference on Civil Engineering, Isfahan, Iran, May 5-7. pp 305-312.

Safavi, H.R., Samani Majd, A.M. and Taebi, A. (2003). Investigation and groundwater quality modeling in Isfahan Province, 6th International Conference on Civil Engineering, Isfahan, Iran, May 5-7. pp 11-18. (in Persian).

Safavi, H.R., and Afshar, A. (2001). Integrated water management modeling, 2nd Asian Conference on Water and Wastewater Management, Tehran, Iran, May 8-10. pp 86-92. (in Persian).

Taebi, A. Vashtani, M., and Safavi, H.R. (2001). Storm water quality modeling: application of wash out equations for Isfahan city, 2nd Asian Conference on Water and Wastewater Management, Tehran, Iran, May 8-10 (in Persian).

Taebi, A., Memarpour, B., and Safavi, H.R. (2000). Study of the pollutants load in urban runoff and sanitary wastewater, Journal of Water and Wastewater, Vol. 36, pp 48-55.

Birami, M.K., and Safavi, H.R. (2000). Numerical modeling of one-dimensional unsteady mobile boundary flow, Journal of Water and Wastewater, Vol. 34, pp 29-34.

Afshar, A., and Safavi, H.R. (1999). Planning for sustainable development: Sustainable economics, Journal of Water and Wastewater, Vol. 29, pp 48-53.

Safavi, H.R. (1998). Planning for sustainable development: Flood control, Journal of Water and Wastewater, Vol. 24, pp 56-60.

Safavi, H.R. (1998). Integrated water management in urban areas, 1st Asian Conference on Water and Wastewater Management, Tehran, Iran, March 2-4.

Safavi, H.R., (1995). Quality control of urban runoff and sound management, Regional Conference on Water Resources Management, Isfahan, Iran, August 28-30. pp 131-141.

Shamsaee, A., and Safavi, H.R. (1994). Numerical modeling of saltwater intrusion, Journal of Amir Kabir, Vol. 24, pp 363-368.