I am a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), specializing in Earth and Environmental Sciences. My research focuses on simulating groundwater dynamics across North America from 1800 CE to 2300 CE using the Water Table Model (WTM), a physics-based framework that integrates climate, topography, and hydrological processes. By combining paleoclimate reconstructions, historical observations, and future CMIP6 projections, my work quantifies how groundwater responds to changing climate conditions over multi century timescales. This research aims to enhance our understanding of climate-driven groundwater variability, inform sustainable water management strategies, and assess long-term groundwater contributions to sea-level change.

I hold a Master’s degree in Hydrogeology from the University of Tehran, where I conducted hydrochemical and isotopic analyses of karst aquifers. My undergraduate research at Kharazmi University focused on runoff harvesting and sustainable groundwater use in arid regions using remote sensing and field observations. Beyond my research, I serve as a teaching assistant in courses on hydrogeology and climate systems and actively contribute to the scientific community as a reviewer for international journals. My background in hydrogeology, climate science, and environmental modeling reflects my broader commitment to addressing the growing challenges of water sustainability and climate resilience.

December 2025: I presented my research at the AGU Fall Meeting 2025 titled “300-Year Transient Simulation of Water Table Dynamics across North America from 1800 to 2100 CE”. This work focuses on long-term, climate-driven groundwater dynamics at continental scale using the Water Table Model (WTM), providing insights into historical baselines and future groundwater vulnerability. (Poster Link).

October 2025: I was invited to deliver a research seminar for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Water Mission Area Seminar Series, where I presented my ongoing work on continental-scale groundwater modeling and climate-driven water table changes across North America. View USGS Water Mission Area.

October 2025: I am thrilled to share that I have successfully passed my Preliminary Exam and officially advanced to Ph.D. Candidate status in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). This milestone marks the beginning of the final phase of my doctoral journey focused on large-scale groundwater modeling across North America.

October 2025: My research paper titled “Comparative Assessment of Hydraulic Conductivity Estimation Techniques in Alluvial Aquifers” has been accepted for publication in the journal Environmental Earth Sciences (Springer Nature). (Paper Link) .

March 2025: I was honored to receive the Best Research Award at the Community Surface Dynamics Modeling System (CSDMS) 2025 Annual Meeting for my research on modeling climate-driven groundwater level changes across North America. View Award Announcement.

May 2025: My abstract titled “Simulation of Seasonal Water Table Dynamics Across North America Using the Water Table Model (WTM)” has been accepted for presentation at the Community Surface Dynamics Modeling System (CSDMS) 2025 Annual Meeting, held at the University of Colorado Boulder, USA. (Poster Link).

March 2025: I'm pleased to announce my recent publication in Hydrogeology Journal: 'Delineating the hydrogeology of karst aquifers in Hashtgerd Basin (Northern Iran),' where we used geological, hydrodynamical, hydrochemical, and isotopic methods to characterize groundwater systems.(Paper Link).

December 2024: I'm delighted to have participated in AGU Fall Meeting 2024, presenting my research on predicting climate‑induced changes in North American groundwater levels using the Water Table Model (WTM). This study provides critical insights into future water resource challenges and vulnerabilities across the continent (Poster Link).

October 2024: I'm delighted to announce that my abstract, focusing on using the Water Table Model (WTM) to predict climate-induced changes in North American water table levels from 2020 to 2100, has been accepted for presentation at the AGU24 conference this December in Washington, D.C.

July 2024: A new study explores the feasibility of constructing a runoff reservoir in Kariyan village, Hormozgan, Iran, utilizing remote sensing and field analysis to enhance agricultural water management in response to inconsistent rainfall patterns.

February 2024: A recent study utilizing fuzzy logic models (FAHP) and analytical hierarchy processes (AHP) unveils significant potential for karst aquifer development in North Iran's Hashtgerd watershed, offering insights into addressing water scarcity through unconventional water resources.

August 2023: I have embarked on my Ph.D. journey in Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Chicago, focusing on predicting global water table changes due to climate impacts.

June 2022: I successfully completed my Master’s in Hydrogeology at the University of Tehran, where I focused on hydrochemical and isotopic analysis of karst aquifers.

April 2021: New study reveals the comparative economic and engineering advantages of constructing freshwater reservoirs across Iran’s provinces, with Khorasan-South emerging as the most economical.

September 2020: I’m excited to have started my Master’s in Hydrogeology at the University of Tehran, focusing on the fascinating study of karst aquifers and their hydrochemical dynamics.

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