Dr. Behzad Zamani | Earth sciences | Best Researcher Award

Behzad Zamani G. is a seasoned geoscientist 🌍 with expertise in tectonics, geohazards, morphotectonics, fault studies & hydrogeology 💧, combining academic excellence with over two decades of research, teaching, and applied geophysical exploration 🔎 in Iran 🇮🇷 and France 🇫🇷, contributing deeply to tectonic stress modeling and geological problem-solving 🧠.

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Education 🎓

Behzad earned a Ph.D. in Geology (Tectonics) from University of Shiraz & Pierre et Marie Curie 🇫🇷 (2008) 🎯, an M.Sc. in Geology (Tectonics) from University of Tabriz 🇮🇷 (2000) 📘 focusing on seismo-tectonics & GIS 🌐, and a B.Sc. in Geology from University of Tabriz (1997) 📚, shaping a solid academic foundation in Earth sciences 🌋.

Experience 👨‍🏫

Behzad boasts a stellar academic & industry journey 🌍, serving as Associate Professor at University of Tabriz since 2008 🎓, Invited Professor at University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 (2023-24) 📢, Research Assistant at GeoAzur Lab 🇫🇷 (2005-08) 🔬, plus over a decade in hydrogeology, geophysics & tectonic consultancy roles across Iran’s major infrastructure projects 🚧.

Awards & Recognitions 🏅

Behzad earned the highest Ph.D. dissertation grade 🥇 (2009), was recognized for a “Hot Paper” in Geodynamics 📜 (2007), secured Iran’s national Ph.D. research fund 💡 (2003), ranked 2nd in the national Ph.D. entrance exam 🧠 (2002), 1st in M.Sc. at Tabriz 🎖️ (2001), and topped Shiraz University’s Ph.D. test 📚 (2001).

Research Interests 🔬

Behzad’s research deciphers Earth’s stress fields 🌍, fault systems ⚡, morphotectonics 🏞️, hydrogeology 💧, and geohazards 🧯 using geophysical data modeling 🖥️, seismo-tectonic analysis 📊, remote sensing 🛰️ & GIS, offering vital solutions to engineering-geological challenges 🏗️ and water exploration in hard rock terrains ⛏️.