🔍 Research Focus:

Assist. Prof. Dr. Elham Sirjani’s research focuses on critical areas within Soil Science, particularly soil erosion processes and their environmental impacts. She investigates the mechanisms of soil erosion, with a specific emphasis on wind erosion and sediment transport, to develop effective soil conservation strategies. Dr. Sirjani’s work in soil physics and conservation explores the relationships between soil properties and erosion dynamics, contributing to sustainable land management practices. Additionally, she is involved in erosion modeling to predict soil erosion rates and assess the effectiveness of various control measures. Her interdisciplinary research also addresses the environmental implications of soil erosion on land degradation, especially in semi-arid and arid regions. Furthermore, Dr. Sirjani actively engages in innovative projects that utilize artificial intelligence and biodegradable materials, focusing on solutions such as dust particle monitoring and phosphate removal from aqueous solutions. Through her comprehensive approach, Dr. Sirjani aims to tackle pressing environmental challenges related to soil and water conservation.

🏆 Honors & Awards:

Dr. Sirjani’s numerous academic awards, including Superior Researcher of the Soil Science Department (2013), Top-ranked Ph.D. Student at Shiraz University (2016), and Top-ranked M.Sc. and B.Sc. Student at Shahid Bahonar University, further emphasize her academic dedication and research excellence.

💼 Professional Experience:

Assist. Prof. Dr. Elham Sirjani currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Soil Science Department at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran, where she has been since February 2024. Her academic journey includes a robust background in research and teaching within the field of Soil Science. Previously, she earned recognition as a Superior Researcher in the Soil Science Department at Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman in 2013 and was distinguished as a top-ranked Ph.D. student in Soil Physics and Conservation at Shiraz University in 2016. Dr. Sirjani has also led and contributed to various research projects, including a recently completed study on the production and application of biodegradable magnesium-zinc composites for phosphate removal from aqueous solutions. Her experience encompasses participation in significant conferences and collaboration with peers in the field, enhancing her contributions to soil erosion research and environmental sustainability.

📚 Top Noted Publications :

In-situ wind tunnel experiments to investigate soil erodibility, soil fractionation and wind-blown sediment of semi-arid and arid calcareous soils

• Authors: Sirjani, E., Sameni, A., Mahmoodabadi, M., Akbar Moosavi, A., Laurent, B.
• Journal: Catena
• Year: 2024
• Volume: 241
• Article number: 108011

Sediment transport mechanisms and selective removal of soil particles under unsteady-state conditions in a sheet erosion system

• Authors: Sirjani, E., Mahmoodabadi, M., Cerdà, A.
• Journal: International Journal of Sediment Research
• Year: 2022
• Volume: 37
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 151–161

Wind erosion as a driver for transport of light density microplastics

• Authors: Rezaei, M., Riksen, M.J.P.M., Sirjani, E., Sameni, A., Geissen, V.
• Journal: Science of the Total Environment
• Year: 2019
• Volume: 669
• Pages: 273–281

Portable wind tunnel experiments to study soil erosion by wind and its link to soil properties in the Fars province, Iran

• Authors: Sirjani, E., Sameni, A., Moosavi, A.A., Mahmoodabadi, M., Laurent, B.
• Journal: Geoderma
• Year: 2019
• Volume: 333
• Pages: 69–80

Effects of sheet flow rate and slope gradient on sediment load

• Authors: Sirjani, E., Mahmoodabadi, M.
• Journal: Arabian Journal of Geosciences
• Year: 2014
• Volume: 7
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 203–210

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