Associate Professor, at School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Iran.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohsen Edalat is a highly motivated agronomist, researcher, and academic leader with over 20 years of experience in crop production, farm management, and sustainable agriculture. He has a strong background in agronomy, crop breeding, greenhouse management, and precision agriculture. As an Associate Professor and Senior Farm Manager, he has successfully integrated scientific research with practical applications, optimizing crop yields, genetic selection, and agricultural sustainability. His innovative work in medicinal plant domestication and startup entrepreneurship has contributed significantly to agronomic advancements.
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Education 🎓
Ph.D. in Agronomy (2007-2010) – Shiraz University, Iran
M.Sc. in Agronomy (2002-2005) – Shiraz University, Iran
B.Sc. in Agronomy (1993-1997) – Shiraz University, Iran
Professional Experience 💼
Associate Professor, Crop Production & Breeding Dept., Shiraz University (2017–Present)
Senior Farm Manager, Research & Commercial Production (1999–2023) – Managed a 500 ha farm
Dean, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University (2018–2020)
Vice Dean for Financial & Administrative Affairs, Shiraz University (2014–2018)
Assistant Professor, Crop Production & Breeding Dept. (2011–2017)
Lecturer, Shiraz University (1999–2011)
Research Interests 🌍
Dr. Edalat’s research primarily focuses on crop growth modeling, plant breeding, precision agriculture, and sustainable farming practices. He has expertise in mathematical modeling of plant growth, experimental designs, weed science, and data-driven agronomy. His work has also extended to machine learning applications in agriculture, with studies on species distribution modeling, seed viability, and climate-adaptive cropping systems.
Awards & Honors 🏆
Exemplar Faculty Member, Shiraz University (2018) – Voted by students and faculty
Founder of MAYSA PARS GREENTECH (2022) – A startup focused on medicinal herb breeding and production
Developed a New Domestication Procedure (2020) – Successfully domesticated Zataria multiflora (endangered medicinal plant)
Record Agricultural Yields (2020 & 2021) – Achieved 122 tons/ha silage corn and 7,600 kg/ha winter wheat
Scholarship Recipient – Iranian Ministry of Science for Visiting Research at Melbourne University (2010)
Top 5% Student Ranking – B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D.
Top Noted Publications 📚
Assessing and Mapping Multi-Hazard Risk Susceptibility Using a Machine Learning Technique
Authors: H.R. Pourghasemi, N. Kariminejad, M. Amiri, M. Edalat, M. Zarafshar, et al.
Journal: Scientific Reports
Citations: 212
Year: 2020
Is Multi-Hazard Mapping Effective in Assessing Natural Hazards and Integrated Watershed Management?
Authors: H.R. Pourghasemi, A. Gayen, M. Edalat, M. Zarafshar, J.P. Tiefenbacher
Journal: Geoscience Frontiers
Citations: 115
Year: 2020
The Impact of Nitrogen and Organic Matter on Winter Canola Seed Yield and Yield Components
Authors: S.A. Kazemeini, H. Hamzehzarghani, M. Edalat
Journal: Australian Journal of Crop Science
Citations: 76
Year: 2010
Interaction Effects of Deficit Irrigation and Row Spacing on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Growth, Seed Yield, and Oil Yield
Authors: S.A. Kazemeini, M. Edalat, A. Shekoofa
Journal: African Journal of Agricultural Research
Citations: 69
Year: 2009
Corn Nitrogen Management Using NDVI and SPAD Sensor-Based Data Under Conventional vs. Reduced Tillage Systems
Authors: M. Edalat, R. Naderi, T.P. Egan
Journal: Journal of Plant Nutrition
Citations: 60
Year: 2019
Conclusion
Dr. Mohsen Edalat is a strong candidate for a Best Researcher Award, given his leadership, practical achievements in agriculture, research contributions, and teaching excellence. Strengthening his publication record, international collaborations, and patents would further enhance his competitiveness.