CURRICULUM VITAE

Full name: Ali Danandeh Mehr

E-mail: danandeh@itu.edu.tr

Address: No.220, Hydraulics Lab. ITU- Maslak 34469, Istanbul, Turkey.

Date, place and country of birth: 08 / 09 / 1979 - Tabriz - Iran

Education

2012 - 2016 PhD.
Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Major Field: Civil Eng. Minor Field: Hydraulics and Water resources Eng.
Advisor: Prof. E. Kahya (Ph.D.)
Title of the thesis: Climate change impacts on catchment-scale extreme rainfall variability

2002 - 2005 MSc.
Power and Water University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
Major Field: Civil Engineering Minor Field: River Engineering
Title of the thesis: flood control structures optimization in urban catchments,
Advisor: Ass.Prof. M.R.M. Tabatabai (Ph.D.)

1997 - 2001 BSc.
Islamic Azad University – Tabriz Branch (www.iaut.ac.ir ) – Tabriz, Iran
Major Field: Civil Engineering

List of Publications

ISI Journals:

9. Danandeh Mehr, A. and Kahya, E. (2016). Climate change impacts on catchment-scale extreme rainfall variability: Case study of Rize Province, Turkey. Journal of Hydrologic Engineering (in press)

8. Olyaie, E. Zare Abyaneh, H. and Danandeh Mehr, A. (2016). A comparative analysis among computational intelligence techniques for dissolved oxygen prediction in Delaware River. Geoscience Frontiers (in press)

7. Danandeh Mehr, A., Kahya, E. (2016). Grid-based performance evaluation of GCM-RCM combinations for rainfall reproduction. Theoretical and Applied Climatology (in press)

6. Danandeh Mehr, A., Kahya E., Sahin, A. and Nazemosadat M.J. (2015) Successive-station monthly streamflow prediction using different ANN algorithms. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 12 (7), 2191-2200.

5. Danandeh Mehr, A., Kahya, E. and Ozger M. (2014). A gene-wavelet model for long lead-time drought forecasting. Journal of Hydrology, 517, 691-699. doi: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2014.06.012

4. Danandeh Mehr, A., Kahya, E. and Yerdelen, C. (2014). Linear genetic programming application for successive-station monthly streamflow prediction. Computers & Geosciences, 70, 63-72

3. Uyumaz, A., Danandeh Mehr A., Kahya E. and Erdem H. (2014) Rectangular side weirs discharge coefficient estimation in circular channels using linear genetic programming approach. Journal of Hydroinformatics, 16(6), 1318-1330, doi:10.2166/hydro.2014.112.

2. Danandeh Mehr, A., Kahya, E., Bagheri, F. and Deliktas E. (2013) Successive-station monthly streamflow prediction using neuro-wavelet technique. Earth Science Informatics,7(4), 217-229, doi: 10.1007/s12145-013-0141-3.

1. Danandeh Mehr, A., Kahya E. and Olyaie E. (2013) Streamflow prediction using linear genetic programming in comparison with a neuro-wavelet technique. Journal of Hydrology, 505, 240–249, doi: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2013.10.003.

ISC Journals (Text in Farsi):

3. Imanshoar, F. Hassanzadeh Y., Alami, M.T. and Danandeh Mehr, A. (2013) Uncertainty analysis for determining density of deposits in dams' reservoirs. Water and soil Science (Agricultural Science); 23(1):27-37.

2. Danandeh Mehr, A. and Tabatabai, M. R. M. (2010) Prediction of daily discharge trend of river flow based on genetic programming. Journal of water and soil (Agricultural Science and Technology); 24(2): 325-333.

1. Danandeh Mehr, A. Oliaei, E. and Ghorbani M.A (2010) suspended sediment load prediction based on river discharge and genetic programming method. Watershed Management Research (Pajouhesh-va-Sazandegi); 23(3(88)):44-54.

Conference Proceedings

24. Kahya, E., A. Danandeh Mehr, D. Sen, O. and M. Özger, 2015. Climate change impacts on extreme rainfalls over Rize Province, Turkey. 10th International Congress on Civil Engineering, 5-7 May 2015 University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.

23. Kahya, E., A. Danandeh Mehr, D. Bozkurt, M. Özger and DZ Seker , 2014. Evaluation of the performance of GCMs driven RCM outputs for rainfall prediction over Rize Catchment. 11th International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering (ACE 2014), Istanbul, Turkey.

22. Danandeh Mehr, A. and F. Imanshoar. 2014, RESCDAM Method Application for Estimating Loss of Life Caused by Dam Break (Case study: Shahid Madany Dam, Iran). Proceedings of 5th Iran water resources management Conference, Power and Water university of technology, Tehran, Iran, Februrary 2014.

21. Özger, M., A. Danandeh Mehr, and E. Kahya, 2013. A fuzzy logic approach for flood risk management: An application – Mehranrood, Iran. Flood Symposium, 325-336.Trabzon, Turkey. (in Turkish).

20. Uyumaz, A., A. Danandeh Mehr, and O. Sen, 2013: River morphology and fluvial processes. Bursa 3rd International Congress on Water. pp., 1094-1099., 22-24, Bursa, Turkey.

19. Taiebipour, M., and A. Danandeh Mehr. 2011, Integrated flood plain management strategy for the Kor river basin in Iran. Abstract of the paper accepted to be presented at the 5th International Conference on Flood Management (ICFM5), Tokyo. Japan, 27-29 September 2011.

18. Danandeh Mehr, A. Jafari, G. Soltani.Sh. and M. Mohammadpour. 2011, “Iran's National Plan for River Training and Flood Fringe Determination. Abstract of the paper accepted to be presented at the International Conference on the Status and Future of the World's Large Rivers, Vienna. Austria. April 2011.

17. Sedighi, K., Danandeh Mehr A., and Zarghami M. 2011, “Flood Fringe Determination Based on multi criteria weighting method, case study: Ajichai River”. Proceedings of 9th International Iranian civil engineering Congress, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran, (in Farsi).

16. Danandeh Mehr, A. and Sh. Soltani. 2011, “Performance Evaluation of DLSRS Model in Quantitative Fringe Determination of Mountainous Rivers, Case study, the Province of Khorasan e Razavi”. Proceedings of 2nd Iranian national conference on applied researches in water resources, Ministry of Energy, Zanjan, Iran, 18th - 19th May 2011.

15. Danandeh Mehr, A. Jafari, G. and Sh. Soltani. 2011, “Investigation of Management and Legal Challenges to Environmental Conservation of Iran’s Rivers”. Proceedings of Iranian national water congress with focus on clean water, Power and Water University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2nd – 3rd March 2011.

14. Danandeh Mehr, A. and Sh. Soltani. 2011, “Introducing and Evaluation of Iran's National Policy for Quantitative Protection of Rivers in Iran”. Proceedings of 4th Iran water resources management Conference, Amirkabir university of technology, Tehran, Iran, 3th - 4th May 2011.

13. Yaghoobi, A. Danandeh Mehr, A. and M. M. Vanolia 2010, “Investigation of the Effect of Tidal Flows on the Floodway and Floodway Fringe Determination of Coastal Rivers”. Proceedings of 1st Iranian national congress on costal water resources management, Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, Sari, Iran, 8th - 9th Dec, 2010.

12. Danandeh Mehr, A. Sarraf, B. S. and M. R. M. Tabatabai. 2010, “Genetic Programming Application in Stream Flow and Sediment Prediction”. Proceedings of 10th Symposium on Stochastic Hydraulics & Fifth International Conference on Water Resources and Environment Research, Quebec City, Canada, 5th - 7th of July 2010.

11. Jafari G. Norouzi S. and A. Danandeh Mehr. 2010, “Field Investigation about Performance of Constructed Groins in Ghezelozan River”. Proceedings of 8th International River engineering Conference, Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz, Iran, 26-28 Jan, 2010 (in Farsi).

10. Danandeh Mehr, A. and Sh. Soltani. 2009. “Application of Artificial Intelligence on Daily Discharge Prediction”. Proceedings of 8th Iranian hydraulic Conference, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran, 14th - 15th Dec. 2009.

9. Danandeh Mehr, A. 2007, “Flood Control System Optimization Based on Risk Analysis in Floodplain”. Proceedings of 7th International River engineering Conference, Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz, Iran, 13-14 Feb, 2007.

8. Danandeh Mehr, A. 2007, “HEC-HMS Application on Kor River Floods Routing on Mollasadra Dam”. Proceedings of 1th hydraulic models in water engineering conference, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht branch, Marvdasht, Iran, 2007.

7. Jahangir, I. and A. Danandehmehr 2007 “Flood Damage Predicting before Flood Event”. Invited speaker, Runoff and urban floods management workshop. Shiraz, Iran. 16th-17th Oct.

6. Danandeh Mehr, A., M. M. Vanolia and M. R. M. Tabatabai. 2006. “Benefit-cost Analysis Was Applied to Provide an Explicit Economical Basis for Developing Integrated Floodplain Management Plans" Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Hydrology and Watershed Management, JNTU, Hyderabad, INDIA 5th – 8th Des.

5. Danandehmehr, A., M. M. Vanolia and M. R. M. Tabatabai. 2005. “Flood Control Structures Optimization in Urban Catchments”. Proceedings of 5th Iranian hydraulic conference, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran, 8th - 10th Nov.

4. Danandeh Mehr, A. Shishegar, M. and E. Malekabbaslou. 2005. “Application of HEC-HMS in Flood Control of Tabriz River”. Proceedings of 12th Students conference on civil engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran, 21st - 23rd Dec.

3. Danandeh Mehr, A. 2004, “A Comparison of Structural Methods Used for the Control of Urban Floods and Selection of Optimal Structure”. Proceedings of 11th students conference on civil engineering, Hormozgan University,Bandarabbas, Iran.

2. Danandeh Mehr, A. 2003. “HEC-RAS Application in Flood Damages Measurement”. Proceedings of 4th Students seminar on civil engineering, Power and water university of technology, Tehran, Iran, 2003

1. Danandeh Mehr, A. 2003. “Evaluation and Measurement of Flood Damages”. Proceedings of 10th Civil Engineering Students Conference, Amir Kabir university of technology, Tehran, Iran, 21st - 23rd Oct. 2003

Books (Text in Farsi):

6. Nourani, V. & A. Danandehmehr. 2011, “Advanced Mathematics for Civil Engineers”. published by Javedankherad Publishers, ISBN 978 964 6030 75 6.

5. Niksefat, GH. R. & A. Danandeh Mehr. 2010, “Principals of River Engineering”. published by Tehran Dibagran artistic and cultural institute, ISBN 978 964 354 996 1.

4. Danandeh Mehr. A. 2011 “Hydraulics”. published by: Tehran Dibagran artistic and cultural institute, First edition 2008. ISBN 978 964 354 924 4.

3. Danandeh Mehr. A. 2005, “Mechanics of Fluids and Open Channel Hydraulic (Test Book)”, published by Tehran Dibagran artistic and cultural institute, 2005, ISBN 964 354 631 4.

2. Mousavi Nadushani. S. and A. Danandeh Mehr 2005, “Hydrologic Modelling System (HEC-HMS)”. published by Tehran Dibagran artistic and cultural institute, 2005, ISBN 964 354 554 7

1. Vafaipoor, R. & A. Danandeh Mehr. 2003, “Fluid Mechanics – Teaching and Testing”. published by Elmiran, 2003, ISBN 964 6531 30 X. (Republished in 2005, 2006 and 2008)

Research Projects:

2. Kahya, E. Özger, M., Danandeh Mehr, A. et al. 2013-2015: FRARP—flood risk Assessment in Rize Province: Present and Future conditions (Project No. 112Y214). Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK). Projects No 112y214.

1. Aidi, Z. Danandeh Mehr, A. Darvishi E. Niksokhan MH. 2012-2013. Development of DLSRS model for flood- fringe determination using regional estimation of 25-years discharge. Iran Water Resources Management CO (IWRMC). Project No :RIV6-90061.

Technical Reports:

2. Kahya, E. Danandeh Mehr, A. 2016. AKSA Coastal Pollution Risk Assessment. Istanbul Technical University-North Cyprus Campuses, R & D technical report.

1. Kahya, E. Danandeh Mehr, A. 2014. Hydrologic modelling and flood analysis along Aksu River, Giresun Province. R & D technical report.

Practical experiences

2009 – 2012
River Engineering Expert, Bureau of Rivers & Coastal Engineering.
Iran Water Resources Management Company. (www.wrm.ir) Tehran, Iran.

2007 - 2009
River Engineering Project Manager,
Sangab Zagros Consulting Engineering Company. Shiraz, Iran.

2004 – 2007
River Engineering Expert,
APN Consulting Engineering Company. Tehran, Iran.

2002 – 2004
Hydrology Expert
TNA Consulting Engineering Company (www.tna.ir). Tehran, Iran

Academic Activities

2014 – present: Research assistant
Istanbul Technical University, Famagusta Campus.

2011 – 2012: Guest lecturer,
Power and Water University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
Teaching in Short-time special training courses including:
Drainage basin and river morphology, river protection regulations, and flood way and flood way fringe determination.

2010 – 2012: Instructor
University of Applied Science and Technology. Tehran, Iran.
Teaching Hydraulics,

2003 – 2004: Research assistant
Power and Water University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.

Awards

1) From: 6th Iranian National Congress on Civil Engineering, 2011
For: Referee activities for congress (21 papers).

2) From: Deputy of water affairs, Ministry of Energy, 2010
For: presenting a new method for river fringe determination (DLSRS Model) as an Iranian national Instruction.

3) From: 11th civil engineering Students conference, 2004
For: Ranked 3th among presented papers in hydraulic structures section.

Workshops and Short Courses Attended

8. New technologies for flood risk management. Istanbul Technical University joint workshop with Danish Hydraulics Institute (DHI), Istanbul. Turkey, 2013

7. Proper methods for sand and gravel mining from rivers. Power and Water University of Technology,Tehran, Iran, 2011

6. Integrated water resources management whit focus on water resources quality protection. Power and Water University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2011

5. Water resources quality analysis in watershed via WEAP. Power and Water University of Technology,Tehran, Iran, 2011

4. New river engineering methods for river training and bank stabilization. Iran water recourses Management Company. Tehran, Iran, 2010

3. Mathematical models application in floodway and floodway fringe determination. Iran water recourses Management Company. Tehran, Iran, 2010

2. Flow and sediment simulation and flood plain mapping via HEC-GEO-RAS. Iran Hydraulic Association. Tehran, Iran, 2010

1. The role of wetlands in comprehensive water recourses management, Iran water recourses Management Company. Tehran, Iran, 2010

Editor and Reviewer for Peer-reviewed Journals and Conferences

1. Turkish Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences (Subject Editor)

2. International Journal of Advanced Urban Research (Subject Editor)

3. Journal of Modelling in Engineering (Text in Farsi) (reviewer)

4. 6th National Congress on Civil Engineering, Semnan, Iran. (April 2011; reviewer)

5. 10th International Congress on Civil Engineering, Tabriz, Iran. (May 2015; reviewer)

6. Accomplished reviews available at: https://publons.com/author/660918/ali-danandeh-mehr#profile

Software Application Experience

1. HEC series (HMS, GeoHMS, RAS, GeoRAS, SSP)

2. WMS (Watershed Modeling System)

3. MATLAB (Matrix Laboratory)

4. Arc GIS

5. Discipulus/GeneXproTools (Genetic Programming Tools)

Languages

Azerbaijani: Mother tongue

Farsi: Fluent

English: Fluent

Turkish: Fluent