Babak Zolghadr-Asli

Research Interests

Water Resources Engineering Hydrology Water policy (incl. water allocation) Fresh, ground and surface water systems and management Agri-food, water and environment systems Optimisation Computational modelling and simulation in earth sciences Artificial Intelligence Data visualisation and computational (incl. parametric and generative) design Numerical and Computational Mathematics

Teaching Strengths

Hydrology: Water in the Environment
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Environmental modelling and management
Water engineering software
Programming in Python

Dr Babak Zolghadr-Asli

Associate Lecturer

School of Civil Engineering and Construction

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD (as Co-Supervisor) - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Available For Media Comment.

Babak Zolghadr-Asli is an Associate Lecturer at Adelaide University, working in the field of hydroinformatics. His research focuses on addressing complex water and environmental challenges through the integration of computational methods and artificial intelligence, with particular emphasis on optimization, data mining, and machine learning.His work is primarily directed toward sustainable water resource management, including understanding and responding to the impacts of climate variability and change. He develops and applies hydroinformatics frameworks to support decision-making in water systems, with the aim of creating robust approaches that account for economic, environmental, and technical dimensions, contributing to a broader understanding of the climate–energy–water–food nexus.Babak has an established record of scholarly contributions, including authored and edited books as well as numerous peer-reviewed publications, reflecting his ongoing engagement with research at the intersection of engineering and data science.

Research Themes

  • Hydroinformatics and Digital Water Engineering

    Developing computational, data-driven, and AI-enabled approaches for understanding, modelling, and managing complex water systems. Research integrates hydrological modelling, optimisation, machine learning, and large language models to advance next-generation digital water engineering and support evidence-informed decision-making.

 

  • Sustainable Water Resources Management

    Developing systems-based approaches to advance sustainable water resources management under growing environmental and societal pressures. Research focuses on integrated water resources planning, water security, climate adaptation, drought resilience, and lake and watershed management, recognising the interconnected environmental, engineering, governance, and socio-economic dimensions of sustainable water management.

 

  • Environmental Risk and Adaptive Governance

    Advancing risk-informed approaches for understanding and managing environmental systems under uncertainty. Research focuses on natural hazard risk assessment, climate adaptation, environmental governance, and risk tolerance to support adaptive, resilient, and evidence-informed decision-making in complex environmental systems.

Date Position Institution name
2026 - ongoing Associate Lecturer School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Engineering
2025 - 2026 Grant-Funded Researcher (A) University of Adelaide

Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
2025 Nomination Student Water Prize (QLD) Finalist Australian Water Association (AWA) Australia -
2025 Award Open Research Award University of Exeter United Kingdom -
2024 Award Young Science Ambassador Award University of Queensland Australia -
2022 Scholarship QUEX Joint-Ph.D. Research Scholarship Grant The University of Queensland Australia -
2019 Award “Prof. Alireaz Sepaskhah” Scientific Award in Water Engineering Shiraz University Iran, Islamic Republic of -
2018 Award Outstanding Student Award University of Tehran Iran, Islamic Republic of -
2017 Award Outstanding Researcher Award University of Tehran Iran, Islamic Republic of -

Language Competency
English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
Persian Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

Date Institution name Country Title
2022 - 2026 University of Queensland / Universty of Exeter Australia / UK Joint-Ph.D.
2014 - 2017 University of Tehran Iran M.Sc.
2009 - 2013 Shiraz University Iran B.Sc.

Year Citation
2026 Rahmati, K., Ashofteh, P. S., & Zolghadr-Asli, B. (2026). Enhanced Power Plant Generation Management through an Improved Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm. Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, 31(2), 16 pages.
DOI Scopus1
2026 Hosseini, S. H., Zolghadr-Asli, B., Tenkanen, H., Madani, K., Matin, M. A., Demir, I., . . . Savic, D. (2026). Making waves: A conceptual framework exploring how large language model-based multi-agent systems could reshape water engineering. Water Research, 291, 11 pages.
DOI Scopus2 WoS1
2026 Hassani, S. Z., Ashofteh, P. S., & Zolghadr-Asli, B. (2026). Development of the AOA-SL surrogate model for optimal reservoir operation considering quantitative–qualitative objectives. Environment Development and Sustainability, 36 pages.
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2025 Zolghadr-Asli, B., McIntyre, N., Djordjevic, S., Farmani, R., Pagliero, L., & Pérez-Murillo, G. (2025). Evaluating the potential of desalinated irrigation in water-stressed regions through optimized planting dates and irrigation strategies. Agricultural Water Management, 322, 10 pages.
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2025 Zolghadr-Asli, B., McIntyre, N., Djordjevic, S., Farmani, R., & Pagliero, L. (2025). How Planning Shared Infrastructure could Support Agriculture and Desalinated Irrigation. Water Resources Management, 39(3), 1215-1233.
DOI Scopus1 WoS1
2025 Zolghadr-Asli, B., McIntyre, N., Djordjevic, S., Farmani, R., & Pagliero, L. (2025). Full cost recovery or subsidy? The reform dilemma in agricultural water pricing for sustainable development. Water Supply, 25(11), 1576-1590.
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2025 Zolghadr-Asli, B. (2025). Exploring Performance Nuances of Computational Intelligence-Based Optimization Algorithms through Hydrological Benchmarking. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 151(11), 9 pages.
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2025 Zolghadr-Asli, B. (2025). What an angry exchange with a reviewer taught me about arrogance and humility. Nature.
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2024 Ferdowsi, A., Zolghadr-Asli, B., & AghaKouchak, A. (2024). Dangers ofaging water infrastructure. Science, 386(6718), 158.
DOI Scopus11 WoS8 Europe PMC3
2024 Zolghadr-Asli, B. (2024). A critical take on the role of random and local search-oriented components of modern computational intelligence-based optimization algorithms. Soft Computing, 28(13-14), 7963-7981.
DOI Scopus4
2024 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Latifi, M., Beig Zali, R., Nikoo, M. R., Farmani, R., Nazari, R., & Gandomi, A. H. (2024). Self-tuning multi-layer optimization algorithm (STML): An innovative parameter-less approach. Applied Soft Computing, 165, 13 pages.
DOI Scopus7 WoS6
2024 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Ferdowsi, A., & Savić, D. (2024). A call for a fundamental shift from model-centric to data-centric approaches in hydroinformatics. Cambridge Prisms: Water, 2.
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2023 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Jahromi, M. N., Wan, X., Enayati, M., Jahromi, M. N., Nasab, M. T., . . . Pourghasemi, H. R. (2023). Uncovering the Depletion Patterns of Inland Water Bodies via Remote Sensing, Data Mining, and Statistical Analysis. WATER, 15(8), 16 pages.
DOI Scopus3 WoS2
2023 Asli, B. Z., McIntyre, N., Djordjevic, S., Farmani, R., & Pagliero, L. (2023). A closer look at the history of the desalination industry: The evolution of the practice of desalination through the course of time. Water Supply, 23(6), 2517-2526.
DOI Scopus24 WoS15
2023 Zolghadr-Asli, B., McIntyre, N., Djordjevic, S., Farmani, R., Pagliero, L., Martínez-Alvarez, V., & Maestre-Valero, J. F. (2023). A review of limitations and potentials of desalination as a sustainable source of water. Environmental Science and Pollution Research International, 30(56), 118161-118174.
DOI Scopus28 WoS21 Europe PMC4
2023 Zolghadr-Asli, B. (2023). No-free-lunch-theorem: a page taken from the computational intelligence for water resources planning and management. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(20), 57212-57218.
DOI Scopus9 WoS6
2023 Zolghadr-Asli, B., McIntyre, N., Djordjevic, S., Farmani, R., & Pagliero, L. (2023). The sustainability of desalination as a remedy to the water crisis in the agriculture sector: An analysis from the climate-water-energy-food nexus perspective. Agricultural Water Management, 286, 10 pages.
DOI Scopus50 WoS41
2022 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Bozorg-Haddad, O., Enayati, M., & Loaiciga, H. A. (2022). Sensitivity of non-conditional climatic variables to climate-change deep uncertainty using Markov Chain Monte Carlo simulation. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 12(1), 14 pages.
DOI Scopus3 WoS2 Europe PMC1
2022 Bozorg-Haddad, O., Dehghan, P., Zolghadr-Asli, B., Singh, V. P., Chu, X., & Loáiciga, H. A. (2022). System dynamics modeling of lake water management under climate change. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 17 pages.
DOI Scopus21 WoS13 Europe PMC3
2022 Arefinia, A., Bozorg-Haddad, O., Ahmadaali, K., Bazrafshan, J., Zolghadr-Asli, B., & Chu, X. (2022). Estimation of geographical variations in virtual water content and crop yield under climate change: comparison of three data mining approaches. Environment Development and Sustainability, 24(6), 8378-8396.
DOI Scopus11 WoS9
2022 Yaghoubzadeh-Bavandpour, A., Bozorg-Haddad, O., Rajabi, M., Zolghadr-Asli, B., & Chu, X. (2022). Application of Swarm Intelligence and Evolutionary Computation Algorithms for Optimal Reservoir Operation. Water Resources Management, 36(7), 2275-2292.
DOI Scopus19 WoS16
2022 Arefinia, A., Bozorg-Haddad, O., Ahmadaali, K., Zolghadr-Asli, B., & Loáiciga, H. A. (2022). Cropping patterns based on virtual water content considering water and food security under climate change conditions. Natural Hazards, 114(2), 1709-1721.
DOI Scopus9 WoS6
2022 Bozorg-Haddad, O., & Zolghadr-Asli, B. (2022). Preface. Studies in Computational Intelligence, 1043, v-vi.
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2021 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Enayati, M., Pourghasemi, H. R., Jahromi, M. N., & Tiefenbacher, J. P. (2021). A linear/non-linear hybrid time-series model to investigate the depletion of inland water bodies. ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY, 23(7), 10727-10742.
DOI Scopus7 WoS4
2021 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Bozorg-Haddad, O., Enayati, M., & Chu, X. (2021). A review of 20-year applications of multi-attribute decision-making in environmental and water resources planning and management. Environment Development and Sustainability, 23(10), 14379-14404.
DOI Scopus40 WoS35
2021 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Bozorg-Haddad, O., Enayati, M., & Goharian, E. (2021). Developing a Robust Multi-Attribute Decision-Making Framework to Evaluate Performance of Water System Design and Planning under Climate Change. WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, 35(1), 279-298.
DOI Scopus18 WoS16
2021 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Enayati, M., Pourghasemi, H. R., Jahromi, M. N., & Tiefenbacher, J. P. (2021). Application of Granger-causality to study the climate change impacts on depletion patterns of inland water bodies. HYDROLOGICAL SCIENCES JOURNAL, 66(12), 1767-1776.
DOI Scopus16 WoS14
2021 Enayati, M., Bozorg-Haddad, O., Fallah-Mehdipour, E., Zolghadr-Asli, B., & Chu, X. (2021). A robust multiple-objective decision-making paradigm based on the water-energy-food security nexus under changing climate uncertainties. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 11(1), 14 pages.
DOI Scopus24 WoS22 Europe PMC6
2021 Bozorg-Haddad, O., Zolghadr-Asli, B., Chu, X., & Loáiciga, H. A. (2021). Intense extreme hydro-climatic events take a toll on society. Natural Hazards, 108(2), 2385-2391.
DOI Scopus8 WoS6
2020 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Bozorg-Haddad, O., & Chu, X. (2020). Hot Hand Fallacy: A Contagious Misinterpretation in Water Resources Sectors. Unknown Journal, 1-5.
DOI Scopus3
2020 Bozorg-Haddad, O., Zolghadr-Asli, B., Sarzaeim, P., Aboutalebi, M., Chu, X., & Loáiciga, H. A. (2020). Evaluation of water shortage crisis in the Middle East and possible remedies. Journal of Water Supply Research and Technology Aqua, 69(1), 85-98.
DOI Scopus107 WoS89
2019 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Bozorg-Haddad, O., & Chu, X. (2019). Effects of the uncertainties of climate change on the performance of hydropower systems. Journal of Water and Climate Change, 10(3), 591-609.
DOI Scopus29 WoS23
2019 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Bozorg-Haddad, O., Sarzaeim, P., & Chu, X. (2019). Investigating the variability of gcms’ simulations using time series analysis. Journal of Water and Climate Change, 10(3), 449-463.
DOI Scopus13 WoS13
2018 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Bozorg-Haddad, O., & Loáiciga, H. A. (2018). Stiffness and sensitivity criteria and their application to water resources assessment. Journal of Hydro Environment Research, 20, 93-100.
DOI Scopus5 WoS4
2018 Sarzaeim, P., Bozorg-Haddad, O., Zolghadr-Asli, B., Fallah-Mehdipour, E., & Loáiciga, H. A. (2018). Optimization of Run-of-River Hydropower Plant Design under Climate Change Conditions. Water Resources Management, 32(12), 3919-3934.
DOI Scopus24 WoS22
2018 Zolghadr-Asli, B., & Loaiciga, H. A. (2018). Discussion of "Design and Evaluation of Irrigation Water Pricing Policies for Enhanced Water Use Efficiency" by Sayed Ali Ohab-Yazdi and Azadeh Ahmadi. JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT, 144(4), 2 pages.
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2018 Zolghadr-Asli, B., & Loáiciga, H. A. (2018). Discussion of "design and evaluation of irrigation water pricing policies for enhanced water use efficiency" by Sayed Ali Ohab-Yazdi and Azadeh Ahmadi. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 144(4).
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2017 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Bozorg-Haddad, O., & Chu, X. (2017). Brief chronicle of water wars: Search for global peace. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 143(7), 6 pages.
DOI Scopus14 WoS3
2017 Zolghadr-Asli, B. (2017). Discussion of "Conjunctive management of surface and ground water resources using conflict resolution approach" by Hamid R. Safavi, Milad Mehrparvar, and Ferenc Szidarovszky. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 143(5), 1 page.
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2017 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Bozorg-Haddad, O., & Loáiciga, H. A. (2017). Unionism and water resources management. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 143(4), 3 pages.
DOI Scopus6 WoS1
2017 Zolghadr-Asli, B. (2017). Discussion of "Multiscale Assessment of the Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources in Tanzania" by Umesh Adhikari, A. Pouyan Nejadhashemi, Matthew R. Herman, and Joseph P. Messina. Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, 22(8), 2 pages.
DOI Scopus7 WoS5
2017 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Bozorg-Haddad, O., & Chu, X. (2017). Strategic Importance and Safety of Water Resources. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 143(7), 6 pages.
DOI Scopus13 WoS10
2017 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Bozorg-Haddad, O., & Loáiciga, H. A. (2017). Discussion of "optimization of Phenol Removal Using Ti / PbO2 Anode with Response Surface Methodology" by C. García-Gómez, J. A. Vidales-Contreras, J. Nápoles-Armenta, and P. Gortáres-Moroyoqui. Journal of Environmental Engineering United States, 143(9), 3 pages.
DOI Scopus2 WoS1
2016 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Bozorg-Haddad, O., & Loáiciga, H. A. (2016). Time-based vulnerability: A step forward to operate water resources systems. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 142(11), 2 pages.
DOI Scopus5 WoS5
2016 Zolghadr-Asli, B. (2016). Discussion of "Investigation of reservoir qualitative behavior resulting from sudden entry of biological pollutant" by Omid Bozorg-Haddad, Parisa-Sadat Ashofteh, Mohsen Ali-Hamzeh, and Miguel A. Mariño. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 142(7), 2 pages.
DOI
- Zolghadr-Asli, B., & Behrooz-Koohenjani, S. (2020). Adverse impacts of climate change in Maharlou Lake Basin, Iran. Hydro Science & Marine Engineering, 2(1).
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Year Citation
2025 Behzadian, K., Ferdowsi, A., & Zolghadr-asli, B. (2025). Planning and Management for Sustainable Water Resources and Infrastructure under Climate Change. Elsevier.
DOI
2023 Zolghadr-Asli, B. (2023). Computational Intelligence- based Optimization Algorithms: From Theory to Practice. CRC Press.
DOI Scopus11
2022 Bozorg-Haddad, O., & Zolghadr-Asli, B. (2022). Computational Intelligence for Water and Environmental Sciences. Springer Nature.
2021 Bozorg-Haddad, O., Zolghadr-Asli, B., & Loáiciga, H. A. (2021). A Handbook on multi-attribute decision-making methods. Wiley.
DOI Scopus62

Year Citation
2025 Behzadian, K., Ferdowsi, A., & Zolghadr-Asli, B. (2025). Water infrastructures: Current concerns and core challenges. In Planning and Management for Sustainable Water Resources and Infrastructure Under Climate Change (pp. 1-22). Elsevier.
DOI Scopus1
2022 Enayati, M., Bozorg-Haddad, O., Pourgholam-Amiji, M., Zolghadr-Asli, B., & Tahmasebi Nasab, M. (2022). Decision Tree (DT): A Valuable Tool for Water Resources Engineering. In Studies in Computational Intelligence (Vol. 1043, pp. 201-223). Springer Nature Singapore.
DOI Scopus9
2022 Yaghoubzadeh-Bavandpour, A., Bozorg-Haddad, O., Zolghadr-Asli, B., & Singh, V. P. (2022). Computational Intelligence: An Introduction. In Studies in Computational Intelligence (Vol. 1043, pp. 411-427). Springer Nature Singapore.
DOI Scopus2
2022 Arefinia, A., Bozorg-Haddad, O., Akhavan, M., Baghbani, R., Heidary, A., Zolghadr-Asli, B., & Chang, H. (2022). Using Support Vector Machine (SVM) in Modeling Water Resources Systems. In Studies in Computational Intelligence (Vol. 1043, pp. 179-199). Springer Nature Singapore.
DOI Scopus5
2022 Yaghoubzadeh-Bavandpour, A., Bozorg-Haddad, O., Zolghadr-Asli, B., & Reza Nikoo, M. (2022). Multi-Objective Optimization Application in Water and Environmental Sciences. In Studies in Computational Intelligence (Vol. 1043, pp. 63-83). Springer Nature Singapore.
DOI Scopus5
2022 Yaghoubzadeh-Bavandpour, A., Bozorg-Haddad, O., Zolghadr-Asli, B., & Gandomi, A. H. (2022). Improving Approaches for Meta-heuristic Algorithms: A Brief Overview. In Studies in Computational Intelligence (Vol. 1043, pp. 35-61). Springer Nature Singapore.
DOI Scopus6
2022 Yaghoubzadeh-Bavandpour, A., Bozorg-Haddad, O., Zolghadr-Asli, B., & Martínez-Álvarez, F. (2022). Deep Learning Application in Water and Environmental Sciences. In Studies in Computational Intelligence (Vol. 1043, pp. 273-290). Springer Nature Singapore.
DOI Scopus2
2022 Arefinia, A., Bozorg-Haddad, O., Oliazadeh, A., Zolghadr-Asli, B., & Keller, A. A. (2022). Firefly Algorithms (FAs): Application in Water Resource Systems. In Studies in Computational Intelligence (Vol. 1043, pp. 103-118). Springer Nature Singapore.
DOI Scopus1
2021 Jahromi, M. N., Jahromi, M. N., Zolghadr-Asli, B., Pourghasemi, H. R., & Alavipanah, S. K. (2021). Google earth engine and its application in forest sciences. In Environmental Science and Engineering (pp. 629-649). Springer International Publishing.
DOI Scopus21
2021 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Bozorg-Haddad, O., & van Cauwenbergh, N. (2021). Multi-attribute Decision-Making: A View of the World of Decision-Making. In Springer Water (pp. 305-322). Springer Singapore.
DOI Scopus3
2020 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Bozorg-Haddad, O., & Chu, X. (2020). Hydropower in Climate Change. In Encyclopedia of Water Science Technology and Society (pp. 1-5). Wiley.
DOI Scopus6
2018 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Bozorg-Haddad, O., & Chu, X. (2018). Dragonfly algorithm (DA). In O. BozorgHaddad (Ed.), Studies in Computational Intelligence (Vol. 720, pp. 151-159). SPRINGER-VERLAG BERLIN.
DOI Scopus2 WoS3
2018 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Bozorg-Haddad, O., & Chu, X. (2018). Crow search algorithm (CSA). In O. BozorgHaddad (Ed.), Studies in Computational Intelligence (Vol. 720, pp. 143-149). SPRINGER-VERLAG BERLIN.
DOI Scopus60 WoS50
2018 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Bozorg-Haddad, O., & Chu, X. (2018). Introduction. In Studies in Computational Intelligence (pp. 1-8). Springer Singapore.
DOI
2018 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Bozorg-Haddad, O., & Chu, X. (2018). Krill herd algorithm (KHA). In O. BozorgHaddad (Ed.), Studies in Computational Intelligence (Vol. 720, pp. 69-79). SPRINGER-VERLAG BERLIN.
DOI Scopus8 WoS3
2018 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Bozorg-Haddad, O., & Chu, X. (2018). Introduction. In Studies in Computational Intelligence (Vol. 720, pp. 1-8).
DOI Scopus5
2018 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Bozorg-Haddad, O., & Chu, X. (2018). Advanced Optimization by Nature-Inspired Algorithms Introduction. In O. BozorgHaddad (Ed.), ADVANCED OPTIMIZATION BY NATURE-INSPIRED ALGORITHMS (Vol. 720, pp. 1-8). SPRINGER-VERLAG BERLIN.
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Year Citation
2026 Hosseini, S. H., Zolghadr-Asli, B., Tenkanen, H., Madani, K., Matin, M. A., Demir, I., . . . Savic, D. (2026). Large Language Model-Based Multi-Agent Systems: The Next Frontier in Digital Water Engineering .
DOI
2025 Rahimi, M., Jalali, M., Zolghadr-Asli, B., AghaKouchak, A., & Mirchi, A. (2025). Water Governance and Policymaking in Iran Over the Last Half-Century: Inefficiencies and Shortcomings.
DOI
2024 Zolghadr-Asli, B., McIntyre, N., Djordjevic, S., Farmani, R., & Pagliero, L. (2024). Collaborative solutions for the sustainable use of desalinated water for irrigation. In Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium Hwrs 2024 (pp. 1219-1223).

Year Citation
2026 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Kehagias, G., Culley, S., Radford, D., Zecchin, A., & Maier, H. (2026). Road Corridor Natural Hazard Risk to Extreme Heat Events and Pluvial Floods - Literature Review.
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2026 Zolghadr-Asli, B., Kehagias, G., Culley, S., Radford, D., Zecchin, A., & Maier, H. (2026). Road Corridor Natural Hazard Risk to Extreme Heat Events and Pluvial Floods - Technical Report.
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Year Citation
2026 Zolghadr-Asli, B. (2026). Maximizing the benefits of desalinated seawater supply for agricultural sustainability. (PhD Thesis, University of Queensland, Australia & University of Exeter, UK).

  • Awarded

    Grant-Funded Researcher (A) 

    Adelaide University

    Aug 2025 – Feb 2026

    Grant-funded research appointment within the CSIRO-led Enhanced Resilient Asset Delivery (ERAD) programme, contributing to interdisciplinary research on climate risk assessment, adaptation planning, and resilient infrastructure in collaboration with local government, industry, and research partners.

     

    School Research Growth Scheme

    Adelaide University

    July 2026 – Dec 2026

    Awarded competitive internal funding through the Adelaide University School Research Growth Scheme to support the project Reframing Natural Hazard Risk Governance in Wicked Environmental Systems.

     

  • Under Assessment

    Yearlong Research Programs, as an External Collaborator

    The Ohio State University

    Submitted June 2026

    Collaborative research proposal submitted to the Yearlong Research Programs scheme investigating responsible artificial intelligence for climate-resilient water management in agroecosystems.

Academic Appointments

  • Associate Lecturer (Fixed term)

    School of Civil Engineering and Construction Management, Adelaide University.

    Feb 2026 – Present

    Contribute to undergraduate teaching, student supervision, and academic mentoring across engineering, computer science, and data literacy. Collaborate with academic colleagues in curriculum delivery, assessment, and the development of Honours and higher degree research projects, while developing an independent research programme in water engineering, hydroinformatics, and environmental systems.

     

  • Grant-Funded Researcher (A)

    School of Civil Engineering and Construction Management, The University of Adelaide.

    July 2025 – Feb 2026

    Contributed to the CSIRO-led Enhanced Resilient Asset Delivery (ERAD) programme by applying and refining climate risk assessment approaches, adaptation pathways, and governance frameworks to support resilient transport infrastructure and evidence-informed decision-making for local government. Collaborated with researchers, industry partners, and local councils to undertake climate risk analyses, prepare technical reports, and translate research into practical guidance for infrastructure planning, resilience, and adaptive risk governance. Contributed to stakeholder and public engagement activities to communicate research outcomes and support knowledge exchange across academia, industry, government, and the broader community.

     

  • Casual Research Assistant

    Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI), The University of Queensland.

    Mar 2024 – Dec 2024

    Contributed to an interdisciplinary research project investigating renewable energy as a sustainable post-mining land-use strategy. Undertook literature synthesis, evidence review, and data mining to support project development and the evaluation of renewable energy opportunities for mine closure and land-use transition.

     

  • Teaching Assistant
  • School of the Environment, the University of Queensland.
  • Feb 2024 – Jun 2024,

  • Delivered workshops, assessment, and student support in undergraduate engineering education, leading the Python component of a core environmental engineering course and supporting the development of programming, computational thinking, and data analysis skills.

     

  • Teaching Assistant

    Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, University of Exeter.

    Sep 2022 – Jan 2023

    Supported undergraduate and postgraduate engineering education through workshop facilitation, assessment, and academic support, assisting students in developing programming, computational thinking, and quantitative skills across engineering courses.

     

  • Research Assistant

    Department of Irrigation and Reclamation, University of Tehran.

    Jan 2020 – Mar 2021

    Contributed to multiple research projects in hydroinformatics and water resources engineering, focusing on data-driven modelling and decision support for water resources management under climate change. Applied statistical and computational approaches to evaluate system performance under uncertainty, contributing to peer-reviewed publications and advancing adaptive water management in semi-arid environments. Provided research mentoring and technical supervision to M.Sc. students, supporting project design, data analysis, and research delivery.

     

  • Teaching Assistant

    Department of Irrigation and Reclamation, University of Tehran.

    Sep 2016 – Dec 2019

    Supported undergraduate and postgraduate teaching through tutorials, workshops, and academic mentoring in water resources engineering. Assisted students in applying engineering concepts, computational methods, and software tools to analyse and solve complex water resources management problems.

 

Teaching Portfolio

Teaching experience spans undergraduate and postgraduate engineering education across four universities in Australia, the United Kingdom, and Iran, encompassing eight university courses in water engineering, hydroinformatics, programming, mathematics, computer science, and data literacy. Contributions include lecturing, tutoring, workshop delivery, project supervision, and academic mentoring.

 

Course Level Teaching Role Institution Year
Professional Engineering Practice Undergraduates Associate Lecturer / Tutor Adelaide University  2026
Topics in Computer Science Undergraduates Project Supervisor Adelaide University 2026
Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone Undergraduates Tutor Adelaide University 2026
Groundwater Processes and Resources Undergraduates Workshop Tutor University of Queensland 2024
Programming for Engineering Undergraduates Teaching Assistant University of Exeter 2022-2023
Mathematics for Engineers Undergraduates Teaching Assistant University of Exeter 2022-2023
Advanced water resources management Postgraduates Teaching Assistant University of Tehran 2016-2019
Water Resources Management Undergraduates Teaching Assistant University of Tehran 2016-2019

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