Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan | Iran
Dr. Akram Seifi is a distinguished Iranian researcher and Associate Professor in the Department of Water Science and Engineering at Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Iran, recognized for her influential contributions to irrigation engineering, water resources management, agricultural hydrology, and sustainable water utilization strategies. With a strong academic foundation and extensive research experience, she has established herself as a leading expert in advanced modeling of soil-water-plant relationships, optimization of irrigation systems, water distribution analysis, groundwater management, and climate-water interaction studies. Dr. Seifi has developed and applied innovative analytical and computational methods to support precision agriculture, improve irrigation efficiency, and enhance productivity in water-scarce regions. Her published research has earned significant academic impact, supported by 821 citations, referenced throughout 679 citing documents, and demonstrated through 28 scholarly publications, along with an h-index of 14, reflecting the scientific community’s recognition of her valuable research contributions. Dr. Seifi has actively collaborated on national and international research programs, contributing to multidisciplinary projects that integrate engineering, environmental science, agricultural sustainability, and policy development. She is dedicated to advancing knowledge through teaching, student supervision, and leadership in academic and research committees, while promoting innovative thinking and problem-solving in hydrological sciences. Her research outcomes have produced practical solutions addressing water scarcity, climate-adaptive irrigation, salinity challenges, and hydrological modeling applicable to both agricultural and environmental planning. Through active participation in scientific conferences, publication of high-quality research articles, peer reviewing, and engagement in professional networks, Dr. Seifi continues to influence scientific progress and sustainable resource development. As an accomplished researcher committed to real-world impact, she strives to support global water security and agricultural resilience, making her an exceptional academic leader and a model contributor to scientific advancement in water engineering.
Featured Publications
Seifi, A., Riahi-Madvar, H., & Ali, M. (2026). Progress and future trends of E. coli removal from water environment sources using antibacterial activity of photocatalytic coated-surfaces: A comprehensive review. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 237(2), 1–27.
Seifi, A., Riahi-Madvar, H., Davarpanah, R., Ali, M., & Mashat, A. W. (2025). Designing advanced feature selection and uncertainty quantification-based deep learning approach to predict chlorophyll-a and water bloom risks in dam reservoir. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 77, 108341.
Seifi, A., Soltani-Gerdefaramarzi, S., & Ali, M. (2025). Uncertainty assessment based data decomposition and Boruta driven extreme gradient boosting to predict spatiotemporal urban air dust heavy metal index. Atmospheric Pollution Research, Article 102654.
Seifi, A. (2025). Evaluation of the efficiency of TiO2 coating on steel substrates in the removal of E. coli using the photocatalytic method. Iranian Water Researches Journal, 19(1).
Sanjari, M., Molaei, M., Seifi, A., Iranmanesh, P., & Farahmandzadeh, F. (2024). Treatment of wastewater from methylene blue dye and E. coli bacteria by high-performance Fe3O4/rGO/TiO2 nanocatalyst. Journal of Fluorescence, 1–10.