Assist Prof Dr. Morteza Pourreza, Razi University, Iran
Dr. Morteza Pourreza is an Assistant Professor at Razi University, specializing in forest ecology 🌲. He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Natural Resources Engineering from Iranian universities and a Ph.D. in Forest Ecology from Tarbiat Modares University. His research focuses on forest recovery, wildfire effects, and soil quality in the Zagros forests. Dr. Pourreza has been a visiting scholar at The Ohio State University and has extensive teaching experience in ecology and forestry. He has published numerous papers and collaborated on various research projects related to forest management and conservation.
Publication profile
Academic Qualification
🎓 Dr. Morteza Pourreza pursued his academic journey with a B.Sc. in Natural Resources Engineering with a specialization in Forestry from the University of Kurdistan in 2002. He continued his education with an M.Sc. in Natural Resources Engineering, also in Forestry, from the University of Guilan in 2004. Currently a Ph.D. student in Forest Ecology at Tarbiat Modares University since 2014, Dr. Pourreza’s academic trajectory underscores his deep commitment to advancing knowledge in forest ecosystems. His educational background forms a robust foundation for his extensive research in forest ecology and fire management, contributing significantly to the field’s understanding and sustainability efforts.
Teaching experience
👨🏫 Dr. Morteza Pourreza’s teaching experience from 2011 to 2017 spans a diverse range of subjects crucial to forestry and environmental sciences. He has imparted knowledge in foundational courses such as Ecology, Forestry, and Silviculture, focusing on the sustainable management and ecological dynamics of forest ecosystems. His expertise extends to specialized topics like Land Evaluation and the study of Soils in arid and semiarid regions, essential for understanding ecosystem resilience. Additionally, he has contributed significantly to Master’s programs, teaching courses in Forest and Environment, Forest Fire Management, and Forest Simulation and Modeling. Through his teaching, Dr. Pourreza has nurtured future environmental leaders and enhanced understanding in critical areas of forest management and conservation.
Research Focus
Dr. Morteza Pourreza’s research focuses primarily on forest ecology and management, with a specialization in the Zagros oak (Quercus brantii Lindl.) forests of Iran. His work includes studying the impact of fire severity on soil microbial activity, herbaceous species diversity, and the sustainability of wild pistachio (Pistacia atlantica Desf.) populations. He also investigates spatial patterns of tree species, nutrient dynamics post-fire, and ecological responses in semi-arid woodlands. His research contributes significantly to understanding ecosystem resilience, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable forest management practices in arid and semi-arid regions 🌳🔥🌿.
Publication Top Notes
- Soil microbial activity in response to fire severity in Zagros oak (Quercus brantii Lindl.) forests, Iran, after one year 🌱🔥 Cited by 109, 2014
- Sustainability of wild pistachio (Pistacia atlantica Desf.) in Zagros forests, Iran🌳🌿 Cited by 109, 2008
- Herbaceous species diversity in relation to fire severity in Zagros oak forests, Iran🌲🔥 Cited by 34, 2014
- Investigation of spatial pattern of wild pistachio (Pistacia atlantica Desf.)(case study: Bayangan forests, Kirmanshah) 🌿 Cited by 25, 2010
- Comparing soil microbial eco-physiological and enzymatic response to fire in the semi-arid Zagros woodlands🌳🔥 Cited by 21, 2020
- Spatial pattern of Manna Oak trees (Quercus brantii Lindl.) in Bayangan forests of Kermanshah🌳 Cited by 18, 2010
- Preliminary results of post fire resprouting of manna oak (Quercus brantii Lindl.) in the Zagros forests, Kermanshah 🌲🔥 Cited by 17, 2009
- Effect of fire severity on soil macrofauna in Manna oak coppice forests🌳🔥 Cited by 13, 2014
- GCPs-Free Photogrammetry for Estimating Tree Height and Crown Diameter in Arizona Cypress Plantation Using UAV-Mounted GNSS RTK 🌲 Cited by 9, 2022
- Variability of soil nutrients and aggregate stability in different times after fire in zagros forests (case study: paveh forests) 🌿🔥 Cited by 9, 2017