Associate Professor in Geography and Rural Planning, University of Isfahan, Iran
π Associate Professor in Geography and Rural Planning at the University of Isfahan, Iran. He earned his Ph.D. in Geography and Rural Planning (2009) and his M.Sc. in Rural Development (2002) from Razi University. His B.Sc. in Farm Machinery was completed at Isfahan University of Technology (1999). Dr. Amini’s research includes a M.Sc. thesis on mathematical models for the dairy industry and a Ph.D. thesis focused on optimal cropping patterns in Isfahan using goal programming. His work contributes significantly to sustainable rural development and agricultural planning. ππ±
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Education
Ph.D. in Geography and Rural Planning, University of Isfahan, Iran (2009)
Dr. Amini’s doctoral education solidified his knowledge in geographical sciences and rural planning. His advanced studies focused on developing strategies for optimizing agricultural land use, a critical area in sustainable resource management.
M.Sc. in Rural Development, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran (2002)
His master’s degree in rural development allowed him to examine socio-economic factors affecting rural areas, furthering his expertise in planning and development strategies relevant to rural economies.
B.Sc. in Farm Machinery, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran (1999)
Dr. Aminiβs undergraduate degree laid a strong foundation in technical aspects of agriculture, complementing his later work in rural planning with practical agricultural insights.
Research Contributions
M.Sc. Thesis: “A Mathematical Location Allocation Model in Dairy Industry (Examined in Kermanshah Province)”
In his M.Sc. thesis, Dr. Amini developed a mathematical model for optimal facility location in the dairy industry, addressing efficient resource distribution in agricultural settings. This research is relevant for rural infrastructure development and effective agricultural planning.
Ph.D. Thesis: “Determining Optimal Cropping Pattern in the East Region Farming Lands of Isfahan (Baraan Region), Using Multiple Criteria Goal Programming Approach”
His Ph.D. work used a goal programming approach to create a model for determining ideal crop patterns. This innovative solution addresses the complex balance between resource availability and sustainable agriculture, demonstrating Dr. Amini’s commitment to applied research in rural and environmental planning.
Conclusion
Dr. Abbas Aminiβs educational achievements and research contributions underscore his suitability for the Best Researcher Award. His work focuses on practical solutions for agricultural planning, rural development, and resource optimization, addressing key issues in geographical and environmental sciences. This combination of applied research and academic rigor makes him a distinguished candidate for recognition in his field.
Publication Top Notes
- Water resources sustainability and optimal cropping pattern in farming systems; a multi-objective fractional goal programming approach ππ – Cited by 132, 2010
- Sustainable allocation of agricultural lands and water resources using suitability analysis and mathematical multi-objective programming π±π§ – Cited by 84, 2017
- Soil suitability analysis and evaluation of pistachio orchard farming, using canonical multivariate analysis π³π – Cited by 42, 2019
- Application of fuzzy multi-objective programming in optimization of crop production planning πΎβ¨ – Cited by 16, 2015
- An Analysis of the Rural Community Evaluation of Village Administrations’ performance Using Structural Equation Modeling ποΈπ – Cited by 14, 2014
- A multi-criteria group decision making approach for rural industrial site selection using fuzzy TOPSIS in central Iran ππ€ – Cited by 13, 2015
- Evaluation of rice production sustainability using multi criteria decision making methods: the case of Rezvanshahr county ππ – Cited by 9, 2015
- Structural Modeling and Casual Interpretation of Rural Communitiesβ Self-Evaluation of Quality of Life and Its Determinants π‘π‘ – Cited by 7, 2017
- Agricultural commercialization in rural farming systems and causal interpretation of its determinants using structural equation modeling and path analysis ππΎ – Cited by 7, 2016
- Measuring food security and its determinants in rural areas: a case study of the farmers in the central district of Ravansar, Kermanshah π½οΈπ – Cited by 6, 2017