Dr. Nematullah Zafarani

Civil Engineering - Water and Hydraulic Structures

Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan

2018 - 2024

A Water and Hydraulic Structures Engineer is a specialist responsible for the planning, analysis, design, supervision, and management of projects involving water flow and related structures. These engineers play a pivotal role in the sustainable management of water resources, mitigating flood and drought risks, and supplying water for domestic, agricultural, and industrial purposes. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Design of Hydraulic Structures: Designing various water-related structures, including dams (embankment and concrete), irrigation and drainage canals, pumping stations, water transmission pipelines, treatment plants, flow control and measurement structures (such as spillways, gates, and flumes), and riverbank protection walls. Flow Modeling and Simulation: Utilizing specialized software (e.g., HEC-RAS, MIKE, Flow-3D, ANSYS Fluent) to simulate water flow behavior in rivers, channels, and reservoirs, as well as analyzing the interaction between water and structures. Water Resources Management: Assessing and planning for the optimal allocation of surface and groundwater resources, conducting aquifer water balance studies, and analyzing integrated water resource systems. Flood Control and Mitigation: Studying and identifying flood-prone areas, designing flood control systems (such as detention dams, levees, and diversion channels), and proposing flood risk reduction plans. Hydraulic and Hydrological Analysis: Performing hydrological studies (estimating design floods, runoff, evaporation, and transpiration) and hydraulic analysis of flow (calculating water surface profiles, bed shear stress, and sediment transport capacity). Sedimentology and Erosion: Analyzing sediment transport processes in rivers and dam reservoirs, investigating erosion and sedimentation phenomena, and proposing management strategies to mitigate their impacts. Construction Supervision and Operation: Overseeing the construction phases of water projects, ensuring compliance with design drawings, and monitoring the proper performance of structures during the operation phase. Environmental Impact Assessment: Evaluating the environmental impacts of water projects and proposing nature-based solutions (such as nature-based river engineering approaches) to protect aquatic ecosystems. Project Management: Coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, preparing tender documents, estimating costs, and scheduling project timelines. By integrating principles of fluid mechanics, hydrology, hydraulics, and structural engineering, these professionals make an invaluable contribution to sustainable development and the proper management of our vital water resources.

Civil Engineering - Water Engineering and Hydraulic Structures

Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan

2015 - 2018

A Water and Hydraulic Structures Engineer is a specialist responsible for the planning, analysis, design, supervision, and management of projects involving water flow and related structures. These engineers play a pivotal role in the sustainable management of water resources, mitigating flood and drought risks, and supplying water for domestic, agricultural, and industrial purposes. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Design of Hydraulic Structures: Designing various water-related structures, including dams (embankment and concrete), irrigation and drainage canals, pumping stations, water transmission pipelines, treatment plants, flow control and measurement structures (such as spillways, gates, and flumes), and riverbank protection walls. Flow Modeling and Simulation: Utilizing specialized software (e.g., HEC-RAS, MIKE, Flow-3D, ANSYS Fluent) to simulate water flow behavior in rivers, channels, and reservoirs, as well as analyzing the interaction between water and structures. Water Resources Management: Assessing and planning for the optimal allocation of surface and groundwater resources, conducting aquifer water balance studies, and analyzing integrated water resource systems. Flood Control and Mitigation: Studying and identifying flood-prone areas, designing flood control systems (such as detention dams, levees, and diversion channels), and proposing flood risk reduction plans. Hydraulic and Hydrological Analysis: Performing hydrological studies (estimating design floods, runoff, evaporation, and transpiration) and hydraulic analysis of flow (calculating water surface profiles, bed shear stress, and sediment transport capacity). Sedimentology and Erosion: Analyzing sediment transport processes in rivers and dam reservoirs, investigating erosion and sedimentation phenomena, and proposing management strategies to mitigate their impacts. Construction Supervision and Operation: Overseeing the construction phases of water projects, ensuring compliance with design drawings, and monitoring the proper performance of structures during the operation phase. Environmental Impact Assessment: Evaluating the environmental impacts of water projects and proposing nature-based solutions (such as nature-based river engineering approaches) to protect aquatic ecosystems. Project Management: Coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, preparing tender documents, estimating costs, and scheduling project timelines. By integrating principles of fluid mechanics, hydrology, hydraulics, and structural engineering, these professionals make an invaluable contribution to sustainable development and the proper management of our vital water resources.

Civil Engineering

Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan

2011 - 2015

A Civil Engineer is a professional practitioner who designs, constructs, and maintains the physical and naturally built environment. This includes works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewage systems, pipelines, and buildings. The primary role is to ensure that projects are safe, sustainable, and cost-effective, while adhering to all government regulations. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Planning and Design: Conducting site investigations to analyze ground conditions and other potential risks. Using computer-aided design (CAD) software to create detailed project blueprints and plans. Project Management: Overseeing the construction process to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Coordinating with contractors, architects, and government officials. Analysis and Testing: Analyzing long-range plans, survey reports, maps, and other data to plan and design projects. Testing building materials (such as soil, concrete, and asphalt) for quality and durability. Infrastructure Development: Designing and overseeing the construction of infrastructure projects like highways, transit systems, dams, and water supply networks. Compliance and Safety: Estimating quantities and cost of materials, equipment, and labor to determine project feasibility. Ensuring that projects comply with legal requirements, safety codes, and environmental regulations. Problem Solving: Managing and repairing existing structures that have deteriorated due to age or excessive use. Providing advice on the maintenance and repair of existing structures. In essence, a Civil Engineer turns a concept into reality, shaping the world we live in by creating functional, safe, and sustainable structures and systems for communities.

Lotus Omran Baharan

Rafsanjan, Kerman

Jan 2022 - Present

Managing civil engineering projects and supervision

Nirou Sanat Sarcheshmeh

Rafsanjan, Kerman

Mar 2018 -

Technical consulting in mining and industrial projects

Moje Mehr Alavi Charity

Providing engineering services and consultation for charity projects