Iman Hajird | Irrigation and Drainage | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Iman Hajird | Irrigation and Drainage | Editorial Board Member

University of Tehran | Iran

Dr. Iman Hajirad is a water engineering researcher whose contributions to irrigation science and sustainable water management are reflected in his growing scholarly impact, with 60 citations, an h-index of 5, and an i10-index of 1. His work focuses on advancing irrigation efficiency, improving crop water productivity, and developing climate-resilient water strategies for arid and semi-arid regions. He has conducted extensive research on pulsed and continuous drip irrigation systems, analyzing their effects on yield, evapotranspiration, soil moisture dynamics, and crop response factors, particularly for silage maize and wheat. Dr. Hajirad employs soil water balance models, crop coefficient estimation methods, and advanced simulation tools such as HYDRUS-2D to deepen understanding of soil–water interactions under variable irrigation regimes. His studies also integrate remote sensing data from platforms like WaPOR, alongside IoT-enabled irrigation systems, to support precision agriculture and smart water management. He has explored nonlinear growth modeling, irrigation scheduling, and practical strategies for optimizing yield under saline and water-scarce conditions, contributing valuable insights for sustainable agricultural planning. In recent work, he has addressed broader themes such as climate-resilient water infrastructure, global water resource adaptation, and innovative irrigation practices for environmental sustainability. Dr. Hajirad also plays an active role in academic communication through editorial leadership in several scientific journals and has received multiple national awards and best paper recognitions for his impactful research. His body of work advances efficient irrigation, data-driven water management, and resilient agricultural systems.

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Featured Publications

  • Mohammadi, S., Mirlatifi, S. M., Homaee, M., Dehghanisanij, H., & Hajirad, I. (2024). Evaluation of silage maize production under pulsed drip irrigation in a semi-arid region. Irrigation Science, 42(2), 269–283.

  • Hajirad, I., Mohammadi, S., & Dehghanisanij, H. (2023). Determining the critical points of a basin from the point of view of water productivity and water consumption using the WaPOR database. Environmental Sciences Proceedings, 25(1), 86.

  • Pourgholam-Amiji, M., Hajirad, I., Nayebi, J., Alavi, S. R., Nozari, F., & Akbarpour, M. (2024). Improving wheat irrigation productivity in Iran (Part one: From the viewpoint of irrigation system and water management). Water and Soil Management and Modelling, 4(1), 171–193.

  • Hajirad, I., Mirlatifi, S. M., Dehghanisanij, H., & Mohammadi, S. (2021). Determining yield response factor (Ky) of silage maize under different irrigation levels of pulsed and continuous irrigation management. Central Asian Journal of Plant Science Innovation, 1(4), 214–220.

  • Hajirad, I., Mirlatifi, S. M., Dehaghani, S. H., & Mohammadi, S. (2021). Investigating the effect of deficit irrigation on yield and water productivity of silage maize under pulsed and continuous drip irrigation management. Iranian Water Research Journal, 15(342), 15–23.*