Mostafa Kabolizadeh | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Mostafa Kabolizadeh | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor at Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz | Iran

Prof. Mostafa Kabolizadeh is an accomplished researcher and academic with recognized expertise in geomatics, photogrammetry, remote sensing, and spatial data science, contributing significantly to the advancement of geospatial technologies and their real-world applications. His scholarly work integrates LiDAR, satellite image processing, spatial analysis, and artificial intelligence to address complex challenges in mapping, environmental monitoring, disaster management, and wildlife conservation. He has demonstrated strong research leadership through the successful completion and coordination of numerous competitive research and consultancy projects, bridging theoretical innovation with applied solutions for industry and public-sector needs. His publication portfolio includes a substantial body of peer-reviewed journal articles in high-impact international and national outlets, reflecting sustained contributions to image processing, pattern recognition, optimization algorithms, and 3D reconstruction. He is also the author of an academic book that supports knowledge dissemination in geomatics and remote sensing. In addition to research productivity, he plays an active role in shaping the scientific community through professional service, society leadership, and collaborative research initiatives that foster interdisciplinary and applied geospatial science. His work emphasizes the integration of advanced algorithms and web-based GIS platforms for scalable spatial decision-making. Through mentoring, collaboration, and innovation, he has contributed to capacity building in remote sensing and surveying, while advancing methodological rigor and technological adoption across geospatial disciplines. His research continues to influence academic scholarship and applied practices by promoting data-driven, intelligent, and sustainable spatial solutions across environmental, engineering, and societal domains.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Balouei, F., Kabolizadeh, M., & Rabiei-Dastjerdi, H. (2026). A novel high-resolution soil-moisture mapping using Sentinel-1 imagery and optimization-based for a new precise remote sensing drought index. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.

Zaheri Abdehvand, Z., & Kabolizadeh, M. (2025). Improving the temporal and spatial accuracy of the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) map using satellite image fusion algorithms. Journal of Applied Research in Geographical Sciences.

Karimi, D., Kabolizadeh, M., Rangzan, K., Zaheri Abdehvand, Z., & Balouei, F. (2025). New methodology for improved bathymetry of coastal zones based on spaceborne spectroscopy. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.

Pourmorad, S., Kabolizadeh, M., & Dimuccio, L. A. (2024). Artificial intelligence advancements for accurate groundwater level modelling: An updated synthesis and review. Applied Sciences, 14(16), 7358.

Kabolizadeh, M., Rangzan, K., Mohammadi, S., & Rabiei-Dastjerdi, H. (2024). Challenges of rainfall erosivity prediction: A novel GIS-based optimization algorithm to reduce uncertainty in large country modeling. Earth Science Informatics.

Yaqian Wei | Environmental Science | Young Scientist Award

Ms. Yaqian Wei | Environmental Science | Young Scientist Award

Master’s degree student of China Three Gorges University, China

Yaqian Wei is a 24-year-old Master’s student at the College of Economics & Management, China Three Gorges University πŸ“š. Her research focuses on the impact of human activities and climate change on ecological sensitivity, particularly in the Yangtze River Economic Belt 🌍. Yaqian has published in prestigious journals, including the Journal of Cleaner Production (IF=11.1) and China Population, Resources and Environment (IF=8.42) πŸ“. Supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Hubei Province Natural Science Foundation, her work aims to enhance ecological resilience and sustainable development 🌱.

Publication Profile :Β 

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Educational Background :

Yaqian Wei is a 24-year-old Master’s student at the College of Economics & Management, China Three Gorges University πŸ“˜. Her academic journey is focused on analyzing the impact of human activities and climate change on ecological sensitivity, particularly in the Yangtze River Economic Belt 🌍. She has authored multiple research papers published in prestigious journals like the Journal of Cleaner Production and China Population, Resources and Environment πŸ“‘.

Professional Experience :

Yaqian’s research is supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province, showcasing her dedication to environmental sustainability 🌱. Additionally, she collaborates with the Engineering Research Center of Eco-environment in the Three Gorges Reservoir Region, contributing to critical environmental research projects πŸ§ͺ.

Research Interests :Β 

  • Ecological Sensitivity & Climate Change 🌍: Exploring the impact of climate change and human activities on ecological sensitivity, with a focus on the Yangtze River Economic Belt.
  • Sustainable Development 🌱: Investigating pathways to enhance ecological resilience and promote sustainable development in environmentally sensitive regions.
  • Anthropogenic Factors πŸ™οΈ: Analyzing the role of human activities in shaping ecological systems and devising strategies for mitigating negative impacts.
  • Response Surface Methodology (RSM) πŸ“Š: Applying RSM to model and optimize ecological systems under various climatic and anthropogenic conditions.
  • Regional Ecological Governance πŸ› οΈ: Developing and recommending zoning governance strategies to improve regional ecological outcomes.

Publication Top Notes :

  • Wei, Y., Zhang, X., Li, M., & Wang, Y. (2024). How human activities affect and reduce ecological sensitivity under climate change: Case study of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, China. Journal of Cleaner Production, 143438.
    • Purpose: Clarifying the effects of anthropogenic activities and climate change on ecological sensitivity (ES) and proposing improvement measures.
    • Methodology: Constructs index systems of ES, anthropogenic activities, and climate change; uses response surface methodology (RSM) for analysis.
    • Findings & Conclusions: Identifies the dominant role of anthropogenic factors in ES evolution and interaction effects between climate and anthropogenic factors in 87 cities.
    • Significance: Provides recommendations for zoning governance and the application of RSM in the ecological field.
    • Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production (JCR Q1, IF=11.1).
    • Publication Date: August 2024.
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.143438.
  • Wei, Y., Zhang, X., & Li, M. (2024). ζ°”ε€™ε˜εŒ–ε’ŒδΊΊη±»ζ΄»εŠ¨ε―ΉδΈ­ε›½η”Ÿζ€ζ•ζ„Ÿζ€§ηš„ε½±ε“εŠε…Άζ”Ήε–„θ·―εΎ„: εŸΊδΊŽε“εΊ”ι’ζ³• [Impact of climate change and human activities on ecological sensitivity in China and its improvement paths: based on response surface methodology]. China Population, Resources and Environment, 33(4), 120-135.
    • Journal: China Population, Resources and Environment (Class A Journal, Ministry of Education, China, IF=8.42).
    • Publication Date: May 2024.
    • DOI: 10.12062/cpre.20240333.
  • Wei, Y., Zhang, X., & Wang, Y. (2024). ζ°”ε€™ε˜εŒ–ε’ŒδΊΊη±»ζ΄»εŠ¨ε―Ήι•Ώζ±Ÿη»ζ΅ŽεΈ¦η”Ÿζ€ζ•ζ„Ÿζ€§ηš„ε½±ε“ [Impact of Climate Change and Human Activities on the Ecological Sensitivity of the Yangtze River Economic Belt]. Environmental Science, 45(10), 1213-1228.
    • Journal: Environmental Science (EI, IF=5.79).
    • Publication Date: October 2024 (Online February 2024).
    • DOI: 10.13227/j.hjkx.202311071.