About

Highly motivated PhD student in Physics with a strong background in Meteorology and Climate Dynamics, specializing in extreme weather events and atmospheric circulation. Proven expertise in numerical weather prediction, hydrologic modeling, and advanced data analysis using tools like RegCM4, WRF, NCL, and Python. Seeking to leverage advanced research skills and a robust publication record to contribute to impactful climate science initiatives.

Work

Water Research Institute

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Research Assistant

Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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Summary

Conducted advanced climate modeling and data analysis to project future hydrological patterns and inform water resource management strategies in Iran.

Highlights

Modeled non-stationary intensity-duration-frequency curves using pooled CMIP6 climate models, contributing to a publication in Natural Hazards.

Utilized advanced data analysis and visualization tools (NCL, Python) to interpret complex climate model outputs and identify critical hydrological trends.

Collaborated on research initiatives focusing on climate change impacts on water resources, enhancing predictive capabilities for regional planning.

Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran

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Research Assistant

Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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Summary

Performed comprehensive meteorological and climatological research, contributing to a deeper understanding of atmospheric phenomena and their regional impacts.

Highlights

Investigated the dynamic mechanisms of Levar wind and dust events in Eastern Iran, leading to a publication in the International Journal of Climatology.

Analyzed changes in the North Pacific jet stream and their implications for regional climate, resulting in a publication in Pure and Applied Geophysics.

Utilized regional climate models (e.g., RegCM4) to assess the impact of orography on large-scale atmospheric circulation, publishing findings in Climate Dynamics.

Conducted seasonally dependent precipitation analysis across Southwest Asia, contributing to research published in Climatic Change.

Meteorological Organization of Iran

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Weather Forecasting Intern

Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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Summary

Gained practical experience in operational weather forecasting, applying meteorological principles to real-time atmospheric data.

Highlights

Assisted senior meteorologists in analyzing daily weather patterns and generating short-term forecasts for various regions.

Utilized meteorological software and observational data to interpret atmospheric conditions and predict severe weather events.

Developed foundational skills in operational forecasting, contributing to public safety and informed decision-making.

Education

The Arctic University of Norway

Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark, Norway
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PhD student Physics (Meteorology and Climate Dynamics)

University of Tehran

Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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MSc Meteorology

Bu-Ali Sina University

Hamadan, Hamadan Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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BSc Physics

Publications

Cold spells induced by slow and amplified atmospheric waves.

Babaei, M., Graversen, R. G., Stoll, J. P. & Petříček, J. (2025). Under preparation.

Rapid Arctic warming and extreme weather events in Eastern Europe and Western to Central Asia.

Climate Dynamics

Alizadeh, O., Sanei, A., & Babaei, M. (2024). Climate Dynamics, 62(9), 8889-8898.

Projection of future non-stationary intensity-duration-frequency curves using the pooled CMIP6 climate models.

Natural Hazards

Mianabadi, A., Bateni, M. M., & Babaei, M. (2024). Natural Hazards, 120(15), 14311-14332.

Changes in the North Pacific jet stream in recent decades.

Pure and Applied Geophysics

Alizadeh, O., & Babaei, M. (2023). Pure and Applied Geophysics, 180(12), 4371-4380.

Climatology and the dynamic mechanism of the Levar wind and dust events in eastern Iran.

International Journal of Climatology

Alizadeh, O., Abniki, M., Babaei, M., & Irannejad, P. (2022). International Journal of Climatology, 42(16), 9288-9303.

Seasonally dependent precipitation changes and their driving mechanisms in Southwest Asia.

Climatic Change

Alizadeh, O., & Babaei, M. (2022). Climatic Change, 171(3), 20.

Impact of orography on large-scale atmosphere circulation: Application of a regional climate model.

Climate Dynamics

Babaei M, Alizadeh O, Irannejad P (2021). Climate Dynamics, 57(7), 1973-1992.

Languages

English

Norwegian

Persian

Skills

Operating Systems & Software

Unix/Linux, Windows, Microsoft Office, Blender.

Research & Climate Science

Extreme Weather Events, Climate Change, Mountain Weather, Atmospheric Circulation, Hydrology, Climatology, Scientific Publication.

Programming & Scripting

FORTRAN, Bash, Python, NCL.

Numerical Modeling

RegCM4, WRF, WRF Hydro, CMIP6 Climate Models.

Data Analysis & Visualization

NCL, Python, ERA-Interim, ERA5, GPCP, MODIS.

Geographic Information Systems

GIS.

Interests

Outdoor Activities

Bouldering, Hiking in mountains.

Recreational Activities

Playing Chess.

References

Dr. Rune Grand Graversen

Professor in Polar Meteorology and Climate Dynamics, The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway. E-Mail: rune.graversen@uit.no, Tel: +4777625242