Behnam Balouchi
+4748615990
Vassbygget, 439, Valgrinda, S. P. Andersens veg 5
About
I have a Ph.D. in Civil-Water Engineering, with experience working at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany. I have over 11 years of experience in teaching various courses at various levels at NTNU, TUM, etc. Besides, I have experience working for almost 5 years in the industry regarding all aspects of water engineering.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Experimental, field, and numerical works related to Sediment and Flow hydraulics, Hydropower, River Engineering, Hydraulic Structures, Intelligent Systems, Soft Computing Models, Remote Sensing, etc.
I have been a reviewer of some journals such as:
- Journal of Hydro-environment Research, Elsevier.
- Journal of Scientia Iranica.
- Ain-Shams Engineering Journal (ASEJ), Elsevier.
- Journal of Sediment Research, Elsevier.
- International Journal of River Basin Management (JRBM), Published on behalf of IAHR, Taylor & Francis.
- Ocean Engineering, Elsevier
- Acta Geophysica, Springer
- Journal of Hydrology, Elsevier
Publications
2022
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Balouchi, Behnam;
Mahmood, Shafai Bejestan;
Rüther, Nils;
Mostafa, Rahmanshahi.
(2022)
Experimental investigation of flow pattern over a fully developed bed at a 60° river confluence in large floods.
Acta Geophysica.
volum 70 (5).
Academic article
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Balouchi, Behnam;
Nils, Ruther;
Ayda, Mirzaahmadi;
Kordula, Schwarzwälder.
(2022)
Two-dimensional (2D) depth-averaged numerical modeling of a braided river morphodynamics upstream of a dam reservoir.
2022. ISBN 978-618-85675-3-5.
Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
2019
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Balouchi, Behnam;
Abedini, Mohammad Javad.
(2019)
System identification and subsequent discharge hydrograph estimation in waterway corridors based on water level data alone — Unsteady flow condition.
Journal of hydrologic engineering.
volum 24 (10).
Academic article
2018
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Balouchi, Behnam;
Abedini, Mohammad Javad;
Manhart, Michael.
(2018)
A simulation-optimization technique to estimate discharge in open channels based on water level data alone—Gradually Varied Flow condition.
Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering.
volum 43 (8).
Academic article
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Balouchi, Behnam;
Rakhshanderoo, Gholam Reza.
(2018)
Using Physical and Soft Computing Models to Evaluate Discharge Coefficient for Combined Weir Gate Structures under Free Flow Condition.
Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering.
volum 42.
Academic article
2017
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Amini, Narges;
Balouchi, Behnam;
Shafai Bejestan, Mahmood.
(2017)
Reduction of local scour at river confluences using collar.
International Journal of Sediment Research.
volum 32 (3).
Academic article
2016
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Balouchi, Behnam;
Nikoo, Mohammad Reza;
Shafai Bejestan, Mahmood;
Dehghani, Maryam.
(2016)
Application of support vector machine models and generalized regression neural network in estimating maximum scour depth at river confluences under live-bed condition.
JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (JOURNAL OF SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING).
volum 29 (1).
Academic article
2015
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Balouchi, Behnam;
Dehghani, Maryam;
Nikoo, Mohammad Reza.
(2015)
Study of land-use change induced by Karkhe dam construction using satellite images and maximum likelihood classification method.
Journal of Water Resources.
volum 9.
Academic article
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Balouchi, Behnam;
Nikoo, Mohammad Reza;
Adamowski, Jan.
(2015)
Development of expert systems for the prediction of scour depth under live-bed conditions at river confluences: Application of ANNs and the M5P model tree.
Applied Soft Computing.
volum 34.
Academic article
2012
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Balouchi, Behnam;
Shafai Bejestan, Mahmood.
(2012)
The effect of bed load on maximum scour depth at river confluence.
Ecology, Environment and Conservation Journal.
volum 18 (1).
Academic article
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Balouchi, Behnam;
Zinivand, Mehdi.
(2012)
Experimental investigation on discharge coefficient for combined structure of weir-gate under flood conditions.
Journal of Water and Soil Science.
volum 22 (2).
Academic article
2011
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Balouchi, Behnam;
Shafai Bejestan, Mahmood.
(2011)
Effect of sediment load from main canal on maximum scour depth at river confluence.
Journal of Irrigation and Water Engineering.
volum 2 (5).
Academic article
2009
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Balouchi, Behnam.
(2009)
Hydraulic structures and pisciculture: fish way.
Sonbole.
volum 2 (179).
Academic literature review
Journal publications
-
Balouchi, Behnam;
Mahmood, Shafai Bejestan;
Rüther, Nils;
Mostafa, Rahmanshahi.
(2022)
Experimental investigation of flow pattern over a fully developed bed at a 60° river confluence in large floods.
Acta Geophysica.
volum 70 (5).
Academic article
-
Balouchi, Behnam;
Abedini, Mohammad Javad.
(2019)
System identification and subsequent discharge hydrograph estimation in waterway corridors based on water level data alone — Unsteady flow condition.
Journal of hydrologic engineering.
volum 24 (10).
Academic article
-
Balouchi, Behnam;
Abedini, Mohammad Javad;
Manhart, Michael.
(2018)
A simulation-optimization technique to estimate discharge in open channels based on water level data alone—Gradually Varied Flow condition.
Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering.
volum 43 (8).
Academic article
-
Balouchi, Behnam;
Rakhshanderoo, Gholam Reza.
(2018)
Using Physical and Soft Computing Models to Evaluate Discharge Coefficient for Combined Weir Gate Structures under Free Flow Condition.
Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering.
volum 42.
Academic article
-
Amini, Narges;
Balouchi, Behnam;
Shafai Bejestan, Mahmood.
(2017)
Reduction of local scour at river confluences using collar.
International Journal of Sediment Research.
volum 32 (3).
Academic article
-
Balouchi, Behnam;
Nikoo, Mohammad Reza;
Shafai Bejestan, Mahmood;
Dehghani, Maryam.
(2016)
Application of support vector machine models and generalized regression neural network in estimating maximum scour depth at river confluences under live-bed condition.
JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (JOURNAL OF SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING).
volum 29 (1).
Academic article
-
Balouchi, Behnam;
Dehghani, Maryam;
Nikoo, Mohammad Reza.
(2015)
Study of land-use change induced by Karkhe dam construction using satellite images and maximum likelihood classification method.
Journal of Water Resources.
volum 9.
Academic article
-
Balouchi, Behnam;
Nikoo, Mohammad Reza;
Adamowski, Jan.
(2015)
Development of expert systems for the prediction of scour depth under live-bed conditions at river confluences: Application of ANNs and the M5P model tree.
Applied Soft Computing.
volum 34.
Academic article
-
Balouchi, Behnam;
Shafai Bejestan, Mahmood.
(2012)
The effect of bed load on maximum scour depth at river confluence.
Ecology, Environment and Conservation Journal.
volum 18 (1).
Academic article
-
Balouchi, Behnam;
Zinivand, Mehdi.
(2012)
Experimental investigation on discharge coefficient for combined structure of weir-gate under flood conditions.
Journal of Water and Soil Science.
volum 22 (2).
Academic article
-
Balouchi, Behnam;
Shafai Bejestan, Mahmood.
(2011)
Effect of sediment load from main canal on maximum scour depth at river confluence.
Journal of Irrigation and Water Engineering.
volum 2 (5).
Academic article
-
Balouchi, Behnam.
(2009)
Hydraulic structures and pisciculture: fish way.
Sonbole.
volum 2 (179).
Academic literature review
Books
-
Balouchi, Behnam;
Nils, Ruther;
Ayda, Mirzaahmadi;
Kordula, Schwarzwälder.
(2022)
Two-dimensional (2D) depth-averaged numerical modeling of a braided river morphodynamics upstream of a dam reservoir.
2022. ISBN 978-618-85675-3-5.
Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
Teaching
Courses
Media
2021
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PosterBalouchi, Behnam; Ruther, Nils; Bejestan, Mahmood Shafaei; Schwarzwälder, Kordula Valerie Anne; Bihs, Hans. (2021) 2D numerical simulation of shallow water and bedload transport in channel confluences by considering the non-hydrostatic pressure. EGU General Assembly Conference . EGU; Vienna. 2021-04-19 - 2021-04-30.
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PosterBalouchi, Behnam; Ruther, Nils; Mahmood, Shafaei Bejestan; Schwarzwälder, Kordula Valerie Anne; Bihs, Hans. (2021) 2D numerical simulation of shallow water and bedload transport in channel confluences by considering the non-hydrostatic pressure. EGU General Assembly 2021 ; 2021-04-19 - 2021-04-30.
2016
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Academic lectureBalouchi, Behnam. (2016) Discharge estimation based on water level data alone. IGSSE Seminar: Hydromechanik . Technical University of Munich (TUM); Spitzing, Germany. 2016-02-16 - 2016-02-19.
2012
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PosterBalouchi, Behnam; Ghobadian, Rasool. (2012) Computer Program of Complete Concrete Mix Design in Optimal Water Management. Proceeding of The 4th Conference on Iran Water Resources Management ; Tehran, Iran.. 2012-08-18 - 2012-08-19.
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PosterBalouchi, Behnam; Shafai Bejestan, Mahmood. (2012) Effect of densimetric Froude number and sediment discharge on maximum scour depth at river confluence. Proceeding of The 5th Conference on Watershed Management and, Soil and Water Resources Management. ; Kerman, Iran. 2012-04-08 - 2012-04-09.
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PosterBalouchi, Behnam; Shafai Bejestan, Mahmood. (2012) Investigation the effect of discharge and sediment ratios on maximum scour depth at river confluences. Proceeding of The First International Conference on Dams & Hydropowers, ; Tehran, Iran.. 2012-02-08 - 2012-02-09.
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PosterBalouchi, Behnam; Zinivand, Mehdi. (2012) Comparing the discharge coefficient between two combined weir-gate structures. Proceeding of The First International Conference on Dams & Hydropowers, ; Tehran, Iran.. 2012-02-08 - 2012-02-09.
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PosterBalouchi, Behnam; Zinivand, Mehdi. (2012) Investigation of the effect of gate size on flow passing in combined sharp crested triangular weir-gate. Proceeding of The 4th Conference on Iran Water Resources Management ; Tehran, Iran.. 2012-08-18 - 2012-08-19.
2011
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PosterBalouchi, Behnam. (2011) Computer program of optimal management of irrigation and water quality parameters. Proceeding of The 3rd National Conference on Irrigation and Drainage Management ; Ahwaz, Iran.. 2011-02-20 - 2011-02-20.
2008
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PosterBalouchi, Behnam. (2008) Investigation of efficiency of slit check dam in the mountainous region of Versilia. Proceeding of The 2th Conference on Research Finding and Natural Resources ; Kurdistan, Iran.. 2008-07-14 - 2008-07-14.