Mr. Farshad Nobakhtkolour | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at K.N.Toosi University of Technology, Iran

Farshad Nobakht-Kolur 🎓 is a passionate civil engineer specializing in marine structures and offshore renewable energy 🌊⚡. He earned his M.Sc. in Coasts, Ports, and Marine Structures from K. N. Toosi University of Technology and his B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Shahrood University 🏫. Farshad’s research focuses on floating structures, marine hydrodynamics, and aquaculture engineering 🚢🌱. He has published multiple journal papers and served as a peer reviewer 📚🖋️. A top-ranked student throughout his academic journey 🏆, he continues to contribute actively to the marine engineering community through research, reviews, and professional memberships 🤝.

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🔵 Education and Experience 

• 🎓 M.Sc. in Coasts, Ports, and Marine Structures – K. N. Toosi University of Technology (2016-2019)

• 🎓 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering – Shahrood University of Technology (2009-2013)

• 🏫 Diploma in Mathematics and Physics – Bagher-al-Olum High School (2005-2009)

• 👨‍🏫 Teaching Assistant – Shahrood University of Technology (Statics & Steel Structures Courses)

• 🧪 Researcher – Published papers in top marine and fluid mechanics journals

• 📑 Conference Presenter – Marine Industries Conference and academic workshops

🔵 Professional Development 

Farshad Nobakht-Kolur has actively contributed to professional growth through memberships and peer reviewing 🛠️📖. He is a member of the Iranian Coastal and Marine Structural Engineering Association (ICOMSEA) 🌐, and The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) 🧪🔍. Farshad has reviewed articles for prestigious journals like Ocean Engineering and Journal of Modern Green Energy ✍️📘. His commitment to continuous learning and sharing knowledge is evident through his workshop presentations, paper publications, and involvement with academic and industrial bodies 🌟. Farshad’s work bridges the gap between theoretical research and real-world marine engineering solutions 🌊🔗.

🔵 Research Focus Category 

Farshad Nobakht-Kolur’s research focus lies in marine and offshore engineering 🌊🔧. His primary interests include floating wind turbines, floating solar islands, offshore renewable energy structures, and aquaculture engineering 🌱⚡. He specializes in fluid-structure interaction, experimental modeling, and numerical simulation 🧪💻. Farshad’s work emphasizes sustainable marine structures like floating seaweed farms and hybrid platforms that support renewable energy production and food security 🌿🔋. Through advanced physical modeling and hydrodynamic analysis, he contributes innovative solutions to the growing demands of the offshore and marine industry 🚢🌍.

🔵 Awards and Honors 

• 🥇 First rank – Best Graduate M.Sc. Students in Marine Engineering, Iranian Marine Industries Organization, 2022

• 🥈 Second rank – Top MSc Students in Marine Structure Engineering, 2019

• 🧠 Top 1% – MSc Entrance Exam of Universities, 2016

• 🎓 Top 10% – B.Sc. Students in Civil Engineering, 2013

• 🧠 Top 1% – University Entrance Exam, 2009

• 🎖️ Top 10 – High School Graduates, 2009

Publication Top Notes

1. Effects of soft marine fouling on wave-induced forces in floating aquaculture cages: Physical model testing under regular waves

   • Journal: Ocean Engineering

   • Date: October 2021

   • DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2021.109759

   • Focus: How soft biofouling (like algae and soft marine growth) changes the forces exerted on aquaculture cages when regular waves hit them, using physical model tests.

2. Hydrodynamic forces in marine-fouled floating aquaculture cages: Physical modelling under irregular waves

   • Journal: Journal of Fluids and Structures

   • Date: August 2021

   • DOI: 10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2021.103331

   • Focus: Similar to above but testing under irregular waves (more realistic sea conditions), focusing on how fouling affects hydrodynamic forces.

3. Wave attenuation/build-up around and inside marine fouled floating aquaculture cages under regular wave regimes

   • Journal: Journal of Ocean Engineering and Marine Energy

   • Date: February 24, 2021

   • DOI: 10.1007/s40722-021-00186-y

   • Focus: Investigating wave energy behavior—whether it’s dampened (attenuated) or amplified (build-up)—around/inside fouled cages during regular waves.

4. Experimental Modelling of Biofouling Effects on the Regular and Irregular Waves Load in Aquaculture Cages

   • Institution: K. N. Toosi University of Technology

   • Type: Dissertation/Thesis

   • Year: 2019

   • DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.28208.48644

   • Focus: The early foundational work by Farshad Nobakht-Kolur, focusing on both regular and irregular waves and their loading effects on biofouled cages, likely forming the base for the later journal papers.

Conclusion

Farshad Nobakht-Kolur demonstrates all the qualities of a promising and impactful researcher: scientific excellence, originality, practical application of research, international publication record, and community engagement.
In my opinion, he is a highly suitable and strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award — particularly within the fields of marine structures, offshore engineering, and renewable energy systems.