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
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🎓 M.Sc. in Coasts, Ports, and Marine Structures – K. N. Toosi University of Technology (2016-2019)
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🎓 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering – Shahrood University of Technology (2009-2013)
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🏫 Diploma in Mathematics and Physics – Bagher-al-Olum High School (2005-2009)
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👨🏫 Teaching Assistant – Shahrood University of Technology (Statics & Steel Structures Courses)
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🧪 Researcher – Published papers in top marine and fluid mechanics journals
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📑 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
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🥇 First rank – Best Graduate M.Sc. Students in Marine Engineering, Iranian Marine Industries Organization, 2022
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🥈 Second rank – Top MSc Students in Marine Structure Engineering, 2019
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🧠 Top 1% – MSc Entrance Exam of Universities, 2016
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🎓 Top 10% – B.Sc. Students in Civil Engineering, 2013
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🧠 Top 1% – University Entrance Exam, 2009
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🎖️ Top 10 – High School Graduates, 2009
Publication Top Notes
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Effects of soft marine fouling on wave-induced forces in floating aquaculture cages: Physical model testing under regular waves
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Journal: Ocean Engineering
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Date: October 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2021.109759
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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.
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Hydrodynamic forces in marine-fouled floating aquaculture cages: Physical modelling under irregular waves
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Journal: Journal of Fluids and Structures
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Date: August 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2021.103331
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Focus: Similar to above but testing under irregular waves (more realistic sea conditions), focusing on how fouling affects hydrodynamic forces.
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Wave attenuation/build-up around and inside marine fouled floating aquaculture cages under regular wave regimes
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Journal: Journal of Ocean Engineering and Marine Energy
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Date: February 24, 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/s40722-021-00186-y
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Focus: Investigating wave energy behavior—whether it’s dampened (attenuated) or amplified (build-up)—around/inside fouled cages during regular waves.
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Experimental Modelling of Biofouling Effects on the Regular and Irregular Waves Load in Aquaculture Cages
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Institution: K. N. Toosi University of Technology
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Type: Dissertation/Thesis
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Year: 2019
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DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.28208.48644
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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.