# Dr. Babak Zolghadr-Asli > Environmental Scientist | Water Engineer | Hydroinformatician ## Posts - [EnigmaAI 2023](https://babakzolghadrasli.space/enigmaai-2023/): EnigmaAI2023 Event at University of Exeter, UK – A Huge Success!I had an absolute blast co-hosting alongside my great friends and colleagues Raffaele Vinai, Milad Latifi, and Beigzali Ramiz at the amazing EnigmaAI2023 event. It wouldn’t have been possible without our incredible sponsors IDSAI University of Exeter [Mark Kelson, Helen Chapman, Emily Paremain, & Dr. Cédric Mesnage], Global Systems Institute, University of Exeter [Peter Cox, Anne Nicholls, Alina McGregor, & Regine Tin], and Centre for Water Systems [Debbie Ford & Nia Owen].This event was a fantastic opportunity to delve into the latest AI advancements and network with industry leaders. A special thank you to all online and in-person participants.I’m elated to announce that the event is now available on IDSAI’s… - [Genetic Algortihm (GA)](https://babakzolghadrasli.space/1041-2/): This is a sample taken from my upcoming book about CI-based optimization. Should you be interested in this, I can start posting more, and if you have any questions on this, feel free to contact me. - [A sad day, indeed, ...](https://babakzolghadrasli.space/elementor-1028/): A sad day, indeed, … Today we have lost a true gem of a human being, a loss that would be felt not just in the scientific community but something much more profound. It is with great sorrow and a heavy heart that I announce the untimely passing of Dr. Firouz Naderi [1984-2023], an Iranian-American scientist [born in Shiraz, Iran, my hometown], after suffering from an extensive neck injury that immobilized him for what turned out to be the rest of his life. His remarkable career, ranging from NASA’s Mars program manager to being named the Director for Solar System Exploration,… - [Exciting updates, ... soon!](https://babakzolghadrasli.space/elementor-921/): Exciting news coming soon! I just received an email from CRC press, and I have fantastic news to share with you soon. Sooner than I expected. ​ Back Twitter Linkedin Github Instagram Google Researchgate Orcid - [Hello World!](https://babakzolghadrasli.space/hello-world-2/): I have been postponing launching at least a half-decent website for too long now! This is surly far from being the polished looked I have in mind, but I am trying.  Back Twitter Linkedin Github Instagram Google Researchgate Orcid ## Pages - [EnigmaAI 2023](https://babakzolghadrasli.space/enigmaai-2023/): EnigmaAIL2023 EnigmaAI2023 Event at University of Exeter, UK – A Huge Success!I had an absolute blast co-hosting alongside my great friends and colleagues Raffaele Vinai, Milad Latifi, and Beigzali Ramiz at the amazing EnigmaAI2023 event. It wouldn’t have been possible without our incredible sponsors IDSAI University of Exeter [Mark Kelson, Helen Chapman, Emily Paremain, & Dr. Cédric Mesnage], Global Systems Institute, University of Exeter [Peter Cox, Anne Nicholls, Alina McGregor, & Regine Tin], and Centre for Water Systems [Debbie Ford & Nia Owen].This event was a fantastic opportunity to delve into the latest AI advancements and network with industry leaders. A special thank you to all online and in-person participants.What was your favourite part of the EnigmaAI2023 event? I’d love… - [Python CI-Optimization Code repository](https://babakzolghadrasli.space/python-ci-optimization-code-repository/): Well CI-based Optimization Algorithm Code repository Well, I highly encourage you to visit my GitHub page; I will try to gradually post some of the Python codes I am also working on here. All of it and much more can be found in my upcoming book “Computational Intelligence-based Optimization Algorithms From Theory to Practice“.  Pattern Search Algorithm The pattern search algorithm is arguably one of the earliest, if not the first, meta-heuristic optimization algorithms. The ideas and novelties used in this algorithm would help shape the next generation of optimization algorithms. import numpy as np def init_generator(num_variable, min_val, max_val): return np.random.uniform(low=min_val,high=max_val,size=num_variable)… - [Dashboard](https://babakzolghadrasli.space/dashboard/) - [Purchase](https://babakzolghadrasli.space/purchase/) - [Membership Catalog](https://babakzolghadrasli.space/memberships/) - [Course Catalog](https://babakzolghadrasli.space/courses/) - [CV](https://babakzolghadrasli.space/cv/): Career Highlights Full Ph.D. / Research Scholarship grant, QUEX Program, University of Queensland, Aus. & University of Exeter, UK, (2022-2026). Excellent Reviewer, Journal of Hydro Science & Marine Engineering (2020). Winner of the “Prof. Alireaz Sepaskhah” 1st Scientific Award in water engineering [Shiraz University], Iran (2019). Outstanding M.Sc. thesis award in “the 5th National Festival of Environment”, Tehran Iran, Iran (2018). Outstanding student award in “the 8th International Festival and Exhibition”, University of Tehran, Iran (2018). Outstanding researcher award in “the 26th Research Festival”, University of Tehran, Iran (2017). Education & training Jan 2022 – Feb 2026 Joint Ph.D. student, University… - [News/Updates](https://babakzolghadrasli.space/news-updates/) - [Publication](https://babakzolghadrasli.space/publication/): Publications Books Technical papers Review Papers Research Letters Idea papers Discussion Book Chapters Special Issue Conference Papers Books Bozorg-Haddad, O. & Zolghadr-Asli, B. (Eds.) (2022). “Computational Intelligence for Water and Environmental Sciences.” Springer International Publishing AG, ISBN:  9789811925184. Bozorg-Haddad, O., Zolghadr-Asli, B., and Loáiciga, H.A. (2019). “A Handbook on Multi-Attribute Decision-Making Methods.” Wiley & Sons Publication Inc., ISBN: 1119563496. Technical papers Zolghadr-Asli, B., Naghdyzadegan Jahromi, M., Wan, X., Enayati, M., Naghdizadegan Jahromi, M., Tahmasebi Nasab, M., Pourghasemi, H.R., & Tiefenbacher, J.P. (2023). “Uncovering the Depletion Patterns of Inland Water Bodies via Remote Sensing, Data Mining, and Statistical Analysis.” Water, 15(8), 1508.… - [Optimization](https://babakzolghadrasli.space/optimization/): Computational Intelligence-Based Optimization For a long time now, I have had this obsession with “intelligence” optimization algorithms. And I spend a good chunk of my spare time, which unfortunately is not as much as I wish it were, on understanding these algorithms, coding them, and, more importantly, at least trying to come up with new ideas. There are some interesting papers on the way, And above it all, I am proud to say my new book is scheduled to be out really soon.  Computational Intelligence-based Optimization Algorithms: From Theory to Practice Computational intelligence-based optimization methods, also known as meta-heuristic optimization algorithms,… - [Ph.D Thesis](https://babakzolghadrasli.space/ph-d-thesis/): Maximising the benefits of desalinated seawater supply networks for agricultural sustainability Amid the ongoing water/food crisis, a relevant and perhaps crucial question is, “How practical and, more importantly, sustainable is it to tap into seawater desalination technology to meet the ever-increasing demands of irrigated agriculture?” This is going to be the theme of our project to explore this possibility from different angles, ranging from environmental to agronomic and socioeconomic concerns. We also tend to explore our potential research idea on how to tangibly evaluate this premise on a case study in Chile. “Ph.D.-METER” Finsihed YEAR 1 80% Report of my Progress… - [Contact me](https://babakzolghadrasli.space/contact-me/): Contact info. Social Media Twitter Linkedin Github Instagram Google Researchgate Orcid Mail-bulk EnigmaAI 2023 September 18, 2023By:Babak Zolghadr-AsliBlogCodeEngineeringoptimizationPython0Comments EnigmaAI2023 Event at University of Exeter, UK – A Huge Success!I had an absolute blast co-hosting…Read more Genetic Algortihm (GA) July 9, 2023By:Babak Zolghadr-AsliBlog0Comments This is a sample taken from my upcoming book about CI-based optimization. Should you be…Read more A sad day, indeed, … June 10, 2023By:Babak Zolghadr-AsliBlog0Comments A sad day, indeed, … Today we have lost a true gem of a human…Read more Exciting updates, … soon! June 9, 2023By:Babak Zolghadr-AsliBlog0Comments Exciting news coming soon! I just received an email from CRC… - [Projects](https://babakzolghadrasli.space/projects/): A window to my [professional] life Often I find an excuse to make myself busy with a project or two … Here is a glimpse of what I’m working on at the moment. Ph.D. Thesis Optimization working on it … Twitter Linkedin Github Instagram Google Researchgate Orcid - [About me](https://babakzolghadrasli.space/about-me/): About me My primary research interest is to incorporate the idea of computational and artificial intelligence (e.g., optimization, data mining, machine learning, etc.) and decision-making paradigms to tackle the challenges that are acquitted with sustainable management of water resources, such as the potential impacts of climate change. These would help us move toward more robust decision-making frameworks that can address the economic, environmental, and technical aspects of water engineering by shedding light on the energy-water-food nexus role of water.I am currently an associate lecturer at Adelaide University.  CV Publication Contact Info. Gallery QUEX Symposium 2023 – Exeter, UK QUEX Symposium 2023… - [Home](https://babakzolghadrasli.space/): Hey there I’m Babak, a water/hydroinformatics researcher. What is hydro informatics, you may wonder. Well, it is where data science, hydrology, water engineering, and everything in between meet.  I’m currently an Associate Lecturer at Adelaide University.  Here is what you can find here…. Recent posts/news EnigmaAI 2023 September 18, 2023By:Babak Zolghadr-Asli0Comments EnigmaAI2023 Event at University of Exeter, UK – A Huge Success!I had an absolute blast co-hosting alongside my great friends and… Read more Genetic Algortihm (GA) July 9, 2023By:Babak Zolghadr-Asli0Comments This is a sample taken from my upcoming book about CI-based optimization. Should you be interested in this, I can… Read… [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)