Behnam Balouchi
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 (ISI).
- The 5th International Conference on Civil Engineering and Urban Planning (CEUP 2016), August 23-26, 2016, Xi'an, China
- Journal of Scientia Iranica (ISI).
- Ain-Shams Engineering Journal (ASEJ), Elsevier
- Journal of Sediment Research, Elsevier.
- The International Journal of River Basin Management (JRBM), Published on behalf of IAHR. Taylor & Francis
- Ocean Engineering, Elsevier.
- Journal of Acta Geophysica, Springer.
- Journal of Hydrology, Elsevier.
- Guest editor of the special issue of Water journal at MDPI about: "Extreme Hydrological Events and Water Resources Management under Climate Change." -- 📅 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
Research
My recent research projects at NTNU and in cooperation with different companies, institutes, and universities in Norway and Europe:
1. Modelling weir adjustments in the Lærdal River. (2022-2023). NTNU, Trondheim, Norway.
2. EU. DIRT-X project: Evaluating sediment Delivery Impacts on Reservoirs in changing climate and society across scales and sectors. (2020-2023). NTNU, Trondheim, Norway.
3. EO data for improved physical process understanding as well as numerical modeling in the field of fluvial geomorphology and sediment yield production. (2021-2023). NTNU, Trondheim, Norway.
4. 3D numerical modeling of a river confluence – movable bed implications. (2021-2022). NTNU, Trondheim, Norway.
5. 2D numerical simulation of sediment flushing in a hydropower reservoir: Binga dam. (2021) NTNU, Trondheim, Norway
Publications
2024
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Balouchi, Behnam;
Rüther, Nils;
Schwarzwälder, Kordula Valerie Anne.
(2024)
Temporal variation of braided intensity and morphodynamic changes in a regulated braided river using 2D modeling and satellite images.
Rivers Research and Applications: an international journal devoted to river research and management
Academic article
2023
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Balouchi, Behnam;
Rüther, Nils;
Schwarzwälder, Kordula Valerie Anne.
(2023)
Temporal Analysis of the Braided River Index by Satellite Images.
The International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2022
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Balouchi, Behnam;
Mirzaahmadi, Ayda;
Bihs, Hans;
Rüther, Nils.
(2022)
3D CFD modeling of bed changes at a laboratory channel confluence .
Taylor & Francis Group
Taylor & Francis Group
Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
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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
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.
7th IAHR Europe Congress
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
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
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
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
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)
Academic article
2015
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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
Academic article
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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
Academic article
2012
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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
Academic article
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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
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
Academic article
2009
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Balouchi, Behnam.
(2009)
Hydraulic structures and pisciculture: fish way.
Sonbole
Academic literature review
Journal publications
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Balouchi, Behnam;
Rüther, Nils;
Schwarzwälder, Kordula Valerie Anne.
(2024)
Temporal variation of braided intensity and morphodynamic changes in a regulated braided river using 2D modeling and satellite images.
Rivers Research and Applications: an international journal devoted to river research and management
Academic article
-
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
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
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
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
Academic article
-
Amini, Narges;
Balouchi, Behnam;
Shafai Bejestan, Mahmood.
(2017)
Reduction of local scour at river confluences using collar.
International Journal of Sediment Research
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Academic article
-
Balouchi, Behnam.
(2009)
Hydraulic structures and pisciculture: fish way.
Sonbole
Academic literature review
Books
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Balouchi, Behnam;
Mirzaahmadi, Ayda;
Bihs, Hans;
Rüther, Nils.
(2022)
3D CFD modeling of bed changes at a laboratory channel confluence .
Taylor & Francis Group
Taylor & Francis Group
Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
-
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.
7th IAHR Europe Congress
Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
Part of book/report
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Balouchi, Behnam;
Rüther, Nils;
Schwarzwälder, Kordula Valerie Anne.
(2023)
Temporal Analysis of the Braided River Index by Satellite Images.
The International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Outreach
2021
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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
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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 EGU General Assembly Conference , Vienna 2021-04-19 - 2021-04-30
2016
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Academic lectureBalouchi, Behnam. (2016) Discharge estimation based on water level data alone. Technical University of Munich (TUM) IGSSE Seminar: Hydromechanik , Spitzing, Germany 2016-02-16 - 2016-02-19
2012
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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; 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
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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) 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
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