Prof. Hassan Moomivand | Mechanics | Innovative Research Award

Prof. Hassan Moomivand | Mechanics | Professor at Urmia University | Iran

Prof. Hassan Moomivand is a highly respected scholar and Professor of Rock Mechanics and Rock Fragmentation by Blasting at Urmia University, recognized for his substantial contributions to mining engineering, underground space stability, and applied geomechanics. Prof. Hassan Moomivand completed his doctoral studies in Rock Mechanics with a focus on rock mass behavior under varying stress and structural conditions, strengthening his expertise in field-based experimentation, laboratory testing, and numerical modeling approaches. Throughout his academic and professional career, he has held progressive research and teaching positions, contributing not only to theoretical advancements but also to practical engineering solutions applied to tunneling, underground caverns, and blasting optimization in mining and civil engineering projects. His research interests include rock mass characterization, fracture propagation, blasting performance evaluation, empirical and numerical modeling, anisotropy in dynamic properties of rocks, and geotechnical stability enhancement, where he has successfully collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and international partners. Prof. Hassan Moomivand possesses strong research skills in advanced rock testing, image-based rock feature analysis, dynamic stress modeling, and the development of empirical and semi-mechanistic prediction models. His scholarly output includes multiple high-impact publications indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, with notable contributions in Engineering Geology, Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, and the Arabian Journal of Geosciences, reflecting growing citations and recognition in the global research community. His academic service extends to supervising graduate students, participating in academic committees, reviewing journal manuscripts, and supporting research dissemination in scientific conferences. Honors and recognitions attributed to Prof. Hassan Moomivand include institutional acknowledgments for research productivity, contributions to engineering education, and active involvement in professional scientific communities. His work continues to influence rock engineering practices, particularly through new empirical models used for predicting fragmentation outcomes, assessing rock mass stability, and designing safer excavation operations. In conclusion, Prof. Hassan Moomivand remains a prominent figure in the field of Rock Mechanics, demonstrating ongoing commitment to scientific advancement, academic leadership, and impactful engineering applications that contribute to both industry innovation and scholarly development.

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Featured Publications:

1. Hemmati, A., Ghafoori, M., Moomivand, H., & Lashkaripour, G. R. (2020). The effect of mineralogy and textural characteristics on the strength of crystalline igneous rocks using image-based textural quantification. (Citations: 80)

2. Azizi, A., & Moomivand, H. (2021). A new approach to represent impact of discontinuity spacing and rock mass description on the median fragment size of blasted rocks using image analysis of rock mass. (Citations: 51)

3. Habibi, R., Moomivand, H., Ahmadi, M., & Asgari, A. (2021). Stability analysis of complex behavior of salt cavern subjected to cyclic loading by laboratory measurement and numerical modeling. (Citations: 45)

4. Moomivand, H., & Vandyousefi, H. (2020). Development of a new empirical fragmentation model using rock mass properties, blasthole parameters, and powder factor. (Citations: 41)

5. Moomivand, H., Seadati, S., & Allahverdizadeh, H. (2021). A new approach to improve the assessment of rock mass discontinuity spacing using image analysis technique. (Citations: 27)

6. Mokhtarian, H., & Moomivand, H. (2020). Effect of infill material of discontinuities on the failure criterion of rock under triaxial compressive stresses. (Citations: 27)