Abbas Roozbahani

Abbas Roozbahani

Associate Professor

  • Department of Building and Environmental Technology

Abbas Roozbahani is an Associate Professor of Water Infrastructure Engineering in the Water Group at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Norwegian University of Life Sciences. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering with a specialization in water resources engineering and management. Dr. Roozbahani has several years of experience teaching at various universities, leading multiple projects funded by academic and private institutions, supervising MSc and PhD students, and publishing numerous papers in high-impact journals. His research and teaching interests include sustainable water management, urban water transport systems (drinking water, wastewater, stormwater), risk assessment of water infrastructure, simulation and optimization of water systems, hydroinformatics, and asset management.

  • Areas of Work
    • Urban Water Transport Systems Design & Operation
    • Risk assessment of Water Infrastructure
    • Asset Management for Urban Water Infrastructure
    • Hydroinformatics and Artificial Intelligence
  • Publications

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    1. Pourmahmoud, J., Hashemy Shahdany, M., Roozbahani, A. (2024). "Practical drought risk assessment and management framework: A step toward sustainable modernization in agricultural water management", Journal of Hydrology, Elsevier, 644, 132121.
    2. Roozbahani, A., Ghanian, T. (2024), "Risk assessment of inter-basin water transfer plans through integration of Fault Tree Analysis and Bayesian Network modelling approaches", Journal of Environmental Management, Elsevier, 356, 120703.
    3. Dehghani, S., Massah Bavani, A., Roozbahani, A., Sahin, O. (2024). "Assessment of Climate Change-Induced Water Scarcity Risk by Using a Coupled System Dynamics and Bayesian Network Modeling Approaches"Water Resources Management, Springer, 38(10), 3853–3874.
    4. Nazari, A., Roozbahani, A., Hashemy Shahdany, S.M. (2023), "Integrated SUSTAIN-SWMM-MCDM Approach for Optimal Selection of LID Practices in Urban Stormwater Systems", Water Resources Management, Springer, 37(9), 3769–3793.
    5. Pourmahmoud, J., Hashemy Shahdany, M., Roozbahani, A. (2023). "Drought Risk Assessment for Surface Water Distribution Systems in Irrigation Districts", Water Resources Management, Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11269-023-03608-8.
    6. Soltani, F., Javadi, S., Roozbahani, A., Massah Bavani, A.R. Golmohammadi, G., Berndtsson  R., Milan, S., Maghsoudi, R. (2023), "Assessing Climate Change Impact on Water Balance Components Using Integrated Groundwater–Surface Water Models (Case Study: Shazand Plain, Iran)", Water, 15(4), 813.
    7. Najafi Neysiani, S., Roozbahani, A., Javadi, S., Hashemy Shahdany, S.M. (2022), "Water resources assessment of zayandeh-rood river basin using integrated surface water and groundwater footprints and K-means clustering method", Journal of Hydrology, 614, 128549.
    8. Zarafshan, P., Etezadi H., Javadi S., Roozbahani, A., Hashemy, M., Zarafshan, P. (2022), "Comparison of machine learning models for predicting groundwater level, case study: Najafabad region", Acta Geophys. doi.org/10.1007/s11600-022-00948-8.
    9. Dehghani, S., Massah Bavani, A.R., Roozbahani, A., Gohari, A., Berndtsson, R. (2022). "Towards an integrated system modeling of water scarcity with projected changes in climate and socioeconomic conditions", Sustainable Production and Consumption, 33, 543-556.
    10. Mousavi-Mirkalaei, P., Roozbahani, A., Banihabib, M.E., Randhir, T.O. (2022). "Forecasting urban water consumption using bayesian networks and gene expression programming". Earth Science Informatics, Springer, 15(1), 623–633.
    11. Bayat, F., Roozbahani, A., Hashemy Shahdany, S.M. (2022). "Performance Evaluation of Agricultural Surface Water Distribution Systems Based on Water-food-energy Nexus and Using AHP-Entropy-WASPAS Technique". Water Resource Management, Springer, 36(12),  4697–4720.
    12. Tabesh M., Roozbahani, A., Hadigol, F., Ghaemi, E., (2022). "Risk Assessment of Water Treatment Plants Using Fuzzy Fault Tree Analysis and Monte Carlo Simulation", Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering, Springer, 46(1), 643–658.
    13. Ghordoyee Milan, Roozbahani, A., Arya Azar, N., Javadi, S., (2021). "Development of Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System–Evolutionary Algorithms Hybrid Models (ANFIS-EA) for Prediction of Optimal Groundwater Exploitation", Journal of Hydrology, Elsevier, 598, 126258.
    14. Shafiee Neyestanak, J., Roozbahani, A., (2021). "Comprehensive Risk Assessment of Urban Wastewater Reuse in Water Supply Alternatives Using Hybrid Bayesian Network Model", Water Resources Management, Springer, 35(14), 5049–5072.
    15. Azargashb Lord,  Hamze Ghasabsarai, M., Movahedinia, M., Hashemy Shahdany, M., Roozbahani, A., (2021). "Redesign of stormwater collection canal based on flood exceedance probability using the ant colony optimization: study area of eastern Tehran metropolis", Water Science and Technology, IWA, 84 (4): 820–839.
    16. Bozorgi, A., Roozbahani, A., Hashemy Shahdany, S.M. Abbassi, Rouzbeh, (2021). "Development of Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment Model for Agricultural Water Supply and Distribution Systems Using Bayesian Network". Water Resources Management, Springer, 35(10): 3139–3159
    17. Sharifi, H., Roozbahani, A. Hashemy Shahdany, S.M., (2021). Evaluating the Performance of Agricultural Water Distribution Systems Using FIS, ANN and ANFIS Intelligent Models. Water Resources Management, Springer, 35(6): 1797–1816.
    18. Kaghazchi, A., Hashemy Shahdany, M., Roozbahani, A., (2021). "Simulation and evaluation of agricultural water distribution and delivery systems with a Hybrid Bayesian network model", Agricultural Water Management, Elsevier, 245: 106578.
    19. Azargashb Lord, S., Hashemy Shahdany, M., Roozbahani, A., (2021)."Minimization of Operational and Seepage Losses in Agricultural Water Distribution Systems Using the Ant Colony Optimization", Water Resources Management, Springer, 35(3): 827 – 846.
    20. Kahe, M. S., Javadi, S., Roozbahani, A., (2021). "Parametric uncertainty analysis on hydrodynamic coefficients in groundwater numerical models using Monte Carlo method and RPEM", Environment, Development and Sustainability, Springer, 23(8): 11583 – 11606..
    21. Kamrani, K., Roozbahani, A., Hashemy Shahdany, M., (2020). "Using Bayesian networks to evaluate how agricultural water distribution systems handle the water-food-energy nexus", Agricultural Water Management, Elsevier, 239: 106265.
    22. Roozbahani, A., Behzadi, P., Massah Bavani, A. R., (2020). "Analysis of Performance Criteria and Sustainability Index in Urban Stormwater Systems under the Impacts of Climate Change", Journal of Cleaner Production, Elsevier, 721: 122727.
    23. Noorbeh, P., Roozbahani, A., Kardan Moghaddam, H., (2020). "Annual and Monthly Dam Inflow Prediction Using Bayesian Networks", Water Resources Management, Springer, 34(9): 2933–2951.
    24. Roozbahani, A., Ghased, H., Hashemy Shahdany, M., (2020). "Inter-basin water transfer planning with grey COPRAS and fuzzy COPRAS techniques: A case study in Iranian Central Plateau", Science of the Total Environment, Elsevier, 726: 138499.
    25.  Dowlatabadi, N., Banihabib, M. E., Roozbahani, A., Randhir, T. O. (2020). "Enhanced GMCR model for resolving conflicts in a transboundary wetland, Science of the Total Environment, Elsevier, 744: 140816.
    26. Tabesh, M., Roozbahani, A., Roghani, B., Salehi, S., Rasi Faghihi, N., Heydarzadeh, R., (2020). "Prioritization of Non-Revenue Water Reduction Scenarios Using a Risk-Based Group Decision-Making Approach", Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, Springer, 34(11): 1713 – 1724.
    27. Abedzadeh, S., Roozbahani, A., Heidari, A., (2020). "Risk Assessment of Water Resources Development Plans Using Fuzzy Fault Tree Analysis", Water Resources Management, Springer, 34(8): 2549-2569.
    28. Banihabib, M. E., Tanhapoor, M., Roozbahani, A., (2020). "Bayesian networks model for identification of the effective variables in the forecasting of debris flows occurrence", Environmental Earth Sciences, Springer, 79(8): 179.
    29.  Alimohammadi, H., Massah Bavani, A. R., Roozbahani, A., (2020). "Mitigating the Impacts of Climate Change on the Performance of Multi-Purpose Reservoirs by Changing the Operation Policy from SOP to MLDR", Water Resources Management, Springer, 34(4): 1495–1516.
    30. Zamani, R., Akhond Ali, A. M., Roozbahani, A., (2020). "Evaluation of Adaptation Scenarios for Climate Change Impacts on Agricultural Water Allocation Using Fuzzy MCDM Methods", Water Resources Management, Springer, 34 (3): 1093–1110.
    31. Ghandi, M., Roozbahani, A., (2020). "Risk Management of Drinking Water Supply in Critical Conditions Using Fuzzy PROMETHEE V Technique", Water Resources Management, Springer, 34(2): 595–615.
    32. Firoozi, F., Roozbahani, A., Massah Bavani, A. R., (2020). "Developing a framework for assessment of climate change impact on thermal stratification of dam reservoirs” International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (IJEST), Springer, 17(4): 2295–2310.
    33. Goodarzi, L., Banihabib, M. E., Roozbahani, A., Dietrich, J., (2019). "Bayesian network model for flood forecasting based on atmospheric ensemble forecasts", Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences (NHESS), 19(11): 2513-2524.
    34. Gachlou, M., Roozbahani, A., Banihabib, M. E., (2019). "Comprehensive risk assessment of river basins using Fault Tree Analysis", Journal of Hydrology, Elsevier, 577: 123974.
    35. Sherafatpour, Z., Roozbahani, A., Hasani, Y., (2019). "Agricultural Water Allocation by Integration of Hydro-Economic Modeling with Bayesian Networks and Random Forest Approaches", Water Resources Management, Springer, 33(7): 2277–2299.
    36. Goodarzi, L., Banihabib, M. E., Roozbahani, A., (2019). "A Decision-Making Model for Flood Warning System Based on Ensemble Forecasts", Journal of Hydrology, Elsevier, 573: 207-219.
    37. Shariat, R., Roozbahani, A., Ebrahimian, A., (2019). "Risk analysis of urban stormwater infrastructure systems using fuzzy spatial multi-criteria decision making", Science of the Total Environment, Elsevier, 647: 1468-1477.
    38. Roozbahani, A., Ebrahimi, E., Banihabib, M. E., (2018). "A Framework for Ground Water Management Based on Bayesian Network and MCDM Techniques", Water Resources Management, Springer, 32(15): 4985–5005.
    39. Ghordoyee Milan, S., Roozbahani, A., Banihabib, M. E., (2018). "Fuzzy Optimization Model and Fuzzy Inference System for Conjunctive Use of Surface and Groundwater Resources", Journal of Hydrology, Elsevier, 566: 421-434.
    40. Babaei, M., Roozbahani, A., Hashemy Shahdany, M., (2018). "Risk Assessment of Agricultural Water Conveyance and Delivery Systems by Fuzzy Fault Tree Analysis Method", Water Resources Management, Springer, 32(12): 4079–4101.
    41. Yousefi, M., Banihabib, M. E., Soltani, J., Roozbahani, A., (2018). "Multi-objective particle swarm optimization model for conjunctive use of treated wastewater and groundwater", Agricultural Water Management, Elsevier, 208: 224-231.
    42. Tabesh, M., Roozbahani, A., Roghani, B., Rasi Faghihi, N., Heydarzadeh, R., (2018). "Risk Assessment of Factors Influencing Non-Revenue Water Using Bayesian Networks and Fuzzy Logic", Water Resources Management, Springer, 32(11): 3647–3670.
    43. Orojloo, M., Hashemy Shahdany, M., Roozbahani, A., (2018). "Developing an integrated risk management framework for agricultural water conveyance and distribution systems within fuzzy decision making approaches", Science of the Total Environment, Elsevier, 627: 1363-1376.
    44. Asgarian, M., Tabesh, M., Roozbahani, A., (2018). "Risk Assessment and Management of Wastewater Collection and Treatment Systems using FMADM Methods", Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering, Springer, 42(1): 55-71.
    45. Anbari, M.J., Tabesh, M., Roozbahani, A., (2017). "Risk assessment model to prioritize sewer pipes inspection in wastewater collection networks", Journal of Environmental Management, Elsevier, 190: 91-101.
    46. Zamani, R., Akhond-Ali, A.M., Roozbahani, A., Fattahi, R., (2016). "Risk assessment of agricultural water requirement based on a multi-model ensemble framework, southwest of Iran", Theoretical and Applied Climatology, Springer, 129 (3-4): 1109–1121.
    47. Karimbabanajad, K., Roozbahani, A., Zahraie, B., Shekarchi, M., (2016). " Selecting Proper Repair System for Rehabilitation of Deteriorated Structures in Severe Environmental Conditions", Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, ASCE, 30(4): 04015080.
    48. Shahadany, M., Roozbahani, A., (2015). "Selecting an Appropriate Operational Method for Main Irrigation Canals within Multi Criteria Decision Making Methods", Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, 142(4): 04015064.
    49. Motevallian, S., Tabesh, M., Roozbahani, A., (2014). "Sustainability assessment of urban water systems: a case study ", Engineering Sustainability, ICE Publishing, 167(4): 157-164.
    50. Balali, V., Zahraie, B., Roozbahani, A., (2014). "Integration of ELECTRE III and PROMETHEE II Decision Making Methods with Interval Approach: Application in Selection of Appropriate Structural Systems", Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 28(2): 297-314.
    51. Roozbahani, A., Zahraie, B., Tabesh, M., (2013). "Integrated risk assessment of urban water supply systems from source to tap", Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, Springer, 27: 923-944.
    52. Roozbahani, A., Zahraie, B., Tabesh, M., (2012). "PROMETHEE with Precedence Order in the Criteria (PPOC) as a New Group Decision Making Aid: An Application in Urban Water Supply Management", Water Resources Management, Springer, 26(12): 3581-3599.
    53. Tabesh, M., Azadi, B., Roozbahani, A., (2011). "Quality Management of Water Distribution Networks by Optimizing Dosage and Location of Chlorine Injection", International Journal of Environmental Research (IJER), 5(2): 321-332.
    54. Zahraie, B. and Roozbahani, A., (2011). "SST Clustering for Winter Precipitation Prediction in Southeast of IRAN: Comparison between Modified K-means and Genetic Algorithm-based Clustering Methods", Journal of Expert Systems with Applications, Elsevier, 38(5): 5919-5929.
  • Teaching

    THT301 Asset Management for Urban Water Infrastructure

    THT302 Analysis and Design of Water Distribution Networks

    TPS210 Fluid Mechanics 2: Engineering