groundwater modeling, hydrology, hydrogeology, MODFLOW, irrigation

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Mohsen Nekooei

Phone: 662-***-****

Email: *******.**@*****.***

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mohsen-nekooei-97b0a552 Summary:

• Academic background in engineering, with concentrations in agricultural and biosystems engineering, focusing on hydrogeology, irrigation and drainage, and water resources management.

• Several years of experience in both research-based and practical engineering projects in water science, with responsibilities including consulting, supervision, design and planning, report preparation, experimental analysis, and project implementation.

• Combining academic and industry experience, proficient in quantitative and qualitative 3D groundwater modeling

(GMS-MODFLOW, -MODPATH, -MT3DMS, and ModelMuse), hydrologic modeling (SWAT, HEC-HMS), civil and hydraulic modeling (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, WaterGEMS), and geographic analysis (GIS Pro, QGIS).

• Proficient in programming with Python and R for data analysis, modeling, and automation tasks.

• Expanding expertise in machine learning for water resource applications.

• Strong research, communication, and problem-solving skills; experienced in technical presentations and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Education:

Ph.D. in Biosystems Engineering – Hydrogeology

Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, USA August 2025 Dissertation: “Modeling Groundwater Flow and Estimating Agricultural Withdrawals in the Mississippi Delta: Insights from GMS-MODFLOW and Climate Change Projections”

M.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering – Irrigation and Drainage Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran February 2011 Thesis: “Modeling Natural and Artificial Recharge of Shahreza Plain and Effect of Artificial Recharge on Quality of Groundwater Resources”

B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering – Water Engineering Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran September 2007 Software & Programming Skills:

• Groundwater Modeling Software: GMS-MODFLOW, MODPATH, -MT3DMS, ModelMuse

• Hydrologic Software: SWAT, HEC-HMS

• Geographic Analysis Software: ArcGIS Pro, QGIS

• Hydraulic and Civil Engineering Software: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HY-8, WSPG, WaterGEMS

• Statistical and Programming Languages: Python, R Research & Professional Experience:

Graduate Research Assistant

Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, USA June 2022 – August 2025

- Project 1: Estimating Groundwater Pumping Rates and Assessing Daily Groundwater Level Variations in The Mississippi Delta: Temporal and Spatial Analysis

• Performed statistical analysis of USGS daily groundwater levels during past growing seasons in the Mississippi Delta, and conducted spatiotemporal analyses of major water-demanding croplands using GIS Pro and Python.

• Estimated seasonal, monthly, and daily groundwater pumping rates using a crop growth-specific approach for each county in the Mississippi Delta.

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• Utilized Python programming to automate the generation of required irrigation wells for various years and allocated pumping rates to each well based on crop distributions and acreage.

- Project 2: Quantitative Simulation of Daily Groundwater Levels in The Mississippi River Valley Alluvial Aquifer Using GMS-MODFLOW

• Conducted quantitative modeling of groundwater flow using daily data for multiple growing seasons in the Delta region with GMS-MODFLOW, considering geological, meteorological, hydrological, and hydrogeological parameters.

• Calibrated and validated several steady-state and transient groundwater models developed for the Delta region.

• Performed parameter estimation using PEST and conducted sensitivity analysis on recharge rates and hydraulic conductivity.

• Provided multiple future scenarios for pumping rates in the Delta and compared predicted groundwater levels across those scenarios.

- Project 3: Potential Impacts of Climate Variability on Groundwater Levels in the Mississippi Delta

• Applied downscaling techniques to project future daily precipitation and temperature in the Mississippi Delta under various CMIP6 climate scenarios, utilizing multiple GCM models and bias correction methods.

• Evaluated model performance using statistical metrics to identify the best-performing GCM and bias correction method.

• Utilized GIS Pro and Python programming to automate data processing and project regional groundwater recharge variations across Delta counties for every day over the next 25 years.

• Predicted future land-use changes and estimated future pumping rates for groundwater management.

• Simulated future groundwater levels using MODFLOW-GMS under climate and land use change. Various Agricultural and Water-related Engineering Roles Multiple Engineering Firms Iran February 2007 – May 2022

• Led and contributed to the planning, design, and implementation of agricultural water conveyance and pressurized irrigation systems across several projects.

• Utilized ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and other relevant tools for watershed modeling, floodplain mapping, river buffer delineation, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis.

• Performed hydraulic design and analysis, including flow rate calculations, pipe sizing, and pressure loss; developed layouts and specifications for pipelines and pumping stations.

• Prepared irrigation scheduling reports, including water demand/supply analysis, cost estimates, and environmental and economic assessments.

• Gathered site-specific data through field coordination with farmers and irrigators; supported design approvals and ensured alignment with project goals.

• Supervised construction and implementation activities on-site, ensuring quality control, schedule adherence, and safety compliance.

• Conducted laboratory testing and analysis of soil and water samples; maintained lab equipment and reported results.

• Ensured compliance with technical, environmental, and regulatory standards throughout project phases.

• Collaborated on interdisciplinary teams to support integrated, on-time project delivery.

Additional details regarding academic and professional development are available and can be provided if needed, including conferences and presentations, publications, manuscript reviewing, teaching experience, technical society memberships, and references.

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