Hesam Saeidi
Specialty
- Geophysics
- Tectonics
- Seismology
Bio
Research Interests:
My research interests lie in the field of geophysics, with a particular focus on studying the dynamics and structure of the Earth’s interior. I am fascinated by the interactions between the mantle and the lithosphere, and the processes that shape our planet’s surface and subsurface. My previous research has involved utilizing advanced seismic imaging techniques, such as teleseismic tomography and receiver function analysis, to better understand the mantle transition zone and its role in mantle upwelling and lithospheric evolution.
I am also intrigued by the presence of slow anomalies and their potential connection to large-scale geological features, such as the Damara Belt in southern Africa. Exploring the link between these anomalies and the African Large Low Velocity Province near the core-mantle boundary can provide valuable insights into the geodynamic processes at play and enhance our understanding of mantle dynamics.
Research Interests
Earthquake Seismology, Computational Geophysics
Research Group
Dr. Hansen’s Research Group
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Geophysics
Geological Sciences Dept., The University of Alabama Advisor: Dr. Samantha Hansen
M.S., Geology
Geological Sciences Dept., The University of Alabama Advisor: Dr. Samantha Hansen
M.S., Earthquake Seismology and Geophysics Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Thesis: Calculating Spatial Green’s Tensor Derivatives with Aftershocks of the 2010 and 2011 Rigan Earthquakes Advisor: Dr. Noorbakhsh Mirzaei
B.S., Physics (Solid State)
Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Graduate Teaching Assistant
Geological Sciences Dept., The University of Alabama - Graduate Research Assistant
Geological Sciences Dept., The University of Alabama - Supervisor for Undergraduate Research Assistant Geological Sciences Dept., The University of Alabama
- Python Back-end Developer and Database Optimizer Khorshidsoft, Tehran, Iran
- Freelance Programmer and Data AnalyzerSoil Mechanic Technician Laboratory of Nezaja, Iranian
MATLAB Technical Tutor and Teaching Assistant Geophysics Dept., Islamic Azad University, Iran
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Saeidi, H., S.E. Hansen, A.A. Nyblade, & R. Haag (2022). Adaptively
Parameterized P- and S-wave Tomography in Africa: Assessing Deep Mantle Influence on Surface Geology, AGU 2022, Abstract DI25B-0031, Chicago, IL, Poster.Saeidi, H., S.E. Hansen, & A.A. Nyblade (2021). Investigating Mantle
Influence on Surface Geology in Africa with Adaptively Parameterized P-wave Tomography, AGU 2021, Abstract T24A-04, New Orleans, LA, Oral Presentation.Saeidi, H., S.E. Hansen, & A.A. Nyblade (2020). Investigating African Mantle Structure with Adaptively Parameterized P-wave Tomography, AGU 2020, Abstract T024-0013, Virtual Meeting, iPoster.
AWARDS
- Geological Sciences Advisory Board Award Summer Research Fund: $4000
- P. E. LaMoreaux Fund for International Student Department of Geological Sciences, University of Alabama
- Travel Grant (AGU Fall Meeting 2022) UA Graduate School: $500
DGS Johnson Fund: $500
• Travel Grant (AGU Fall Meeting 2022)
UA Graduate School: $500 DGS Johnson Fund: $500
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
- Graduate Student Representative for Faculty Meetings Geological Sciences Dept., The University of Alabama
- Conduct faculty and students weekly meeting (Coffee Hour)
Geological Sciences Dept., The University of Alabama
- Student Advisor for Project Protect Dev. Independent Student Organization, NFT Development platform
- Graduate Student Association Delegate Geological Sciences Dept., The University of Alabama
SERVICE & COMMUNITY
- Helped organizing and judging Science Olympiad Department of Geological Sciences, The University of Alabama
- Home builder
Habitat for Humanity, Tuscaloosa, AL - Culture Representative Panelist
Capstone International Program, The University of Alabama - Conversation Partner for CIP 200
Capstone International Program, The University of Alabama - Core Public Relations and Marketing Team Imam Ali’s Popular Students Relief Society
- Elementary School Teacher, Volunteer Imam Ali’s Popular Students Relief Society
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES & SOFTWARES
Proficient at
Python, Linux Shell, MATLAB, SQLSAC, GMT, SEISAN, ObsPy, and TauP Familiar with
Perl, R, C, Fortran, and GO
ArcGIS, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe IllustratorCertifications
- International Teaching Assistant Program Proficiency Exam Certificate1 English Language Institute, The University of Alabama, October 2022
- Machine Learning
Instructor: Andrew Ng, Stanford University (online), October 2021