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Hesam Saeidi

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, SQL

        SAC, GMT, SEISAN, ObsPy, and TauP Familiar with

        Perl, R, C, Fortran, and GO
        ArcGIS, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator

        Certifications

      • 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