1. Curriculum Vitae
Personal information:
Name: Ali Zabihollah zadeh
Date of Birth: September 21, 1978
Place of Birth: Dezful, Iran
Nationality: Iranian
Marital status: Married
Languages: Persian (Native), English (Basic)
Address: Mahab Ghodss Consulting Engineering Company , Iran
Tel: +98 – 642-5624330
Cell. Phone: +98 9163424578
E-Mail: alizabihollah@yahoo.com & alizabihollah@gmail.com
Educational Precedence:
M.Sc., in Hydraulic Structures, with average of 16.93 out of 20 .
Shahid Chamran University of ahwaz, ahwaz, Iran, September 2004.
Scientific advisors: Dr.M.Bina and Prof.S.M.Kashefipour
Thesis: Exploring hydraulic and geometric parameters of vortex flow
over intake inlets of dam reservoir by physical modeling
(Vortex Flow Simulation, Measurement of 2-D orbital velocity adjacent vortex
tube, Investigating variety of Theoretical and Practical parameters involved, To
elicit linear and nonlinear equations to predict critical relative submergence
using he most correlated dimensionless parameters involved, Devising a chart to
foresee probable vortex type occurrence over intake inlet,
Exploration of Sediment Entrance into intake under the influence of swirling
flow intrusion, etc have been studied)
Thesis evaluation: excellent degree with average of 19.5 out of 20.
B.Sc., Irrigation with average of 17.31 out of 20.
Having been recognized as first-number top graduate of Shahid chamran University
of Ahwaz at Under graduate career, Ahwaz, Iran, july 2001.
Research interests:
-Hydraulics: Physical and Numerical Modeling, Hydro structural studies, Wave
Hydraulics and its Interaction with Structures, Constructional Hydraulic engineering,

2. River Engineering, Embankment dams, Flood Eng. and protection , Sediment
Modeling (Transportation, control …), two phases flow, vortex flow, viscose currents,
etc.
-Soil Mechanics: settlement studies (Elastic and Plastic genres), soil stress, seepage at
embankments, reinforced embankment, etc.
-Concrete studies: Mechanical properties of structural concrete (Reinforced, Mass,
SCC, etc) and plastic concrete, concrete technology, concrete pathology, construction
methods, studies of hydraulic surfaces, dam construction, etc.
Hobbies:
Reading; journey; Swimming
Papers published on Journals or presented at conferences;
1- Zafari B., Zabihollah zadeh A., 2009." Methods and Equipment to Measuring
The Elasticity Modulus of Plastic Concrete ,… in Order To Achieve The
Optimized Mix Design for Cutoff Wall of Upper Gotvand Dam ", 1st
International Conference on Concrete Technology, Tabriz, Iran, December - .
2- Zafari B., Zabihollah zadeh A., 2010."Methods, Equipment and Designing the
Plastic Concrete Machine to Measure Elasticity Modulus of Plastic Concrete as
Cut off Wall Material in Upper Gotvand Dam" 78th
International Symposium of
ICOLD, Vietnam, Hanoi, Aug. - .
3- Zabihollah zadeh A., Kashefi pour S.M., 2014."Intake Vortex Flow Effect on
Sediment Evacuation of Dam Reservoir Using Physical Modelling", 82th
International Symposium of ICOLD, Indonesia, Bali, June 1-6, Subtheme 5, pp.86-96.
4- Zabihollah zadeh A., Ghorbani E., 2014." Concrete Lining Pathology for
Bleeding: Penstock and Surge Tank of Upper Gotvand Dam", 3rd
International
Conference on Civil Engineering and Architecture (ICCEA 2014), Campinas City,
Brazil, July30- Aug.1, 2014. International Journal of Engineering and Technology
(IJET), ISSN: 1793-8236, DOI: 10.7763/IJET.2015.V7.802, 2015, vol.7, no.4, pp.
310-316.
5- Zabihollah zadeh A., Zafari B., Yamin pour M., 2014."Multifunctional Use of
Self-Compacting Concrete as a Fundamental Material in Dam Construction:
Upper Gotvand Dam", 10th
International Symposium on Innovation and Utilization
of High-Performance Concrete, Beijing, China, Sep.15-18, 2014. Journal of Key
Engineering Materials, ISSN: 1662-9795, vols. 629-630 (2015), pp.391-398. Trans
Tech publications, Switzerland, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.629-630.391.
6- Zabihollah zadeh A., Zahedi M.R., Najdi M.H., 2014." Reinforced Embankment-
An Efficient Method to Stabilize Gotvand Power House Upper Trenches",

3. International Journal of Engineering and Technology (IJET), ISSN: 1793-82-36,
vol.7, no.6 (Dec.2015), Article no. 840, pp.474-477.
2nd
International Conference on Civil and Architecture Engineering (ICCAE 2014),
Bali, Indonesia, Sep.27-28, 2014.
7- Zabihollah zadeh A., Karbalaei Mohammadi M., Norian M.R., 2014."Trial
Panels- a Useful Prerequisite for Cut off Wall Execution: Upper Gotvand Dam",
International Journal of Engineering and Technology (IJET), ISSN: 1793-82-36,
vol.8, no.1 (Jan.2016), Article no.852, pp.19-22.
2nd
International Conference on Civil and Architecture Engineering (ICCAE 2014),
Bali, Indonesia, Sep.27-28, 2014.
8- Zabihollah zadeh A., Yamin pour M., 2014. "Execution Method for Spillway
Hydraulic Surfaces: Upper Gotvand Dam", International Journal of Engineering
and Technology (IJET), ISSN: 1793-82-36, vol.8, no.2, Feb.2016, Article no.870,
pp.121-127. DOI: 10.7763/IJET.2016.V8.870.
2nd
International Conference on Civil and Architecture Engineering (ICCAE 2014),
Bali, Indonesia, Sep.27-28, 2014.
9- Zabihollah zadeh A., Hashemi R., Yamin pour M., 2014."Slip-Form Construction
of Surge Shaft: Upper Gotvand Dam", Journal of Strategic and International
Studies, ISSN: 2326-3636, vol.9, no.5, pp. 116-122. 2014 ISIS-Orlando International
Multidisciplinary Academic Conference, Orlando, Florida, Key West, USA, Aug.21-
23, 2014.
10- Zabihollah zadeh A., Kashefi pour S.M., 2014."Critical Relative Submergence
Prediction to Prevent Two-Phase Vortex Flow in Reservoir Intakes by Physical
Simulation", Journal of Strategic and International Studies, ISSN: 2326-3636, vol. 9
, no.5, pp. 39-45 . 2014 ISIS-Orlando International Multidisciplinary Academic
Conference, Orlando, Florida, Key West, USA, Aug.21-23, 2014.
11- Zabihollah zadeh A., Akhoond ali A.M., Yamin pour M., 2014." Bottom outlet
Structure of Upper Gotvand Dam: Construction Features", Canadian
International Journal of Science and Technology, ISSN:2356-847X , vol.1, no.1,
pp.15-31, Jan.2015. . TCSSE International Conference of Science and Technology,
Cornell University, New York, USA, Aug.11-12, 2014.
12- Zabihollah zadeh A., Ghomeshi M., Mohseni kia M.R, 2014. “Construction
Peculiarities of Bottom Outlet Tunnel, Its Air Vent and Energy Dissipater at
Upper Gotvand Dam”, International Journal of Innovative Research in Advanced
Engineering (IJIRAE), ISSN: 2349-2163, Impact Factor:1.035, vol.1, Issue.9, pp.
150-155, Oct. 2014.
Teaching records:
I have instructed several courses in Civil Departments of Iranian Universities (during
9 Semesters).
Courses have been as following:

4. Statics, Strength of materials, Elementary Structural Analysis, Soil mechanics,
Surveying, Hydrology and Geohydrology, Constructional Materials and
Methods.
-Feb.2002, Jul.2002, Oct.2002, Feb.2003, Oct.2003, Feb.2004, Instructor for
"Statics", Civil Department of Azad University of Dezful, Iran.
-Jul2002, Oct2002, Feb.2003, Oct.2003, Feb.2004, Instructor for "Strength of
materials", Civil Department of Azad University of Dezful, Iran.
-Feb.2002, Oct. 2002, Feb.2003, Instructor for "Elementary Structural Analysis",
Civil Department of Azad University of Dezful, Iran.
-Oct.2003, Instructor for "Soil Mechanics and Foundation", Civil Department of
Azad University of Dezful, Iran.
- Jul.2002,Oct.2002,Feb.2003,Oct.2004,Feb.2007, Instructor for "Surveying" ,Civil
Departments of Jondi Shapour University OF Technology, Azad University of Dezful
and Azad University of Shooshtar, Iran.
-Feb.2004,Oct.2004,Oct2006,Feb.2007, Instructor for "Hydrometry" ,Civil
Departments of Azad University of Dezful and Azad University OF Shooshtar, Iran.
-Oct 2006, Instructor for "Hydrology and Geohydrology", Civil Departments of
Azad University OF Shooshtar, Iran.
-Oct 2004, Instructor for "Constructional Materials and Methods", Civil
Departments of Jondi Shapour University of Technology.
Executive Records:
1. 5 years supervision of Dam Construction Projects including;
1-1. Q.C. supervision of Gotvand Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant.
Major obligations have been as following;
1-1-1. Concrete operation
-Mix design-planning
-Study on variety of concrete types such as Structural, Mass Concrete, Plastic
Concrete, SCC, etc.
-Study on concrete pathology such as Bleeding Phenomenon on penstock concrete
linings using physical modeling for shutter and casted concrete. Numerous
Experimental mix designs were planned. Also Matrix cellulose fibers, super fine
aggregate fillers, viscosity modifying admixtures, deferent sources of cements,
…have been tested and each individual effect has been explored.
–Study of mechanical properties of plastic concrete.
After conducting considerable researches, a Plastic Concrete Testing Machine was
planned and assembled. Elasticity modulus, compressive strength, strain and general
behavior of plastic concrete could be assessed accurately, using this explosive

5. machine. By taking advantage of new results brought about of devised instrument,
Sketch attributes of cut off wall were reformed and improved.
1-1-2. Embankment Operation:
-Superintendence for barrow area provision.
-Q.C. Inspecting for whole construction at different zones of dam body, Including
-Gravelly clay core, rock fill, transition, drain and filters.
Head of embankment inspection in a clay blanket and its rip rap protective coating
with 2.5 Km length and 120m height.
2-Expert of concrete technical office of Gotvand dam (6 months).
3-Executive master of geotechnical operation of Gotvand dam (6 months):
(Mainly consolidation grouting of bed rocks using cement based grouts.)
4-Consultant Engineer-head of technical office at irrigation and drainage
network project (3 years).
5-Study of hydraulic structures of Karoon Agro-Industrial Company (6 months).
Familiarity with Software:
Office as well as auto cad softwares.
Civil softwares such as Etabs, Safe and Sap.
Hydraulic models such as Hec, ….
Familiar to numerical methods (Finite difference and Finite element methods)
Familiar to Computer Programming Languages: Pascal, Gw basic, Visual basic.
Meanwhile I have passed 2 workshops at GIS, one pertaining to embankments in
pluvial regions, another titled, Rock fill with asphalt core dam, etc.
English Language Proficiency:
TOEFL IBT total score of about 89 (Reading23, Listening 23, Speaking 24, and
Writing 19) has been achieved.
Sincerely Yours;
Ali Zabihollah zadeh