Salah  Kouchakzadeh

Professor in  Hydraulics

Department of Irrigation and Reclamation Engineering
Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources,
University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran.

Phone: +98 26 32241119 Ext. 111
Fax: +98 26 32226181
Email: skzadeh@ut.ac.ir
URL: http://can.ut.ac.ir/member/kouchakzadeh.aspx

Academic Appointments
Education
Areas of Specialization and Research Interests
Current Teaching
Thesis Supervised
Selected Publication
Other
 
   
 Academic Appointments TOC
AppointmentsDurationAcademic Center
Vice Dean for Educational affairs2016 - 2020Kish international Campus, University of Tehran
Chairman of Irrigation and Reclamation Engineering Dept.2011 - 2015University College of Agricultre and Natural Resources
Editor in Chief2009 - 2012Iranian Journal of Soil and Water Research
Vice Dean for Research and Technology1998 - 2006University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Education TOC
Ph.D: Hydraulic Engineering, Civil Engineering Dept., University of Ottawa (Canada)
M.Sc: Irrigation Structures, Irrigation and Reclamation Engineering Dept., University of Tehran
B.Sc: Irrigation and Reclamation Engineering, Irrigation and Reclamation Engineering Dept., University of Tehran

Areas of Specialization and Research Interests TOC
Unsteady flow in open channels
Hydraulic Transient
Rehabilitation in Irrigation and Drainage networks
Design of Hydraulic structures
Water Measurement structures and techniques
Scouring phenomenon and sediment removal

Current Teaching TOC
Course TitleDegreeLevelsCourse IDCreditsSyllabusNotes
Computer ProgrammingBSc  3
Open Channel FlowBSc  2
Advanced Open Channel HydraulicsMSc  2
Hydraulics Lab IIBSc  1
Hydraulic TransientPhD  3

Thesis Supervised TOC
Experimental investigation of 2-baffle modules hydraulic performance   more...

Experimental investigation of blockage impact on the hydraulic performance of baffle modules   more...

Experimental Verification of Sensitivity Relationships for Application in Hydraulic Performance of Irrigation Networks   more...

Laboratory testing and implementing FLDWAV hydrodynamics model   more...

Determining Head Loss Coefficient of Junctions in Corrugated PVC Drainage Pipes    more...

Control notch modification for discharge measurement in trapezoidal long channels   more...


Selected Publication TOC
A. Journals Papers
Marashi, A., Kouchakzadeh, S., Yonesi, H., Torabi-Poudeh, H. (2021) “The Hydraulics of Rotary Gate: a Novel Structure for Semicircular Canals” Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, 147(?):1-15. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.0001537   more...
Hosseini Ghafari S., Badiei P., and Kouchakzadeh S. (2020) “Hybrid Physical-Numerical Study on the Performance of Clear-Water Flow through Vertical Multi-Holes Suction (VMHS) Systems” ISH Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ??(?):??-??.    more...
Ghasemzadeh, F. Kouchakzadeh, S. and Belaud. G. (2020), “Unsteady Stage-Discharge Relationships for Sharp-Crested Weirs”, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, 146(6):1-15. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.0001468.   more...
Asiaban, P., Kouchakzadeh, S., and Asiaban. S. (2017). “Enhanced hydrosuction performance for cohesive sediment removal in low-head reservoirs” Ain Shams Engineering Journal.. Elsevier. 8:491-497 .http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2016.07.001   more...
Darvishi, E., Fenton, J. and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2017). “Boussinesq equations for flows over steep slopes and structures” Journal of Hydraulic Research.IAHR, 55(3):324-337. DOI:10.1080/00221686.2016.1246484   more...
Gavidel, A. and Kouchakzadeh, S. Bijankhan, M., and Belaud. G. (2017), “Discussion of Numerical Modeling of Submerged Hydraulic Jump from a Sluice Gate.” by Gumus, V., Simsek, O., Soydan, N., Akoz, M., and Kirkgoz, M”, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, 143(4):07016020-1-07016020-4. 10.1061/(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.0001129   more...
Bijankhan, M., Kouchakzadeh, S. and Belaud, G. (2017), “Application of the submerged experimental velocity profiles for the sluice gate's stage?discharge Relationship”, Journal of Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, Elsevier, Vol. 54:97-108. DOI:10.1016/j.flowmeasinst.2016.11.009   more...
Azimi, R., Vatankhah, AR and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2017), “Using Nonlinear Modeling to Predict Peak Discharge and Average Breach Width from a Breached Embankment”, Azarian Journal of Agriculture, Vol. 4(5):145-156   more...
Bijankhan, M., Mehrzad, M., Golzar, M. and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2017), “Volumetric Water Delivery Using Baffle Sluice Modules: A new approach”, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, 143(10):1-13. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.0001231   more...
Bijankhan, M. and Kouchakzadeh, S., G. (2017), “Unified discharge coefficient formula for free and submerged triangularlabyrinth weirs”, Journal of Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, Elsevier, Vol. 57:46-56. DOI:10.1016/j.flowmeasinst.2017.08.007   more...
Bijankhan, M., and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2015), “Free Hydraulic Jump Due to Paralle Jets”, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, 141(2): DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.0000797.   more...
Bijankhan, M. and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2015), “The hydraulics of Parallel sluice gates under low flow delivery condition, Journal of Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, Elsevier, Vol. 41(3):140-148. DOI:10.1016/j.flowmeasinst.2014.10.017   more...
Bijankhan, M., Di Stefano, C., Ferro, V., and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2015), Closure to “New Stage-Discharge Relationship for Weirs of Finite Crest Length” by Bijankhan, M., Di Stefano, C., Ferro, V., and Kouchakzadeh, S., Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, 141(9): 07015011-1-3. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.0000885   more...
Mehrzad, M., Kouchakzadeh, S., and Bijankhan, M (2015) Discussion of “Discharge Coefficient Analysis for Triangular Sharp-Crested Weirs Using Low-Speed Photographic Technique” by Bautista-Capetillo, C., Robles, O., J?nez-Ferreira, H., and Play?n. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, 141(8): 07014066-1-2, DOI:10.1061(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.000078   more...
17- Bijankhan, M., Di Stefano, C., Ferro, V., and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2014), New Stage-Discharge Relationship for Weirs of Finite Crest Length, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 140(3),ASCE, DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.0000670.   more...
Bijankhan, M.,and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2014), Discussion of “Revisiting the Energy-Momentum Method for Rating Vertical Sluice Gates under Submerged Flow Conditions” by Oscar Castro-Orgaz; Luciano Mateos, and Subhasish Dey, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, 140(1). (doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.0000634).   more...
Kouchakzadeh, S. and Golzar, M. (2014), Discussion of “Discharge Coefficient for Baffle-Sluice Gates” by P. K. Mishra; Wernher Brevis, and Cornelia Lang, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, (07014010:1-3).   more...
Bijankhan, M., Ferro, V. and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2013), New stage-discharge relationships for radial gates, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE,, 139(5):378-387. DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.0000556    more...
Bijankhan, M., Ferro, V. and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2013), New stage-discharge relationships for radial gates, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE,, 139(5):378-387. DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.0000556    more...
19- Bijankhan, M., Darvishi, E. and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2012), Discussion of “Energy and Momentum Velocity Coefficients for Calibrating Submerged Sluice Gates in Irrigation Canals” by Oscar Castro-Orgaz; David Lozano; and Luciano Mateos, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, 138(8): 855-856.   more...
20- Bijankhan, M., Ferro, V. and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2012), New stage-discharge relationships for free and submerged sluice gates, Journal of Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, Elsevier, 28(2):50-56.   more...
Bijankhan, M., Savari, H. and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2012), Discussion of “Iterative formulas and estimation formulas for computing normal depth of horseshoe cross-section tunnel” by Jiliang Liu; Zhengzhong Wang; and Xing Fang, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, 134(4):785-790.   more...
Bijankhan, M., and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2012), Baffle Modules: Improved Design Based on Hydraulic Sensitivity Concept, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage, International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage. Vol. 61:260-269. DOI: 10.1002/ird.637   more...
Bijankhan, M. and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2011), Egg-shaped cross section: Uniform flow direct solution and stability identification, Journal Flow of Measurement and Instrumentation, Elsevier, Vol. 22(6):511-516.    more...
Kouchakzadeh, S., Bayat, E., Azimi, R. and Bagherimayab, F (2011), Spatially varied flow impact on resistance in corrugated pipes, Journal of Water Management, ICE. Vol. 164(WM9):443-452. doi: 10.1680/wama.2011.164.1.1   more...
Bijankhan, M. and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2011), Distinguishing condition curve for radial gates, Journal Flow of Measurement and Instrumentation, Elsevier, Vol. 22(6):500-506. doi:10.1016/j.flowmeasinst.2011.08.002.   more...
Bayat, E., Kouchakzadeh, S. and Azimi, R. (2011), Evaluating the carrying capacity of a subsurface drainage network based on spatially varied flow regime, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage, International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage. Vol. ??(?):??-??. DOI: 10.1002/ird.603Published online   more...
Heidari, M.M., Kouchakzadeh, S. and Bayat, E. (2011) Unsteady Free Surface Flow in Corrugated Drainage Pipes:Finite Volume Solution and Experimental Verification, Journal of Agriculture science and technology, JAST, 13(1):251-262.   more...
Bijankhan, M. and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2011), Discussion of “Benchmark of discharge calibration methods for submerged sluice gates” by Carlos Sep?lveda; Manuel G?mez; and José Rodellar, J. of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, 137(1):56-58.   more...
Kouchakzadeh, S., Roshani, E. and Darvishi, E. (2010), Optimizing Canal project line elevation using Newton-Raphson based Method, Journal of Applied Irrigation Science, 45(2):177-189.   more...
Omid, MH., Gord-Noshahri, A., and Kouchakzadeh, S., (2010), Sill-controlled hydraulic jump in a gradually expanding channels, Water Managements, ICE, 163 (WM10):515-522.   more...
Vatankhah, A.R and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2009), Discussion of “Head-Discharge Equation for Sharp-Crested Polynomial Weir” by Baddour, R.A., J. of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, 135(3):393-396.   more...
Vatankhah, A.R, Kouchakzadeh, S. (2009), Discussion of “Simplified Design of Hydraulically Efficient Power-Law Channels with Freeboard” by Hussein, A.S.A., J. of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, 135(3):396-398.   more...
Vatankhah Mohammad-Abadi, A.R. and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2009), Discussion of “Effect of Channel Shape on Time of Travel and Equilibrium Detention Storage in Channel” by Wong T.S.W., J. of Hydrologic Engineering, ASCE, 14(5):531-533.   more...
Vatankhah Mohammad-Abadi, A.R. and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2009), Discussion of “Exact Equations for pipe-flow problems” by Swamee, P. K. and. Rathie, P.N., J. of Hydraulic Research, IAHR,47(4):537-538.   more...
Vatankhah, A.R, and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2008) Discussion of “ Turbulent Flow Friction Factor Calculation Using a Mathematically Exact Alternative to the Colebrook-White Equation” by Sonnad, R.J. and Goudar, C.T., J. of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE, 134(8):1187-1188.   more...
Vatankhah Mohammad-Abadi, A.R. and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2008), Discussion of “Full-range pipe-flow equations” by Prabhata K. Swamee and Nimisha Swamee, J. of Hydraulic Research, IAHR, 46(4):559-559.   more...
Mohaghegh, A. and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2008), Evaluation of Stage-Discharge Relationship in Compound Channel, 20(1), J. of Hydrodynamic, Elsevier:81-87   more...
Vatankhah, A.R, Kouchakzadeh, S. (2008), Discussion of “Solution of Specific Energy and Specific Force Equations” by Das, A., J. of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, 134(6):880-882.   more...
Vatankhah, A.R, Kouchakzadeh, S. and. Hoorfar, A. (2008), Discussion of “Minimum Specific Energy and Critical Flow_Conditions in Open Channels” by Chanson, H., J. of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, 134(6):882-886   more...
Vatankhah, A.R. and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2007), Discussion of “Exact Equations for Critical Depth in a Trapezoidal Canal” by Swamee, P. K. and. Rathie, P.N., J. of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, 133(5):508-510.   more...
Kouchakzadeh, S. and Vatankhah Mohammad-Abadi, A.R. (2007), Discussion of “Exact Solutions for Normal Depth Problem” by Swamee, P. K. and. Rathie, P.N., J. of Hydraulic Research, IAHR,45(4):567-571 .   more...
Montazar, A. and Kouchakzadeh, S. (2006), the sensitivity analysis of baffle distributors, Journal of Applied Irrigation Science, Vol. 41(2):273-290.   more...
Kouchakzadeh, S. and Montazar, A.A. (2005), Hydraulic Sensitivity Indicators for Canal Operation Assessment, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage, International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage. Vol. 54(4):443-454.   more...
Kouchakzadeh, S. and Marashi, A (2005), End sill impact on water surface profile in non-prismatic side channels: A design guideline, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage, International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage. Vol. 54(1):91-101   more...
Kouchakzadeh, S., Parvaresh, A, and Townsend, R.D. (2004), A laboratory investigation of the ‘brink depth-discharge’ relationship for spatially-varied flows in pipes, Canadian Journal of Water Resources. 29(2): 111-119.   more...
Vatankhah, A.R, Kouchakzadeh, S. and. Hoorfar, A. (2008), Developing Effective Sensitivity Indicator for Irrigation Network Components. International Journal of Applied Agricultural Research, 3(1): 17-36.   more...

B. Conference Papers
Roozbanani, A., Parvaresh-Rizi, Kouchakzadeh, S. and Moridnejad, A.R. (2009) Experimental Investigation of Relationship between Sump Flow Pattern and Pumping Energy Consumption, Ohrid, Macedonia:909-920.   more...
Samimi, M., Kouchakzadeh, S. and Parvaresh, A. (2009) Verification of a Simplified Flood Routing Method Based on Field Observation, International Symposium on Water Management and Hydraulic Engineering, Ohrid, Macedonia:909-920.   more...
Farhoudi. J, Shokri. N, Kouchekzadeh. S. (2007) Flow over Broad Crested Rectangular Weirs With Sloped Downstream Face. 32nd IAHR Congress,Venice,Italy   more...

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