Alireza Balalan Fard

Led the development and deployment of operational forecasting and early warning systems, significantly improving preparedness for extreme weather events.

Designed and implemented pollutant sensitivity models, integrating atmospheric chemistry and microphysics, to optimize targeted cloud seeding operations and enhance precipitation efficiency.

Developed automated UAV/aircraft seeding routes with 3x3 km resolution, achieving a measurable reduction in blind flights and enhancing operational efficiency for cloud seeding missions.

Directed sophisticated AQI forecasting and pollution modeling projects utilizing WRF-Chem and WRF-CMAQ, accurately simulating chemical and physical pollutants across surface and mid-atmospheric layers.

Enhanced public safety by integrating timely hazard advisories and urban air quality warnings into operational systems, improving risk communication and community response.

Directed all marine forecasting operations, ensuring the safety and efficiency of coastal and port activities across the Caspian Sea region.

Implemented and optimized WAM, SWAN, and WW3 models, achieving high accuracy in wave and surge predictions for critical maritime operations.

Designed and operationalized the Caspian Sea Wave Forecasting & Marine Warning System, delivering real-time hazard advisories that improved safety for fisheries, shipping, and coastal management.

Coordinated effectively with local authorities, enhancing regional resilience and response capabilities against marine hazards and extreme weather events.