Mahdi Farmahini FARAHANI

Research

I am a researcher working at the intersection of computational geoscience, seismology, and planetary science. My work focuses on developing robust numerical frameworks, remote-sensing workflows, and machine-learning models to analyze Earth and planetary processes. Beyond pure research, I am an entrepreneur dedicated to building scalable technological solutions, as evidenced by my work co-founding FEZtool, where I lead R&D in geospatial algorithms and Earth science data analysis. My goal is to build open computational tools and data-driven pipelines that bridge geological observations with predictive modeling.

Background

My academic foundation was built during my B.Sc. in Geology at Kharazmi University, followed by an enriching experience at the University of Lille’s Pre-PhD Summer School on Water Resource Management. I also had the privilege of beginning my Master’s studies in Exploration Seismology at the University of Tehran’s Institute of Geophysics under the mentorship of Professor Majid Bagheri; while I eventually transitioned away from that program to pursue a PhD opportunity, I am grateful for the direction it provided my research path. Prior to this, I valued the experience of lecturing for the Space Research and Technology Institute (SRTI-BAS) in Bulgaria, in collaboration with Europlanet. My research journey has been further enriched by working alongside the team at the Center for Complex Networks (CCNet) at Shahid Beheshti University. Mentorship has also been a deeply meaningful part of my work, particularly the opportunity to share data science concepts with the talented students of the Iran National IESO 2024 Team at the Young Scholars Club (YSC). Beyond academia, I have learned a great deal through collaborative professional roles, including contributing to strategic planning at NovaVira, supporting project management efforts at ARYANIC, and assisting with product development and entrepreneurship programs at GreenOly.

Research interests

• Computational science and scientific computing
• Seismology and seismic data processing
• Planetary science and remote sensing

Selected publications

• Talkhablou, M., Farmahinifarahani, M., and Mansouri, S. S. (2025), A Python-Based Framework for Land Cover Classification in Engineering Geology: A Comparative Assessment of SVM, K-Means, and Spectral Indices, Kharazmi Journal of Earth Sciences.
• Saravani, M. J., Kashef, S., Farmahinifarahani, M., Kashefi, M., and Zohreh, M. (2023), Investigating the accuracy of hybrid models with wavelet transform in the forecast of watershed runoff, Journal of Water Management Modeling.

Honours and awards

• Merit Award (Ideator Category), 9th National Young Scientists Festival
• Ranked 8th Nationally, Master of Geophysics National University Entrance Exam (Fall 2025), National Organization of Educational Testing
• Full Scholarship, Hydro 2024 Pre-PhD Summer School, University of Lille
• Gold Medal, DrCT (Design Thinking with Robotics and Computational Thinking), SIMCC, 2021

Beyond research

• Indie game lover
• Jazz enthusiast
• Jigsaw puzzle aficionado
• Always up for a fresh V60 brew
• Learning Kamancheh (inspired by the artistry of Ali-Asghar Bahari)
• Fine pen collector
• Horology enthusiast