Mostafa Moradi

Faculty of Natural Resources
Department of  Forestry
 
Ph.D. Silviculture and Forest Ecology,University of Tehran, 2014
M.Sc. Silviculture and Forest Ecology, University Of Thehran, 2008
B.sc. Forestry,Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, 2005
Email: moradi4@gmail.com    ,   m.moradi@bkatu.ac.ir
Phone Number: 061-52721191
Update: Sep/24/2026

Professional experience

 

Ø Vice President for Education and Research, Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology, May 2026 – Present.

Ø Director of Public Relations and International Affairs, Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology, August 2025 – May 2026.

Ø Director of the University Library and Documentation Center, Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology, March 2022 – March 2023.

Ø Head of the Information Technology Department, Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology, January 2021 – February 2022.

Ø Associate Professor, Department of Forestry, Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology, January 2020 – Present.

Ø Head of the Department of Forestry, Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology, October 2015 – January 2021.

Ø Faculty Member, Department of Forestry, September 2014 – Present.

Ø Visiting scholar, The Ohio State University, February 2014 – September 2014.

 

 

Plant Biodiversity;

Forest Restoration Ecology;

Forest Soil; 

Arid Wood Land; 

Carbon Sequestration; 

Mycorrhizal Fungi,

Publications with peer review process 

2026

Mirzaei, J., Moradi, M., & Mohammadi, M. (2026). Plants and arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi diversity along elevational gradient in the semi-arid forest ecosystem, west of Iran. Tropical Ecology, 67(1), 12–24. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42965-025-00399-4

Bagheri, F., Mirzaei, J., Heydari, M., & Moradi, M. (2026). Soil rehabilitation in degraded oak forest stands through afforestation with Amygdalus scoparia. Land Degradation & Development, 37(10), 5133–5145. https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.70441

Hossein Zadeh, M. H., Moradi, M., Fazli, R. A., & Burslem, D. F. R. P. (2026). Topsoil carbon response to aspect under Neltuma juliflora afforestation: Implications for carbon sequestration in semi-arid ecosystems. Eurasian Soil Science, 59(6), Article 105. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1064229326600818

Ansari, N., Moradi, M., & Taghizadeh-Mehrjardi, R. (2026). Application of machine learning models and Euclidean distance to predict soil spatial properties. iForest—Biogeosciences and Forestry, 19(3), 186–194. https://doi.org/10.3832/ifor4758-018

Abbasi, M., Mirzaei, J., Mirab-balou, M., Karamian, M., & Moradi, M. (2026). The effect of tree canopy coverage and seasonal dynamics on soil mesofauna biodiversity in semi-arid forests. Journal of Arid Environments, 236, Article 105677. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaridenv.2026.105677

2025

Parhizkar, Z., Moradi, M., & Akbarifazli, R. (2025). Effects of recreational activities on carbon stocks in the arid riparian forest. Eurasian Soil Science, 58(10), Article 133. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1064229325601441

Skandari, F., Salehi, A., Daryaei, M. G., Moradi, M., & Burslem, D. F. R. P. (2025). Long-term effects of forest management interventions on carbon stocks and soil microbial activity in degraded semi-arid oak forests of Iran. Eurasian Soil Science, 58(13), Article 200. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1064229325603051

Arameshenia, P., Moradi, G., Moradi Dashtpagerdi, M., & Moradi, M. (2025). Assessment of Vegetation Cover Changes in Dena Protected Area Using Remote Sensing. Journal of Plant Ecosystem Conservation, 13(26), 104–118. (In Persian) https://pec.gonbad.ac.ir/article-1-994-en.html

2024

Behmanesh, S., Moradi, M., Pourrezaei, J., & Basiri, R. (2024). Does road construction have beneficial effects on vegetation biodiversity and tree regeneration in arid woodlands? Land Degradation & Development, 35(7), 2508–2517. https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.5076

Arameshenia, P., Moradi, G., Moradi, M., & Moradi Dashtpagerdi, M. (2024) The effect of socioeconomic factors on vegetation cover changes in Dena protected area. Iranian Journal of Forest, 16(4), 437–452. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.22034/ijf.2024.464075.1992

Azizi Kia, Y., Moradi, M., Darvishpasand, Z., & Taleshi, H. (2024). Evaluation of Some Soil Physical and Chemical Properties in Myrtus communis L. Stands in Southwest of Iran. Journal of Soil and Plant Interactions, 15, 71–87. (In Persian) http://dx.doi.org/10.47176/jspi.15.3.21391

Moradi, M., & Moradi, G. (2024). Carbon sequestration of Mediterranean tree species in the Zagros forest of Iran. Ecopersia, 12(4), 351–361. https://doi.org/10.22034/ECOPERSIA.12.4.351

Moradi, M., & Moradi, G. (2024). Carbon sequestration of Mediterranean tree species in the Zagros forest of Iran. Ecopersia, 12(4), 351–361. https://doi.org/10.22034/ECOPERSIA.12.4.351

2023

Zolfaghari Nia, M., Moradi, M., Moradi, G., & Taghizadeh-Mehrjardi, R. (2023). Machine learning models for prediction of soil properties in the riparian forests. Land, 12(1), Article 32. https://doi.org/10.3390/land12010032

Maasoumi Babaarabi, M., Basiri, R., Moradi, M., & Kiani, B. (2023). Spatial pattern studying of Populus euphratica Oliv. using K, L, G and J functions in Maroon side, Behbahan. Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 25(9), 21–35. (In Persian) https://sanad.iau.ir/en/journal/jest/Article/838764

2022

Moradi, M., Jorfi, M. R., Basiri, R., Yusef Naanaei, S., & Heydari, M. (2022). Beneficial effects of livestock exclusion on tree regeneration, understory plant diversity, and soil properties in semiarid forests in Iran. Land Degradation & Development, 33(2), 324–332. https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.4154

Moradi, G., Operajuneghani, E., Dehghan Benadkuki, F., Ghanbari, S., & Moradi, M. (2022). The Effect of Green Spaces on Housing Prices Using Hedonic Method in Iran]. Environmental Resources Research, 10(2), 279–290. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.22069/ijerr.2023.20465.1383

Kaybondori, K., Moradi, M., Taleshi, H., & Basiri, R. (2022). Evaluation of different seed sowing methods on survival and establishment of Quercus brantii Lindl. seedlings in the semi-arid forest of Tange Alamdar in Behbahan. Journal of Wood and Forest Science and Technology, 29(4), 25–41. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.22069/jwfst.2023.20672.1985

Zolfaghari, Z., Moradi, M., Basiri, R., & Ghasemi, A. (2022). Evaluation of Tecomella undulata R. spatial distribution pattern in Bushehr province. Environmental Science and Technology, 24(3), 131–143. (In Persian) https://sanad.iau.ir/en/Article/833687

2021

Moradi, M., Ghasemi, A. (2021). Carbon stock estimation of Avicennia marina (Forssk.) forest soil in Bushehr province. Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 23(3), 183–193. (In Persian) https://sanad.iau.ir/en/Journal/jest/Article/838146

Darsanj, M., Basiri, R., & Moradi, M. (2021). Intraspecific interaction comparison in Populus euphratica stands using Mark correlation function in Behbahan Chaharasyab area. Journal of Wood and Forest Science and Technology, 27(4), 81–95. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.22069/jwfst.2021.18198.1880

Barazionnezhad, Z., Moradi, M., Jahantab, E., & Moradi, G. (2021). Phytoremediation of contaminated soils to sludge of oil reservoirs using Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC. Environmental Journal of Rainwater Catchment Systems, 7(4), 657–667. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.22034/jewe.2021.279242.1537

2020

Forogh Nasab, M., Moradi, M., Moradi, G., & Taghizadeh-Mehrjardi, R. (2020). Topsoil carbon stock and soil physicochemical properties in riparian forests and agricultural lands of southwestern Iran. Eurasian Soil Science, 53(10), 1389–1395. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1064229320100075

Mirzaei, J., Heydari, M., Moradi, M., & Daniel, C. D. (2020). Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi as a Bio-Indicator for Monitoring Soil Attributes in Zagros Semi-Arid Woodlands. Ecopersia, 8(1), 23–31. https://dor.isc.ac/dor/20.1001.1.23222700.2020.8.1.4.3

Parnian Kalayeh, S., Moradi, M., Sefidi, K., & Basiri, R. (2020). Coarse and fine woody debris and mortality rate of Persian Oak estimation in relation to some environmental factors in Zagros Oak forest (Case study: Tange Alamdar, Behbahan). Iranian Journal of Forest, 11(4), 519–532. (In Persian) https://www.ijf-isaforestry.ir/article_102961.html?lang=en&lang=en&lang=en&lang=en

Skandari, F., Basiri, R., & Moradi, M. (2020). Effect of Quercus brantii Lindl. and Cupressus sempervirens L. var. horizontalis on soil physical and chemical properties in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad. Journal of Plant Research, 33(4), 770–780. (In Persian) https://dor.isc.ac/dor/20.1001.1.23832592.1399.33.4.12.8

2019

Avazpoor, Z., Moradi, M., Basiri, R., Mirzaei, J., Taghizadeh-Mehrjardi, R., & Kerry, R. (2019). Soil enzyme activity variations in riparian forests in relation to plant species and soil depth. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 12(23), Article 708. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-019-4910-2

Changizi, R., Moradi, M., Basiri, R., et al. (2019). Interception of pure Populus euphratica stand in Maroon riparian forest of Behbahan. Forest Research and Development, 5(3), 469–481. https://jfrd.urmia.ac.ir/article_120788.html?lang=en

Ebrahimi, A., [Askari, A.,] Moradi, M., Basiri, R., & Mirzaei, J. (2019). Evaluation of soil physicochemical properties and regeneration of Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce stands in southern Iran. Iranian Journal of Forest, 11(2), 255–267. (In Persian) https://www.ijf-isaforestry.ir/article_93407_en.html

Joukar, Z., Moradi, M., & Basiri, R. (2019). Distribution of rain fall in pure Tamarix arceuthoides stand in the riparian forests. Forest Research and Development, 4(4), 501–513. (In Persian) https://jfrd.urmia.ac.ir/article_120657.html?lang=en

2018

Basiri, R., Moradi, M., Kiani, B., & Maasumi Babaarabi, M. (2018). Evaluation of distance methods for estimating population density in Populus euphratica Olivier natural stands (case study: Maroon riparian forests, Iran). Journal of Forest Science, 64(5), 230–244. https://doi.org/10.17221/146/2017-JFS

Jafareiyan, N., Mirzaei, J., Heydari, M., & Moradi, M. (2018).  Comparison of Soil Characteristics and Diversity of Mycorrhizal Arbuscular Fungi Associated with Cercis griffithii, Boiss In natural and Plantation Sites. Journal of Soil Biology, 6(1), 15–29. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.22092/sbj.2018.117144

Jafareiyan, N., Mirzaei, J., Moradi, M., & Heydari, M. (2018). Biodiversity and colonization of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi with some species of Zagros forest. Forest and Wood Products, 71(1), 35–47. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.22059/jfwp.2018.245316.875

Maasoumi Babaarabi, M., Basiri, R., Moradi, M., & Kiani, B. (2018). Spatial pattern of Populus euphratica in pure and mixed stands of Maroon, Behbahan. Journal of Plant Research, 30(4), 927–939. (In Persian) https://dor.isc.ac/dor/20.1001.1.23832592.1396.30.4.18.3

Zolfaghari, Z., Moradi, M., Basiri, R., & Ghasemi, A. (2018). Evaluation of Tecomella undulata R. stands in Bushehr province. Forest and Wood Products, 70(2), 273–280. (In Persian) https://sanad.iau.ir/en/Article/839222

Zolfaghari, Z., Moradi, M., Basiri, R., & Ghasemi, A. (2018). Evaluation of Tecomella undulata R. stands structure in Bushehr province. Environmental Science and Technology, 19(4), 49–64. (In Persian) https://sanad.iau.ir/en/Article/839222

Alboebadi, H., Moradi, M., & Jahantab, E. (2018). The effect of biochar and municipal waste compost on phytoremediation of heavy metals and total petroleum hydrocarbons by Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Willd. Journal of Plant Ecosystem Conservation, 6(12), 261–277. (In Persian) https://pec.gonbad.ac.ir/article-1-362-en.html

2017

Moradi, M., Naji, H. R., Imani, F., Moradi Behbahani, S., & Ahmadi, M. T. (2017). Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi changes by afforestation in sand dunes. Journal of Arid Environments, 140, 14–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaridenv.2017.01.006

Mirzaei, J., & Moradi, M. (2017). Biodiversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in Amygdalus scoparia Spach plantations and a natural stand. Journal of Forestry Research, 28(6), 1209–1217. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-017-0392-9

Moradi, M., Imani, F., Naji, H. R., Moradi Behbahani, S., & Ahmadi, M. T. (2017). Variation in soil carbon stock and nutrient content in sand dunes after afforestation by Prosopis juliflora in the Khuzestan province (Iran). iForest—Biogeosciences and Forestry, 10(3), 585–589. https://doi.org/10.3832/ifor2137-010

Mirzaei, J., & Moradi, M. (2017). Relationships between flora biodiversity, soil physiochemical properties, and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) diversity in a semi-arid forest. Plant Ecology and Evolution, 150(2), 151–159. https://doi.org/10.5091/plecevo.2017.1249

Moradi Behbahani, S., Moradi, M., Basiri, R., & Mirzaei, J. (2017). Sand mining disturbances and their effects on the diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in a riparian forest of Iran. Journal of Arid Land, 9(6), 837–849. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40333-017-0028-0

Poursartip, L., Naseri Karimvand, S., Moradi, M., & Susani, J. (2017). Comparing the impact of climate variables on healthy and declined masses of oak (Quercus brantti Lindl) in the “Khorram Abad” city. Iranian Journal of Wood and Paper Industries, 7(4), 591-600 (In Persian) https://dor.isc.ac/dor/20.1001.1.20089066.1395.7.4.9.1

Mirzaei, J., Dostcami, S., & Moradi, M. (2017). Identification of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi associated with plant species in the Manesht and Ghalarang protected area. Forest and Wood Products, 70(4), 549–557. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.22059/jfwp.2018.126715.639

Mirzaei, J., Mohammadi, M., Moradi, M., & Naji, H. R. (2017). Soil physicochemical properties of Tamarisk (Tamarix ramosissima Ledeb.) sites in Ilam province. Iranian Journal of Forest and Poplar Research, 25(3), 419–430. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.22092/ijfpr.2017.112876

Moradi Behbahani, S., Moradi, M., Basiri, R., & Mirzaei, J. (2017). Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi symbiosis with Populus euphratica Oliv. in riparian forest and its correlation with soil physicochemical properties. Journal of Wood and Forest Science and Technology, 24(1), 17–28. https://doi.org/10.22069/jwfst.2017.11361.1597

Moradi Behbahani, S., Moradi, M., Basiri, R., & Mirzaei, J. (2017). The effect of distance from river on soil physicochemical properties, root colonization and spore density of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi associated with salt cedar. Journal of Water and Soil Science, 20(78), 67–76. (In Persian) http://dx.doi.org/10.18869/acadpub.jstnar.20.78.67

Mirzaei, J., Jafarian, N., Moradi, M., & Heydari, M. (2017). Environmental characteristics and ordination of woody plant species and their relation with environmental factors in Ilam forest. Journal of Wood and Forest Science and Technology, 24(3), 81–94. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.22069/jwfst.2017.13123.1673

2016

Mirzaei, J., & Moradi, M. (2016). Single and dual arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi inoculum effects on growth, nutrient absorption and antioxidant enzyme activity in Ziziphus spina-christi seedlings under salinity stress. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 18, 1845–1857.  https://dor.isc.ac/dor/20.1001.1.16807073.2016.18.7.9.9

Moradi, M., Matinizadeh, M., Naji, H. R., Shirvany, A., Etemad, V., Abdul-Hamid, H., & Nazerian, E. (2016). Diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi spores associated with Sorbus torminalis (L.) Crantz. Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences, 14, 363–371. https://cjes.guilan.ac.ir/article_2078.html

Alinejadi, S., Basiri, R., Tahmasebi Kohyani, P., Askari, Y., & Moradi, M. (2016). Estimation of biomass and carbon sequestration in various forms of Quercus brantii Lindl. stands in Balout Boland, Dehdez. Iranian Journal of Forest. Iranian Journal of Forest, 8(2), 129–139. (In Persian) https://www.ijf-isaforestry.ir/article_38823_en.html

Imani, F., Moradi, M., & Basiri, R. (2016). The effect of Prosopis juliflora afforestation on soil physicochemical properties in sand dunes (case study: Magran Shush). Journal of Water and Soil Science, 20(77), 173–184. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.18869/acadpub.jstnar.20.77.173

Mirzaei, J., Moradi, M., & Seyedi, F. (2016). Carbon Sequestration in the Leaf, Litter and Soil of Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Prosopis juliflora and Ziziphus spina-christi Species. Ecopersia, 4(3), 1481–1491. https://dor.isc.ac/dor/20.1001.1.23222700.2016.4.3.7.2

Sajadinia, S., Basiri, R., Fayyaz, P., & Moradi, M. (2016). Morphological and physiological impacts of cement kiln particle on Ziziphus spina-christi L. Iranian Journal of Forest, 8(1), 79–89. (In Persian) https://www.ijf-isaforestry.ir/article_15540_en.html?amp;lang=en&lang=en&lang=en&lang=fa

2015

Moradi, M., Shirvany, A., Matinizadeh, M., Etemad, V., Naji, H. R., Abdul-Hamid, H., & Sayah, S. (2015). Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal symbiosis with Sorbus torminalis does not vary with soil nutrients and enzyme activities across different sites. iForest—Biogeosciences and Forestry, 8(3), 308–313. https://doi.org/10.3832/ifor1236-008

Nazerian, E., Naji, H. R., Abdul-Hamid, H., & Moradi, M. (2015). Phenotypic and molecular characterization of Neofusicoccum mangiferae, the causal agent of black locust decline. Journal of Plant Pathology & Microbiology, 6(1), Article 250. https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7471.1000250

2012

Moradi, M., Marvie Mohadjer, M. R., Sefidi, K., Zobiri, M., & Omidi, A. (2012). Over-mature beech trees (Fagus orientalis Lipsky) and close-to-nature forestry in northern Iran. Journal of Forestry Research, 23(2), 289–294. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-012-0254-4

 

Book

2025

Moradi, M. (2025). Riparian forests: Characteristics and challenges. Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology.

 

 

Ranked third in the MS. Entrance exam in 2006. Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran.

Honor student (ranked first) with the GPA of 18.36 (out of 20), University of Tehran, 2008

Awarded student for six months research prize in Ohio State University (OSU), 2014

 

The Research Week of 2018

Behbahan, Khuzestan, Iran | 12.2018

· Achieving the Research 2nd Grade at Faculty of Natural Resources of Bebahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology

 

 

The Research Week of 2017

Behbahan, Khuzestan, Iran | 12.2017

· Achieving the Research 2nd Grade at Faculty of Natural Resources of Bebahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology

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