Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources - Iran
AUTHOR PROFILE
SCOPUS
EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Marjan Mohammadzadeh commenced her academic journey in 1997 at Grogan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Iran, specializing in Fisheries and Environmental Sciences. Her passion for sustainable development was further nurtured through her Master's studies in Environmental Design at Tehran University, where she focused on the ecological evaluation of recreational centers in national parks. Her academic path led her to RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, where she pursued a Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Recreational Planning, Urban Environment Award culminating in the development of a visitor decision support system for natural tourist destinations.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Since April 2009, Mohammadzadeh has been an integral part of the academic community at Gorgan University, contributing significantly to the Department of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences. Her tenure has been marked by a deep commitment to ecotourism, urban green spaces, Urban Environment Award and the enhancement of urban environments through thoughtful and sustainable planning.
CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON URBAN ENVIRONMENT
Mohammadzadeh's research endeavors have significantly impacted ecotourism planning and design, Urban Environment Award with a notable emphasis on visitor decision support systems, visual quality assessment, and the planning of urban green spaces. Her work has contributed to the understanding and development of recreational areas within national parks and the optimization of tourist and ecotourism sites across Iran.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Through her scholarship and practical research projects, Mohammadzadeh has influenced the fields of environmental design and recreational planning both nationally and internationally. Her efforts in developing tools and methodologies for the sustainable development Urban Environment Award of ecotourism sites have paved the way for future research and implementation of best practices in the field.
ACADEMIC CITES
Mohammadzadeh's contributions to the academic world are evidenced by her active participation in research projects, publications, and her role in the academic community at Gorgan University. Her work has been recognized with a prestigious Ph.D. scholarship from the Australian Government, highlighting her potential and commitment to her field of study.
LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
Looking ahead, Mohammadzadeh's pioneering work in environmental design and ecotourism sets a strong foundation for future contributions. Her ongoing research, including the development of applications like Z Hike to introduce walking tracks, Urban Environment Award and her studies on landscape aesthetic quality, promise to extend her legacy of innovation and dedication to sustainable environmental planning and recreational development.
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
Decision scenarios using ecosystem services for land allocation optimization 2020(28)
Assessing the interactions between landscape aesthetic quality and spatial 2020(15)
Designing an integrated urban growth prediction model: a scenario-based approach 2018(8)
Evaluation of the relationship between soil erosion and landscape metrics across 2018(29)