EDUCATION
PhD Candidate in Environment and Resource Studies, University of Waterloo, Sept.2015
Supervisor: Professor Rob de Loë
Masters in Geography and Economics, University of Lethbridge, Sept. 2012 – Dec. 2014
Supervisor: Professors Bjornlund and Xu
Dissertation: Evaluating procedural justice: Lessons from Alberta Regional Plans
M.A. in Urban and Regional Planning, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran, Sept. 2008 - Feb. 2011
Supervisor: Dr. Zebardast
Dissertation: Suitable land use pattern for air pollution reduction at air quality monitoring stations: In Aghdasiyeh, Tajrish, Gholhak
B.A. in Urban Planning, Tehran Art University, Tehran, Iran, Sept. 2004 - Jun. 2008
Dissertation: Addressing public participation in urban management in Iran: From Safavieh era until 2003
Pre-University Diploma in Mathematics and Physics, Sept. 2002 - May 2003
Alborz Pre-University, Karaj, Iran
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008-2011 Organizer and designer, Tabridkar, Tehran, Iran, Architectural and Urban Planning
2008-2009 Quiz designers for Masters student, Parseh, Tehran, Iran
2006-2007 Contracted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Tehran, Iran Evaluate implementation plans "regional" and "comprehensive" and determine reasons for the lack of implementation Addressing urban design in urban land development in Iran
SKILLS
Technical skills
Geographic Information System (Spatial analysis, database design and development)
SPSS (Statistical data analysis)
General Software (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Corel Draw)
NVIVO (Qualitative data analysis)
Python (Programming)
Personal and Communicational skills
Good communication and negotiation skills
Excellent research skills
Proactive approach to problem solving
Adaptability and ability to learn and work with new software
Flexible & adaptable, able to work well individually and within a team
The ability to perform under pressure and deliver under challenging timescales
Ability to handle confidential information
Attention to detail
Languages:
English: Fluent/ Persian: Mother tongue/ Arabic: Novice
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Natural resources management, environmental planning and management
Water Governance
Sustainable development
Cumulative effect analysis
Land use planning, land management and forecasting future growth
GIS and spatial analysis
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Principle Author
Emami, P., Bjornlund, H., & Xu, W, 2015.Alberta regional plans: Increasing fairness in the planning and decision making process. Canadian Water Network. 5 pages.
Principle Author
Emami, P., Bjornlund, H., & Xu, W., 2015. Public agencies and social justice. Oral Presentation. Water Economics, Policy and Governance Network (WEPGN) AGM, Calgary. Alberta. Canada.
Principle Author
Emami, P., Bjornlund, H., Xu, W., & Johnston, T. 2015. A framework for assessing the procedural justice in Integrated Resource Planning. In Özçevik, O., Brebbia, C.A., Şener, S.M. (Ed.). Sustainable Development and Planning VII. (pp.119-130). WIT Press.
Principle Author
Emami, P., Bjornlund, H., & Xu, W., 2014. Evaluating procedural justice in Alberta regional plan with focus on the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan and the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan. Oral Presentation. Canada Water Resources Congress. Hamilton. Ontario. Canada.
Principle Author
Emami, P., Bjornlund, H., & Xu, W., 2014. Evaluating procedural justice in Alberta regional plan. Oral Presentation. Canadian Association of Geographers. Brock University. St. Catherine. Ontario. Canada.
Emami, P., 2013. Application of GIS in urban planning. Oral Presentation. GIS day. University of Lethbridge. Lethbridge. Alberta. Canada.
Emami, P., 2010. Suitable land use pattern for air pollution reduction at air quality monitoring stations: in Aghdasiyeh. Oral Presentation. First National Conference on Sustainable Urban Development. University of Tehran. Tehran. Iran.
Emami, P., 2011. Addressing desired land use pattern for mitigating air pollution. Accepted in 11th Conference on Sustainable Development and planning. New Forest. England.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Queen Elizabeth II-Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST): 2015-2016 Valued 15000
President's Graduate Scholarship (PGS): 2015-2016 valued 5000
Ranked in the top 1% of the Bachelor of Science degree participants in the national entrance exam
Ranked in the top 1% of the Master’s degree participants in the national entrance exam
Ranked first selected student in Bachelor of Arts (Top Student)
Ranked 2nd selected student in Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Ranked in the top 10 students in High School Program, Alborz high school, Karaj, Iran
COURSE PROJECTS & RESEARCH
City of Lethbridge neighbourhood tax assessment
Evaluation of regional planning process throughout Alberta
Evaluation of implementation of comprehensive plans in Tehran
Design of bicycle and pedestrian route network in Tehran
Statistical evaluation of air pollution emissions in neighbourhoods in Tehran
Zoning and design of economic centres for a neighbourhood in Tehran
Transportation network design in Shemiranat Province and Tehran neighbourhoods
Use of GIS for risk management and mapping for earthquakes in Tehran