Biography

Dr. Mohammad Kianian Golafshani is currently working as Faculty member of Semnan University, Iran. He obtained his Ph.D. in Natural Resources Engineering from same University. Dr. Mohammad Kianian received honors includes Top Researcher of the University, Top Teacher of the Desert Studies Faculty, Head of Academic Association, Desert Studies faculty, and Head of GIS and RS Lab of Desert studies at Semnan University. He successfully completed 9 research projects. He has published 10 books, and 45 research articles in journals and conferences contributed as author/co-author. He also participated in 5 workshops.

Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences

Soil Science

Renewable Energy

Water Management

Soil and Plant Interactions

Selected Publications

Kianian, M.K., H.R. Asgari and F. Bahadori, 2019. Impact of organic, inorganic and superabsorbent polymer materials on soil properties under plant community of Nitraria schoberi in Deserts of Semnan, Iran. J. Rangeland Sci., 9: 40-51.
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Kianian, M.K., H.R. Asgari and F. Bahadori, 2018. Impact of some amendments on some soil properties and plant growth in Desert area of Iran. Open J. Ecol., 8: 339-355.
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Kianian, M.K., H.H. Mohamdi, S.H. Kaboli, A.R. Meshki and H.R. Asgari, 2018. Studying and identifying of dynamic synoptic patterns affecting droughts occurrence in Semnan province. Geogr. Plann. Space Quart. J., 8: 19-32.
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Azimi, R., M. Farzam, M. Pessarakli and M.K. Kianian, 2018. Mycorrhiza inoculation effects on seedling establishment, survival and morphological properties of Ziziphora clinopodioides Lam. J. Plant Nutr., 41: 2692-2704.
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Azimi, R., G.A. Heshmati, M.K. Kianian, S.H. Jafari and D. Zakeri, 2018. Role of plant species and ecological patches in conserving and fixing natural lands' soil using Landscape Functional Analysis (LFA) (Case study: Dehbar Rangeland, Torghabeh, Mashhad, Iran). J. Rangeland Sci., 8: 166-175.
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Azimi, R. and M.K. Kianian, 2018. Effects of drought stress and mycorrhiza on viability and vegetative growth characteristics of Ziziphora clinopodioides Lam. J. Rangeland Sci., 8: 253-263.
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Naseri, S., M.A. Adibi and M.K. Kianian, 2017. Forage quality of endangered species of Astragalus fridae Rech. F. in Semnan province, Iran. J. Rangeland Sci., 7: 387-399.
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Jafari, Z., M.K. Kianian, F. Aslani and M. Akbarlo, 2016. Floristic composition, life forms and geographical distribution (Case study: Lashgardar Rangelands of Malayer, Iran). J. Environ. Sci. Technol., 9: 140-148.
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Azimi, R., S.H. Jafari, M.K. Kianian, V. Khaksarzade and A. Amini, 2016. Studying arbuscular mycorrhiza symbiotic effects on establishment and morphological characteristics of Bromus kopetdaghensis in cadmium contaminated soil. Taiwan Water Conserv., 64: 82-91.
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Azimi, R., G.A. Heshmati, M.K. Kianian and S.H. Jafari, 2016. Investigating the germination characteristics of Poterium sanguisorba seeds under the influence of thermal treatments for pasture establishment. J. Rangeland Sci., 6: 53-62.
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Abdipour, M., S.M. Hoseini, H. Kaboli and M.K. Kianian, 2015. Effect of land use change on carbon sequestration: A case study in Shahmirzad Walnut Orchad, Semnan, Iran. Res. J. Soil Biol., 7: 1-12.
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Kianian, M.K., 2014. Studying surface properties of desert pavements and their relation to soil properties and plant growth in Hajaligholi playa, Iran. Arabian J. Geosci., 7: 1457-1461.
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Zehtabian, G.R., M.K. Kianian and A.S. Jam, 2013. Investigation of fresh water harvesting from Playa's wetlands (case study: South of Salt lake). Desert, 17: 111-117.
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Bayat, Z., S.H. Kaboli, M. Rahimi, S. Nikoo, M. Kianian and N.S. Dehkordi, 2013. Evaluation of desertification intensity with using of Iranian model for desertification potential assessment in the Marghzar of Shahrekord plain. Int. J. Adv. Biol. Biomed. Res., 1: 968-980.

Reihan, M.K., S. Feiznia, A. Salehpour Jam and M.K. Kianian, 2012. Investigation of pedological criterion on rangeland desertification (Case Study: South of Rude-Shoor Watershed). Desert, 17: 291-298.
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Zehtabian, G.R., M.K Kianian and A.S. Jam, 2009. Investigation of soil physico-chemical properties in playa wetlands (Case study: Daryacheh-Namak). Desert, 14: 1-14.
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Pajuohesh, M., H. Refahi, G.R. Zehtabian, A.S. Jam and M.K. Kianian, 2008. Effects of various super absorbent concentrations on runoff volume in slopes and various intensity of simulated rainfall in Sharekord plain. Desert, 12: 128-128.

Reihan, M.K., A.S. Jam, M.K. Kianian and D. Jahani, 2007. Investigation of pedological criterion on land degradation in quaternary rock units (Case study: Rude-Shoor watershed area). Desert, 12: 77-84.
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