Amirhossein Zaji

Biography:

Dr. Amirhossein Zaji has a PhD in Data-Driven Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia, a Master of Science degree in Hydrology and Water Resources Science and a BSc in Civil Engineering.

Expertise and Experience

Amirhossein has research and work experience as a Research Assistant at the School of Engineering at UBC, where he is developing a high-throughput phenotyping system to localize and count wheat spikes, measuring plant height using computer vision, deep learning, and stereo cameras, and optimizing traffic lights using knowledge-based ontology systems and evolutionary algorithms. He has also worked as a teaching assistant and lab instructor for the Instrumentation and Data Analysis course at UBC.

As an instructor with 10 years of experience in the education industry, Amirhossein has developed a passion for teaching and inspiring students to reach their full potential. With expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment, he has a proven track record of delivering engaging and effective instruction across a range of subjects.

His experience spans both online and in-person teaching environments, and he is committed to leveraging the latest technologies and teaching methodologies to create dynamic and interactive learning experiences for my students. Whether working with students at the elementary, middle, or high school level, he is dedicated to fostering a love of learning and helping students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.

Publications and Scholarly Activity

Amirhossein’s research interests include deep learning models, evolutionary optimization algorithms, high-throughput phenotyping, remote sensing, time series prediction, and numerical methods. He has published over 70 papers in various data application fields, including more than 30 in Q1 journals. His publications have been cited more than 1,700 times and he has an H-index of 25.

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Awards

  • International Four-Year Doctoral Partial Tuition Award - School of Engineering, The University of British Columbia - British Columbia, Canada - 2022
  • University Graduate Fellowship - School of Engineering, The University of British Columbia - British Columbia, Canada - 2022
  • University Graduate Fellowship - School of Engineering, The University of British Columbia - British Columbia, Canada - 2021
  • Special University of BC Okanagan Graduate Award - School of Engineering, The University of British Columbia - British Columbia, Canada - 2021
  • International Four-Year Doctoral Partial Tuition Award - School of Engineering, The University of British Columbia - British Columbia, Canada - 2021
  • University Graduate Fellowship - School of Engineering, The University of British Columbia - British Columbia, Canada - 2020
  • Golden Associates Graduate Award in Civil Engineering - School of Engineering, The University of British Columbia - British Columbia, Canada - 2019
  • Top Researcher amongst all candidates - Razi University – Kermanshah, Iran - 2016
  • Ranked as the 2nd instructor in the department (out of 49) based on student evaluations - Razi University – Kermanshah, Iran – 2nd semester of 2015/2016
  • Ranked as the 1st instructor in the department (out of 53) based on student evaluations - Razi University – Kermanshah, Iran – 1st semester of 2015/2016
  • Ranked as the 1st instructor in the department (out of 39) based on student evaluations - Razi University – Kermanshah, Iran – 3rd semester of 2014/2015
  • Ranked as the 2nd instructor in the department (out of 42) based on student evaluations - Razi University – Kermanshah, Iran – 1st semester of 2014/2015
  • Ranked as the 1st instructor in the department (out of 30) based on student evaluations - Razi University – Kermanshah, Iran – 3rd semester of 2013/2014
  • Ranked as the 2nd instructor in the department (out of 26) based on student evaluations - Razi University – Kermanshah, Iran – 2nd semester of 2013/2014
  • Ranked as the 1st instructor in the department (out of 30) based on student evaluations - Razi University – Kermanshah, Iran – 1st semester of 2013/2014

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