Dr. Karim Shiati

Dr. Shiati (born in 1951) obtained B.Sc. in Irrigation Engineering (1969-1973, Iran); M.Sc. in Water Resources Engineering (1977, The Netherlands); and Ph.D in Water Resources Environment (1991, The Netherlands).

At present, he is working as Project Manager / Coordinator of Sustainable Development of Aras Border River Project, YEKOM Consulting Engineering, Iran. Dr. Shiati is a member of ICID Workbodies ASRWG and WG-PQW.

His work experience includes - (1) Director of Water Resources Department (1991-till date); (2) Project Manager/Coordinator of Central Consultant for Irrigation Improvement Project (1993-2001); (3) Project Manager of Diversion Dams and Irrigation and Drainage Networks for Jereh, Khesht and Dulaki Plains, Phase II studies (1984-1987); (4) Senior Water Resources Engineer in Ministry of Agricultural Jihad & Japan International Corporation Agency (1984); and (5) Water Resources Engineer (1977-1983).