Prof. Javad Farhoudi

Born August 1943, obtained his B.Sc. degree in irrigation engineering from Tehran University (1973) and Ph.D. in hydraulic structures from Southampton, UK (1979). Dr. Farhoudi has been engaged in research work in the field of civil engineering, especially hydraulics, and has taught in the subjects of hydraulics, irrigation and drainage engineering, sediment transport etc. both at under-graduate and post-graduate levels. Dr. Farhoudi has contributed several papers for national and international journals, has organized many technical conferences and seminars and has participated in international conferences. Dr. Farhoudi served in various capacities such as, Deputy Minister for Water Affairs, Ministry of Energy (1983-88); Chancellor, University of Urmia, Iran (1990-82 and 1991-92); Chancellor, University of Union University of Technology, Iran (1992-93); Presently Dr. Farhoudi is Professor in the Irrigation Department, Urmia University, Iran. He was Vice President of ICID from 1996-1999.

Dr. Farhoudi was Chairman of the Working Group on Irrigated Agriculture under Drought and Water Scarcity (WG-IADWS) until 2000.