Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS)

Sedimentology Workshop: From Theory to Practice

The Faculty of Earth Sciences at the Institute of Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS) is pleased to announce a two-day Sedimentology Workshop (including one day of field operations), specifically designed for undergraduate geology students across the country. The workshop will be held on 8th and 9th Esfand 1403 (February 27–28, 2025).

Two-day hydrogeology workshop - February 5-6, 2025

Faculty of Earth Sciences, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Zanjan, will hold a two-day hydrogeology workshop titled "Management of Surface and Groundwater Resources Using SWAT Model and MODFLOW Code" on February 5-6, 2025. The workshop is specifically designed for undergraduate students. Participation is free of charge, and accommodation and meals will be provided for attendees. The purpose of this workshop is to familiarize final-year undergraduate students with specialized Earth science software and applications, while inspiring and motivating them to pursue graduate studies. Final-year students in geology, agriculture, and civil engineering can register for the workshop through the form below. Please note that seats are limited, and the registration deadline is January 30, 2025.

The 8th Earth Science School -23 to 26 April 2024

The 8th Earth Science School will be held in the Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS) from 23 to 26 April 2024.

The 7th Earth Science School - 1 to 4 May 2023

The 7th Earth Science School will be held in the Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS) from 1 to 4 May 2023. The school’s primary focus is on Earth, Energy, and Environment (E3) subjects.

6th Earth Sciences School 6-9 June 2022

The 6th Earth Sciences School is to be held at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS) from 6 to 9 June 2022. The School’s primary focus is Earth, Energy, and Environment (E3). The school is suitable for third and fourth-year BSc students of geology, physics, and mining and surveying engineering.

Weekly Seminar

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2025-12-10 09:30
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2025-12-10 10:15
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Weekly Seminar

Investigation of the Growth of Active Faults in the Eastern Part of Tehran Metropolitan Area Employing Historical Aerial Photos and Photogrammetric Technique

Parvaneh Alizadeh Saeid - Department of Earth Sciences
2025-12-10 11:15
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M.Sc. Defense

Study of Alteration Zones in the Eastern Afghanistan Metallogenic Belt (Moqor-Durafshan Shear Zone) Using Remote Sensing Method

Mohammad Rahim Shayan - Department of Earth Sciences
2025-12-03 10:00
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Weekly Seminar

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2025-12-02 15:45
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Weekly Seminar

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2025-12-02 14:00
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More seminars

Senegalese Ambassador visits IASBS Earth Sciences Department

The Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to Iran, His Excellency Saliou Niang Ding, has visited the IASBS Earth Sciences Department. The visit took place on Sunday, 22 November 2025, during which His Excellency reviewed the department’s laboratory facilities and became acquainted with its geophysical, remote-sensing and ICP-MS capabilities.

Meeting of Earth Sciences faculty with representatives of Zanjan Province Water and Wastewater Company

A meeting of the academic members of the Earth Sciences Department with representatives of the Zanjan Province Water and Wastewater Company has been held. The meeting took place on 4 November 2025.

Workshops on “Hydrogeology” and “Geological Remote Sensing” held at the Department of Earth Sciences

The Department of Earth Sciences at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS) has held two specialised workshops on “Climate Change and Water Resource Management” and “The Role of Remote Sensing in Scientific Studies, Exploration, and Natural Hazard Management.” The workshops took place on Wednesday and Thursday, 22 and 23 October 2025.

Faculty member wins 2024 Biruni Prize for Young Researchers

Dr Abolfazl Rezaei, Associate Professor of Inorganic Earth Sciences at the Department of Earth Sciences, has been awarded the 2024 Biruni Prize in the tenth round of competitions for Distinguished Young Researcher in Chemistry.

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Dr. Seyed Khalil Motaghi
(Head of the Earth Sciences Department)

Sedimentology Workshop: From Theory to Practice

Two-day hydrogeology workshop - February 5-6, 2025

The 8th Earth Science School -23 to 26 April 2024

The 7th Earth Science School - 1 to 4 May 2023

6th Earth Sciences School 6-9 June 2022

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Investigation of the Growth of Active Faults in the Eastern Part of Tehran Metropolitan Area Employing Historical Aerial Photos and Photogrammetric Technique

Study of Alteration Zones in the Eastern Afghanistan Metallogenic Belt (Moqor-Durafshan Shear Zone) Using Remote Sensing Method

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Senegalese Ambassador visits IASBS Earth Sciences Department

Meeting of Earth Sciences faculty with representatives of Zanjan Province Water and Wastewater Company

Workshops on “Hydrogeology” and “Geological Remote Sensing” held at the Department of Earth Sciences

Faculty member wins 2024 Biruni Prize for Young Researchers

Are you interested in joining our family?

Overview:

Head of Department:

Administrative Staff:

Tel:

Fax:

Dr. Seyed Khalil Motaghi (Head of the Earth Sciences Department)

Sedimentology Workshop: From Theory to Practice

Two-day hydrogeology workshop - February 5-6, 2025

The 8th Earth Science School -23 to 26 April 2024

The 7th Earth Science School - 1 to 4 May 2023

6th Earth Sciences School 6-9 June 2022

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Investigation of the Growth of Active Faults in the Eastern Part of Tehran Metropolitan Area Employing Historical Aerial Photos and Photogrammetric Technique

Study of Alteration Zones in the Eastern Afghanistan Metallogenic Belt (Moqor-Durafshan Shear Zone) Using Remote Sensing Method

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Senegalese Ambassador visits IASBS Earth Sciences Department

Meeting of Earth Sciences faculty with representatives of Zanjan Province Water and Wastewater Company

Workshops on “Hydrogeology” and “Geological Remote Sensing” held at the Department of Earth Sciences

Faculty member wins 2024 Biruni Prize for Young Researchers

Are you interested in joining our family?

Dr. Seyed Khalil Motaghi
(Head of the Earth Sciences Department)