Interests and Goals



Improve my thinking and interpesonal skills Tap for more

From my perspective, every question contains half of its answer. People usually focus only on finding results without considering the definition and demands of the question. My major interest is to facilitate the procedure of finding robust and sustainable ways of thinking about a question and having a contribution to innovative solutions for future generations, with individuals and groups. This is not only precious but a vital movement in a world full of unforeseen and complicated questions and illusions. I would like to be engaged in activities in which I can positively teach and learn my knowledge and expertises.

Pursue my education Tap for more

The nature of science demands regular purification and should be respected and treated intensely. However, the current education system has been limited to degrees; such purification can be achieved through continuous learning and teaching. New subjects, new solving approaches, new answers, and consequently, new demands have always been raised. Most traditional beliefs work poorly, and a more comprehensive lookout is required. Thanks to technological advancements, I would like to implement them in my efforts in meaningful and reasonable ways by being educated and supervised by like-minded experts and professionals.

Supply Value Chain of Critical Minerals Tap for more

Modern economies rely on countless cohorts of raw materials, from iron and limestone to gold and semiconductors. Minerals have mostly been traded in sustained and organized markets, but, conversely, critical minerals such as lithium do not have this opportunity yet. My main interest is to leverage my wisdom and expertise in enlightening critical minerals supply chain (CMSC) transparency, responsibility, and resilience. Thus, it is required to carry out R&D to solve the challenges of CRMSC.

Teaching and Democratizing AI Tap for more

Artificial Intelligence bears a heavy burden of human activities in the contemporary world, and modern societies need to teach and explain AI to new generations clearly to preserve the chain of innovation and technology improvement. Thus, one of my interests is to combine mine and experts wisdom and experiences to facilitate sustainable education of AI and its development.


Academic and Industrial Experiences



Educational Teaching Assistant
Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
Feb. 2023 - Present
  • Educating, supervising, and assessing students on their courses and projects to boost up their knowledge and expertise in understanding core elements of the market, supply chain of minerals, and the mining industry
    • Few examples of topics/courses:
      • Mineral Resource Geology and Modelling (AESB3343)
        • Mining: an Overview, Revision of Probability and Statistics, EDA, Variographie, The Random Function model and its inferring, Spatial Interpolation and Kriging, Cross Validation, Conversion Resources to Reserves, Reporting Standards
        • Literature-based Assignments: Mining, and Overview; Lithium Pegmatites
        • Programming-based Assignments: Data Interpretation and Variography; Ordinary vs Simple Kriging using Python
        • Software-based Project: Resource Estimation and Modelling using Datamine Studio RM
      • Field Exploration Project (FEP) (AESB3340)
        • Case Study: Lindum Reef (Black Reef) Gold-Uranium project area in South Africa
        • Creating two syntethic independent datasets for educational purposes using Python
        • Geological Modelling of Overburden, Black Reef, and Basement so-called layers ( channel facies ) and creating a sketch of open-pit mine using Datamine Studio RM and Python
        • Gold and Uranium Estimation across the zones, considering criteria of JORC code and subsequent studies in resource classification
        • Conducting economic evaluations based on Technical, Economics, Market, and Environment dynamics
      • Geo-resource B-Module (AESM404B)
        • Block Kriging, Indicator Kriging, Geostatistical Simulation, Conversion Resources to Reserves, Reporting Standards
        • Project: finding potential areas for further drilling based on current conditions on the dataset using Simluation techniques with Datamine Studio RM, Datamine Supervisor, SGeMS, and Python; case study: San Antonio underground mine deposit, Spain
      • Optimization
  • Teaching new software skills, algorithms, programming skills, and practical approaches to encourage students in having critical thinking and tackling unforeseen problems
    • Few examples of software and subjects:
      • Datamine Studio RM, Datamine Supervisor, SGeMS, Python,
      • Kriging, Simulation, Geostatistics, Variography, Cross Validation, Resource Classification, Reporting Standards, Uncertainty Quantification, EDA, Outliers, Data Processing
  • Projects and Theses involved in:
    • Bayesian Evidential Learning (BEL) Applied to Mineral Resource Modelling to Reduce Uncertainties
      Presented by Aafje Houben for her thesis and the conference, with the supervision of Dr. Masoud S. Shishvan, in 22nd Annual Conference of the International Association for Mathematical Geosciences (IAMG)
    • The Application of Kriging and Conditional Simulation in Resource Classification
      Presented by Lola Mahnke, with the supervision of Dr. Mike Buxton and Dr. Masoud S. Shishvan
    • Effect of soil properties and soil moisture on gas transport and treatment in an engineered landfill biofilter system
      Presented by Sophie Maijoor, with the supervision of Dr. Masoud S. Shishvan
    • Optimal Placement of Capacitive Electrodes in a Monitoring Borehole Purposes for the Campus Geothermal Project at TU Delft
      Presented by Marco Huy Bortolotti, stood as external committee member
    • Preventing haul truck-related fatalities in open pit mining using gamified training simulation
      Presented by Lennart Vos, with the supervision of Dr. Masoud S. Shishvan
    • Safety Assessment for the Implementation of Autonomous Haulage Systems in an Open-Pit Mine
      Presented by Mario Alejandro, with the supervision of Dr. Masoud S. Shishvan
Project Coordinator / Junior Process Engineer

Faratahghigh-E-Sepahan, Isfahan-Tehran, Iran
Aug. 2016 - Feb. 2023
  • Familiar with bases of EPC Projects
    • Working with WBS, MDR, Data Sheets, inquiries, TC, TBE, and dealing with contractual issues
  • Schedule and manage meetings with clients, vendors, and consultants
  • Monitor and follow up project workflow and procedures
    • Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Electrial and Automation Engineering, Fluid Engineering, R&D, and Management
  • Projects involved in:
    • GEG lime Co. Engineering and commissioning of two PFR furnaces
      • Engineering and Procurement
    • GEG Pre-concentration enhancement, 4th line of Gol-E-Gohar concentrate production
      • Engineering and Procurement
    • Gohar-Zamin Pelletizing Plant I
      • Engineering, Procurement, and Construction
    • Gohar-Podre-Pars (GPP) bentonite production and plant development project
      • Mostly on Pre-feasibility Studies
R&D Specialist

Faratahghigh-E-Sepahan, Isfahan-Tehran, Iran
Aug. 2016 - Feb. 2023
  • Understand and analyze bases of tenders and contracts
  • Schedule and manage meetings with technology providers, industrial stakeholders, and processing experts
  • Monitor and follow up new technologies, ideas, and strategies
  • Identify opportunities for improvement in the career
  • Study new algorithms and approaches to solve traditional or unseen issues in quantification, evaluation, and assessment
  • Projects:
    • Pre-feasibility studies of Ferrosilicon production in Mobarake Steel Co.
    • Scientific studies of available Raymond mills around the world for the fine-grained bentonite production
    • Pre-feasibility studies of water consumption in cooling towers by considering usage of lattice sheets
  • Main achievement: Forging mathematical operational-data-based models to quantify iron ore pelletization using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications: a case study on Gol-E-Gohar I pelletizing plant
    • Teaching Assistant / Laboratory Analyst

    University of Tehran, Faculty of Engineering, Tehran, Iran
    Sep. 2013 - May 2019
    • Study and identify rocks based on their properties in specimen and polished thin section samples
    • Study and identify important and valuable minerals and their relations to host rock and ore mineralization
    • Schedule and manage meetings with students and teachers to monitor and follow up students progress
    • Teach and examine student on their courses and define projects to enhance their knowledge and expertise
    • Courses involved:
      • Mineralogy, Optical Mineralogy, Petrology, Optical Petrology, Mineralography, with the supervision of Assistant Prof. MirSaleh Mirmohammadi
      • Fundamentals of Minerals Exploration, Ore Reserve Evaluation, Fundamentals of Resource Estimation and Evaluation, with the supervision of Associate Prof. Omid Asghari


    Skills and Valuable Experiences

    Stands as favorite, learning, and working with it most often

    Scientific and Industrial

    • Possess strong background and knowledge in many subjects associated with programming such as Object-Oriented, User Interface Design, Data Structure, Pipelines, and Grid Search
    • Possess strong background and scientific knowledge in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, and able to forge and evaluate supervised learning, semi-supervised learning, reinforcement learining, and unsupervised learning models including Linear Models, Support Vector Machine (SVM), Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Lasso, Ridge (Tikhonov Regularization), Decision Tree, and Deep Learning ( such as NN, RNN, CNN, NLP, and Generative AI )
    • Possess strong skills in manipulating data with different software commands and functions available for statistical, geostatistical, and geological purposes
    • Possess strong skills in creating and depicting spatial data like geological features, geo-metallurgical zones, and mineralization/alteration boundaries associated with their stationary conditions (using points, lines, and wireframes)
    • Possess strong skills in performing block models estimation and evaluation with drillhole samples and interpolation methods like Kriging and Conditional Simulation
    • Possess strong ability to create new datatypes, tables, and meta-format pieces of information for manipulating, interpreting, analyzing, exporting, and presenting
    • Able to develop new frameworks, ideas, algorithms, and practical programs based on critical needs and goals of a project
    • Possess strong capabilities in teaching basics of rocks and minerals identification (Descriptive Mineralogy and Petrology courses) and resource or reserve estimation and classification (Geostatistics and Principles of Mining Exploration courses), handling teaching and troubleshooting classes, taking exam, and tracking students’ performance
    • Strong Commitment in creating reports and outputs inclined to contemporary needs and requests
    • Skilled in using various Python programming modules from rudimentary to professional ones like NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Scikit-Learn, Tensorflow, PyTorch, Taipy, GurobiPy, Pymc, rc, and csv
    • Skilled in implementing methods and techniques of data evaluation/processing with parametric and non-parametric statistical hypothesis tests like T-student, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and Chi-squared
    • Skilled in understanding tender documents, contracts, technical offers, technical clarifications (TC), technical queries (TQ), procurement inquiry documents, datasheets and material take offs (MTO), Master Document Register (MDR), and other engineering documents provided on transmittals
    • Skilled in being involved in project management teams to handle project tasks, track and assess the progress, and provide valuable insights and suggestions
    • Able to read and understand DWG drawings, datasheets, and inquiries created in industrial projects such as EPC and EPCF
    • Able to understand connections and relationships between engineering, procurement, and construction facts, concepts, and their associated terms to create new or modify current documents regarding project management or quality control desires
    • Able to design URL pages and adding elements such as texts, images, and animations
    • Able to store, manipulate, and retrieve information from databases with SQL commands and statements
    • Able to execute commands for georeferencing, buffering, estimating, and creating data and reports based on geological maps
    • Able to create sections of rock, form up thin or polished sections, study and report vital information including minerals’ abundance, characteristics of phases, host rock name and its texture, specific patterns, and degree of liberation of specific mineral(s)
    • Familiar with quarrying benches, basics of drilling and blasting, defining toe and crest of each benches, and similar properties inclusive of exploitation and exploration method
    • Familiar with the concept of creating basic parameters, boundaries, and subsequent conditions in order to produce models with finite element method for saturated steady-state problems and unsaturated transient analysis in underground water systems
    • Familiar with basics of mechanical properties and behavior of geological formations which are critical in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas
    • Pursued Internship in Kayson Co., Aug. 2013, and Aug. 2014
    • Participated in Petroleum Geomechanics Workshop, Dec. 2012, University of Tehran, Iran
    • Participated in 3rd International Conference of Iron Ore (challenges and hopes) as representative member of University of Tehran, passed 16-hour workshops including iron ore pricing, optimizing, and reducing cost of production, and became familiar with risks of commercial and noncommercial foreign investments in mines, Dec. 2015, Tehran, Iran

    Programming

    Python
    C++
    Java
    HTML
    CSS
    Bootstrap
    Lua
    Adobe Air / Flash CC
    MATLAB
    Mark-up Languages
    SQL
    C
    C#
    JavaScript
    Objective C
    Java Android
    Visual Basic

    Software

    Microsoft Office
    Datamine Studio RM
    SGeMS
    ArcMap
    Minitab
    SPSS
    Datamine Supervisor
    CorelDraw
    Qt Design Studio
    GemCom Gems
    Mendeley Reference Manager
    Geosoft Oasis Montaj
    Geoslope SEEP/W
    GEOVIA Surpac
    ENVI
    Autodesk AUTOCAD
    Autodesk Naviswork
    Autodesk Vault
    Microsoft Project
    Primavera P6
    DaVinci Resolve
    EndNote
    Adobe Illustrator

    Academic and Research-based activities

    • Creating two independent datasets comprised of Uranium, Gold, and Pyrite for Field Exploration Project course, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands, Supervisor: Dr. Mike Buxton, Ir. Marco Keersemaker
      • Enabled students to execute different methodologies in Geological and Resource Modelling, Open-pit mine design, and Economic Evaluation
      • Supervised and followed up students progress in learning new concepts regarding project assessment, and modelling intensively for a month
    • Forecasting ARD potential by influenced parameters determination and three-dimension prediction with geological drillhole data, Thesis of master’s education, University of Tehran, Iran, Supervisors: Assistant Prof. Mir Saleh Mirmohammadi and Associate Prof. Omid Asghari, Advisor: Professor Faramarz Doulati
      • Developed a new method for predicting Acid Rock Drainage (ARD) potential in a three-dimensional space using geological drillhole data
      • Calculated sought-after parameters of Acid Rock Drainage (ARD) by using experiments based on accepted international standards for powdered samples of drill cores (like Acid Base Accounting and Net Acid Generation tests; Static ABA and NAG respectively)
      • Evaluating variables, parameters, and mathematical regressions with statistical methods like Student’s t-distribution and Chi-squared test
      • Using statistical methodologies and transformation for data structure recognition including preprocessing, clustering, classification, and dimensionality reduction
      • Creating new and response variables based on regressions and mathematical models
      • Extending variables in three dimensions by using contemporary methods of estimation like Kriging (Ordinary and Simple)
    • Comparing conventional and mathematical methods of ARD estimation and evaluation with geological data in metallic mines, Seminar of master’s education, reported and presented in Farsi, University of Tehran, Iran, Supervisors: Assistant Prof. Mir Saleh Mirmohammadi and Associate Prof. Soheila Aslani
      • Reviewed recent applications on how to define, calculate, and evaluate Acid Rock Drainage with geological samples
      • Conducted synthetic experiments of ABA and NAG tentatively for better understanding about ARD and geo-metallurgical modelling
      • Reviewed methods of mineral resource estimation like ordinary kriging and simulation to identify convenient one according to the complexity of the case study
    • Lectured “application of Very-Low Frequency (VLF) Electromagnetic (EM) Geophysical Method in Delineation of Pb-Zn Mineralization in Ishiagu Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria” for the audience, study project of Exploration of Metallic ore body course, presented in Farsi with slides, University of Tehran, Iran, Supervisor: Prof. Ali Moradzadeh
    • Lectured “efforts of Magneto Telluric (MT) methods in exploration of geothermal reservoirs” for the audience, study project of Exploration of Geothermal Resources course, presented in Farsi with slides, University of Tehran, Iran, Supervisor: Prof. Ali Moradzadeh
    • Provided Summary report of Magnetic anomaly surveying in Southern area of University of Tehran, Institute of Geophysics, project of Geophysical Projects Design course, reported in Farsi as PDF, University of Tehran, Iran, Supervisor: Prof. Gholam Hossain Norouzi
    • Provided a report of a two-day surveying Salafchegan fieldwork from recorded structural occurrences and geological samples, part of project of Structural Geology course, University of Tehran, Iran, Supervisor: Associate Prof. Abbas Bahroudi
      • Collected and interpreted geophysical data via software (Geosoft)
      • Executed rudimentary cost-benefit analysis with mathematical functions
    • Made numerical groundwater flow model by Finite Element method with artificial data, study project of Advanced Hydrogeology course, reported in Farsi, University of Tehran, Iran, Supervisor: Professor Faramarz Doulati
      • Learned concepts of embankment dam properties like hydraulic head and reservoir waterflow
      • Calculated basic hydrogeological parameters via software (SEEP/W)
    • Technical feasibility and commercial viability determination of establishing a gyratory crusher and a ball mill for copper ore processing plant, study project of Feasibility Studies course, reported in Farsi, University of Tehran, Iran, Supervisor: deceased Assistant Prof. Seyed Shamsedin Vahabi
      • Learned rudimentary technical and commercial evaluation methods via software (ComFar)
    • Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of Mehdi-Abad Lead-Zinc deposit, Thesis of undergraduate studies, Supervisor: Associate Prof. Omid Asghari
      • Learned Assigning grade and estimation error of lead and zinc to an unrotated block model
      • Learned Evaluating the deposit based on quantitative methods like kriging variance classification (using PD functions) and error of estimation to classify the block model (measured, indicated, and inferred)
      • Learned Evaluating the deposit based on qualitative methods like search ellipsoid (including considered drillholes and samples in the process of estimation) to classify the block model (measured, indicated, and inferred)
    • Provided summary report of Surveying and prospecting geological features inclusive of formations and faults, project of Field Mine Surveying course, University of Tehran, Iran, Supervisor: Associate Prof. Abbas Bahroudi
      • Learned how to sample rocks and minerals based on their feature, specific mineral abundance, rock texture, and other major and minor properties
      • Learned how to perform Georeferencing digital images and geographical information like sample images and qualitative descriptions via software (ArcMap and Global Mapper)
      • Performed functions and operations given by software in order to create new geographic information and analysis like buffers and clusters

    Some achievements and products

    Creating two independent datasets of drilling, comprising Uranium, Gold, and Pyrite occurences for Field Exploration Project course, 2024, The Netherlands

    Redesigning three assignments of Mineral Resource Geology and Modelling course, aligning them to Learning Objectives (LO) 2024, The Netherlands

    Fine-tuned a clone of Pre-trained Large Language Model LLaMA-2 to make prompts in respond to requests related to supply chains of critical raw materials, 2023, The Netherlands

    Making up the Proposal for NWO XS Theme: Demystifying the uncertainties of Anthropogenic Factors on projects in earth sciences by harnessing the potential of recent achievements in Artificial Intelligence, 2023, The Netherlands

    Redesigning one assignment of Structural Geology course, easing the process of learning with the combination of programming and geological knowledge, 2023, The Netherlands

    Created mathematical operational-data-based models to quantify iron ore pelletization using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications: a case study on Gol-E-Gohar I pelletizing plant for localizing the concept, in lieu of compulsory military service obligationss By Iran's National Elites Foundation Approval, 2020, Iran

    Created a Software with Java Programming language to insert and store data of rocks (name, properties including texture, occurrence, major constituents, and representative images), study project of Petrology I course, 2019, Iran

    Created a software package using rock samples available in Mineralogy Museum and Adobe Flash CC Programming language for better Visualization of samples inside the Museum, 2016, Iran

    Created functions and modules for enhancing connections between players and the environment, and educating bot player to respond to events in Defend of The Ancient 2 (DOTA 2) online game, personal project, 2014-2017, Iran

    Started Designing the personal website using HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap concepts and languages, since 2020, Iran-Netherlands

    Estimated Lead and Zinc elements in a representative block model of Mehdi-Abad deposit located in Yazd, part of thesis of undergraduate studies, 2018, Iran

    Holded the membership of Mineralography and Optical Mineralogy lab in School of Mining Engineering, University of Tehran, under the supervision of Assistant Prof. Mir Saleh Mirmohammadi, 2013-2022, Iran

    Holded the membership of Simulation and Data Processing lab in School of Mining Engineering, University of Tehran, under the supervision of Associate Prof. Omid Asghari, 2015-2022, Iran

    Stood as the chief editor of Nashr-E-Fan magazine, 56th edition, fall-winter 2017


    Honors and Awards


    • Honored to be declared the best educator of the Bachelor Applied Earth Sciences by the votes and comments of AES students @ TU Delft, 2023-2024
    • Honored to be declared the 2nd in the most motivating lecturer for the Bachelor Applied Earth Sciences by the votes and comments of AES students @ TU Delft, 2023-2024
    • Gained the Certificate of Completion for the participation in the online workshop “Python Workshop", organized by Advanced Predictive Modeling Technology, with focus on Data manipulation, Classes and function, 3D Visualization, and Scripting, September 2023, The Netherlands
    • Became a member of Iran’s National Elites Foundation and involved in scientific-based project in lieu of compulsory military service obligations at SBR Co., Dec. 2019, Tehran, Iran
    • Became a extraordinary member of the Mijnbouwkundige Vereeniging (MV) @ Delft University of Technology, 2024
    • Ranked 23rd in National Mining Engineering Universities Entrance Exam for graduate studies among nearly 4500 participants, 2015, Tehran, Iran
    • Earned first place in Mining Engineering, minored in Mineral Exploration of undergraduate academic years, and admitted to graduate studies of Mining Engineering without prerequisite of entrance exam, 2015, Tehran, Iran
    • Ranked 1st in Mining Engineering, minored in Mineral Exploration during forth academic year of undergraduate studies among 25 students, 2015, Tehran, Iran
    • Ranked 59th in first season of Iranian Java Programming Contest among 85 participants, 2014, Tehran, Iran.
    • Ranked 3rd in Mining Engineering, minored in Mineral Exploration during third academic year of undergraduate studies among 25 students, Sep 2013 – May 2014, Tehran, Iran
    • Ranked 1st in Mining Engineering, minored in Mineral Exploration during second academic year of undergraduate studies among 25 students, Sep 2012 – May 2013, Tehran, Iran
    • Ranked 1st in Tehran RoboCup Simulation League (in 2D Simulation) using C++, 2008, Tehran, Iran

    Education


    M.Sc. of Mining Engineering

    University of Tehran, Faculty of Engineering, School of Mining Engineering, minored in Mineral Exploration
    Sep. 2015 - Aug. 2018
    • Achieved GPA of 3.38/4.0 ( 16.02/20 ) via 32 credits ( tuition waiver )
    • Thesis: Forecasting ARD potential by influenced parameter determination and 3D prediction with geological data
    • Supervisors: Assistant Prof. Mir Saleh Mirmohammadi, Associate Prof. Omid Asghari
    • Advisor: Professor Faramarz Doulati
    B.SC. of Mining Engineering

    University of Tehran, Faculty of Engineering, School of Mining Engineering, minored in Mineral Exploration
    Sep. 2011 - Aug. 2015
    • Achieved GPA of 3.51/4.0 ( 16.41/20 ) via 142 credits ( tuition waiver )
    • Thesis: Numerical and categorical resource classification of Mehdi-Abad Lead-Zinc deposit
    • Supervisor: Associate Prof. Omid Asghari

    Publications


    Pashna K., Mirmohammadi M., Asghari O., Doulati F., “Using nonlinear regression for ARD evaluation based on borehole samples”, 7th Iranian Mining Engineering Conference & 5th International Mine and Mining Industries, Tehran, Iran, Nov. 2019 (as oral presentation in Farsi) (link)

    Pashna K., Mirmohammadi M., Asghari O., Doulati F., “Discussing acid metalliferous mine drainage estimation and modelling influenced parameters for in-situ rocks”, 36th National and the 3rd International Geosciences Congress, Tehran, Iran, Feb. 2018 (as oral presentation in English) (link)

    Pashna K., Asghari O., “A comparison between new and common resource classification in Mehdi Abad lead-zinc ore deposit”, 2nd Iranian Mining Technologies Conference and Exhibition, Yazd, Iran, Sep. 2016 (presented in a form of poster in Farsi) (link)