I am a Ph.D. student in Geophysics (Seismology) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), working at the intersection of computational geoscience, statistical seismology, and planetary science. My research focuses on developing robust numerical frameworks, remote-sensing workflows, and deep-learning architectures to analyze fundamental Earth and planetary processes—from seismic noise suppression and event detection to planetary data interpretation.
Beyond pure research, I am an entrepreneur dedicated to building scalable technological solutions, as evidenced by my work co-founding FEZtool, where I lead R&D in geospatial algorithms and Earth science data analysis (such as the open-source library FEZrs). My goal is to build open computational tools and data-driven pipelines that bridge geological observations with predictive modeling.
Personal Information
- Email: aradfarahani@aol.com
- ORCID: 0009-0008-3800-8688
- ResearchGate: Mahdi Farmahini Farahani
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Education
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
- Hong Kong SAR
- Doctor of Philosophy, Geophysics (Seismology), 2026 – 2030
Kharazmi University (KhU)
- Faculty of Earth Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Bachelor of Science, Geology, 2021 – 2025
Activities and Societies:
- Chairperson of the Geological Society of Kharazmi University: June 2024 – June 2025
- Vice President of Media at the Geological Society of Kharazmi University: November 2023 – June 2024
As the Vice President of Media, I managed a diverse range of creative responsibilities: designing posters for seminars and workshops, creating monthly Earth Science infographics to make complex topics accessible, organizing monthly webinars under the banner of KhU GeoTalk, and designing the cover and layout for the 30th issue of the Specialized Scientific Quarterly, Zamin Pouya. You can explore some of these creative works at the bottom of this page!
University of Lille, International Academy Lille Hdf
- Lille, France
- Pre-Ph.D. Water Resource Management Summer School (5 ECTS), Summer 2024
Publications
Journal Articles
- Talkhablou, M., Farmahini Farahani, M., & Mansouri, S. S. (2025). A Python-Based Framework for Land Cover Classification in Engineering Geology: A Comparative Assessment of SVM, K-Means, and Spectral Indices, Kharazmi Journal of Earth Sciences.
- Farmahini Farahani, M. (2024). Effects and social damage of fine dust. Ovan Scientific Journal. Read More
- Farmahini Farahani, M. (2024). Designing the green belt in the southwest of Zahedan. Ovan Scientific Journal. Read More
- Saravani, M. J., Kashef, S., Farmahini Farahani, M., Kashefi, M., & Zohreh, M. (2023). Investigating the accuracy of hybrid models with wavelet transform in the forecast of watershed runoff. Journal of Water Management Modeling (JWMM). Read More
Conference Papers
- Farmahini Farahani, M., & Bagheri, M. (2026, November). Attention Guided Dual Dilated CNN for Enhanced Random Noise Suppression in Seismic Records. In 22\textsuperscript{nd} Iranian Geophysical Conference (IGC22), Tehran, Iran.
- Khosravani, F., Farmahini Farahani, M., & Bagheri, M. (2026, November). Fourier Neural Operators with pointwise Convolutional Neural Networks for Seismic data random noise attenuation. In 22\textsuperscript{nd} Iranian Geophysical Conference (IGC22), Tehran, Iran.
- Farmahini Farahani, M. (2025, August). Machine Learning-Enhanced Seismic Event Detection and Noise Reduction for Planetary Seismology: Insights from Mars and Lunar Data. In Seismology Student Workshop (SSW 2025), GatherTown (Virtual).
- Rezaei, K., & Farmahini Farahani, M. (2024, March). Visualization of magnetometric data with Python (case study: Segregation sedimentary units of Torud Playa). In The 1\textsuperscript{st} Conference on Applied Geophysics in Mines, Tehran, Iran (Oral).
- Rezaei, K., & Farmahini Farahani, M. (2024, February). Comparing the performance of the k-means clustering method and spectral indices in characterizing land use and land cover using remote sensing with Python (case study: Landsat 8 multi-spectral images). In 2\textsuperscript{nd} International Conference for Iranian Geography and Earth Sciences Students, Tehran, Iran.
- Farmahini Farahani, M., Rezaei, K., Karamollahi, S., & Moghadam, F. J. (2024, January). Application of PCA algorithm in remote sensing using Python programming language (case study: Landsat 9 multispectral images). In 8\textsuperscript{th} Symposium of Sedimentological Society of Iran, Hormozgan, Iran.
- Rezaei, K., & Farmahini Farahani, M. (2023, September). The importance of using Python programming language in Earth science. In 26\textsuperscript{th} Conference of Geological Society of Iran, Urmia, Iran.
Books
- Farmahini Farahani, M., Najibifar, Y., & Akbarzadeh Afshari, A. (2025). Earthquake Prediction Using Geophysical Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence. Heritage Branch, Library and Archives Canada. Read More
- Rezaei, K., Farmahini Farahani, M., Karimzadehasl, E. (Trans.). (2024). Introduction to Python in Earth science data analysis: From descriptive statistics to machine learning. Tasir Publication. (Original work published by Maurizio Petrelli)
- Karimi Pashaki, A., Farmahini Farahani, M., Soleimani, J., & Karimzadegan, Y. (In Farsi). (2023). Environmental Risk Management. Simorgh Aseman Azargan Publication. Read More
Projects
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Planetary Geophysics github.com/aradfarahani/PlanetaryGeophysics (2025 – Present) - Built an open-source Python platform for analyzing and visualizing planetary geophysical data.
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FEZrs (Open Source) pypi.org/project/fezrs (2023 – Present) - Advanced Python library for remote sensing, developed by FEZtool with over 100,000 downloads.
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Seismicity Analysis in Iran (2010–2025) iris.edu/hq/workshops/2025/06 (2025) - Performed Iran seismicity analysis for the Seismology Skill-Building Workshop 2025 final project.
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Geoelectricspy (Open Source) zenodo.org/records/10966815 (2023) - Interactive 3D visualization tool for subsurface resistivity using geoelectrics survey data.
Invited Talks
- Seismic Data Denoising in the Era of Neural Networks: 5th National Festival of Young Iranian Geologists (Hosted by Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Kharazmi University, RIES, & UNESCO Chair); 17 October 2026
- Walrus: A Cross-Domain Foundation Model for Continuum Dynamics: Applied ML Lab, Center for Complex Networks, Department of Physics, Shahid Beheshti University; 13 December 2025
- Applied Artificial Intelligence in Earth Science: Faculty of Geosciences, Shahrood University of Technology & Faculty of Earth Sciences, Kharazmi University; 11 November 2025
- Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Education and Earth Science Analysis: Educational Technology Expert Group, Karaj and Fardis County Department of Education, District 2; 30 December 2024
Skills
Programming Languages
Markup Languages
Soft Skills
- Positive Engagement
- Critical Thinking
- Management
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
Software Proficiency
GIS & Remote Sensing
- ENVI
- Global Mapper
- ArcGIS
- QGIS
- Google Earth Pro
- SAS.Planet
3D Modeling & Visualization
- Blender
- 3ds Max
- Agisoft Metashape
Graphic & Video Editing
- Canva
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Corel Draw
Data Analysis & Simulation
- Datamine
- Groundwater Vistas
- Microsoft Office
Fieldwork Skills
- Drone Surveying
- Geoelectrical Surveys (Induced Polarization & Resistivity Sounding - IP-RS)
- Seismic Refraction Data Acquisition
Teaching and Work Experiences
- Founder & Research and Development Specialist, FEZtool, August 2023 – Present
- Talent Acquisition Specialist, BABAEEE, July 2022 – Present (Volunteering)
- Hydrogeology Teaching Assistant, CUHK, August 2026 – Present
- Lecturer, Space Research and Technology Institute (SRTI), August 2026 – September 2026
- Teacher, Iranian Young Scholars Club (IrYSC), April 2021 – August 2026
- Programming Teaching Assistant, Kharazmi University, April 2025 – June 2025
- Geostatistics Teaching Assistant, Kharazmi University, February 2025 – June 2025
- Research Assistant, Kharazmi University, October 2024 – January 2025
- Applied Data Science in Geology Instructor, Young Scholars Club, July 2024
- Advanced Python and Machine Learning Workshop Instructor, Kharazmi University, April 2024 – June 2024
- Graphics Committee Member, 3rd Festival of Iran Young Geologist, May 2024 – June 2024
- Editorial Board Member, Imam Khomeini International University, September 2023 – June 2024 (Volunteering)
- Board Member, NovaVira, June 2023 – November 2024
- Project Manager, ARYANIC, November 2022 – June 2023
- Product Manager & Head of Entrepreneurship Olympiad Department, GreenOly, August 2022 – January 2023
- Proofreader, Olgoo Publication, December 2021 – February 2022
- Teacher, National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (NODET), May 2021 – September 2021
Community Service
- Associate Editor & Reviewer, Zamin Pouya Scientific Journal Vol. 31, August 2025 – June 2026
- Education Committee Member, The 4th National Festival of Young Iranian Geologists, April 2025 – May 2025
- Graphics Committee Member, The 3rd National Festival of Young Iranian Geologists, May 2024 – June 2024
- Editorial Board Member, Imam Khomeini International University, September 2023 – June 2024
Licenses & Certifications
- Applied Geotechnical Seismology, Kharazmi University, 2026
- Applications of Non-Destructive Geophysical Methods in Engineering Geology Studies, Kharazmi University
- Seismology Skill Building Workshop 2025, EarthScope Consortium, 2025
- Investigating practical issues in the exploration of Sulphide Deposits using the IP-RS method, National Iranian Geophysical Society, 2023
- Remote Pilot Certification (Multirotor), Civil Aviation Authority of Islamic Republic of Iran, 2023
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Surveying, Maan Academy, 2023
- GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis Specialization, University of Toronto (Offered by Coursera), 2023
- CS50 Certificate, CS50 (Harvard University), 2021
Honors & Awards
- Geology & Geophysics Photo Contest Student Winner, EEGS, 2026
- CUHK’s International Student PhD Fellowship Awardee, CUHK, 2026
- 9th National Young Scientists Festival Merit Award Winner, Geology Category, 2025
- Hydro 2024 Research-Oriented Summer School Full Scholarship, University of Lille, 2024
- Research Visit Grant (2500 DKK) Awardee, University of Copenhagen, 2022
- DrCT 2021 Global Computational Competition Gold Medalist, 2021
- 1st National Thinking & Entrepreneurship Olympiad (ITEO) Silver Medalist, 2020
Language
Persian (Native)
English (Fluent (C1))
German (Elementary (A2))
Mandarin (Beginner (Duolingo Score: 11))
Organizations
- National Iranian Geophysical Society, Student member, 2025 – Present
- Space Generation Advisory Council, Member, 2025 – Present
- Google Maps Platform Innovators, Member, 2025 – Present
- Geological Society of Iran, Student member, 2021 – 2022
Some fun facts about me:
- 🎮 I like to play video games in my free time (especially indie games).
- 🌍 I’m a huge fan of GIS, RS, and anything related to Earth Science (a bit of a nerd!).
- ☕ I can’t start my day without a cup of coffee (Americano or V60).
- 🎵 Nowadays I’m trying to play the Kamancheh (an Iranian instrument; jazz is my favorite genre!).
- 💖 I love my rubber duck named Pinky. Even though Pinky isn’t actually pink, I love the color pink, so it fits! Pinky is my little companion, helping me think through problems (rubber duck debugging style!).
- 🖋️ I am an avid collector of fine pens (like Graf von Faber-Castell) and luxury timepieces (like my mint green Tissot PRX).
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