Dr. Parastoo Pilehforooshha
Assistant Professor, Ph.D in GIS


Department of Geospatial Information System (GIS), Faculty of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering
K. N. Toosi University of Technology

No. 1346, Valiasr St., Mirdamad cross, Tehran, Iran
Postal Code: 19967-15433 
Tel. +98-(0)21-88877070-3 (Ext. 303)

E-mail: pilehforoosh@kntu.ac.ir

 

 

Main Research fields and interests 

       - Machine Learning and Data Mining

       - Advanced Spatial Analysis in GIS

       - Spatial Data Base Generalization

       - Land Use Planning and Land Use Allocation

 

 

Current undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses

undergraduate (UG) courses:            Advanced Programming (UG, KNTU)

                                                        Basics of Surveying (UG, KNTU) 

                                                        Spatial Planning (UG, KNTU)      

postgraduate (PG) courses:              Spatial Data Mining (PG, KNTU)

                                                       Advanced Spatial Analysis in GIS (PG, KNTU)

             

    

 Professional experience

Jul. 2024  to present:     Assistant professor, Deptartment. of GIS, Faculty of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

Jan. 2025 to present:      Director of postgraduate education, Faculty of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

 

 Academic Biography:

Sept. 2013-Sept. 2018          K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Faculty of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering, Tehran, Iran   

                                             Ph.D. in Geospatial Information Systems (GIS)

                                             Thesis title: Modeling of Topographic Database Generalization Using Extraction and Integration of Constraints   

                                      

Sept. 2010- Feb. 2013         K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Faculty of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering, Tehran, Iran

                                             M. Sc. in Geospatial Information Systems (GIS)

                                            Thesis title: Allocation of Agricultural Crops Using Multi-Objective Decision Making and Fuzzy Logic

 

Sept. 2006-Sept. 2010        K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Faculty of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering, Tehran, Iran

                                            B.Sc. in Surveying Engineering Department of Surveying Engineering, K.N. Toosi Technical University, Tehran, Iran

 

 

Publications:

     Peer-reviewed journal article:

- Balhas, K., Karimi, M. and Pilehforooshha, P., 2025. A new multi-level neighborhood parcel-based cellular automata model for urban land use allocation. Geo-spatial Information Science, pp.1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/10095020.2025.2544959

Karimi, M., Pilehforooshha, P., dafari, A., 2024. Comparison of efficiency of random forest and support vector machine methods for Mineral Potential Mapping of copper deposits - Case study: Dahaj-Bazman. Scientific - Research Quarterly of Geographical Data (SEPEHR), 33(130), pp. 47-64. https://doi.org/10.22131/sepehr.2024.2012344.3023

- Lotfi, R., Pilehforooshha, P. and Karimi, M., 2023. A multi-objective optimization model for school location-allocation coupling demographic changes. Journal of spatial science68(2), pp.225-244. https://doi.org/10.1080/14498596.2021.1960649

- Pilehforooshha, P., Karimi, M. and Mansourian, A., 2021. A new model combining building block displacement and building block area reduction for resolving spatial conflicts. Transactions in GIS25(3), pp.1366-1395. https://doi.org/10.1111/tgis.12731

- Pilehforooshha, P. and Karimi, M., 2020. A local adaptive density-based algorithm for clustering polygonal buildings in urban block polygons. Geocarto International35(2), pp.141-167. https://doi.org/10.1080/10106049.2018.1508313

- Pilehforooshha, P. and Karimi, M., 2019. An integrated framework for linear pattern extraction in the building group generalization process. Geocarto International34(9), pp.1000-1021. https://doi.org/10.1080/10106049.2018.1458253

- Karimi, M., Mesgari, M.S., Sharifi, M.A. and Pilehforooshha, P., 2017. Developing a methodology for modelling land use change in space and time. Journal of Spatial Science62(2), pp.261-280. https://doi.org/10.1080/14498596.2017.1283253

- Pilehforooshha, P., Karimi, M. and Taleai, M., 2014. A GIS-based agricultural land-use allocation model coupling increase and decrease in land demand. Agricultural Systems130, pp.116-125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2014.07.001

- Ebrahimi, E., Karimi, M., Pilehforooshha, P., 2020. Land use allocation in rural areas using genetic algorithm, Journal Geomatics Science and technology, 10(3), pp. 69-86. http://jgst.issgeac.ir/article-1-936-fa.html

- Malek, M.R., Pilehforooshha, P., 2014. A Comparison between Traditional and Intuitionistic Fuzzy Logic for Vulnerability Mapping Under Uncertainty. Journal of Emergency Management, 5(6), pp. 5-13. 20.1001.1.23453915.1393.3.2.1.4

- Pilehforooshha, P., Karimi, M., Taleai, M., Farhadi Bansole, B., Sharifi, M.A., 2013. Modeling the required area of agricultural products using multi-objective programming and GIS. Journal of Applied research in Geographical Science, 13(30), pp. 191-210. http://jgs.khu.ac.ir/article-Û±-Û±Û¶Û²Û¹-fa.html

- Pilehforooshha, P., Karimi, M., Taleai, M., 2014. Determining land suitability for the cultivation of agricultural products using GIS and fuzzy inference systems, 6(1). pp. 85-102.

- Pilehforooshha, P., Karimi, M., Taleai, M., 2013. Modeling land use allocation considering increase and decrease in land use demand. Iranian Remote Sensing and GIS, 5(1). pp. 51-69. 

 

       Peer-reviewed conference article:

 -    Pilehforooshha, P., karimi., M., May 2018, Spatial conflict reduction in building generalization process using optimization approaches, FIG Congress 2018, Istanbul, Turkey.

-    Pilehforooshha, P., Alesheikh, A.A., Mousavi, F., May 2011. Evaluating earthquake vulnerability with the help of fuzzy logic and GIS (Case study: Tehran, District 16), 5th symposium on Advances in Science and Technology (SASTech), Mashhad, Iran. https://civilica.com/doc/157382

-    Pilehforooshha, P., Alesheikh, A.A., Mousavi, F., April 2011. Assessment of earthquake vulnerability using fuzzy logic and optimal allocation of resources through data envelopment analysis (Case study: District 16 of Tehran municipality), Geomatics 94, Congress, Tehran, Iran.

-    Mousavi, F., Alesheikh, A.A., Pilehforooshha, P. May 2011. Optimum site selection for support centers and health clinics by GIS and DEA (Case study:Tehran,District 16), 5th symposium on Advances in Science and Technology (SASTech), Mashhad, Iran.

 

Websites:

https://en.kntu.ac.ir/geomatics/ 

http://cv.kntu.ac.ir/parastoopilehforooshha

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