Post-doc candidate at University of Liège, Belgium
Dr. Imaneh Goli is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Liège, Belgium, specializing in agricultural extension, climate change adaptation, and sustainable rural development. She holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension and Education from Tehran Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, and has an extensive background in environmental and food security research. Dr. Goli’s work focuses on climate-smart agriculture, resilience, and the socioeconomic impacts of climate change on rural communities, particularly women. She has contributed to high-impact publications in journals like Land Use Policy and Trends in Food Science & Technology, with her research cited widely. Additionally, Dr. Goli is an active member of various scientific committees, editorial boards, and has taught numerous courses on agricultural economics and food policy. Her international involvement includes workshops on sustainable development and climate change. Dr. Goli’s research is vital to enhancing global agricultural sustainability and addressing food security challenges.
Professional Profile
Education
Dr. Imaneh Goli has a robust educational background, beginning with her Bachelor’s degree in Pest and Plant Pathology from the Islamic Azad University of Damghan, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. She then pursued a Master’s degree in Agricultural Extension and Education at the Islamic Azad University of Sari, completing it in 2013. Her academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension and Education from Tehran Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, where she conducted research on designing behavioral adaptation strategies for rice farmers in Mazandaran, Iran, with a focus on gender analysis and climate change. Throughout her studies, Dr. Goli focused on interdisciplinary topics, integrating agricultural practices with social sciences to address environmental and developmental challenges. Her academic achievements have laid a strong foundation for her research in climate change adaptation, food security, and rural development.
Professional Experience
Dr. Imaneh Goli has extensive professional experience in the fields of agricultural development, climate change adaptation, and rural sociology. She is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Liège, Belgium, where she works on a project focused on achieving climate-resilient European regional economic systems. Prior to this, she served as an Environment and Food Security Expert at the Agricultural Organization of Mazandaran, Iran, from 2021 to 2023. During this time, she contributed to sustainable development initiatives and policy-making in the region. Dr. Goli has also held significant roles, including a member of the Committee on Sustainable Development and Technology at the Mazandaran Agricultural Organization and rural women expert, where she focused on improving agricultural practices and resilience among rural populations. She has extensive experience as a researcher, having worked as a remote assistant researcher under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Hossein Azadi from 2019 to 2023.
Research Interest
Dr. Imaneh Goli’s research interests lie at the intersection of agriculture, environmental management, and rural development, with a strong focus on climate change adaptation and food security. Her work explores the resilience of farming communities, particularly in the context of climate change, and how gender dynamics influence agricultural practices and adaptation strategies. She is also deeply engaged in studying sustainable agricultural practices, land governance, and the role of policy in shaping rural livelihoods. Dr. Goli is particularly interested in agro-economics, the integration of climate-smart agriculture, and the vulnerability of farmers to environmental shocks. Her interdisciplinary approach combines qualitative and quantitative methodologies to analyze complex issues surrounding environmental sustainability, food security, and social resilience. She is committed to promoting sustainable livelihoods, particularly for vulnerable rural populations, and seeks innovative solutions for integrating environmental and socio-economic factors in agriculture and rural development.
Award and Honor
Dr. Imaneh Goli has received numerous accolades for her contributions to agricultural research and sustainable development. She is recognized for her impactful work in climate change adaptation, food security, and rural resilience, and has earned a reputation for excellence in both research and academic service. Dr. Goli has been a key participant in prestigious international workshops and conferences, including those organized by the CIRDAP and the Living Labs Frontiers program. Her research has been published in high-impact journals, such as Land Use Policy and Trends in Food Science & Technology, and has garnered significant citations, underscoring her influence in the academic community. Additionally, she has been involved in several scientific committees and editorial boards, further highlighting her standing as a thought leader in her field. Dr. Goli’s dedication to advancing sustainable agricultural practices has earned her respect in both national and international academic circles.
Conclusion
Imaneh Goli demonstrates strong qualifications for the Best Researcher Award due to her interdisciplinary research, impactful publications, and significant contributions to the fields of climate change adaptation, food security, and agricultural sustainability. Her extensive experience in both research and academic leadership further bolsters her candidacy. With some focus on expanding her international collaborations and enhancing the outreach of her work, she is poised to make even greater strides in addressing global challenges related to agriculture and the environment. Therefore, she is a strong contender for this prestigious award.
Publications Top Noted
- Title: Advocacy and credibility of land tenure in Ethiopia: Mitigating conflicts and threats
Authors: H Azadi, S Ehteshammajd, I Goli, N Siamian, SM Moghaddam, P Ho, …
Year: 2024
Citation: Land Use Policy 147, 107265
- Title: Agricultural land tenure system in Iran: An overview
Authors: H Shirzad, AA Barati, S Ehteshammajd, I Goli, N Siamian, …
Year: 2022
Citation: Land Use Policy 123, 106375
- Title: Application of Sustainability Index of Tidal River Management (SITRM) in the Lower Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna Delta
Authors: MM Al Masud, H Azadi, AK Azad, I Goli, M Pietrzykowski, T Dogot
Year: 2023
Citation: Water 15 (3159), 3159
- Title: Application of Sustainability Index of Tidal River Management (SITRM) in the Lower Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna Delta
Authors: MMA Masud, H Azadi, AK Azad, I Goli, M Pietrzykowski, T Dogot
Year: 2023
Citation: Water 15 (17), 3159
- Title: Are adaptation strategies to climate change gender neutral? Lessons learned from paddy farmers in Northern Iran
Authors: I Goli, H Azadi, MO Najafabadi, F Lashgarara, AH Viira, A Kurban, …
Year: 2023
Citation: Land Use Policy 125, 106470
- Title: Climate smart agriculture: Mitigation and adaptation strategies at the global scale
Authors: H Azadi, N Siamian, S Burkart, SM Moghaddam, I Goli, T Dogot, …
Year: 2022
Citation: Climate-induced innovation: Mitigation and adaptation to climate change, 81-140
- Title: Considering the effective factors path analysis on educational needs of rice cultivating women in the Sari Township
Authors: I Goli, I Shahbazi
Year: 2014
Citation: The First International Conference of the APIRAS & the Fifth Congress of …
- Title: Contributions of Climate Smart Agriculture Toward Climate Change Adaptation and Food Security: The Case of Mazandaran Province, Iran
Authors: I Goli, Z Kriaučiūnienė, R Zhang, M Bijani, PK Koohi, SA Rostamkalaei, …
Year: 2024
Citation: Trends in Food Science & Technology, 104653
- Title: Designing a pattern of adaptive behavior to climate change: a case study of paddy farmer women in Mazandaran Province of Iran
Authors: I Goli, M Omidi Najafabadi, F Lashgarara
Year: 2022
Citation: Village and Development 24 (4), 71-110
- Title: Determinants of local community participation in forest fire management in northern Iran
Authors: MH Ansari, M Bijani, E Abbasi, I Goli
Year: 2024
Citation: International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction 107, 104478
- Title: Do changes in land use and climate change overlap? An analysis of the World Bank Data
Authors: V Spalevic, AA Barati, I Goli, S Movahhed Moghaddam, H Azadi
Year: 2024
Citation: Land Degradation & Development 35 (16), 4814-4829
- Title: Evaluating the Productivity of Paddy Water Resources through SWOT Analysis: The Case of Northern Iran
Authors: I Goli, H Azadi, M Nooripoor, MB Baig, AH Viira, I Ajtai, AI Özgüven
Year: 2021
Citation: Water 13 (21), 2964
- Title: Genetically modified crops in developing countries: Savior or traitor?
Authors: H Azadi, F Taheri, S Ghazali, SM Moghaddam, N Siamian, I Goli, …
Year: 2022
Citation: Journal of Cleaner Production 371, 133296
- Title: Investigating the effect of vocational education and training on rural women’s empowerment
Authors: R Ebrahimi, S Choobchian, H Farhadian, I Goli, E Farmandeh, H Azadi
Year: 2022
Citation: Humanit Soc Sci Commun 9 (167)
- Title: Modeling the educational needs of the rice cultivating women in Sari, a township of Mazandaran Province, using Borich’s Model
Authors: I Goli, MC Langerodi, I Shahbazi
Year: 2013
