Hi, I’m Kiana.

I am a results-driven geological engineer passionate about turning subsurface data into actionable insights for smarter, more sustainable mineral exploration.

About Me

My Specializations:

  • Ground and air-borne geophysical methods (e.g., Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT), Induced Polarization (IP), Magnetic, Gravity, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Electromagnetic (EM), and Seismic Refraction)

  • Geophysical data processing and 3D modeling (SimPEG, Oasis Montaj, ResXDINV, SeisImager, RADAN)

  • Geological hazard analysis (e.g., landslides, slope stability)

  • Field data acquisition and interpretation

  • Python-based geophysical algorithm development

My Interests:

  • Applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to geophysical workflows

  • Sustainable mineral exploration and environmental geophysics

  • Integrating multidisciplinary datasets for subsurface imaging

  • Expanding into energy exploration and carbon capture monitoring

  • Collaborating on open-source geophysical tools and community science

  • 5+ Years of Experience in Geophysics

    Delivered results across academic research and industry projects

  • Collaborative Team Player

    Effective in cross-functional teamwork and communication

  • Lifelong Learner

    Always evolving with the tools and science

Professional Experiences

Research Geophysicist, UNIDRO May 2020 – January 2022

At UNIDRO, I was involved in several industry-oriented geophysical research projects focused on mineral exploration and geotechnical assessments across Iran. These multidisciplinary projects allowed me to apply both field and computational geophysics in real-world contexts.

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Geophysicist Intern, National Iranian Oil Company – Exploration Directorate Summer 2019

As an intern at the NIOC Exploration Directorate, I gained comprehensive exposure to oil exploration workflows, with a focus on seismic data acquisition, interpretation, and reservoir characterization. The internship provided theoretical and practical insights into exploration geophysics in Iran’s major sedimentary basins.

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BSc. in Mining Engineering at University of Tehran

Sep 2015 - Aug 2019

GPA: 3.22/4

Focused on potential field geophysical methods and integrating them into geological models for mineral exploration.

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Education

MSc. in Mineral Exploration at University of Tehran

Sep 2019 - Apr 2022

GPA: 3.81/4

Conducted field surveys, geophysical data acquisition, and interpretation for landslide stability analysis.

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MASc. in Geological Engineering at Queen’s University

Sep 2o22 - Aug 2024

GPA: 3.93/4

Specialized in Electrical Resistivity Imaging and Induced Polarization data analysis and modeling.

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Publications and Presentations

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    • RES2DINV and RES3DINV Resistivity and Induced Polarization, Seequent, Apr 2025

    • AI for Everyone, Coursera, Apr 2025

    • Improving Understanding and Treatment of Uncertainty in Groundwater Science and Management, SEG, Feb 2025

    • VOXI Fundamentals, Seequent, May 2024

    • Total solar eclipse embassador, Queen’s University, Apr 2024

    • Volunteer Staff, Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), Mar 2023

    • Social Media Manager, Advances in Earth Science Research Conference (AESRC), Mar 2023

    • Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysics (CSEG) Foundation scholarship

    • Canadian Exploration Geophysical Society (KEGS) Foundation scholarship

    • Carl Reinhardt Fellowship, Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering

    • Graduate Award, Queen’s University

Let’s Connect and Collaborate!

I’m always open to new opportunities, meaningful conversations, and collaborative projects.