Associate Professor | Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan | Iran
Dr. Batool Mahdavi is an accomplished Associate Professor in the Department of Genetics and Plant Production at Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Iran, specializing in agronomy, plant physiology, and crop ecology. She earned her Ph.D. in Agronomy (Crop Ecology) from Tarbiat Modares University in 2012, where she developed strong expertise in understanding crop responses to abiotic stress and strategies for sustainable agricultural productivity. With over a decade of academic and research experience, Dr. Mahdavi has actively contributed to international scientific exchange, including a research period in Sweden, and has led several national and institutional projects focusing on water stress mitigation, crop improvement, and the role of medicinal plants in sustainable farming systems. Her research interests lie in plant stress physiology, crop-environment interactions, resource-efficient agriculture, and ecological approaches to improving yield and resilience. She possesses strong research skills in experimental design, crop modeling, data analysis, and sustainable field practices, which she has applied in both academic investigations and applied agricultural solutions. Dr. Mahdavi has a growing body of publications in peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus, with 12 Scopus-indexed documents, 228 citations, and an h-index of 6, reflecting her contribution to advancing agricultural science and her increasing scholarly impact. She has also been an active mentor, guiding postgraduate students and young researchers, thereby extending her influence beyond her own work to the development of future scientists. Her professional recognition includes participation in international projects, conference presentations, and collaborative networks that highlight her role as both a researcher and an academic leader. Dr. Mahdavi’s awards and honors underscore her commitment to excellence in research and teaching, positioning her as a rising leader in her field. In conclusion, Dr. Batool Mahdavi demonstrates a remarkable combination of academic achievement, impactful research, international collaboration, and mentorship, making her a highly deserving candidate for recognition in agricultural science.
Featured Publications
Alasvandyari, F., & Mahdavi, B. (2024). Application of Sargassum boveanum extract under water deficit conditions to investigate its effects on the relative water content, photosynthetic pigments and mineral elements of corn (Zea mays). Russian Journal of Plant Physiology.
Alasvandyari, F., Mahdavi, B., & Rahimi, A. (2024, July 5). Alleviating the water deficit stress effect on Zea mays L. using an extract of the seaweed Sargassum boveanum. Journal of Applied Phycology.
Dehghan-Harati, Z., Mahdavi, B., & Hashemi, S.-E. (2022, September). Ion contents, physiological characteristics and growth of Carum copticum as influenced by salinity and alkalinity stresses. Biologia Futura.
Zaferanieh, M., Mahdavi, B., & Torabi, B. (2020). Effect of temperature and water potential on Alyssum homolocarpum seed germination: Quantification of the cardinal temperatures and using hydro thermal time. South African Journal of Botany.
Alasvandyari, F., Mahdavi, B., & Hosseini, S. M. (2017). Glycine betaine affects the antioxidant system and ion accumulation and reduces salinity-induced damage in safflower seedlings. Archives of Biological Sciences.