Iraj Safaei
Present Address: University of Kashan Observatory, Faculty of Physics, University of Kashan, Kashan, Isfahan, Iran.
Current Research Interests:
Astronomical Spectroscopy, Astronomical Photometry, Ancient Astronomical Instruments, History of Astronomy
M.Sc. in Astronomy and Astrophysics from University of Zanjan (Iran)
Faculty Position:
2006-2015 Observatory Expert, University of Kashan,
2015 to now, Head of the Observatory, University of Kashan,
Publish Paper:
S. Latif, H. Safari, I. Safaei: “The Application of Bayesian Spectral Analysis in Photometric Time Series”, Publication in the “Iranian Journal of Physics Research”, November, 2017, Isfahan, Iran.
A Poro, S Memarzadeh, A Halavati, M Pakravananfar, I Safaei, A Sojoudizadeh, S Hamedian, S Ebadi, J Ebrahimzadeh, A Roshanaei, M Piri, M Kaboli, A Mohandes, H Khezri, P Eisvandi, M Shojaatalhosseini, A Shahdadi, M Hesampoor, A Gardi, K Gholizadeh, Z Tavangar, S Hesampoor, S Sarabi, M Kazemipour, H Hadianpour, F Chahooshizadeh, A Baghipour, F Hasheminasab: "OC Study of 545 Lunar Occultations from 13 Double Stars", Publication in the " JOURNAL OF OCCULTATION AND ECLIPSE (JOE)", No. 6,October, 2019.
M Pakravanfar, A Poro, I Safaei: "New Light Curves and Ephemeris of W UMa-type binary star BX Pegasi", Publication in the " JOURNAL OF OCCULTATION AND ECLIPSE (JOE)", No. 6, October, 2019.
I Safaei: "A critique on the theory of determining the first day of the seasons at Niasser fire-temple", Publication in the "Journal of Maremat & Me’mari-e Iran", Vol 11 No.26 Summer 2021.
Y. Kazemi, Gh. Kiani-DehKiani, I. Safaei "Recognizing and Rereading Astronomical Considerations in the Planning of Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan" Presented in the "Architecture in Hot and Dry Climate ", Vol 10 No.15 Summer 2022.
Conference Papers:
I. Safaei: “Anisotropy of Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) radiation”, The Solar Eclipse Conference of 2005, 3 October 2005, Mobarekeh, Isfahan, Iran.
I. Safaei: “Computational analysis of the solar eclipse of October 3, 2005”, The Solar Eclipse Conference of 2005, 3 October 2005, Mobarekeh, Isfahan, Iran.
I. Safaei: “Review on Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA)”, The 4th National Congress of Basic Sciences, 7-8 December, 2005, Dezfool, Iran.
I. Safaei: “Review of the world's largest laser interferometer gravitational waves detectors”, The 5th National Congress of Basic Sciences, 8-9 November, 2006, Gaemshahr, Iran.
I. Safaei: “How to design and use Zarqale”, International Congress of 750th Anniversary of Great Scientist: Khaje-Nasirodin Toosi, 21-23 February, 2009, Tehran, Iran.
I. Safaei: “The heritage of ancient Iranian astronomy”, International Tusi Conference on Astrophysics, 23-25 May, 2009, Maragha, Iran.
I. Safaei: “Design and construction of the projection radiorum planes of astrolabe”, International Tusi Conference on Astrophysics, 23-25 May, 2009, Maragha, Iran.
I. Safaei: “Ten Applications of Zarqale”, Conference on Rey Astronomical Heritage in the Islamic Period, 23 July, 2009,Tehran, Iran.
I. Safaei: “Design and Construction of the Mizane Ankaboot planes of astrolabe”, International Conference on Astrophysics, 30-31 October, 2009, Baku, Azerbaijan.
I. Safaei: “Earth's rotation theory and construction Zawraqi astrolabe”, 4th National Astronomical research meeting, 29-30 December, 2010, Sistan & Baluchestan University, Zahedan, Iran.
I. Safaei: “Introducing the astronomical instruments of Maragha observatory”, Conference of Khajeh Nasir al-Din Tusi, Founder of Maragheh Astronomical doctrine, 21 February, 2011, Tehran, Iran.
I. Safaei: “How to design and use Mestary(Ruler) astrolabe”, 5th National Astronomical research meeting, Damghan University, 29-30 December, 2011, Damghan, Iran.
I. Safaei: “The structure of the astronomical quadrants and mural circle”, Conference on the Scientific Heritage Age of Ghiyath Al-Din Jamshid Kashani, 22-23 February, 2012,University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran.
I. Safaei: “Review of Abu Reihan Biruni's initiatives in constructing astrolabes”, Conference on Abu Reihan Biruni, Scientist of Astronomy, Mathematics and Experimental Sciences, 1 March, 2012,Tehran, Iran.
I. Safaei, S. Nasiri Geydari, H. Safari: “Astronomical spectroscopy, and calculate the rotational velocity of the planets”, 16th Iranian astronomical society meeting, 10-11 May, 2012, Zanjan, Iran.
I. Safaei, S. Nasiri Geydari, H. Safari: “Measurement rotational velocity of Altair”, 6th National Astronomical research meeting, 24-25 January, 2013, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran.
I. Safaei: “How to design and build an One-sided Horary Quadrant”, 6th National Astronomical research meeting, 24-25 January, 2013, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran.
I. Safaei, S. Nasiri Geydari, H. Safari: “Measurement rotational velocity of Regulus”, 17th Iranian astronomical society meeting, 16-17 May, 2013, Zanjan, Iran.
I. Safaei, S. Nasiri Geydari, H. Safari: “Measurement rotational velocity of Alkaid”, 20th Spring Conference on Physics, 22-23 May, 2013, Tehran, Iran.
I. Safaei, S. Nasiri Geydari, H. Safari: “Measurement rotational velocity of Denebola”, National conference of physics, 26-29 August, 2013, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran.
S. Latif, H. Safari, I. Safaei, Y. Shapoorinejad: “Photometry of variable star XZ-Dra”, 7th National Astronomical research meeting, 23-24 January, 2014, University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
I. Safaei, S. Nasiri Geydari: “Measurement rotational velocity of Alderamin”, 7th National Astronomical research meeting, 23-24 January, 2014, University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
I. Safaei, M. Javaherian, H. Safari, M. Ghohroodi: “Find asymmetric structure in the atmosphere of Venus with image processing”, 7th National Astronomical research meeting, 23-24 January, 2014, University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
I. Safaei: “Astrolabe, Its Modification and Development in Iran”, Conference on the Scientific Heritage Age of Kushyar ibn Labban, 24 February, 2014, University of Tehran,Tehran, Iran.
I. Safaei: “Astrolabe: Structure, History and Uses”, Kushyar Guilani Conferance, 26-27 February, 2014, University of Gilan, Rasht, Iran.
M. Omani Ziarati, P. Derakhshan Barjoei, I. Safaei: “Design a System Based on Neural Networks (MLP) in Star/Galaxy Separation Using Redshift Parameter”, 22th Spring Conference on Physics, 20-21 May, 2015, Tehran, Iran.
I. Safaei: “Describing the theory of the Earth's rotation by using four kinds of astrolabes”, 35th Scientific Instrument Symposium, 26-30 September, 2016, Istanbul, Turkey.
I. Safaei: “History and kinds of astrolabe in the Middle East and its use in Armenia”, 70 years stellar associations conference, 25-27 September, 2017, Armenian Academy of Sciences, Yerevan, Armenia.
I. Safaei: “Spectroscopy of fast rotating stars, with small telescopes”, International Conference Astronomical Heritage of the Middle East, 14-17 November, 2017, Armenian Academy of Sciences, Yerevan, Armenia.
N. Heydary, I. Safaei, J. Aghajani: “A comparative study of astrolabe motifs of Safavid era and contemporary period”, National Conference on Iranian Islamic Art Effects in Culture Science and Documentation, University of Guilan, February 27-28, 2019, Rasht, Iran.
I. Safaei: “Gamma Cassiopeiae spectroscopy and review on the structure of Be stars”, National Conference on Physics, Payame Noor University, 18-19 February, 2020, Isfahan Payame Noor University, Isfahan, Iran.
I. Safaei: “Review on QSOs as Cosmological Standard Candles”, National Conference on Physics, Payame Noor University, 18-19 February, 2020, Isfahan Payame Noor University, Isfahan, Iran.
Inventions and Innovations:
Initiation of University of Kashan Observatory, University of Kashan, Kashan, Isfahan, Iran, 2006,
Design and recreation of Zarqale Astrolabe, 2008,
Design and recreation of Zawraqi (Boat) Astrolabe, 2008,
Design of automatic control system of dome of University of Kashan observatory, University of Kashan, Kashan, Isfahan, Iran, 2009,
Design and recreation of Mestari(Ruler) Astrolabe, 2010,
Design and recreation of Halgheh Karim, University of Kashan, Kashan, Isfahan, Iran, 2011,
Design and recreation of Motabbal(Drum) Astrolabe,
Design and fabrication of Alkashi’s Lohe Etesalat,
Design and recreation of Asi(Myrtle) Astrolabe,
Design and recreation of Lolabi(Spiral) Astrolabe,
Design and fabrication of Linear Astrolabe,
Design and recreation of Hindi Circle,
Design and fabrication of Equally Horary Quadrant,
Design and fabrication of Universal Ring Sundial,
Design and fabrication of the wonderful Qibla-finders of Isfahan,
Design and fabrication several naval navigation,
Design and fabrication Hemispheric Sundial,
Design and fabrication of Reduction Quadrant & Regiomontanus Quadrant,
Design and fabrication of Nocturnal,
Design and fabrication of Roman Portable Sundial,
Design and fabrication of Baghdad Portable Sundial,
Design and recreation of Al-Biruni tool that is used to measure the Earth's radius,
Design and recreation of Equatorial Ring with a sundial, 2016,
Design and fabrication of Sundial and Moondial with Equatorial Ring application, 2017,
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Research Project:
- Design and make digital planetarium, University of Kashan, Kashan, Isfahan, Iran, 2008.
- Astronomical Project on Timing Occultation (APTO), in collaboration with several observatories in Iran, February to October 2019.
Thesis Advisor for MSc Students:
1. Saeideh Latif, March 2015; Photometry and Light Curve Analysis of XZ Dra Variable Star.
2. Mohsen Omani Ziarati, November 2016; Design a System Based on Neural Networks (MLP) in Star/Galaxy Separation Using Redshift Parameter.
3. Naeimeh Heydari, Having been doing so since 2019; Comparative Study of the Astrolabes from the Safavid Period to the Contemporary Period.
8- Organization of Conferences:
1. National conference of physics, 25-30 August, 2008, University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran.
2. Conference on the Scientific Heritage Age of Ghiyath Al-Din Jamshid Kashani, 22-23 February, 2012,University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran.
3. International Conference on Architecture & Mathematics (ICAM), 16-18 December 2017, University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran.