Associate Professor
Faculty: Natural Resources and Environment
Department: Pasture and Watershed
Degree: Ph.D
Birth Year: 1983
Moslem Rostampour is an accomplished rangeland ecologist and natural resources engineer with expertise in rangeland management, ecosystem modeling, and applied ecology. His research spans both experimental and applied approaches, focusing on the interactions between vegetation, soil, and livestock in rangeland ecosystems. He has conducted extensive work on plant community dynamics, soil-plant relationships, and rangeland restoration, with particular attention to sustainable management practices.
Rostampour has been actively involved in curriculum development and teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, covering topics such as rangeland ecology, advanced statistics, ecosystem modeling, and rangeland management practices. He has also contributed to multiple national projects on rangeland assessment, restoration, and sustainable utilization.
He has received numerous awards recognizing his academic and research excellence, including first rank in both the Master’s (2006) and Ph.D. (2009) entrance examinations in Natural Resources Engineering – Rangeland Management, Exemplary Faculty Member and Supervisor awards, and recognition as Distinguished and Exemplary Researcher of the University.
His work integrates applied research, education, and capacity building, aiming to advance the sustainability and productivity of rangelands in Iran and beyond.
| Degree | Graduated in | Major | University |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc | 2006 | Natural Resources Engineering – Rangeland and Watershed Management | University of Zabol |
| MSc | 2008 | Natural Resources Engineering – Rangeland Management | University of Tehran |
| Ph.D | 2013 | Natural Resources Engineering – Rangeland Management | University of Tehran |
| Faculty/Department | Position/Rank | Employment Type | Cooperation Type | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment | Associate Professor | Tenured | Full Time | 15 |
| activity_title | activity_desc | startedAt | endedAt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Rangeland and Watershed Management Department | Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment | 01 April 2019 | 01 April 2021 |
| Director of Research | Agricultural, Natural Resources and Environment Campus | 04 December 2023 | 13 December 2025 |
| activity_title | activity_desc | startedAt | endedAt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exemplary Faculty Member | University of Birjand | 06 April 2020 | 10 August 2020 |
| Exemplary Supervisor | University of Birjand | 06 April 2020 | 10 August 2020 |
| Exemplary Faculty Member | University of Birjand | 10 April 2023 | 23 August 2023 |
| Distinguished Researcher of the University | University of Birjand | 16 July 2024 | 26 July 2024 |
| Exemplary Researcher of the University | University of Birjand | 08 December 2025 | 12 December 2025 |
| activity_title | activity_desc | startedAt | endedAt |
|---|---|---|---|
Research InterestsRangeland Ecology Rangeland Management Ecosystem Modeling Applied Ecology Soil-Plant-Livestock Interactions Restoration Ecology Sustainable Management of Rangelands. | 03 May 2010 | 13 December 2025 |
Rostampour, M., Yousefian, M., & Yari, R. (2026). The Impact of Peganum harmala L. Invasion on the Density and Species Diversity of Native Plants. Journal of Rangeland Science, 16(1).
Azarmi-Atajan, F., & Rostampour, M. (2025). Comparison of organic carbon, total nitrogen, and carbon to nitrogen ratio (C/N) of soil in rangeland and desert habitats of South Khorasan province. Journal of Soil and Plant Interactions, 15–16.
Havangi, E., Rostampour, M., & Hammami, H. (2025). Germination and growth responses of milk thistle (Silybum marianum) to seed priming with selenium and nano-selenium under salinity conditions. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 67, 103679.
Jafari, A., Chezgi, J., Memarian, H., & Rostampour, M. (2025). Studying the effect of hydromorphological characteristics of the watershed on the discharge of qanats (Study area: Bagheran Rural District, Birjand County). Journal of Aquifer and Qanat.
Moslempour, R., Yari, R., & Mirmiran, S. M. (2025). Comparison of soil carbon sequestration of several plant species in the desert areas of South Khorasan. Iranian Journal of Range and Desert Research, 31(4), 334–344.
Rabieh, M. M., & Rostampour, M. (2025). Biodiversity of noctuid moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in the Ark Protected Area, East Iran. Journal of the Entomological Society of Iran, 45(2), 267–284.
Rostampour, M. (2024). Evaluation of the accuracy of the numeric indices of biodiversity calculated based on the quantitative characteristics of vegetation in the rangelands of Darmian–Sarbisheh. Journal of Range and Watershed Management, 77(4), 419–432.
Rostampour, M. (2024). Spatial distribution pattern of plant species in mountain almond (Amygdalus scoparia Spach.) habitat in Shaskouh protected area, South Khorasan. Forest Research and Development, 10(3), 295–322.
Rostampour, M. (2024). Calculation of the number of required samples to estimate Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. phytomass using an indirect method. Rangeland, 17(4), 550–569.
Rostampour, M., & Eftekhari, A. (2024). Investigating the effect of sample size and plot size on the numerical indices of rangeland biodiversity. Journal of Range and Watershed Management, 76(4), 351–372.
Rostampour, M., & Rabieh, M. M. (2025). Assessment of species distribution patterns and abundance of plants and noctuid moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in the Ark and Gorong protected areas, South Khorasan Province, Iran. Journal of Natural Environment, 78(2), 237–252.
Rostampour, M., & Yari, R. (2024). Investigating the distribution pattern of ten halophyte species using quadrat indices and discrete probability distributions: A case study of eastern Iran’s desert ecosystems. Desert Ecosystem Engineering, 12(41), 89–105.
Rostampour, M., Yousefian, M., & Yari, R. R. (2025). Determining the minimum sample size required to create regression models in plant ecology (Case study: Cover–production relationship). Ecopersia, 12(1), 39–53.
Yari, R., Rostampour, M., & Mirmiran, S. M. (2024). Investigating forage quality indicators of important essential medicinal species in rangelands of Khorasan-Razavi Province. Journal of Range and Watershed Management, 77(3), 253–263.
Yari, R., Rostampour, M., & Mirmiran, S. M. (2024). The most important factors affecting the distribution of wild almond (Prunus scoparia (Spach) C. K. Schneid.) in Razavi and South Khorasan provinces, Iran. Iranian Journal of Forest and Poplar Research, 32(2), 132–147.
Ebrahimi, S., Chezgi, J., Tajbakhsh Fakhrabadi, S. M., & Rostampour, M. (2023). Health zoning of South Khorasan Forg watershed using the PSR conceptual model approach. Journal of Arid Biome, 13(1), 21–33.
Motamedi, J., Eftekhari, A., Fayyaz, M., Jalili, A., Khodagholi, M., et al. (2023). Initial assessment of vegetation monitoring in saline habitats. Iran Nature, 8(1), 17–29.
Moslempour, R. (2023). Comparison of vegetation, production, and species diversity in different range condition classes (Case study: Darmian–Sarbisheh Protected Area). Iranian Journal of Range and Desert Research, 30(3), 409–423.
Rostampoor, M., & Azarmi-Atajan, F. (2023). Comparison of normality test methods for some soil properties in the arid land of South Khorasan. Desert, 28(2), 381–402.
Rostampour, M., & Eftekhari, A. (2023). Investigating the response of grazed and enclosed plant communities to short-term wet and drought conditions: A case study of South Khorasan semi-desert ecosystems. Desert Ecosystem Engineering, 12(38), 27–44.
Rostampour, M., & Eftekhari, A. (2023). Determining the sample size required to compare vegetation and soil characteristics in two independent groups using effect size. Rangeland, 16(4), 712–728.
Rostampour, M., & Saghari, M. (2023). Comparison of graphical and statistical methods in determining the number of sampling units in vegetation studies of desert ecosystems of South Khorasan. Rangeland, 17(1), 97–113.
Rostampour, M., & Saghari, M. (2023). The effect of different methods of rangeland utilization on vegetation characteristics of arid rangelands (Case study: Zirkouh rangelands, South Khorasan Province). Environmental Sciences, 21(1), 109–128.
Rostampour, M., & Zare, S. (2023). Determining the minimum number of soil samples for soil and plant interactions studies: A case study in Salsola spp. habitats in three dry regions of Iran. Soil and Plant Interactions.
Rostampour, M., Mirmiran, S. M., & Yari, R. (2023). Classification and determination of environmental factors affecting the distribution of plant communities in the Niatak flood spreading area, Zabol. Iranian Journal of Rainwater Catchment Systems, 11(3), 1–15.
Rostampour, M., Saghari, M., & Chabok, E. H. (2023). Comparison of the effect of a semi-circular bunds system on vegetation and soil moisture levels in drought and wet conditions (Case study: Zirkouh rangelands, South Khorasan). Journal of Rainwater Catchment Systems, 11(3), 30–53.
Tajbakhsh Fakhrabadi, S. M., Aliabadi, M., Ghollasimood, S., & Rostampour, M. (2023). Evaluation of the interception condition in Haloxylon persicum Bunge and Calligonum comosum L’Hér. species and their role in soil conservation. Watershed Management Research, 36(1), 66–79.
Rostampour, M., Akbari, E., & Saghari, M. (2023). Determination of optimal planting depth of Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. seed. Journal of Range & Watershed Management, 76(3).
Ghollasimod, S., Rostampour, M., & Asa, H. R. (2022). Investigation of morphological diversity and some micronutrients of Pistacia atlantica Desf. fruit in eastern and central Iran. [Journal name not specified].
Mahmoudi Moghaddam, G., Saghari, M., Rostampour, M., & Chakoshi, B. (2022). Investigation of the effect of constructing small arc basins system on vegetation composition and biodiversity in aridland ecosystems in eastern Iran. Desert Ecosystem Engineering, 8(23), 33–44.
Rezaei, G., Saghari, M., & Rostampour, M. (2022). Comparing the effect of two rainfall storage methods on changes in soil moisture and herbaceous plant phytomass in steppe rangelands: A case study of Darmian City rangelands. Desert Ecosystem Engineering, 10(32), 73–84.
Rostampoor, M., & Sabzi, R. (2022). Effect of slope gradient on vegetation, species composition, and production of medicinal plants (Case study: Rom rangelands, Qaen). Rangeland, 16(2), 312–330.
Rostampour, M. (2022). Comparison of outlier detection methods and their impact on rangeland measurement and assessment studies. Journal of Range and Watershed Management, 75(4), 639–660.
Rostampour, M. (2022). Rangeland ecosystems monitoring in different climatic regions of Iran: South Khorasan Province, Khosf site. Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands.
Rostampour, M., & Eftekhari, A. (2022). The impact of meteorological drought and grazing on vegetation structure in aridlands: A case study of Nakhab Forest, Khosf County. Journal of Rainwater Catchment Systems, 10(3), 11–28.
Rostampour, M., & Saghari, M. (2022). Evaluating drought effects on soil properties and plant species diversity of Amygdalus persica reserve in Haji Abad rangelands, South Khorasan. Desert Ecosystem Engineering, 9(26), 87–102.
Rostampour, M., Jafari, M., Tavili, A., Azarnivand, H., & Eslami, S. V. (2022). Investigation of plant species composition and diversity along a soil salinity gradient in margin rangelands of Petregan Playa, Southern Khorasan. Desert Ecosystem Engineering, 6(16), 11–24.
Rostampour, M., Yari, R., & Mirmiran, S. M. (2022). The effect of livestock grazing intensity on the frequency distribution pattern and species abundance of rangelands in Sarbisheh, South Khorasan. Water and Soil Management and Modelling, 3(2), 198–216.
Tajbakhsh, S. M., Aliabadi, M., Ghollasimod, S., & Rostampour, M. (2022). Evaluation of rainfall interception condition in some rangeland species. Journal of Ecohydrology, 9(2), 345–352.
Rostampour, M., & Eftekhari, A. (2022). Determining the required sample size to compare vegetation and soil characteristics in two independent groups using effect size. Journal of Rangeland 16(4).
Arianfar, M., Akbarinodehi, D., Hemati, K., & Rostampoor, M. (2018). Effects of altitude and aspect on efficiency of producing essence and phytochemical properties of Artemisia aucheri Boiss and Artemisia sieberi Besser in South Khorasan rangelands. Rangeland, 12(3), 281–294.
Fahimipour, E., Tavili, A., Zare, C. M. A., & Rostampour, M. (2012). Determination of plant diversity in Taleghan rangelands (Case study: Fashandak rangelands). Journal of Range and Watershed Management, 64(4), 453–461.
Farrokhi, F., Foroughifar, H., Saghari, M., & Saghari, M. (2018). Effect of soil substrate on vegetative properties of Nitraria schoberi L. seedlings in nursery. Forest Research and Development, 4(2), 131–143.
Jafari, M., Rostampour, M., Tavili, A., Zare Chahouki, M. A., & Farzadmehr, J. (2009). Investigation of environmental factors affecting vegetation distribution in the Zirkouh rangelands of Qaen. Journal of Range and Watershed Management, 62(2), 197–211.
Jafari, M., Rostampour, M., Tavili, A., Zare, C. M. A., & Farzadmehr, J. (2009). Direct gradient analysis of plant species and environmental factors in ecological groups: A case study of Zirkouh rangelands of Qaen. Journal of Rangeland, 2(4), 329–343.
Khademi, T., Rostampour, M., & Saghari, M. (2021). Nutritive value of dominant rangeland plant species in Kaja and Chahno, Ferdows, South Khorasan. Rangeland, 15(4), 649–664.
Mahmoodimoghadam, G., Saghari, M., Rostampour, M., & Chakoshi, B. (2015). Effects of constructing small arc basins system on rangeland production and some soil properties in arid lands (Case study: Steppic rangelands of Sarbisheh, South Khorasan Province). Rangeland, 9(1), 66–75.
rahiminezhad, F. , saghari, M. , rostam pour, M. and foroughi far, H. (2017). Comparison of soil properties under native Salsola yazdiana Assadi floor with exotic plants Atriplex lentiformis Breweri in semi-desert rangelands (case study: Tabas rangelands). Iranian Journal of Range and Desert Research, 24(1), 89-97.
Rostampour, M. (2013). Effect of environmental and grazing gradients on the structure of soil seed bank in arid rangelands (Case study: Qaen rangelands, Southern Khorasan) (Doctoral dissertation). Department of Rehabilitation of Arid and Mountainous Regions.
Rostampour, M., & Mashgani, M., & Akbari, H. (2019). A study of floristic, functional, and relative diversity of plant families in Darmian and Sarbisheh Protected Area. Taxonomy and Biosystems, 11.
Rostampour, M., Jafari, M., Farzadmehr, J., Tavili, A., & Zare, C. M. A. (2009). Investigation of relationships between plant biodiversity and environmental factors in plant communities of arid ecosystems (Case study: Zirkouh of Qaen). Watershed Management Research, 22(283), 47–57.
Rostampour, M. & Sabzi, R. (2022). Effect of slope gradient on vegetation, species composition, and production of medicinal plants (Case study: Room rangelands, Qaen). Rangeland , 16(2), 312-330.
Saghari, M., Rostampour, M., Mohammadi, M. A. (2020). Investigation of the effect of topography on vegetative and propagation characteristics of Amygdalus scoparia in South Khorasan range ecosystems. Journal of Plant Ecosystem Conservation, 7(15), 197–215.
Saghari, M., Shahrokhi, H., Rostampour, M., & Eshghizadeh, M. (2017). A survey of topographic factors affecting growth parameters and establishment of sumac shrubs (Rhus coriaria) in rangelands of East Watershed Basin (Case study: Kakhk watershed). Journal of Plant Ecosystem Conservation, 4(9), 133–149.
Tavili, A., Rostampour, M., Zare, C. M. A., & Farzadmehr, J. (2009). CCA application for vegetation–environment relationships evaluation in arid environments (Southern Khorasan rangelands). Desert (Biaban), 14(1), 101–111.
Zare, S., Jafari, M., Tavili, A., Abbasi, H., & Rostampour, M. (2011). Relationship between environmental factors and plant distribution in arid and semiarid areas (Case study: Shahriyar rangelands, Iran). American-Eurasian Journal of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, 10(1).
| activity_title | activity_desc | startedAt | endedAt |
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| Workshops | Rostampour, M. (2020). Application of R software in plant ecology (Session 1). | 02 January 2020 | 12 December 2025 |
| activity_title | activity_desc | startedAt | endedAt |
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| Conference Papers |
| 02 May 2016 | 10 December 2025 |
| activity_title | activity_desc | startedAt | endedAt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of plant biodiversity and Noctuidae moths along the elevational gradient of Bagheran Protected Area | Principal Investigator | 01 January 2024 | 12 December 2025 |
| Qualitative monitoring of rangelands in different climatic regions across three sites in South Khorasan Province (Khusf, Zirkuh, and Ghaenat) | Principal Investigator | 07 May 2024 | 13 December 2025 |
| ). Determination of the optimal seeding depth for Aellenia subaphylla, Salsola richteri, Salsola rigida, and Festuca karatavica in the nursery | Principal Investigator | 09 September 2024 | 09 December 2025 |
