Zahra Ghafoori
About Zahra Ghafoori
Zahra Ghafoori is a Conservation Programs Specialist at Ducks Unlimited Canada, where she has worked since 2019. She holds multiple degrees in engineering and has extensive experience in water retention design and hydraulic structures.
Work at Ducks Unlimited Canada
Zahra Ghafoori has worked as a Conservation Programs Specialist at Ducks Unlimited Canada since 2019. Based in Regina, Saskatchewan, she has contributed to various aspects of conservation programs over her five years with the organization. Her responsibilities include long-range planning efforts and project prioritization. Ghafoori plays a crucial role in the national engineering team, focusing on the design of hydraulic structures and engaging in contract management processes during construction.
Education and Expertise
Zahra Ghafoori holds multiple degrees in engineering. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Irrigation Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. She also obtained a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and Hydraulic Structures Engineering from Mazandaran University of Sciences and Technology. Additionally, she completed a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Heat Transfer & Fluid Mechanics through distance education at Payame Noor University.
Background
Zahra Ghafoori has a strong background in engineering, specifically in hydraulic structures and water retention design. She has served as a project lead and lead designer on various projects, overseeing junior staff and ensuring the successful execution of designs. Her academic and professional experiences have equipped her with the skills necessary for her role in conservation and engineering.
Achievements
At Ducks Unlimited Canada, Zahra Ghafoori has been involved in the technical development of junior staff, contributing to the growth of the organization’s engineering capabilities. She engages in building and reviewing hydrologic and hydraulic models and has expertise in designing weirs, spillways, culverts, and embankments. Her work supports the organization's mission to conserve wetlands and associated habitats.