Dr. Hadi Moumenihelali, Rice Research Institute of Iran, Iran
Dr. Hadi Moumenihelali is a dedicated researcher in socio-economic studies with a PhD in Agricultural Extension and Education from Tarbiat Modares University, Iran. With rich academic exposure, including a visiting research stint at TU Delft in the Netherlands, his expertise lies in rural entrepreneurship, agricultural innovation, and sustainable farming systems. He currently serves as a Researcher and Expert at the Rice Research Institute of Iran. Dr. Moumenihelali has significantly contributed to national and regional projects focusing on business models, technology adoption, and rural development, aligning academic insight with practical agricultural advancement. 🌾📊🌍
Publication Profile
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🎓 Education
Dr. Hadi Moumenihelali earned his PhD in Agricultural Extension and Education from Tarbiat Modares University (2015–2021), with a dissertation on rice farmers’ entrepreneurial pluriactivity in the Haraz Plain watershed. He also spent six months as a visiting PhD student at TU Delft, Netherlands, focusing on business model innovation for mushroom growers. He completed his MSc in Agricultural Extension and Education (2011–2014) at Islamic Azad University, Sari Branch, achieving top academic distinction. His bachelor’s degree in the same field was completed from the same institution in 2010, establishing a consistent academic foundation in agricultural development. 🎓📚🌱
💼 Experience
Dr. Moumenihelali has extensive experience as a researcher in agricultural extension and rural development. Since 2021, he has worked at the Rice Research Institute of Iran (RRII), where he leads and contributes to major socio-economic and agri-business research projects. His project roles span from evaluating rice cultivation and protection methods to redesigning business models for fruit and vegetable management in Tehran. He previously collaborated with Tarbiat Modares University and the Islamic Azad University on projects involving sustainable agriculture, technology transfer, and farmer behavior. His multidisciplinary involvement demonstrates his deep engagement with grassroots agricultural systems. 🌾🔬💼
🏆 Awards & Honors
Dr. Moumenihelali was recognized as the Second Top Student in his PhD program at Tarbiat Modares University (2020–2021). He received a Sabbatical Grant from Iran’s Ministry of Science, Research and Technology in 2019 for his study abroad at TU Delft. During his MSc, he earned the title of Top Student at IAU, Sari Branch (2014–2015) for outstanding academic performance. These honors reflect his excellence in both research and academia, affirming his commitment to agricultural development and innovation. 🏅🎖️📘
🔍 Research Focus
Dr. Moumenihelali’s research centers on technology adoption in agriculture, rural and agricultural entrepreneurship, and developing ecosystems for rural innovation. He employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to explore sustainable farming practices, entrepreneurial pluriactivity, and business model development. His work addresses gaps in farmer behavior, policy impact, and effective technology transfer. Projects span topics such as multi-criteria decision-making, rural ICT utilization, and farmer training effectiveness. His interdisciplinary approach integrates agricultural science, socio-economics, and systems analysis. 🌾📈💡
Publication Top Notes
- Comprehensive motivational framework to drive paddy farmers towards pluriactivity