Ismael Foroughi

Ismael Foroughi serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), specializing in geodetic science, geoid determination, and geospatial data analysis with applications in height system modernization and precise gravity field modeling.

His academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Science in Geomatics Engineering from the University of Tehran (2011)
• Master of Science in Geomatics Engineering from the University of Tehran (2014)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Geodesy from the University of New Brunswick (2019)

Research focuses on achieving sub-centimetre geoid accuracy through advanced gravity field modeling, topographical density analysis, and height system unification. Key methodologies include Stokes-Helmert integration, radial basis functions, and Levenberg-Marquardt optimization, addressing critical challenges in national height system modernization and geodetic infrastructure.

Publications from 2014-2024 demonstrate consistent innovation in geoid modeling, with emphasis on data requirements, error propagation, and airborne gravimetry optimization. His work appears in leading journals including the Journal of Geodesy and Earth-Science Reviews, establishing new standards for sub-centimetre geoid determination.

Dr. Foroughi actively supervises graduate students and secures competitive research grants while holding leadership positions as President of the Canadian Geophysical Union – Geodesy Section (2023–2025) and Chair of the International Association of Geodesy Joint Working Group 2.2.1, driving international advancements in geodetic science.