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Steven Pirouz is an Associate Professor of Instruction at the University of Texas at Dallas, affiliated with the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. His academic journey includes postdoctoral research at the California Institute of Technology (2013–2017) and the University of Cambridge (2015–2016), alongside dual PhDs from the University of Geneva (2013) and University of Tehran (2008). His research focuses on crustal deformation mechanisms, foreland basin dynamics, and the interplay between tectonics, surface processes, and climate change. Specialized in integrating field data, geophysical modeling, and numerical simulations, he explores fold-thrust belts, lithospheric flexure, and petroleum reservoir modeling using Petrel/Move software.
Key research areas include:
- Foreland basin migration and structural evolution
- Lithospheric flexure mechanics
- Zagros mountain belt tectonics
- Climate-tectonic interactions
Pirouz has published extensively on Neogene sedimentary systems, ophiolite evolution, and geohazard assessments. Notable awards include 1st place in the 2020 AAPG Imperial Barrel Award competition and a $90,000 Early Postdoc Mobility Grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation.
