Mohammad Hassan Ganji facts for kids
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Mohammad Hassan Ganji
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| Born | 11 June 1912 Birjand, Iran
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| Died | 19 July 2012 (aged 100) Tehran, Iran
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| Resting place | Ganji Park |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Alma mater | Tarbiat Moallem University Victoria University of Manchester Clark University |
| Awards | 2001 IMO Prize |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Meteorology |
| Institutions | University of Tehran |
| Doctoral advisor | Samuel Van Valkenburg |
| Other academic advisors | Herbert John Fleure |
Mohammad Hassan Ganji (Persian: محمدحسن گنجی) was a very important Iranian scientist. He was born on June 11, 1912, in the city of Birjand, Iran. He became famous as a meteorologist, which is a scientist who studies the weather and atmosphere. He was also a respected teacher and professor. People often call him the "father of modern geography in Iran" because of his big impact. He passed away on July 19, 2012, in Tehran.
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A Journey of Learning
Mohammad Hassan Ganji started his education in Tehran, the capital of Iran. He loved learning about the world. He decided to study geography, which is the study of Earth's features, people, and environments.
Studying Abroad
To learn even more, he traveled far from home. He went to universities in England and the United States. This allowed him to learn new and modern ways of studying geography. He earned his Ph.D. degree, which is a very high academic achievement.
Teaching at University
After finishing his studies, Professor Ganji returned to Iran. He began teaching at the University of Tehran. He was the first person to teach modern geography in Iranian universities. He helped many students learn about the world and become geographers themselves.
A Career in Weather Science
Professor Ganji did more than just teach. He also played a key role in setting up Iran's official weather service.
Starting the Weather Organization
In 1955, Professor Ganji helped create the Iran Meteorological Organization. This organization is in charge of studying the weather and giving forecasts. He led this important group for many years, from 1956 to 1968. Thanks to his efforts, Iran had a proper system for understanding its weather patterns.
His Important Works
Professor Ganji was a very productive writer and researcher. He wrote more than 130 articles. These articles were written in both Persian and English. His writings helped share his knowledge with many people around the world.
Training New Experts
Over the years, he taught and guided many students. These students became skilled scholars and masters in geography. He helped shape the future of geography in Iran by training the next generation of experts.
Awards and Recognition
Professor Ganji's hard work and contributions were recognized internationally.
The IMO Prize
In 2001, he received the IMO Prize. This is a very important award given by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). It honors people who have made outstanding contributions to meteorology. Winning this award showed how much his work was valued worldwide.
Related Information
External Links
- Mohammad Hassan Ganji in IRNA Persian
- Mohammad Hassan Ganji
- Ganji
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Professor Ganji, a respected meteorologist and academic.
