Dr Mehdi Taheri

Mehdi is currently a Research Associate in Geomorphology at the College of Arts, Technology, and Environment, University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol. He is actively engaged in the Partnership for Heritage: Safeguarding Traditional Architecture and Intangible Heritage of Tataouine (Tunisia) and the Nafusa Mountains (Libya) project. His primary research objective is to reconstruct past climate changes in these regions using multiproxy analyses and climate modeling to assess the impact of climate change on both tangible and intangible cultural heritage.

Mehdi's academic background reflects a thorough exploration of soil science (pedology), with a BSc, MSc, and PhD in the field. His early research focused on the paleoclimate and paleoenvironmental studies of the Quaternary era, particularly through multiproxy analysis. He employed a variety of methodologies, including paleomagnetic techniques, micromorphology, clay mineralogy, geochemistry, and stable isotope analysis of pedogenic carbonates and soil organic matter.

Additionally, Mehdi has utilized remote sensing and GIS to create erosion maps and estimate sedimentation rates, a key aspect of his master’s thesis. His proficiency in these advanced techniques highlights his versatile and comprehensive approach to geomorphological research.