Dr. Ismael Foroughi
Positions
Assistant Professor
Schulich School of Engineering, Department of Geomatics Engineering
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Phone number
Office: +1 (403) 220-4115
Location
Office: ENE223
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I am recruiting graduate students and undergraduate summer researchers for work in PNT, Geodesy, and Physical Geodesy. Applicants must have strong programming (Python/C++/FORTRAN/MATLAB) and analytical skills. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in GNSS/Inertial fusion, gravity field modelling, or crustal deformation analysis. To apply, email a CV and a brief statement of research interests, specifically identifying how your background aligns with the lab's technical focus.
Background
Credentials
Professional Engineer , Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta, 2025
Professional Engineer , Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia, 2024
Educational Background
PhD Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering, University of New Brunswick , 2019
MSc Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering , University of Tehran, 2014
BSc Geomatics Engineering , University of Tehran, 2011
Biography
Dr. Ismael Foroughi is an Assistant Professor of Geodesy in the Department of Geomatics Engineering at the University of Calgary and Vice-President of the Canadian Geophysical Union (CGU). His established research focuses on physical geodesy, high-precision height systems, and gravity field modelling. Dr. Foroughi's core technical work advances the computation of sub-centimetre regional geoid models and the processing of airborne vector gravimetry to improve geodetic infrastructure. Looking forward, his lab is expanding these precise geodetic frameworks to integrate quantum sensing and mobile quantum gravimetry. This emerging research aims to develop gravity-aided positioning systems to secure high-accuracy localization in strictly GNSS-denied environments. Prior to his academic appointment, Dr. Foroughi gained extensive experience across academia, government, and private industry. As a geodetic engineer with the Canadian Geodetic Survey (NRCan), he contributed to the development of GEOID2022 and its error model, a new realization of the North American geoid. In the private sector, he developed advanced geoid modelling software, including OSVGeo (one-step vector geoid determination), alongside multiple other tools that bridge theoretical geodesy with emerging technologies and applications.
Research
Areas of Research
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| ENGO 419 | Geomatics Networks | |
| ENGO 343 | Fundamentals of Surveying |
Awards
- Students Union Teaching Excellence Award, 2026
Publications
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