Assist. Prof. Dr. Hossein Barahoei | Zoology | Editorial Board Member

Hossein Barahoei is a highly productive researcher whose scientific contributions in scorpion taxonomy and arthropod systematics are reflected in an extensive body of work comprising 50 publications, demonstrating his sustained commitment to advancing entomological and arachnological research. According to the Google Scholar profile referenced in his CV, Barahoei has achieved an impressive h-index of 17, indicating that a significant number of his publications have been consistently cited by other scholars, reinforcing the relevance and impact of his work within the scientific community. His research has accumulated 903 citations, showcasing the widespread use, recognition, and influence of his studies across multiple related disciplines, including taxonomy, biodiversity, venomous species biology, and integrative systematics. The breadth of his publication record spans new species descriptions, regional checklists, identification keys, ecological modeling, DNA barcoding, and medically important scorpion studies, reflecting both deep specialization and broad interdisciplinary engagement. As a corresponding author on numerous papers, Barahoei has played a leading role in shaping current knowledge on Iranian scorpions and parasitoid Hymenoptera, contributing essential taxonomic and ecological insights that support conservation, medical entomology, and biodiversity assessment efforts. His research metrics affirm his position as a respected and influential scholar in his domain.