Kharazmi University - Iran
AUTHOR PROFILE
EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS:
Dr. GHOLAMREZA ASADOLLAHFARDI embarked on his academic journey by earning a BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Tabriz, Iran, in 1978. This laid the foundation for his scholarly pursuits in the field of environmental engineering.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS:
With a profound commitment to environmental engineering, Dr. Asadollahfardi pursued an MSc in Structural Engineering from Iran University of Science & Technology and later pursued an MSc in Water Resources Engineering from Queen Mary College, London University. He enhanced his expertise by obtaining a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from London University in 2000.
CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS:
Dr. Asadollahfardi has significantly contributed to the field of environmental engineering, particularly in water quality monitoring, wastewater reuse, environmental impact assessment, wastewater treatment, and solid waste management. His extensive 24-year experience in urban management (1979-2003) has enriched his practical insights.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE:
As an Environmental Consultant at Kayson Company in Iran from 2000 to 2005, Dr. Asadollahfardi made notable contributions to environmental projects. His role as the task manager of water in the Karoon River World Bank Project (2003-2004) and as a member reviewing environmental research proposals for the Power Ministry (2002-2005) exemplifies his impactful involvement.
ACADEMIC CITES:
Dr. Asadollahfardi's academic contributions extend beyond his professional endeavors. His research interests encompass water quality monitoring and modeling, wastewater treatment, and soil remediation modeling. He has been involved in research projects such as the study of cadmium adsorption in vegetables, application of Artificial Neural Network for salinity prediction, and analyzing surface water quality with Bayesian time series.
LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS:
With a guest professorship at The University of British Columbia, Canada, and guest lecturer roles at prestigious institutions like Amir Kabir University of Technology and Sharif University of Technology, Dr. Asadollahfardi has left a lasting impact on academic circles. His focus on sustainability in construction and green concrete underscores a commitment to environmentally conscious practices. His extensive legacy in academia and research positions him as a trailblazer in the field, with promising contributions anticipated for the future.
NOTABLE PUBLICATION
Environmental life cycle assessment and economic comparison of different roof systems. 2023 (1)
Evaluation of environmental sustainability of the construction and operation phases of man-made lakes. 2023 (1)
The effects of steel, polypropylene, and high-performance macro polypropylene fibers on mechanical properties. 2023 (10)
Removal of Reactive Blue 19 dye from synthetic wastewater using UV/H2O2 and UV/Cl advanced oxidation processes. 2023 (1)
Environmental life cycle assessment of different types of the municipal wastewater pipeline network. 2023 (1)