Experience

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Engineer II

  • May 2022 - Present



Louisiana State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Jan 2022 - May 2022

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2021

  • Assessed the inhibitory effect of MBR effluent organic matter on photocatalytic post-treatment in collaboration with scientific partners from France.• Investigated differential repair outcomes of irradiated E. coli and bacteriophages by UV LEDs.• Characterized nanoscale TiO2 (DLS, PALS) in different ionic strengths and pHs to predict the inhibitory effect of dissolved organic matter on photocatalysis.• Studied the role of solution parameters in the adsorption of organic matter on the surface of TiO2 in photocatalytic treatment.• Calibration and maintenance of critical analytical equipment (HPLC, TOC analyzer, Radiometer, DLS, Spectrophotometer, QCM) in accordance with OEM.• Designed pilot studies to conduct research on photochemical water treatment technologies.• Trained and supervised 10+ graduate and undergraduate students in biological and chemical laboratories. Show less



Self-employed

• Tehran, Iran

• Construction Manager

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2017

  • Supervised the construction of 45000 sq. ft. residential complexes with budgets of up to $5.5 M. • Reduced the project cost by 20% through negotiating better deals with competing subcontractor bids. • Managed a diverse team of 50 subcontractors and ensured all federal and state safety regulations were followed. • Decreased material and equipment expenses by 10% by negotiating and establishing vendor contacts. • Supervised the construction of 45000 sq. ft. residential complexes with budgets of up to $5.5 M. • Reduced the project cost by 20% through negotiating better deals with competing subcontractor bids. • Managed a diverse team of 50 subcontractors and ensured all federal and state safety regulations were followed. • Decreased material and equipment expenses by 10% by negotiating and establishing vendor contacts.



University of Tehran

• Iran
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Sep 2010 - Sep 2011

  • Improved the quality of drinking water by reducing microbial loads via nanosilver coated activated carbon. • Performed microbiology testing in a timely fashion, while maintaining a high level of quality work. • Enhanced the performance of an MBR system in a pilot study by decreasing the amount of excess sludge. • Designed an RO plant (ROSA), Ion exchange (CADIX), trickling filters, RBC, and aeration tanks in various design phases, as assigned, meeting tight deadlines. • Organized and maintained drawing files (AutoCAD) and records (Mathcad, PFDs, and P&IDs) throughout the duration of projects. Show less