Sayyed Hossein Khazaei
Dallas
Summary
Environmental Scientist and Tenure Faculty Member with specialized expertise in solid waste management and landfill gas emissions modeling. Over a decade of experience conducting field investigations, greenhouse gas inventories, and pollution assessments across urban and rural waste systems. Developed national-scale methane emission models based on IPCC methodologies and collaborated with municipal waste management organizations in three provinces. Strong background in environmental monitoring, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary project leadership. Ph.D. in Environmental Science & Engineering, university lecturer, and international visiting scholar with a passion for sustainable waste solutions and climate-focused innovations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Member of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Committee
01.2016 - Current
- Reviewed technical and environmental impact assessment reports for various industries, including steel production, small refineries, and industrial parks.
Licensed Expert
01.2005 - Current
- Provide expert evaluations and testimony in legal cases related to environmental protection, ensuring adherence to environmental laws and regulations.
- Conduct thorough environmental impact assessments, setting groundwork for legal standards in environmental conservation.
Tenured Faculty member
KMSU
01.2007 - 01.2024
- Developed and delivered courses in environmental science, focusing on sustainable management practices and pollution control.
- Supervised more than 30 graduate theses focused on practical and scalable environmental solutions (2007-2024).
- Developed and implemented corporate sustainability strategies focused on reducing environmental impact across agricultural supply chains.
- Led cross-functional teams to manage sustainability programs, ensuring compliance with sustainable sourcing rules and improving procurement processes.
- Monitored and analyzed environmental pollution levels in agricultural operations, providing actionable insights to reduce emissions and waste.
- Conduct advanced research on water and air pollution simulations, contributing to substantial improvements in local environmental standards.
- Utilize GIS techniques to evaluate environmental pollution, thereby improving the precision of environmental impact assessments.
Researcher
University of Texas at Arlington
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Visiting Scholar at University of Texas at Arlington. Developed ILGAM model for predicting generation and emission of methane from landfills in semi-arid regions of Iran (2021-2023).
Education
Ph.D. - Environmental Science & Engineering
University of Tehran
01.2023
Skills
- Proficient in air quality analysis, solid waste management, measurement of physical and chemical parameters of water, pesticides residues extraction & clean up in water
- Expert in environmental impact assessments and management
- Advanced capability in the simulation of groundwater and air pollution dynamics
- Skilled in zoning of groundwater and noise pollution using GIS
- Proficient in using HPLC, GC, ICP, and spectrophotometry for environmental analysis
- Use of HPLC, GC, ICP & Spectrophotometry
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations, including CERCLA, CAA, NESHAPS, NSPS, and oil and gas compliance
- Knowledge and familiarity with EPA rules and regulations
- Seven years of research and hands-on experience in landfill studies focused on greenhouse gas emissions and solid waste management
- Field investigation techniques
- ISO 14001
- OSHA 24-Hour HAZWOPER Certification – In Progress
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking
Timeline
Researcher
University of Texas at Arlington
01.2021 - 01.2023
Member of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Committee
01.2016 - Current
Tenured Faculty member
KMSU
01.2007 - 01.2024
Licensed Expert
01.2005 - Current
Ph.D. - Environmental Science & Engineering
University of Tehran
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