Plenary & Keynote Speakers
6th International Conference on Environmental Science and Applications (ICESA 2025)
We are pleased to announce our plenary and Keynote Speakers for ICESA 2025 :
Dr. Mehrab Mehrvar
Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada
Dr. Mehrab Mehrvar, Ph.D., P.Eng., is a Full Professor and Associate Chair of Graduate Studies in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University, where he has been a faculty member since 1998. He received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Canada. His research focuses on integrating advanced oxidation technologies with biological processes for water and wastewater treatment, as well as on photochemical reaction engineering. A dedicated researcher and educator, Dr. Mehrvar has authored or co-authored one patent, over 140 peer-reviewed journal articles, six book chapters, 39 refereed conference papers, and more than 250 conference presentations and invited seminars at national and international levels. He has supervised or co-supervised more than 60 master’s and doctoral students, and mentored over 80 research assistants, postdoctoral fellows, exchange students, and visiting scholars. He has served as a guest editor and editorial board member for several scientific journals and has contributed significantly to the global research community as Chair of several international conferences, as well as organizer and scientific committee member for numerous global events. In addition to his research contributions, Dr. Mehrvar has taught a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in chemical and environmental engineering and has held several academic leadership roles, including Department Chair, Interim Associate Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, and Interim Associate Dean of Programs at the Yates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Throughout his career, he has received multiple prestigious awards recognizing his excellence in teaching, research, and academic service.
Abstract Title:
Advanced Oxidation and Biological Process Integration: Toward Sustainable and High-Efficiency Wastewater Treatment
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Dr. Ali Altaee
University of Technology in Sydney, Australia
Dr Ali Altaee works at the forefront of renewable energy, water engineering, and soil remediation, developing innovative technologies in alternative energy and water sources. Ali is a member of the UTS Centre for Green Technology (CGT) and the Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater (CTWW), a leading research center in alternative water sources. He has developed industrial and academic expertise working at industrial research centers and institutes of higher education and has particular research expertise in advanced materials for energy and environmental applications.
Abstract Title:
Will Pressure-Stimuli Responsive Nanofiltration Membranes be a Game Changer for PFAS Treatment
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Dr. Maria Idália da Silva Gomes
Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, Portugal
Maria Idália Gomes is an Assistant Professor in the Civil Engineering Department of the Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa. She holds a PhD in Civil Engineering in the specialty of Construction Sciences from the Faculty of Science and Technology at the New University of Lisbon, on the subject of “Conservation of rammed earth constructions: repair mortars”. She is currently a member of the Coordinating Committee of the Degree in Civil Engineering, and carries out research in the area of construction products with low embodied energy, conservation and durability. She has supervised and co-supervised several master’s and doctoral theses. She has participated in research projects in the area of sustainable construction, and has published a significant number of articles in international and national journals and congresses. nZEB Consultant (2016-2020) – SouthZEB Portugal. Co-funded by the inteligente Energy Europe Program of the European Union. She is a member of the research center CERIS – Civil Engineering Research and Innovation for Sustainability, where she works on the technical committee for standardization in the area of building sustainability.
Abstract Title:
Enhancing Indoor Air Quality in Higher Education through Biophilic Design: A Sustainable Approach for Healthier Learning Environments
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