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Abdul Raheem

Birmingham

Summary

As an environmental engineer with nearly four years of experience. I specialise in sustainable solutions, focusing on the development and use of eco-friendly materials and advanced carbon management strategies. My expertise includes carbon capture, storage, and environmental compliance, supported by thorough environmental impact assessments. I excel in leveraging innovative strategies and meticulous project management to drive sustainability initiatives. Committed to environmental stewardship, I collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders to ensure projects meet regulatory standards and promote long-term environmental sustainability through cutting-edge material science and carbon reduction techniques.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Marie Curie Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Aston University
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Research project: The role of bio-energy sustainability towards achieving net-zero: climate change and circular economy.
  • Contributed to publication of multiple high-impact research articles, showcasing significance of findings.
  • Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor 1 PhD, 3 graduate and 4 undergraduate students.
  • Liaised with supervisor to review grants and manuscripts to develop potential publications.
  • Established productive collaborations with external partners, expanding scope and impact of research efforts.

Environmental Compliance Specialist

Environmental Protection Agency
04.2020 - 06.2023
  • Develop and implement carbon management systems and processes.
  • Prioritized environmental sustainability initiatives by utilizing eco-friendly materials whenever possible during stucco applications.
  • Optimized field operations to conserve resources, reduce waste, and maintain environmental sustainability.
  • Responsible for audits and accountability on various industrial operations to ensure environmental compliance and sponsor requirements.
  • Supported environmental sustainability efforts with proper disposal of hazardous materials according to established guidelines.

Environmental Manager

Abamet Pakistan
01.2015 - 07.2016
  • Performed site assessments prior to property acquisitions or expansions, examining potential contamination issues that could impact future operations or liabilities associated with historical activities at the site.
  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions with the implementation of energy-efficient equipment and processes.
  • Managed hazardous materials inventory, ensuring proper storage, handling, and disposal procedures were followed consistently.
  • Implemented pollution prevention measures, minimizing harmful discharges into air and water systems from industrial processes.
  • Conducted regular reviews of environmental policies and procedures, updating to reflect changes in industry best practices or regulatory requirements.

Education

Ph.D. - Environmental Science & Engineering -

Tsinghua University
Beijing, China
01.2020

M. Eng. - Environmental Engineering -

Universiti Putra Malaysia
Serdang, Malaysia
01.2014

Bachelor of Energy and Environment Engineering -

Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology
Sindh, Pakistan
01.2013

Skills

  • Carbon Management techniques
  • Life cycle assessment
  • Sustainability
  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Net-zero solutions
  • ISO 14001 (EMS)
  • Hazardous waste management
  • Researching and publishing
  • Team work and communication
  • Project Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Product Development
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Material Selection
  • 2D and 3D modeling

Affiliations

  • Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), 2016, ENVIRO/603
  • American Chemical Society, USA, 2017, 31126890

Professional courses

  • Occupational Health & Safety Based on OHSAS 18001-2007 Standard" by CISCO Consultants
  • Environment Management System (EMS) Based on ISO 14001-2004 Standard" by CISCO Consultants
  • Community Based Water Quality Monitoring for River Health, United Nations, Pakistan

Languages

Sindhi, Urdu
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Malay
Intermediate
B1
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate
B1

Research publications

  • Effective pretreatment of corn straw biomass using hydrothermal carbonisation for cogasification with coal: Response surface Methodology-Box Behnken design, Raheem, A., Ding, L., He, Q., Mangi, F. H., Khand, Z. H., Sajid, M., ... & Yu, G., Fuel, 324, 124544, 2022, 2952, 27, 35
  • Roles of Heavy Metals during Pyrolysis and Gasification of Metal-Contaminated Waste Biomass: A Review, Raheem, A., He, Q., Mangi, F. H., Ding, L., & Yu, G., Energy & Fuels, 2022
  • Evaluating performance of pyrolysis and gasification processes of agriculture residues-derived hydrochar: Effect of hydrothermal carbonisation, Raheem, A., He, Q., Ding, L., Dastyar, W., & Yu, G., Journal of Cleaner Production, 130578, 2022.
  • Gasification of algal residue for synthesis gas production, Raheem, A., Abbasi, S. K., Mangi, F. H., Ahmed, S., He, Q., Ding, L., Memon, A. A., Zhao M, Yu G., Algal Research, 58, 102411, 2021.
  • Hydrogen-rich energy recovery from microalgae (lipid-extracted) via steam catalytic gasification, Raheem, A., Cui, X., Mangi, F. H., Memon, A. A., Ji, G., Cheng, B., Dong W., Zhao, M., Algal Research, 52, 102102, 2020.
  • Gasification of lipid-extracted microalgae biomass promoted by waste eggshell as CaO catalyst, Raheem, A., Liu, H., Ji, G., & Zhao, M., Algal Research, 42, 101601, 2019.
  • Parametric gasification process of sugarcane bagasse for syngas production, Raheem, A., Zhao, M., Dastyar, W., Channa, A. Q., Ji, G., & Zhang, Y., International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 44(31), 16234-16247, 2019.
  • Opportunities and challenges in sustainable treatment and resource reuse of sewage sludge: a review, Raheem, A., Sikarwar, V. S., He, J., Dastyar, W., Dionysiou, D. D., Wang, W., & Zhao, M., Chemical Engineering Journal, 337, 616-641, 2018.
  • A review on sustainable microalgae based biofuel and bioenergy production: Recent developments, Raheem, A., Prinsen, P., Vuppaladadiyam, A. K., Zhao, M., & Luque, R., Journal of Cleaner Production, 181, 42-59, 2018.
  • Catalytic gasification of algal biomass for hydrogen-rich gas production: Parametric optimisation via central composite design, Raheem, A., Ji, G., Memon, A., Sivasangar, S., Wang, W., Zhao, M., & Taufiq-Yap, Y. H., Energy Conversion and Management, 158, 235-245, 2018.
  • Parametric characterisation of air gasification of Chlorella vulgaris biomass, Raheem, A., Dupont, V., Channa, A. Q., Zhao, X., Vuppaladadiyam, A. K., Taufiq-Yap, Y. H., Zhao, M & Harun, R., Energy & Fuels, 31(3), 2959-2969, 2017.

Timeline

Marie Curie Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Aston University
08.2023 - 06.2024

Environmental Compliance Specialist

Environmental Protection Agency
04.2020 - 06.2023

Environmental Manager

Abamet Pakistan
01.2015 - 07.2016

Ph.D. - Environmental Science & Engineering -

Tsinghua University

M. Eng. - Environmental Engineering -

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Bachelor of Energy and Environment Engineering -

Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology
Abdul Raheem