Ata Nayebzadeh

Dr. Ata Nayebzadeh is an Associate Member at the School of Occupational and Public Health at Toronto Metropolitan University, where he supervises MSc students in occupational and public health. He is also a senior occupational hygiene expert at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), leading exposure assessment initiatives for occupational disease compensation.

Education:

• MSc in Occupational Health Sciences, McGill University
• PhD in Occupational Health Sciences, McGill University

Dr. Nayebzadeh's research focuses on occupational hygiene, exposure assessment, and occupational disease causation. His expertise spans retrospective exposure assessment, indoor air quality, mineral toxicology, and health and safety program development. His work bridges industrial practice, regulatory policy, and academic research.

His recent publications highlight ongoing contributions to understanding workplace exposures linked to respiratory diseases, chemical hazards in healthcare and dental settings, and asbestos-related lung conditions. The research consistently emphasizes exposure characterization, occupational risk assessment, and scientific evidence for policy development.

Scientific Awards and Certifications:

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), since 2001
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), since 2014

Dr. Nayebzadeh has supervised graduate students and contributed to academic training in occupational health. His professional roles have involved managing large-scale health and safety programs across manufacturing, petroleum, and healthcare industries. At WSIB, he conducted high-level scientific reviews to inform policy on cancer and occupational exposure links. He has also contributed to advancing methodologies in retrospective exposure assessment for compensation claims.

His work is closely tied to practical applications in occupational safety, with strong connections to policy development, industrial compliance, and public health protection.