Habibollah Fakhraei

Habibollah Fakhraei serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Southern Illinois University, specializing in environmental engineering with research emphases on biogeochemical processes, water quality modeling, and pollution control systems. His work bridges theoretical environmental modeling with practical applications in watershed management and air pollution mitigation.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Syracuse University (2016)
• M.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Shiraz University (2009)
• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman (2003)

Research Focus: Dr. Fakhraei's investigations span aquatic chemistry dynamics, geostatistical analysis of environmental data, and numerical optimization techniques for pollution remediation. His projects frequently integrate GIS technology to model contaminant transport in groundwater systems and assess atmospheric deposition impacts on sensitive ecosystems like the Adirondack lakes and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This interdisciplinary approach addresses critical challenges in environmental sustainability through computational and field-based methodologies.

Publication Trends: His 2014-2019 publications reveal concentrated expertise in acid rain recovery mechanisms, with recurring themes in TMDL development, metal toxicity in surface waters, and co-benefit analysis of climate policies. The research consistently applies biogeochemical modeling to national park ecosystems, demonstrating strong collaboration with institutions like Syracuse University and Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest.

Teaching: He instructs core courses including CE 310/310L (Environmental Engineering & Laboratory), CE 418 (Water and Wastewater Treatment), CE 412/512 (Contaminant Fate and Transport), and CE 466/566 (GIS Applications). His office is located in Engineering B, Room 38 (618-453-7819).