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Dr. Vahid Razaviarani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University, serving as the global program director for the MSc Global Sustainability Engineering program and coordinator of the Chemical Engineering Laboratory. He previously held a postdoctoral position at Princeton University and worked at the Edmonton Waste Management Center of Excellence in Canada. His research focuses on sustainability, waste-to-energy processes, and environmental technologies. He actively advises PhD students and contributes to initiatives addressing plastic waste management, biogas potential, and microplastics analysis. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing environmental protection and renewable energy.
Key research interests include algae-based CO₂ capture, microbial electrochemical systems, and water/wastewater reclamation. He has published on topics such as UAE plastic waste flows, landfill biogas feasibility, and microplastic dynamics. He engages in academic activities like invited talks, professional engineering validation, and inter-college environmental competitions. Media contributions highlight his expertise in green hydrogen production and UAE green entrepreneurship challenges.
