PHD at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Afshin Ebrahimi is a Professor of Environmental Health Engineering at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. He specializes in advanced water treatment technologies, including the synthesis of nanocomposites and electrochemical pollutant removal. Ebrahimi earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Health Engineering from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 2010. His research interests encompass risk assessment of pollutants and environmental biomonitoring. He serves as an associate editor for several scientific journals and is an active reviewer for multiple international publications. Ebrahimi has significantly contributed to the field through his innovative research and dedication to environmental health.
Professional Profiles
Education
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Ph.D. 2004 2010 Environmental Health Engineering Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran M.Sc. 2000 2002 Environmental Health Engineering Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran B.S. 1994 1999 Environmental Health Engineering
Experience
Professor of Environmental Health Engineering Isfahan University of Medical Sciences 2019 – Present Associate Professor of Environmental Health Engineering Isfahan University of Medical Sciences 2015 – 2019 Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Engineering Isfahan University of Medical Sciences 2010 – 2014 Ph.D. Student Isfahan University of Medical Sciences 2004 – 2010 Lecturer Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran 2002 – 2005
Research Interests
Synthesis of Metal-Organic-Frameworks as nanocomposites for water treatment by Advanced Oxidation Processes Use of new coagulants in water treatment Modifying filter media Risk assessment of inorganic and organic compounds in water resources Electrochemical removal of pollutants from water resources Membrane filtration of saline and polluted water Environmental biomonitoring of pollutants
Professional Services
Reviewer for “Environmental Research”, 2020-Present Reviewer for “Desalination & Water Treatment Journal”, 2016-Present Reviewer for “Journal of Hazardous Materials”, Up to Present Reviewer for “Chemosphere”, Up to Present Reviewer for “Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety”, Up to Present Reviewer for “Journal of Environmental Health Sciences & Engineering (ISI)”, 2015-Present Reviewer for “Water & Health Journal-IWA”, 2014-Present
Research Focuse
Afshin Ebrahimi focuses on environmental health engineering, with a particular emphasis on water treatment and pollution control. His research spans the assessment of natural fluoride in drinking water, the development of advanced photocatalytic processes for dye and arsenic removal, and the evaluation of chemical and microbiological quality in bottled water. Ebrahimi also investigates the occurrence and fate of hormones in wastewater treatment plants, and the use of innovative materials like BiVO4/TiO2 nanocomposites for pollutant degradation. His work includes health risk assessments and the application of GIS in environmental monitoring, aiming to enhance water quality and public health safety.
Publications
- Harnessing bromide ions to boost peroxymonosulfate for Reactive Yellow 145 dye degradation, Publication date: 2024.
- Prediction of atmospheric PM2. 5 level by machine learning techniques in Isfahan, Iran, Publication date: 2024.
- 11-year trend of mortality from fatal road traffic injuries in the center of Iran; a cross-sectional study, Publication date: 2024.
- Ecotoxicological and human health risk assessment of triclosan antibacterial agent from municipal wastewater treatment plants, Publication date: 2024.
- Investigating the Residue of Diazinon, Chlorpyrifos, and Dichlorvos in Urban Drinking Water Supply Sources and Determining the Water Quality Index in Tirano-Korun in 2020, Publication date: 2023.
- Magnetic Carbon Foam Adorned with Co/Fe Nanoneedles as an Efficient Activator of Oxone for Oxidative Environmental Remediation: Roles of Surficial and Chemical Enhancement, Publication date: 2023.
- Potential role of serum vitamin D as a risk factor in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Publication date: 2023.
- Optimization of Wastewater Treatment Plant by Activated Sludge Method Using GPS-X Software, Publication date: 2023.
- Health risk assessment of exposure to triclosan in pregnant women using Monte Carlo simulation techniques: based on biomonitoring data, Publication date: 2023.
- Removal of triclosan from aqueous matrixes: A systematic review with detailed meta-analysis, Publication date: 2023.
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