Ahmad Badeenezhad, Behbahan faculty of medical sciences, Iran
Ahmad Badeenezhad is an Assistant Professor in Environmental Health Engineering at Behbahan University of Medical Sciences. With a Ph.D. in Environmental Health Engineering from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (2020), he specializes in the impact of environmental pollutants on human health. Dr. Badeenezhad has a strong academic and professional background, having worked for over a decade in various environmental health projects, particularly related to air and water quality. His extensive research explores heavy metals, air pollution, and their effects on public health, and he is actively involved in teaching, mentoring, and community outreach. His work contributes significantly to public health improvement and environmental sustainability, with a focus on human biomonitoring and risk assessment.
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Education
Dr. Ahmad Badeenezhad holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Health Engineering from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (2020). His doctoral thesis investigated the impact of short-term exposure to PM10 and PM2.5, bound heavy metals, and their effects on central nervous system biomarkers during dust storms. He completed his Master’s degree (2011) in Environmental Health Engineering from Iran University of Medical Sciences, focusing on factors affecting nitrate concentrations in Shiraz groundwater using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). His undergraduate degree (2007) in Environmental Health Engineering was earned at Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences. His strong academic foundation, coupled with research experience in environmental health, has enabled him to contribute greatly to improving public health and sustainability through interdisciplinary studies on air quality, water pollution, and human health risk assessments.
Experience
Dr. Ahmad Badeenezhad has accumulated over 11 years of expertise in environmental health. He began his career as an expert at Shiraz Health Center, contributing to community health initiatives and public health assessments. In 2020, he transitioned into academia as an Assistant Professor at Behbahan University of Medical Sciences, where he is responsible for teaching and guiding students in the field of environmental health engineering. His teaching includes courses on environmental chemistry, water treatment, air pollution, radiation hygiene, and health food management, among others. Dr. Badeenezhad is a prolific researcher with numerous publications and international conference papers related to environmental health. His research spans areas such as water quality, air pollution, heavy metals, and human health risk assessments, with a focus on improving public health systems and developing mitigation strategies for environmental pollutants.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Ahmad Badeenezhad has earned recognition for his outstanding academic achievements. He secured the five-rank position in the entrance exam for his Master’s in Environmental Health Engineering in 2008, showcasing his commitment to excellence. His achievements continued through his Ph.D. studies, where he ranked first in the Ph.D. entrance exam for Environmental Health Engineering in 2016 and graduated as the top Ph.D. candidate from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 2020. His dedication to environmental health has garnered him various awards, including honors for his exceptional research in public health, environmental pollution, and water safety. These honors reflect his significant contributions to advancing the scientific understanding of environmental health and his leadership in promoting public health through education and research.
Research Focus
Dr. Ahmad Badeenezhad’s research primarily focuses on the human health risk assessment of chemical pollutants, particularly in relation to water and air quality. His work involves evaluating the health impacts of heavy metals, particulate matter (PM), and other contaminants in ambient air. He also examines the chemical quality of water resources, using advanced methodologies like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Monte Carlo simulation to assess risks related to nitrates, fluoride, and other pollutants in drinking water. A significant part of his research involves human biomonitoring, where he studies the effects of environmental pollutants on the human body, particularly on the central nervous and cardiovascular systems. Dr. Badeenezhad is committed to improving public health through interdisciplinary studies aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of environmental pollutants and developing strategies for sustainable, healthy living environments.
Publication Top Notes
- Nitrite and Nitrate Concentrations in the Drinking Groundwater of Shiraz City, South-central Iran by Statistical Models 📊💧
- Health Risk Assessment to Fluoride and Nitrate in Drinking Water of Rural Residents Living in Bardaskan City, Arid Region, Southeastern Iran 💧🔬
- Performance of Household Water Desalination Devices and Health Risks Assessment of Fluorides (F−) and Nitrate (NO3−) in Behbahan City Southwest Iran 🌊⚗️
- Factors Affecting Nitrate Concentration and Its Health Risk Assessment in Drinking Groundwater by Application of Monte Carlo Simulation and Geographic Information System 📉🌍
- Assessing Fluoride and Nitrate Contaminants in Drinking Water Resources and Their Health Risk Assessment in Southwest Iran 💧⚠️
- Estimation of the Groundwater Quality Index and Investigation of the Affecting Factors Their Changes in Shiraz Drinking Groundwater, Iran 💧🔍
- Efficiency of Activated Carbon and Clinoptilolite Particles Coated with Iron Oxide Magnetic Nanoparticles in the Removal of Methylene Blue 🧪🌿
- Removal of Methylene Blue Dye from Aqueous Solutions by Natural Clinoptilolite and Clinoptilolite Modified by Iron Oxide Nanoparticles 🧬💧
- Analysis of the Microbial Quality in Drinking Water Distribution Networks Using the Logistic Regression Model in Dasht-e Azadegan County, Iran 🔬🚰
- Modeling and Optimizing Pyrene Removal from the Soil by Phytoremediation Using Response Surface Methodology, Artificial Neural Networks, and Genetic Algorithm 🌱💻