The goal is to protect the limited water resources on earth and provide safe and clean Drinking water to HUMAN COMMUNITIES!
Dr. Mortazavian is an Environmental Engineering Research Scientist. Her primary research focuses on the development of advanced materials and methods for the removal of traditional and emerging contaminants from water and wastewater. Her research has a multidisciplinary nature, standing in the interface of environmental engineering, materials science, and chemical engineering.
Her current research focuses on the development of practical and efficient approaches for sustainable treatment of the contaminants of emerging concern, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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Research Interests:
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Synthesis and characterization of innovative materials for the removal of traditional and emerging contaminants from water and wastewater
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Modification of chemical and physical properties of conventional adsorbents to boost their water treatment performance.
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Assessment of generation and removal of disinfection by-products in drinking water.
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Investigation of contaminant removal mechanisms in molecular scale.
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Advanced oxidation processes for water and wastewater treatment.
Recently Published!
PFAS IN DRINKING WATER: REGULATIONS AND TREATMENT OPTIONS
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By: Soroosh Mortazavian and OWWA Treatment Committee
Ontario Water Works Association Vol 17 No 4
Representative Publications
Resiliency and Sustainability of Urban Water Systems
Frontiers Journal
Guest Editor:
​Dr. Soroosh Mortazavian
This Research Topic aims to present a collection of papers that shed light on emerging issues in urban water systems, while providing solutions to improve the resiliency and sustainability of both freshwater supplies and water infrastructure. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Water quality modeling and monitoring of freshwater reservoirs;
- Design of resilient and sustainable urban water systems;
- Climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies;
- Detection and removal of water contaminants through innovative approaches;
- Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) and their risks to human and ecosystem;
- Analysis of cost and energy consumption in smart infrastructure and water reuse systems;
- Life cycle assessment of water infrastructure; and,
- The role of advanced technologies (e.g., IoT, digitalization, smart metering, and real-time monitoring) in supporting the development of resilient, adaptable urban water systems.