Team
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is important to the success of my research group. Individuals interested in pursuing graduate studies (or as undergraduate assistants) are encouraged to contact me (kelvin.ng@uregina.ca). I specifically encourage underrepresented groups in STEM field to join my research group, including but not limited to visible minorities, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, Black people, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities.
Farzin Naghibalsadati
PhD student (Sept 2023-present).
Farzin Naghibalsadati is a dedicated and driven Ph.D. student in Environmental Systems Engineering at the University of Regina. With an outstanding academic background, including an M.Sc. in Structural Engineering (CGPA:4/4) and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (CGPA:3.91/4) from Azad University. Specializing in practical and experimental activities, Farzin excels in applying theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. He researches innovative, sustainable solutions for C&D waste, utilizing waste materials for construction. With exceptional problem-solving skills, Farzin addresses pressing field challenges, ensuring lasting impact and effective solutions.
Sagar Ray
MASc student (Sept 2022-present).
I pursued my bachelor's in Engineering from Khulna University of engineering and technology in Urban and regional planning. During my internship period, I was involved in several activities related to solid waste management and other environmental issues with the Khulna development authority (KDA), Bangladesh. My interest in environmental issues brought me to the university of Regina. I am very enchanted by various environmental issues, especially in the field of Solid Waste Management.
Anica Tasnim
MASc student (May 2023-present).
I received my B.Sc in Civil Engineering at Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh in 2021. My undergraduate thesis on Stabilization of Expansive Soil by Using Inorganic Chemicals” inspired me to conduct research on more effective and economic ways of collecting and treating various kinds of solid waste so that some could be recycled and used for stabilization. So, after my internship, I decided to pursue my master's degree in Environmental Systems Engineering, because I wanted to work on solid waste management, sustainable waste diversion and recycling practices.
Sharmin Jahan Mim
MASc student (May 2023-present).
Sharmin Jahan Mim joined the University of Regina as a Master's student in Environmental System Engineering. She pursued her bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Before coming to Regina, Sharmin worked for the Oil and Gas industry in a project management, planning, research, and development role. She was involved in developing and implementing sustainable strategies to minimize long-term environmental liabilities for various projects. She is enthusiastic about contributing to the existing environmental issues in industries through her research focusing on improved waste management systems.
Rumpa Chowdhury
MASc student (May 2023-present).
Rumpa Chowdhury completed her graduation in Civil Engineering with a major in Environmental Engineering from BUET, Bangladesh. She has five years of teaching experience in Civil Engineering at a top-ranked private university in Bangladesh which has boosted her knowledge and teaching skills and led her toward a challenging, growth-oriented, and leading-edge career. She has hands-on research experience in working with fly ash from medical waste incineration and successfully stabilizing it into cement mortars and flexible pavement. Her fascination with solid waste management brought her to the U of R, where she is enrolled in the MASc program in Environmental Systems Engineering. She is deeply interested in new research and growing technologies, especially in solid waste management, waste stabilization, water and wastewater treatment, air pollution, and machine learning approaches.
Anika Tahsin Abha
MASc student (Sept 2023-present).
She completed her Bachelor’s in civil engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in 2019. Then she worked as a researcher in a government project supervised by BUET where her main responsibilities were structural analysis, detailing, preparing survey reports and preparing AutoCAD layouts. She is interested in solid waste management and sustainable recycling processes. She intends to implement her research work in optimizing industrial processes. Outside academia, she likes to travel, explore new cultures and have long walks.
Arash Gitifar
MASc student (Sept 2023-present).
Arash Gitifar is a MASc student at the University of Regina. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with an outstanding academic background (3.56/4 CGPA) from the University of Tehran, one of the best universities in Iran. He has published three papers (two journal articles written in Persian and one conference article written in English) during his bachelor’s degree, which was the main incentive for him to find his future path. He decided Environmental Systems Engineering because he is interested in sustainability, waste management, and environmental Geotechnics.
Amy Richter, PhD, PEng
Postdoctoral fellow (July 2023-present).
Dr. Amy Richter is a researcher in the field of Canadian solid waste management. She obtained her doctoral degree at the University of Regina, focusing on regionalized solid waste management systems. Amy currently works as a regulator with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment. She is responsible for the oversight of regulated waste recycling programs in the province, as well as helping to deliver on a number of key commitments in the provincial Solid Waste Management Strategy. Dr. Richter's interests within the field of waste management range from optimizing waste management using GIS to improving recycling systems in Canada.
Tahlima Tasnim Sithi
MEng student (May 2023-present).
Tahlima Tasnim Sithi is a MEng student at the University of Regina. Sustainable waste management system and reuse of waste materials are two of her key study/research interests. She has done her Bachelor’s degree in Textile Technology from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Later she post graduated from Bangladesh University of Textiles with a MBA in Textiles. Her undergraduate thesis and internship evolved around “Dyeing Production and Effluent Treatment Plant” so further engaged in one of the most challenging professions in Sourcing of more than ten years for British giant Supermarket “J Sainsbury’s PLC” where gained experience of diverse negative impact of waste disposal directly in environment.
Hillary Adu-Darko
MEng student (May 2023-present).
In the year 2020, Hillary Adu-Darko graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Ghana's Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Her Undergraduate thesis was focused on Screening of Municipal Effluent for Heavy Metals. Following graduation, she began working as an Environmental Programme Officer at the Environmental Protection Agency in Ghana (Ashanti Region), where Hillary developed an interest in managing and treating mining effluent as well as solid waste segregation and management.
Alumni
Graduate students and RAs
Graduate students and RA completed their training under my supervision/co-supervision:
Mr. Sagar Ray, "Assessing construction and demolition waste generation rates using satellite imagery", MASc thesis (Mar 2024)
Mr. Mohammad Mehedi Hasan, "An evaluation on electronic waste management and product stewardship programs in North America", MASc thesis (Dec 2023)
Mr. Tanvir Shahrier Mahmud, "Effects of a global pandemic on the collection and disposal of municipal solid waste", MASc thesis (Apr 2023) - Nominated for Graduate Awards at University of Regina.
Ms. Rafsan E Jeenat, "Analysis of Paint Waste Management in Canada", MEng project (Apr 2023)
Mr. Kenneth Kwaaboadu Adusei, "Modeling of Municipal Waste Disposal Behaviors related to Meteorological and Astronomical Seasons using Recurrent Neural Network Models", MASc thesis (Aug 2022)
Mr. Monasib Ahmed Romel, "Forecasting Waste Volume and Identifying Barriers of Canadian Photovoltaic Waste Management", MASc thesis, co-supervised with Dr. G. Kabir (Aug 2022)
Mr. Derek Mensah, "Assessment of Waste Management System Efficiencies and Waste Business Characteristics of Canadian Provinces", MASc thesis (July 2022)
Dr. Nima Karimi, "Developing Canadian solid waste management system at a regional level with the integration of remote sensing satellite imagery, machine learning tools, and GIS network analysis", PhD thesis (Apr 2022) - Nominated for the President’s Distinguished Graduate Students Award.
Ms. Sanaalsadat Eslami, "Prediction of Waste Generation and Disposal Using System Dynamics Modeling", MASc thesis, co-supervised with Dr. G. Kabir (Dec 2021)
Mr. Abhijeet Ghosh, "Temporal and spatial analysis of landfills and transfer stations in Saskatchewan", MASc thesis (Dec 2021)
Dr. Amy Richter, "Improving Data Driven Canadian Waster Management Policy Using GIS, Remote Sensing, and Other Advanced Techniques", PhD thesis (Apr 2021). Recipient of the President's Distinguished Graduate Student Award.
Mr. Damien ErnSyl Jon Bolingbroke, "Using Waste Diversion Indicators To Understand The Diversion Efficiency and the Materials Handled Efficiency of Canadian Solid Waste Management Systems", MASc thesis (Apr 2019)
Dr. Hoang Lan Vu, "Advanced numerical modeling techniques for Modern Waste Management Systems", PhD thesis (Dec 2018)
Mr. Senthuran Surendran, "Life cycle assessment of the use of beverage containers on cruise ships", MEng project (Dec 2018)
Ms. Conglian Pan, "Hydrochemical Assessment and Modelling of Groundwater Quality of an Urban Aquifer near a Sanitary Landfill", MASc thesis (Aug 2018)
Ms. Amy Richter, "Investigating the Nova Scotia Waste Management Model: Business and Financial Aspects", MASc thesis (Aug 2017)
Mr. Nathan Bruce, "Seasonal k and Independent Carbon Dioxide Approaches For First Order Decay Landfill Gas Modelling", MASc thesis (Dec 2016)
Ms. Aklima Zerin Asha, "Analysis and Comparison of Solid Waste Management Systems and Diversion Practices in Alberta and British Columbia", MASc thesis (Dec 2015)
Ms. Asma Akter Chowdhury, "An Analysis on Non-hazardous Waste Diversion and Recycling Trends in Ontario, Canada", MEng project (Aug 2015)
Mr. Rajesh Shrestha, "Ontario Waste Recycling Policies and Programs on MSW Management", MEng project (Aug 2015)
Ms. Meherun Nesha, "Design Principles and Regulatory Requirements for Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Gas Extraction and Leachate Collection Systems in Western Canada", MEng project (Apr 2015)
Ms. Yu Wang, "Non-hazardous Waste Generation Characteristics and Recycling Practices in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canada", MEng project (Dec 2013)
Dr. Asha Srinivasan, "Removal of oil from water using fungal biosorption", PhD thesis, co-supervised with Dr. T. Viraraghavan (Jan 2012)
Mr. Muhammad Azam, "Land Applications of Bio-solids", MEng project, co-supervised with Dr. Y-C Jin (Sept 2011)
Mr. Khalid A. Zeinelabdin, "The Use of Electrical Conductivity Surveys for Long Term Monitoring of Saskatchewan Highway", MEng project, co-supervised with Dr. Y-C Jin (Jun 2011)
Undergraduate Research Assistants
Ms. Preeti Kumari, B.I.T. Sindri, India. Mitacs GRI Project ID 29638, "Modeling of municipal solid waste generation during COVID-19" (05-07/2023)
Ms. Amal Ben Abdallah, National Engineering School of Monastir, Tunisia. Mitacs GRI Project ID 20901, "Quantification of clothes and textile wastes generation and recycling behaviors" (06-08/2022)
Ms. Rihab Ben Amor, National Engineering School of Monastir, Tunisia. Mitacs GRI Project ID 20901, "Quantification of clothes and textile wastes generation and recycling behaviors" (06-08/2022)
Ms. Meriem Meskini, Mediterranean School of Business, Tunisia. Mitacs GRI Project ID 20901, "Quantification of clothes and textile wastes generation and recycling behaviors" (06-08/2022)
Mr. Mayank Singh, Delhi Technological University, India. Mitacs GRI Project ID 23621, "Modeling of municipal solid waste generation during COVID-19" (07-09/2021)
Ms. Zeineb Behi, Ecole National d’Ingénieur de Monastir, Tunisia. Mitacs GRI Project ID 17133, “"Smart campus and solar intensity assessment" (06–08/2019)
Ms. Yitong Chen, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China. Mitacs GRI Project ID 17110, "Cigarette butts, the World’s number 1 litter" (07–09/2019)
Ms. Priscila Dickinson, University of Regina, "CB littering and designed smoking areas on campus" (06–08/2017)
Mr. Ivan Hue, University of Ottawa, "Cigarette butt litters and indoor smoking policy" (05–08/2016)
Ms. Amy Richter, University of Regina, "Diversion practices in Eastern Canada" (05–08/2015)
Ms. Rafaela Mayumi Kawata, University of Regina, "Solid waste management industry in Eastern Canada" (04–08/2014)
Mr. Penghui Dai, University of Regina, "Solid waste management industry in Western Canada" (05–08/2014)
Final-year capstone design project students
BASc students completed their capstone design projects under my supervision/co-supervision:
Ms. Josephine Craig Penner, Mr. Tommy Lien, Mr. Justin Peterson, "Pilot Project: Design of soil farm for Mosaic Belle Plaine" (in 04/2022). Recipients of the 2022 RCE Saskatchewan Education for Sustainable Development Recognition Award.
Ms. Aimen Ejaz, Ms. Anukaranjit Bharthi, Ms. Ayesha Zahid, Ms. Tinsae Alemu, "Designing a compost system using styrofoam" (04/2021). Recipient of the 2021 RCE Saskatchewan Education for Sustainable Development Recognition Award.
Mr. Mauz Asghar, Mr. Jungtaek Lee, Mr. Jay Ramler, Mr. Ghebrehiwet Zeremariam, "Design of a Conceptual Water Distribution System for the Village of Meath Park" (04/2020). Recipient of the 2020 RCE Saskatchewan Education for Sustainable Development Recognition Award.
Mr. Matthew Bachelu, Mr. Bryan Kelly, Mr. Ethan Reoch, “Highway 2 Passing Lane Warrant and Design” (04/2019)
Ms. Nicole Cripps, Mr. Brady Eurich, and Mr. Brett Thomas, "Utilizing Landfill Waste Heat as a Heat Source for a City of Regina Facility" (04/2019). Recipient of the 2019 RCE Saskatchewan Education for Sustainable Development Recognition Award.
Mr. Kelly Kovach, Mr. Romana Anmoaldeep, and Mr. Harley Barrett, "Sustainable Alternative Daily Cover for the City of Regina Landfill" (04/2018)
Ms. Keneni Debia and Mr. Jaime Cabrera-Melendez, "Feasibility study on anaerobic digester at Regina landfill" (04/2018) – a joint project with ISE (Students: Ms. Jasmyne Barton and Mr. Brennan Nguyen; Supervisor: A. Aroonwilas). Recipient of the 2018 Regina Engineering Society Project Day Award.
Mr. Dane Bueckert and Mr. Justin Baril, "Determining feasibility of small-scale methane bioreactors" (04/2017)
Mr. Brandon Purdue, Mr. Parker Shupe and Mr. Graem Johnston, "Placement and feasibility of Solar Powered Waste Disposal on University of Regina Campus" (04/2016). This project is selected and supported by the Sustainability and Community Engagement Fund, U of R.
Mr. Hussain Faris, Ms. Proyanka Kaura and Mr. Lee Mackenzie, "Study on Waste Plastics Processing and Treatment in the City of Regina" (04/2016)
Ms. Cristina Isaza-Villegas and Ms. Hebly Soraya Cushicondor, "Conceptual Design of a Dewatering Facility for Storm-water Residuals and Hydro-excavation Material for the City of Regina" (04/2016)
Mr. Penghui Dai, Ms. Camille Jensen, and Mr. An Zhang, "Placement and Design of Recycling Systems in Riddell Centre at University of Regina" (04/2015)
Mr. Pablo Jaramillo, Ms. Minsoo Cho, Mr. Andres Palma and Mr. Jeeshan Ahmed, "Design of the University of Regina composting system using a decision matrix" (04/2015). This project is selected and supported by the Sustainability and Community Engagement Fund, U of R.
Mr. Evan Adler, Ms. Sarah Hudson, Mr. Evan Bahr, and Mr. Chad Bosgoed, "Operational Design and Economic Analysis for the Expansion of BEST landfarm’s Compost Facility" (04/2014).
Ms. Megan Semeniuk, Ms. Hilary Steinbach, and Ms. Nicole Spencer, "Alternative Methods for Disposing of Horizontal Drilling Waste" (04/2014)
Mr. Nathan Bruce and Ms. Milagro Vaquerano, "Designing a Lab Section of ENEV 422" (04/2014)
Ms. Erica Klein and Mr. Nikolaus Felsing, "University of Regina Organic Waste Composting" (04/2013)
Mr. Ying Shi and Mr. Qun Gu, "Leachate Collection System Design for landfill of Regina" (04/2013)
Mr. Ferozuddin Azizi and Mr. Kun Guo, "Design of a curbside recycling program for the City of Regina" (04/2013)
Mr. Damien Bolingbroke, Mr. Reid Lustig and Mr. Levi Paul, "Design of a Food waste composter at the RCMP Repot" (04/2012)
Mr. Yongzhe Yang and Mr. Yao Zhao, "Design of a Versatile Weighting System for Landfill Sites" (04/2011)
Mr. Matthew Stephenson and Mr. Kyle Grimard, "Modern Roundabout Design for Balgonie, Saskatchewan" (04/2011)
Ms. Brittany Fellner and Ms. Claire Amundsen, "Design Optimization of a community Gardens Composting System" (04/2011)
Ms. Na Ding and Mr. Zhuodan Feng, "Expansion of Regina Sanitary Landfill" (04/2010)
Mr. Mmoloki Masole and Ms. Chris Richards, "Innovative Campus Recycling Program" (04/2010)
Mr. Xinren Chen, Mr. Xia Zhong, and Mr. Minfei Xiao, "Integrated Food Waste Management Plan at University of Regina" (04/2010)