Dr. Peiman Kianmehr
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
American University in Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Biography
Dr. Kianmehr's expertise is in water and environmental Engineering, with emphasis on water & wastewater treatment and environmental chemistry. His research work involves physical, biochemical and biological characterization of waste activated sludge to identify pretreatment ozonation and sonication impacts. Prior to joining AUD, he worked with Environment Canada on the design, operation and evaluation of aerobic and anaerobic reactors as well as pretreatment (ozonation and sonication) reactors. Between 1999 and 2004, he directed various design, planning, and QC studies in the field of hydraulic Engineering, and worked on major water transmission and supply projects, as well as earth dam construction and flood control projects. Peiman is a member of the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) and is a regular participant at the WEFTEC Conferences.
Research Interest
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics, Environmental Engineering, Water & Wastewater Engineering, Sustainable Engineering Design
