reham yasser

Reham Yasser Farouk is an environmental engineer and researcher dedicated to advancingrenewable energy solutions and sustainable wastewater treatment. With a strong background inbiohydrogen production, biochar technology, and wastewater optimization, her work focuses on developing innovative approaches to resource recovery and environmental sustainability.

Currently a postgraduate at Civil Engineering, Dalhousie University, her research specializes in molecular-based detection of filamentous bacteria in wastewater systems, utilizing 16S rRNA sequencing, qPCR, and ATP testing to improve treatment efficiency. Her expertise also extends to biogas production, volatile fatty acid (VFA) recovery, and advanced water quality analysis.

Holding anM.Sc. in Environmental Engineeringfrom Huazhong Agricultural University, China, she has contributed significantly tobiowaste-to-energy technologies, with multiple publications in high-impact journals. Her research has been recognized through numerousscientific publication awards, and she serves as apeer reviewerforSpringer Nature’s Environmental Science and Pollution Research.

In addition to research, she has extensive experience in teaching and mentoring, having served as a teaching assistant at Dalhousie University and an assistant lecturer at Cairo University. She has played a key role in educating students on water and wastewater treatment, hydrology, and environmental engineering principles.

Driven by a passion for renewable energy and environmental conservation, her work emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices in wastewater management, energy recovery, and climate resilience. She remains actively involved in scientific innovation and collaborative efforts to develop cleaner and more efficient environmental solutions.

For research collaborations, consulting, or discussions on sustainability and renewable energy, she can be contacted at reham.hamed@dal.ca / Reham.yasser@agr.cu.edu.eg