Abbas Rasouli
Abbas is pursuing a Ph.D. at Carleton University, where he is developing innovative eco-friendly and cost-effective filtration technologies to capture microplastics in water systems. His groundbreaking research project integrates engineering principles with geographical concepts, focusing on the design of advanced media adsorbents and evaluating their performance in real-world conditions across diverse geographical regions. Before joining Carleton University, Abbas worked as an Environmental Scientist at Dillon Consulting Limited, gaining invaluable experience in contaminated site assessment, field sampling, and groundwater monitoring programs.
His passion for water quality issues began during his M.Sc. at Shahid Beheshti University, where he studied the role of sustainable riparian buffer zones in controlling surface runoff pollutants. Later, during his M.Eng. at Memorial University, Abbas developed a novel superhydrophobic and superoleophilic mesh tube to effectively separate oil from oil-water mixtures. The project brought his team the prestigious Terranova Young Innovator Award in 2019, and the research paper was featured on the cover of the Chemical Engineering Science journal. In addition, he has published multiple review and original research papers in prestigious journals.
Beyond research, Abbas serves as highly qualified personnel in the NSERC CREATE program, tackling water and sanitation challenges in low-resource settings. He balances his professional pursuits with his role as a dedicated father and a volunteer coach for newcomers at World Skills Ottawa. His diverse interests span art, music, cinema, photography, and culinary exploration, reflecting a well-rounded personality and a commitment to both scientific advancement and community engagement.