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| Address | Institute of Water and Energy Sharif University of Technology 79 Azadi Ave. POB 11365-688 Tehran, Iran |
| Phone | (+98 21) 66005118, 66164653 |
| Fax | (+98 21) 66012983, 66164651 |
| torkian@sharif.edu |
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| Professional Background | ||
| Associate Professor | 2002 | Institute of Water and Energy, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran |
| Assistant Professor | 1995 | Institute of Water and Energy, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran |
| Assistant Professor | 1991 | College of Health, Esfahan University of Medical Sciences, Esfahan |
| Educational Background | ||
| - Bachelor of Arts, Zoology/Biology, University of Tennessee, 1981 | ||
| - Master of Science, Environmental Engineering, University of Tenn., 1983 | ||
| Thesis: Adsorption as a mechanism in increased spray dryer FGD efficiencies using product recycle | ||
| - Ph.D., Environmental Sciences/Engineering, University of Texas, 1989 | ||
| Dissertation: The impact of denitrification on in-stream dissolved oxygen concentration | ||
| Recognition |
| Distinguished Sharif University Researcher 2003 |
| Research Interests | |
| Wastewater: | High-rate anaerobic treatment of industrial
wastewater Biological treatment of municipal effluent |
| Air Pollution: | Industrial air pollution control systems Biological treatment of air pollutants |
| Courses Taught | |
| Wastewater |
Unit operations & processes in wastewater treatment plants Advanced wastewater treatment |
| Air Pollution |
Air pollution control engineering Particulate air pollution control Gaseous air pollution control Air pollution control theory |
| Envr Engineering | Introduction to environmental engineering |
| Graduate Students | |
| Doctor of Philosophy: | |
| Pourabdollah, M. (2006) | Subject not finalized yet |
| Keshavarzi, H. (2005) | Biological degradation of Triethylamine emissions from cold box of automobile casting operations in a biofilter |
| Amin, Mehdi (2004) | Performance comparison of Horizontal anaerobic immobilized sludge (HAIS) with UASB in treating high-strength synthetic effluent |
| Master of Science: | |
| Afshar, Nima (2007) | Emission Estimation of Particulate Matter from Non-Point Sources of Steel Complex |
| Zeinali, Shervin (2007) | Particulate Matter Source Apportionment of Point and Non-Point Sources of Steel Complex |
| Ajami, Ali (2006) [Torkian, Hashemian] | Evaluation of the effect of aeration rate, HRT, and temperature on the performance of activated sludge for post treatment of landfill leachate |
| Mohtadi, Farid (2006) [Hashemian, Torkian] | Feasibility of anaerobic treatment of landfill leachate using UASB system |
| Amid, Farid (2006) | Feasibility of using satellite-derived AOT values for predicting urban PM concentration |
| Alavi, Javad (2005) | Effect of partial mixing on anaerobic lagoon efficiency in the treatment of sugar factory wastewater |
| Bayat, Reza (2004) | Source apportionment of particulate air pollutants in the city of Tehran (Farsi) |
| Razmkhah, Homa (2002) | Spatial and temporal patterns of water quality in Jajrood river |
| Foroogh Shams, Afshar (2001) : | The effect of temperature and HRT on the performance of biofiltration system |
| Eslami, Zahra (MS, 2000): | Modeling the impact of atmospheric emissions from large petrochemical complexes on the bordering communities |
| Eshaghi, Reza (MS, 1999): | Effect of DO and HRT on performance of aerated lagoons treating tannery wastewater |
| Alavi, Emadoddin (MS, 1998): | Performance study of a chemical and biological pilot in treating textile effluent |
| Nakhjavani, Mohammad Hassan (MS, 1998): | Effectiveness of different coagulants in chemical treatment of tannery effluent |
| Alinezhad, Kaveh (1997): | Post-treatment of UASB effluent using rotating biological contactor system |
| Eghbali, Ali (1997): | Effect of temperature and upflow velocity on performance of UASB reactor, Esfahan, Iran |
| Yazdani, Omid (MS, 1997): | Performance evaluation of RBC system at Esfahan South WWTP, Esfahan, Iran |
| Amin, Mehdi (MS, 1996): | Performance evaluation of UASB for treating Esfahan?s slaughterhouse effluent, Esfahan, Iran |
| Moosavi, Mohammad (MS, 1996): | Comparison of the effectiveness of different coagulants for improving dewatering of wastewater sludge, Esfahan, Iran |
| Choopani, Rahmatollah (MS, 1995): | Systematic investigation of the concentration of several urban air pollutants, Esfahan, Iran |
| Ersali, Abdolazim (MS, 1995): | Investigation of the prevailing ambient concentration of particluate matter in the vicinity of Sepahan and Esfahan cement plants, Esfahan, Iran |
| Peer--Reviewed Papers | |
| English | |
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H. Keshavarzi; A. Torkian; N. Mehrdadi (2007) |
Biological treatability evaluation of TEA-laden industrial flue gas, J. Tehran University Technical Department, 41(2), 225-232. |
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A. Torkian; H. Keshavarzi; N. Mehrdadi (2007) |
Fate of intermediate biodegradation products of TEA in a compost-based biofiltration system, International J. Environ. Res., 1(2):163-169. |
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A. Torkian; H. Keshavarzi; A. A. Azimi (2005) |
Effects of operational conditions on the performance of Triethylamine biofiltration, Iranian J Env Hlth Sci. Eng, 2(2):31-40. |
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H. Keshavarzi; A. Torkian; A. A. Azimi (2005) |
Biodegradation of Triethylamine-laden emissions in a compost-based biofilter, Journal of Applied Sciences, 5(8):1385-1390. |
| Hashemian, S. J.; A. Torkian; M. Hakimjavadi; E. Azimi (2005) | Anaerobic degradation of molasses stilllage in a pilot UASB reactor, Scientia Iranica, 12(3), 262-268. |
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R. Dehghanzadeh; A. Torkian; B. Bina; H. Poormoghaddas; A. Kalantary (2005) |
Biodegradation of styrene laden waste gas stream using a compost-based biofilter, Chemosphere 60 (2005):434?439, pdf |
| Bina, B.; R. Dehghanzadeh; H. Pourmoghadas, A. Kalantary, A.Torkian (2004) | Removal of styrene from waste gas stream using a biofilter, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences,6:31-3. |
| Torkian, A.; O. Yazdani; K. Alinejad (2003) | Treatability evaluation of municipal wastewater and anaerobically-treated industrial effluent in a rotating biological contactor, International Journal of Engineering, 16(2):143-154. |
| Torkian, A.; R. Dehghanzadeh; M. Hakim Javadi (2003) | Biodegradation of aromatic hydrocarbons in a compost biofilter, J. of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 78(3): 795- 801. |
| Torkian, A.; S. J. Hashemian; K. Alinejad (2003) | Post treatment of UASB-treated industrial wastewater by a rotating biological contactor, Water Environment Research, 75(3):232-237. pdf |
| Torkian, A.; A. Eqbali;S. J. Hashemian (2003) | The effect of loading rate on the performance of UASB system treating slaughterhouse effluent, Resources, Conservation, and Recycling. pdf |
| Torkian, A.; M. M. Amin; H. Movahedian;S. J. Hashemian;M. S. Salehi (2001), | Performance evaluation of UASB system treating slaughterhouse wastewater, Scientia Iranica, 9(2):176-180. |
| R. Iranpour, A. Magallanes, M. Stenstrom, J.J. Lee, A. Torkian (1999), | Oxygen Transfer Efficiency of fine-pore, Water Environment Research, 71(4):506-509. |
| Torkian, A. (1992), | Adsorption as a mechanism in increased spray dryer efficiencies using product recycle, Water and Sewage, 9:3-10. |
| Farsi | |
| Torkian, A.; M.M. Amin; B. Bina; H. Movahedian (2005) | Performance comparison of horizontal- flow anaerobic immobilized sludge (HAIS) reactor and UASB reactor using a synthetic substrate, Sharif, 21(29):63-70. pdf (Farsi) |
| Torkian, A.; R. Dehghanzadeh (2002) | Effect of organic loading rate on operational and performance of a biofilter treating Toluene and Xylene, Sharif, 28:82-87. |
| Torkian, A.; H. Movahedian; O. Yazdani; M. S. Salehi (1998), | Performance evaluation of RBC in removing CBOD and NBOD in municipal wastewater, International Journal of Engineering Sciences, 9(3):57-70. |
| Torkian, A.; H. Movahedian; M. M. Amin; M. S. Salehi (1997), | Applicability of UASB in reducing organic loading from slaughterhouse effluent, Water & Sewage, (22):13-23. |
| Moosavi, M.; A. Torkian; H. Movahedian (1997), | Evaluation of the effect of thermal treatment on sludge volume reduction and improvements in dewatering, Water and Sewage, (24):31-37. |
| Torkian, A.; Soleimani, B. (1996), | Performance comparison of local textile fibers with standard fiberglass filters used for TSP sampling, Journal Esfahan Medical Sciences University, 1(2):25-32 |
| Torkian, A.; Ersali, A. (1996), | Investigation of the prevailing ambient concentration of particluate matter in the vicinity of Sepahan and Esfahan cement plants, Quarterly Journal Iranian EPA, 8(4):64-75. |
| Torkian, A. (1992), | Evaluation of increasing flue gas desulfuizaion efficiency of power plants, Water and Sewage, 9:3-10. |
| Conference Papers | |
| International /English | |
| Torkian, A.; F. Amid, H. Keshavarzi (2007) | The application of MODIS satellite remote sensing in estimation of particulate urban air pollution, Proceeding 100th AWMA Conference, Pittsburg, June 26-29, 2007. |
| Dehghanzadeh, R; A. Torkian; M. Asadi (2007) | Removal of styrene and acrylonitrile mixture in a gas phase bench scale biofilter, Proceeding 100th AWMA Conference, Pittsburg, June 26-29, 2007. |
| Torkian, A.; H. Keshavarzi; M. Hakimjavadi (2006) | Fate of Intermediate Biodegradation Products of Triethyl Amine in a Compost-based biofiltration System, Los Angeles, October, 2006. |
| R. Dehghanzadeh, A. Torkian, B. Roshani, M. Asadi (2005) |
Evaluation of biofilter performance in the co-treatment of styrene and acrylonitrile vapors mixture, congress on biotechniques for air pollution control, Oct 5-7, La Coruna, Spain. |
| B. Roshani, A. Torkian, R. Dehghanzadeh, M. R. Shahmansori (2005) |
Performance evaluation of biofiltration in the removal of hydrogen sulfide from flue gas, congress on biotechniques for air pollution control, Oct 5-7, La Coruna, Spain. |
| Torkian, A.; R. Dehghanzadeh (2003), | Treatment of styrene-laden waste gas stream using compost-based biofiltration, 96th Annual Air and Waste Management Association Conference, June 22-26. |
| Torkian, A.; M. M. Amin; R. K. Kermanshahi; R. Iranpour (2003), | Pre and post-granulation performance of UASB System treating high-strength industrial effluent, WEF-Tech, Los Angeles, Ca., USA, October. |
| Torkian, A.; R. Dehghanzadeh; R. Iranpour; H. Cox (2002), | Performance evaluation of biofilters in treating waste gas streams contaminated with aromatic VOCs, 5th International Conference on biofiltration, Oct. 31-Nov 1, 2002, Newport Beach, Ca, USA. |
| Keshavarzi, H.; A. Torkian (2001), | Waste gas biotreatment technology, Proceedings International Conference on promotion of new technologies, Amir Kabir University, Tehran, Iran |
| International/ Farsi | |
| Torkian, A.; Z. Eslami (2001), | Modeling of atmospheric pollutants from petrochemical complexes using ISC model, Proceedings First International Symposium of Environmental Engineering, Jan 16-18, Tehran, Iran. |
| Torkian, A.; H. Movahedian; M. M. Amin; M. S. Salehi (1997) | Evaluation of performance of UASB in reducing organic loading from Esfahan slaughterhouse effluent, Proceedings Fourth International Civil Engineering Conference, May 10-12, Tehran, Iran. |
| Torkian, A.; B. Soleimani; R. Choopani (1997) | Systematic investigation of urban air pollutants at Esfahan, Proceedings Fourth International Civil Engineering Conference, May 10-12, Tehran, Iran. |
| Regional / Farsi | |
| Torkian, A.; H. Movahedian; O. Yazdani (1197) | Performance evaluation of attached growth (RBC) in treating carbonaceous and nitrogenous BOD from municipal effluents, Proceedings 1st Regional Conference on Water and Wastewater Management, April 15-17, Tehran, Iran. |
| Torkian, A.; S. J. Hashemian; Alinejad, K. (2001) | Performance evaluation of attached growth (RBC) in treating UASB effluent, Proceedings 2nd Conference on Water and Wastewater Management in Asian Countries, May 8-10, Tehran, Iran |
| National/ Farsi | |
| Keshavarzi, H.;Torkian, A.; Azimi, A. (2006) | Removal
of TEA from exhausted gases of cold box by biofiltration and economical comparison with other removal process, Nov. 7-9, Esfahan, Iran |
| Ghasemian, M; Amin, M; Torkian, A.; Jafarzadeh, N.(2006) | Inhibition of MTBE on the specific methanogenic activity of anaerboic wastewater treatment systems, Nov. 7-9, Esfahan, Iran |
| Keshavarzi, H.;Torkian, A.; Azimi, A. (2006) | Evaluation of the performance of biofiltration system in the removal of TEA from industrial effluent, Nov. 28-30, Terhan, Iran |
| Torkian, A.; M. Hakimjavadi; A. Alamolhoda; M. K. Noori (2002), | Application of life-cycle assessment in managing rechargeable Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries, Proceedings First National Conference on Battery Issues, Nov. 6-8, Tehran, Iran |
| Torkian, A.; R. Dehghanzadeh (2002) | Performance evaluation of biofiltration systems in treating toluene and xylene from contaminated air streams, Proceedings Fourth National Conference on Environmental Health, Nov. 6-8, Yazd, Iran. |
| Torkian, A.; S. J. Hashemian; K. Alinezhad, K. (2001) | Post-treatment of UASB effluent using rotating biological contactor system, Proceedings Second Asian Conference on Water and Wastewater Management, May 8-10, Tehran, Iran |
| Torkian, A.; Z. Eslami (2001), | Modeling the impact of atmospheric emissions from large petrochemical complexes on the bordering communities, First International Symposium in Environmental Engineering, Tehran, Iran |
| Torkian, A.; H. Movahedian; M. Moosavi; Sh. Babamir (1997), | Performance evaluation of different coagulants in improving wastewater sludge dewatering, Proceedings Third Conference on National Water and Wastewater Issues, September 22-24, Esfahan, Iran. |
| Torkian, A.; Soleimani, B.; Choopani, R. (1997), | Systematic investigation of the concentration of several urban air pollutants, Proceedings Fourth International Conference on Civil Engineering, May 4-6, Tehran, Iran, Vol. 4, pp. 157-165 |
| Salehi, M.; M. Moosavi; A. Torkian; H. Movahedian (1997), | Performance evaluation of dissolved air floatation (DAF) system for biological sludge floatation, Proceedings Third Conference on National Water and Wastewater Issues, September 22-24, Esfahan, Iran. |
| Torkian, A.; Amin, M. M.; S. M. Salehi, H. Movahedian (1997), | Performance evaluation of UASB for treating Esfahan?s slaughterhouse effluent, Proceedings Fourth International Conference on Civil Engineering, May 4-6, Tehran, Iran, Vol. 4, pp. 115-124 |
| Torkian, A.; R. K. Kermanshahi; M. H. Marashi (1996), | Evaluation of different methods for treating microbially induced corrosion in water tranmission lines of Kangan gas refinery, Proceedings National Congress on Water Quality, Oct 11-13, Kermanshah, Iran. |
| Books | ||
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Available for Purchase. Contact Sharif Publications @ 66164070
Environmental Biotechnology Bruce Rittman McGraw-Hill, 2002 |
Under Translation: Click on Image
Integrated Environmental Modeling Wiley, 2005 |
Postponed: Click on Image
Environmental Biology for Engineers & Scientists, Wiley, 2006 |
Torkian, A.; Z. Eslami; K. Nematpoor, translation
to Farsi of Air Pollution Control Engineering [two volumes] (Paul De
Nevers, McGraw-Hill, 2000).  |
Torkian, A.; M. Jafarzadeh; E. Azimi,
translation to Farsi of Industrial Water Pollution Control [two volumes]
(W. W. Eckenfelder, McGraw-Hill, 2000).  | |
Torkian, A.; M. Jafarzadeh; S. Mardan,
translation to Farsi of Unit Operations and Processes in Environmental
Engineering [two volumes] (T. D. Reynolds & P. A. Richards, PWS
Publishing, 1997).  |
Torkian, A. translation to Farsi of
Environmental Engineering (Peavy, Howard, S. et. al., McGraw-Hill,
1985). | |
Torkian, A. translation to Farsi of Air Pollution
Control Equipment volume I ? Particulates (Theodore, Lewis & A.
Buonicore, CRC Press, 1988).  |
Torkian, A. translation to Farsi of
Water & Wastewater Examination Manual (Adams, V. Dean. Ann Arbor
Science, 1990). | |
| Positions | ||
| 2003-2006 Environmental Advisor to the Mayor of Tehran | ||
| Advising the Mayor on various urban environmental issues . Projects included promotion of CNG systems to combat the severe air pollution problem in the City. Other projects underway include planning for integrated water management, implementation of energy-saving approaches in City dwellings, design of GIS-based environmental data bank, and feasibility evaluation of common duct for utilities. (http://www.tehran-environment.com/) | ||
| 97/2001 Environmental Advisor to the Minister (Ministry of Mines & Metals ,Tehran, Iran) | ||
| Advising the Minister on various environmental issues arising from mineral and metallurgical activities. Duties included background report preparation, pollution control technology evaluation, regulatory issues? advice, conducting ISO 14000 training sessions for top managers, coordination of overall environmental plans of the Ministry. | ||
| 96/2000 General Director of Environment (Ministry of Industries Tehran, Iran) | ||
| Managing various basic and detail design and construction stages of water transmission, water distribution, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment plants for over 200 industrial estates throughout the country. Duties included project management and control of the above functions and providing advice to the Deputy Minister for industrial estates. | ||
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95/2003 Research Deputy Director 2003/NOW Director, Institute of Water & Energy (Sharif University of Technology Tehran, Iran) | ||
| Management of R&D activities on low-cost wastewater treatment systems for private and governmental clients. The main strategy has been to develop systems capable of producing environmentally acceptable effluents, require minimal energy expenditure, and are relatively easy to operate and maintain with local resources. Source apportionment of urban air pollutants has enabled the municipal authorities to optimize resource allocation and advise management strategies. | ||
| 94/95 Industrial Relations Manager ( Esfahan Univ. of Medical Sciences Esfahan, Iran) | ||
| Management of joint R&D projects between the University and various local and national industries. Devising plans and strategies for increasing the share of the University in governmental and private industries? research and educational grants | ||
| 91/94 Dean College of Health Sciences (Esfahan University of Medical Sciences Esfahan, Iran) | ||
| Management of educational, research, and financial affairs of a six-department (Community health, Occupational Hygiene, Environmental health engineering, Biostatistics, Nutritional sciences, Path biology), 50 faculty, and over 1000 student college | ||
| 90/91 Environmental Engineer ( Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Houston, Texas, USA) | ||
| Assisted in writing work plans, conducting needs evaluation of air quality modeling, remedial investigation, and feasibility studies for Superfund sites (petroleum-related: Sikes, French-limited) in the Houston vicinity. Reviewed environmental impact assessment of proposed Lake Eastex reservoir. Developed sampling plans, analyzed sampling results, and made recommendations for odor/corrosion prevention and control for the City of Houston wastewater collection and treatment systems | ||
| 89/90 Project Control Engineer (BECK Program Management Dallas, Texas, USA) | ||
| Created and Engineering Productivity database software for the construction management of Dallas/Fort Worth airport improvement program, DART railway plan, and north central highway expansion. Specific duties included integration and evaluation of information from various State and local agencies as well as consulting firms involved in relocation of utility lines. | ||
| 85/86 Process Analyst ( Dallas Water Utilities Dallas, Texas, USA) | ||
| Toxicological assessment of organic priority pollutants discharged by local industries to the Dallas Central Wastewater Treatment Plant. Initiated experimental design, collected and analyzed the data, and made recommendations to the R&D committee | ||
| 81/84 Process Engineer (FLAKT Corporation Knoxville, Tenn., USA) | ||
| Conducted chemical kinetics studies to improve the efficiency of power plant Flue Gas Desulphurization and air pollution abatement processes. Duties included operation and management of a 1000 ACFM pilot plant, data collection and analysis. | ||
