Dr. Neda Kaydi | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award

Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medicine Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

Dr. Neda Kaydi is an accomplished environmental health researcher with a PhD in Environmental Health Engineering. Her career is marked by a deep commitment to solving environmental challenges that directly affect human health, particularly in urban and industrial areas like Ahvaz, Iran. Over the years, she has developed a robust research portfolio encompassing wastewater treatment, biological sludge reduction, air pollution monitoring, and exposure risk assessments. Her academic rigor is matched by her practical contributions to society through various local environmental health projects. She is especially focused on community-centric research, investigating public health concerns associated with industrial pollutants, airborne toxins, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Her published works reflect both technical depth and interdisciplinary scope, with numerous peer-reviewed articles exploring topics ranging from electrocoagulation processes to bioaerosol distribution in landfill areas. Dr. Kaydi’s practical and academic experiences together position her as a leader in the environmental health domain, making her an excellent candidate for awards recognizing excellence in scientific research. With her growing record of scholarly and applied achievements, Dr. Kaydi exemplifies how targeted scientific inquiry can drive meaningful improvements in public health and environmental sustainability.

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Education

Dr. Neda Kaydi has built a strong academic foundation in Environmental Health Engineering through a series of progressive academic qualifications. She began her education with an Associate Degree in Environmental Health Engineering from Ahwaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, achieving a GPA of 16. She then pursued her undergraduate degree in the same field and institution, graduating with an improved GPA of 17, reflecting her growing academic maturity. Following her undergraduate studies, she enrolled in a Master’s program in Environmental Engineering (Water and Wastewater) at the Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch in Khuzestan Province, where she excelled with a GPA of 19.36. Her Master’s thesis, which explored heat-alkaline treatment of biomass for sludge reduction in activated sludge systems, received a near-perfect score of 19.80. Currently, she is a PhD student in Environmental Health Engineering at Ahwaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, having commenced her doctoral research in 2021. Her academic trajectory showcases her consistent dedication to environmental sciences and engineering, particularly in practical applications related to wastewater treatment and environmental pollution control. Each stage of her education has added valuable technical and research competencies to her profile.

Professional Experience

Dr. Kaydi’s professional experience is closely aligned with her academic background and research interests. Since June 2010, she has served as a Master of Environmental Health Engineering at Ahwaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences. This long-term position has enabled her to actively engage in academic instruction, applied research, and environmental monitoring initiatives. Through this role, she has contributed to several high-impact public health and environmental projects that target critical local issues, including air pollution, waste segregation behavior, and COVID-19-related environmental assessments. Her university affiliation has also given her access to collaborative research opportunities, laboratory work, and community-based interventions. In addition to academic responsibilities, Dr. Kaydi has led and contributed to field-based investigations, pilot-scale experiments in wastewater treatment, and risk assessments related to industrial pollution. Her experience bridges theoretical research and practical problem-solving, particularly within urban and semi-industrial communities in Iran. Her work environment has allowed her to mentor students, coordinate projects with municipal stakeholders, and implement scientific methodologies to address real-world environmental challenges. Collectively, these professional experiences reflect her active role in shaping a healthier environment through science-based solutions and community engagement.

Research Interest

Dr. Neda Kaydi’s research interests lie at the intersection of environmental health engineering and public health protection. Her core focus areas include advanced wastewater treatment technologies, biological sludge minimization, air quality monitoring, and human exposure assessment to toxic pollutants such as BTEX and PAHs. She is particularly passionate about applying engineering solutions to mitigate the environmental risks associated with urbanization and industrial growth. A major strand of her work involves investigating the effectiveness of heat-alkaline and thermal-chemical treatments in minimizing sludge production, which aligns with global efforts to make wastewater treatment more sustainable. Additionally, she has shown keen interest in biomonitoring and environmental toxicology, conducting research that evaluates health risks linked to ambient air pollution in vulnerable populations, including children and frontline workers. Her multidisciplinary approach enables her to explore the chemical, microbiological, and epidemiological aspects of environmental hazards. She is also interested in exploring emerging pollutants, bioaerosol dynamics, and the use of GIS-based zoning in pollution mapping. Dr. Kaydi’s research consistently bridges the gap between scientific discovery and societal relevance, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based interventions and policy implications aimed at enhancing environmental health outcomes.

Research Skills

Dr. Kaydi possesses a wide array of research skills that reinforce her capabilities as a leading environmental health scholar. She is proficient in experimental design and implementation, especially within the scope of wastewater treatment technologies. Her technical competencies include pilot-scale system setup, biological sludge monitoring, and the application of heat-alkaline treatments. She is also skilled in the use of various laboratory techniques for chemical and microbiological analysis. Additionally, she demonstrates strong data collection and statistical analysis capabilities, often employing these in epidemiological studies and environmental risk assessments. She is experienced in using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for spatial pollution analysis and has contributed to multiple air quality monitoring projects using advanced sensor-based systems. Furthermore, Dr. Kaydi is adept at biomarker analysis for exposure studies and has employed biomarkers such as trans-myconic acid and 1-hydroxypyrene in her work on BTEX and PAH exposure. Her academic writing and publication skills are evident from her contributions to international journals. Collectively, her research skills enable her to work across diverse environmental health domains, from laboratory research to field assessments, community surveys, and advanced data interpretation.

Awards and Honors

While specific awards and honors have not been explicitly mentioned in the provided details, Dr. Neda Kaydi’s academic and research trajectory clearly reflects the caliber of a deserving researcher who is highly eligible for recognition through scientific awards. Her Master’s thesis earned a near-perfect score of 19.80, indicating exceptional scholarly merit. Her selection and retention as a long-term environmental health engineering faculty member at Ahwaz Jundishapur University also reflect institutional recognition of her expertise and dedication. The inclusion of her work in multiple respected environmental science journals, including the Asian Journal of Chemistry, Archives of Hygiene Sciences, and Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering, serves as a testament to her academic recognition and peer-reviewed excellence. Her contribution to more than a dozen impactful environmental health projects, many addressing urgent public health challenges in industrial regions, further showcases the societal impact of her work. As such, her research outputs, academic contributions, and community-centered environmental studies collectively position her as a strong candidate for research-based honors and awards at national and international levels.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Dr. Neda Kaydi stands out as a dedicated, skilled, and impactful researcher in the field of Environmental Health Engineering. Her academic background is solid, with progressive degrees and outstanding performance at each stage. She complements her educational achievements with more than a decade of practical and academic experience, contributing meaningfully to environmental health through research, project execution, and publication. Her work addresses both global environmental issues and local public health concerns, making her research socially relevant and scientifically rigorous. From studying sludge reduction in wastewater treatment to monitoring air quality and exposure risks in industrial zones, Dr. Kaydi’s contributions are multifaceted and innovative. Her skills in experimental design, data analysis, biomonitoring, and GIS mapping equip her to tackle complex environmental problems with a holistic approach. Though formal awards may not yet have been cataloged, her scholarly contributions, community impact, and institutional leadership merit high recognition. She exemplifies the role of a modern environmental health scientist—one who is both a researcher and a changemaker. Therefore, she is a fitting nominee for the Best Researcher Award, given her credentials, experience, and dedication to improving environmental health outcomes through scientific excellence.

Publications Top Notes

1. The burden of metabolic risk factors in North Africa and the Middle East, 1990–2019: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study
   Journal: EClinicalMedicine, 2023
   Authors: Malekpour MR, Abbasi-Kangevari M, Ghamari SH, Khanali J, Heidari-Foroozan M, Moghaddam SS, Azangou-Khyavy M, Rezazadeh-Khadem S, Rezaei N, Shobeiri P, et al.

2. Metabolic risk factors attributed burden in Iran at national and subnational levels, 1990 to 2019
   Journal: Frontiers in Public Health, 2023
   Authors: Moradi S, Parsaei A, Saeedi Moghaddam S, Aryannejad A, Azadnajafabad S, Rezaei N, Mashinchi B, Esfahani Z, Shobeiri P, et al.

3. Effect of air pollution on disease burden, mortality, and life expectancy in North Africa and the Middle East: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
   Journal: The Lancet Planetary Health, 2023
   Authors: Abbasi-Kangevari M, Malekpour MR, Masinaei M, Moghaddam SS, Ghamari SH, Abbasi-Kangevari Z, Rezaei N, Mokdad AH, Naghavi M, et al.

4. Distribution trend of BTEX compounds in ambient air of urban solid waste landfill sites and surrounded environment: A case study on Ahvaz, Southwest of Iran
   Journal: Eurasian Chemical Communications, 2022
   Authors: Kaydi N, Mahmoudi P, Jaafarzadeh N, Mirzaee SA, Samaei MR, Hardani M

5. Air Pollution History and Projection in the Most Polluted City in the World
   Preprint: 2022
   Authors: Kaydi N, Maraghi E, Shenavar B, Bahrami Z, Azarian A, Rostami S, Ashrafi MJ, Karimi S, Jaafarzadeh Haghighifard N, Khafaie MA

6. Estimates, trends, and drivers of the global burden of type 2 diabetes attributable to PM₂.₅ air pollution, 1990–2019: an analysis of data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
   Journal: The Lancet Planetary Health, 2022
   Authors: GBD 2019 Diabetes and Air Pollution Collaborators

7. Assessment of incremental lifetime cancer risks of ambient air PM₁₀-bound PAHs in oil-rich cities of Iran
   Journal: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering, 2021
   Authors: Goudarzi G, Baboli Z, Moslemnia M, Tobekhak M, Birgani YT, Neisi A, Ghanemi K, Babaei AA, Hashemzadeh B, Angali KA, et al.

8. Identification of Filamentous Microorganisms Causing Filamentous Bulking and Factors Affecting Their Growth in a Petrochemical Wastewater Treatment Plant
   Journal: Chemical Methodologies, 2020
   Authors: Neisi A, Kayedi N, Mahmoudi P

9. Effect of Thermal-Alkaline Treatment in Minimization of Excess Biological Sludge Production in the Wastewater Treatment
   Journal: Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 2017
   Authors: Takdastan A, Mohammadi MJ, Kayedi N, Mahmoudi P, Hassani AH, Sekhavtjv MS

10. Study of Excess Sludge Reduction in Conventional Activated Sludge Process by Heating Returned Sludge
    Journal: Asian Journal of Chemistry, 2013
    Authors: Mahmoudi P, Takdastan A, Alavi N, Mosavi AAJ, Kaydi N