Dr. Abid Hussain

Associate Professor

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Biography

Abid Hussain is an Associate Professor in Civil Environmental Engineering at Carleton University. His research focuses on developing innovative technologies for bioenergy recovery and value-added products from waste streams, municipal solid waste (MSW), and agricultural waste. His research program is centered around key themes including microbial electrochemical technologies (METs), anaerobic digestion (AD), and fermentation of waste gases to produce high-value chemicals. He has extensively studied the application of electromagnetic radiations for the recovery of bioactive compounds from food processing waste. With over three years of industrial project management experience, Dr. Hussain has spearheaded various waste-to-energy projects aimed at climate change mitigation in collaboration with organizations such as the United Nations (UN), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the Energy Resources Institute (TERI). He has also led governmental initiatives with the National Research Council Canada (NRC) on decentralized approaches to solid waste management and wastewater treatment in remote communities. Dr. Hussain is currently seeking opportunities to collaborate and contribute to areas of mutual interest.

Research Interests

Courses

CIVE 3407 Municipal Engineering ENVE 5206 Energy & Resource Recovery from Waste ENVE 4104 Environmental Planning & Impact Assessment ENVE 4918 Design Project ENVE 5705 Energy Resource Recovery from Waste ECOR 1055 Engineering Disciplines

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.