Dr. Ahmed Alsayed

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ahmed AlSayed is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Western University. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from York University, where his research focused on high-rate processes for carbon and phosphorus recovery and energy-efficient nitrogen removal. Furthering his expertise, Ahmed was an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University, where he developed machine learning tools for process modeling, control, and the quantification of greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater treatment plants. His professional experience includes pioneering efforts in water and wastewater innovation while working with utilities and academic partners across North America. He emphasizes applied, curiosity-driven research and is eager to collaborate with students and partners interested in environmental biotechnology, process engineering, and data-driven solutions for real-world wastewater treatment challenges.

Research Interests

Awards

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NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Enbridge Graduate Student Award

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Provost Dissertation Scholarship

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NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship-Doctoral

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Roderick Guthrie Graduate Scholarship

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Philip H. Jones Award, CAWQ-Canadian Association Water Quality

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Ontario Graduate Scholarship

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Glen Daigger Award, CAWQ-Canadian Association Water Quality

Requirements for Western 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
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.