Dr. Massoud Pirbazari

Professor

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Biography

Massoud Pirbazari is a prominent academic in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He completed his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Tehran Polytechnic in 1964, followed by two Master's Degrees from Michigan State University and Wayne State University in 1969 and 1972, respectively. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1980. Pirbazari's research focuses on advanced technologies for solving water quality issues, with particular expertise in membrane technologies and bioreactor processes for water treatment and reclamation. His significant contributions include developing foul-resistant polymeric membranes and integrated plant-sediment microbial fuel cell technologies. He has actively conducted research funded by organizations such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Science Foundation, addressing critical challenges such as the removal of toxic metals and radionuclides from contaminated groundwater. Throughout his career, Pirbazari has received numerous awards and recognitions for his innovative contributions to engineering education and research, making a lasting impact on the field.

Research Interests

Awards

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Patent Office Patent award

2019-01-01
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1st prize undergraduate engineering research category

2018-01-01
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1st prize award undergraduate research category

2015-01-01
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3rd prize undergraduate poster presentation

2014-01-01
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1st prize Global Policy Award

2014-01-01
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Patent Office Patent award

2013-01-01
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Certificate Appreciation

2013-01-01
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2nd prize Global Policy award

2013-01-01
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1st prize Innovative Research

2013-01-01
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1st prize award Undergraduate research symposium

2013-01-01
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prize

2012-01-01
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prize- innovative research

2012-01-01
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prize

2012-01-01
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1st prize award Provost's Undergraduate

2012-01-01
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award

2011-01-01
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award

2011-01-01
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Prize- Provost's undegraduate Symposium

2011-01-01
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1st prize award undergraduate engineering research category

2011-01-01
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1st prize award undergraduate engineering research category

2010-01-01
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Award

2010-01-01
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Award

2010-01-01
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award

2010-01-01
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Outstanding Contribution Civil Environmental Engineering Lifelong Devoted Service

2005-01-01
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3rd prize award undergraduate engineering research category

2004-01-01
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Patent award

2003-01-01
#2

2nd prize award undergraduate engineering research category

2002-01-01
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Quaid-i-Azam Award

1997-01-01
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recognition services education

1997-01-01
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Award

1996-01-01
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Distinguished Teaching Award

1996-01-01
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Distinguished Service Award

1993-01-01
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Elected ARA member

1993-01-01

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • GRE General scores
  • TOEFL scores (International)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
Specialization Notes

Requires general GRE for all graduate degrees.