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Massoud (Mike) Pirbazari is a Professor in the Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Southern California. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tehran Polytechnic in 1964, followed by Master’s degrees from Michigan State University in 1969 and Wayne State University in 1972. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1980. His research focuses on advanced technologies to solve water quality issues, specifically through the use of membrane technologies in treatment and reclamation of water. His notable work includes developing foul-resistant polymeric membranes and integrating biofilm adsorption processes for enhanced water treatment. Dr. Pirbazari has conducted extensive research funded by significant grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Science Foundation, and has made contributions to microbial fuel cell technology and the treatment of contaminated groundwater. He has received numerous awards for his innovative research and contributions in his field, including multiple patents and university accolades.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Professor in the Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Requires general GRE for all graduate degrees.