Western Sydney University, Australia
Kazem Javan is a dedicated PhD student in Civil Engineering at Western Sydney University, where his research focuses on developing sustainable, acid-resistant coatings for sewer pipe rehabilitation using recycled materials such as broken glass and mining by-products. His work is aligned with circular economy principles and carbon reduction goals and is actively linked to the CRC SmartCrete project on carbon-absorbing concrete.
Profile:
🎓 Academic Background:
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Ph.D. Student in Civil Engineering – Western Sydney University (2024–2028)
Focus: Development of acid-resistant, sustainable coatings for sewer pipe rehabilitation using recycled materials like broken glass and mine waste; part of CRC SmartCrete project.
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Former Ph.D. Student in Environmental Engineering Technology – UTS (2023–2024)
Focused on renewable energy, waste management, and the water-energy-food-pollution nexus.
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M.Sc. in Civil Engineering – Water Engineering – Tarbiat Modares University (2008–2011)
Research: Impact of climate change on water availability in watersheds.
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B.Sc. in Civil Engineering – Azad Islamic University (2003–2007)
Emphasis on sustainable infrastructure and green design.
🧪 Research & Publications:
Author of 12+ peer-reviewed journal articles in fields such as:
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Urban stormwater systems optimization
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Environmental pollution and sustainability
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Climate change impacts on agriculture and water systems
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System dynamics modeling for WEF Nexus
🏆 Awards & Memberships:
🛠️ Professional Experience:
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Environmental & Civil Engineering Manager – Arta Abnieh Dezh Part Co. (2013–2024)
Led eco-friendly infrastructure projects and sustainable urban development.
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Technical Supervisor – Ideh Afroz Aria Co. (2011–2013)
Specialized in hydrology, AI modeling, and water-climate infrastructure systems.
📜 Certifications:
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HSE-MS (Health, Safety & Environmental Management)
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Reviewer for Journal of Hydrology & Engineering Science and Technology
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GIS in Water Engineering | Climate Forecasting | Steel Structures Inspection
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Licensed Construction Supervisor (Iran)
💻 Technical Skills:
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Programming & Data Analysis: R, MATLAB, Python
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Engineering Tools: ArcGIS, QGIS, MS Project, EnergyPlus, AutoCAD
📊 Citation Metrics:
Publication Top Notes:
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A review of interconnected challenges in the water–energy–food nexus: Urban pollution perspective towards sustainable development
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Enhancing environmental sustainability in a critical region: Climate change impacts on agriculture and tourism
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A comparison of ANN and HSPF models for runoff simulation in Gharehsoo River watershed, Iran
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A comparison of ANN and HSPF models for runoff simulation in Balkhichai River Watershed, Iran
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The influences of climate change on the runoff of Gharehsoo River Watershed
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Assessment of the impacts of nonstationarity on watershed runoff using artificial neural networks: A case study in Ardebil, Iran
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Assessing the Water–Energy–Food Nexus and Resource Sustainability in the Ardabil Plain: A System Dynamics and HWA Approach
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Assessing environmental sustainability of a vital crop in a critical region: Investigating climate change impacts on agriculture using the SWAT model and HWA method
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Coupled SWMM-MOEA/D for multi-objective optimization of low impact development in urban stormwater systems
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Interrelated issues within the Water-Energy-Food Nexus with a focus on environmental pollution for sustainable development: A review
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Integrating circular economy and life cycle assessment in virtual water management: A case study of food consumption across economic classes in Iran