Prof. Arvin Farid, Boise State University, United States
Prof. Arvin Farid is a Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of SEnS-GPS at Boise State University, United States. He holds a Ph.D. from Northeastern University and specializes in geoenvironmental and geotechnical engineering, with a focus on the application of electromagnetic waves for environmental remediation and geophysics. Prof. Farid has extensive experience in academic leadership, research innovation, and mentorship. His contributions have been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, and his research addresses critical challenges in sustainability, soil remediation, and wildfire impacts.
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Summary:
Prof. Arvin Farid exemplifies excellence in research, innovation, and academic leadership. His contributions to geoenvironmental and geotechnical engineering are highly impactful and address critical challenges in sustainability and environmental remediation. His ability to secure funding, mentor future researchers, and lead innovative projects is commendable.
🎓 Education
Prof. Arvin Farid holds a Ph.D. from Northeastern University (2004), a Master of Science from Shiraz University (1997), and a Bachelor of Science from Shiraz University (1993). He achieved exceptional academic standing, ranking 1st in national master’s and undergraduate entrance exams in Iran.
💼Experience
Prof. Farid is currently a Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of SEnS-GPS at Boise State University, where he has been since 2008. Previously, he served as an Associate Research Scientist at Northeastern University. He also has industrial experience as a consultant with Alborz Consulting from 1997 to 2001.
🔬Research Focus
Prof. Farid specializes in the effects of electromagnetic waves on geotechnical and geoenvironmental systems, including soil remediation and wildfire impact assessment. His research also explores PFAS transport, energy piles, and sustainable engineering practices.
Awards
His accolades include the Outstanding Presidential Award for Journal Publication (2024), Guest of Honor recognition by the National Institute of Technology, India (2023), and an Outstanding Contribution Award from ASCE, Hong Kong (2017).
Prof. Farid’s expertise includes geoenvironmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, and the application of electromagnetic waves for environmental remediation and geophysics. He is also skilled in developing advanced numerical models, including coupled finite-element and finite-difference simulations for multiphysics analyses.
Publications
- Publication: A Review of the Occurrence and Causes for Wildfires and Their Impacts on the Geoenvironment
Authors: Farid, A., Alam, M.K., Goli, V.S.N.S., Veneris, M., Winkler, J.
Year: 2024
Citations: 1
- Publication: Electrokinetic Remediation (Book Chapter)
Authors: Farid, A.
Year: 2024
Citations: 0
- Publication: Board 299: Impact of Socialization on Graduate Student Education (Conference Paper)
Authors: Farid, A.
Year: 2024
Citations: 0
- Publication: Extraction, Characterisation and Remediation of Microplastics from Organic Solid Matrices
Authors: Goli, V.S.N.S., Paleologos, E.K., Farid, A., Mohammad, A., Singh, D.N.
Year: 2024
Citations: 28
- Publication: Influence of Adsorption at Air–Water Interfaces on PFAS Transport (Conference Paper)
Authors: Khorshed Alam, M., Farid, A.
Year: 2024
Citations: 0
- Publication: Multiphysics Numerical Modeling of Transient Transport of PFAS (Conference Paper)
Authors: Farid, A., Iradukunda, P.
Year: 2024
Citations: 0
Conclusion:
Prof. Arvin Farid is a highly suitable candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His groundbreaking work, leadership, and commitment to addressing significant environmental challenges align perfectly with the award’s criteria. While opportunities exist to enhance his outreach and global collaborations, his current achievements already place him among the foremost researchers in his field.