Adjunct Professor
Office: CHBE 251
Email: mahyarmm@mail.ubc.ca
Research Summary
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), UV Photoreactors, Photo-Activated and Metal Oxide Semiconductor Sensors, Attached Growth Wastewater Treatment, Solidwaste Leachate Treatment
Education
University of British Columbia, Ph.D., Chemical and Biological Engineering
University of British Columbia, M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering
University of Tehran, B.Sc., Chemical Engineering
Research interests + projects
Mahyar is an industrial expert, Professional Engineer, and Project Manager with extensive experience in the design and construction of large-scale water and wastewater treatment plants, composting facilities, and solid waste management systems. His work spans environmentally sensitive and infrastructure projects across Canada, serving diverse sectors including forestry, oil and gas, mining, and public sector organizations such as municipalities, regional, and federal governments.
In his consulting role, Mahyar advises a wide range of industries on engineering challenges, leveraging his deep expertise in sustainable infrastructure development.
Research Interests:
Mahyar’s research focuses on developing innovative treatment solutions for drinking water, municipal sewage, and industrial effluent. His contributions in water treatment include the design, fabrication, and pilot testing of one of the first high-flow UV-LED water disinfection reactors. In wastewater treatment, he is dedicated to advancing the design and construction of large-scale biological and chemical treatment systems, emphasizing efficiency, reliability, and economic feasibility.
In addition to his core focus areas, Mahyar’s research explores the fabrication of novel scaffolds using 3D-printed sacrificial templates, the advancement of sensor platforms for nuisance sewer gas monitoring, and the development of numerical models for UV-LED water disinfection systems. His work has led to numerous peer-reviewed publications in top journals within the field.