Amir Reshadi is a PhD candidate in the Ecohydrology Research Group at the University of Waterloo, studying the fate and transport of microplastics in urban stormwater catchments and ponds as part of the Microplastics Fingerprinting Project. His research combines field observations, hydrological modeling, and machine learning to assess microplastic emissions from stormwater catchments in the City of Kitchener and their transport to the Grand River. He also investigates the role of stormwater ponds in retaining microplastic pollution.
Using advanced data-driven approaches, Amir identifies key drivers of microplastic pollution in urban stormwater systems, enhancing predictive modeling for microplastic transport. His research supports stormwater management policies and urban sustainability efforts, by informing strategies to reduce microplastic production and improve stormwater pond retention efficiency.
Amir holds a Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from K. N. Toosi University of Technology in Tehran, Iran, where he researched pollutant mitigation in water and wastewater systems. He also led a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) project analyzing the technical, economic, and social aspects of Tehran's waste management system, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Passionate about leveraging innovative modeling techniques, Amir aims to improve urban water management and environmental policies.