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Dr. Mohamed (Moha) Ateia is a globally recognized environmental engineer and strategist driving high-impact, scalable solutions in water treatment, sustainable chemistry, and emerging contaminant management. He leads multidisciplinary teams to develop technology-driven, economically viable, and policy-shaping solutions that optimize resource efficiency and mitigate global environmental risks.
With deep expertise at the intersection of science, policy, and business strategy, Moha has influenced corporate sustainability, regulatory frameworks, and industrial best practices, ensuring scientific breakthroughs translate into real-world, scalable impact. He has authored 80+ peer-reviewed publications, earned prestigious honors including The Honda Young-Engineers-Scientists (Y-E-S) First Place Prize, and was named to the "40 Under 40" list by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists.
A proven leader in problem-solving and decision-making, Moha combines data-driven insights, cross-sector collaboration, and innovation strategy to help organizations navigate environmental challenges, unlock opportunities, and drive long-term resilience.
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Professional Preparation
Water Technology Specialist
Emerging Contaminants Solutions and Innovations
[06/2025 โ Current] โ AECOM
Adj. Assistant Professor
[01/2023 โ Current] โ Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department.
Rice University, TX, USA.
Environmental Engineer / Group Leader
[08/2021 โ 06/2025] โ US Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Research and Development
Center for Environmental Solutions & Emergency Response
Research Associate
[11/2019 โ 07/2021] โ Department of Chemistry.
Northwestern University, USA.
PI: Dr. William Dichtel [Website]
Postdoctoral Fellow
[11/2017 โ 10/2019] โ Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences.
Clemson University, SC, USA. [Distinguished Postdoctoral Award โ ]
PI: Dr. Tanju Karanfil [Website]
Ph.D.
[10/2014 โ 09/2017] โ Civil and Environmental Engineering
(Minor in Material Science Engineering).
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan. [Best Ph.D. Dissertation Award โ ]
Advisor: Dr. Chihiro Yoshimura [Website]
Visiting Researcher
[06/2015 โ 10/2015 & 07/2016 โ 10/2016] โ Environmental Chemistry
Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Host: Dr. Matthew S. Johnson [Website]
Master of Engineering
[10/2012 โ 09/2014] โ Civil and Environmental Engineering
(Minor in Material Science Engineering).
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan.
Advisor: Dr. Chihiro Yoshimura [Website]
Intern
[08/2013 โ 09/2013] โ Science Communication for Global Scientists (Intern)
The Royal Society & The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST), London, UK.
Host: Dr. Michael Norton [Website]
Bachelor of Science
[09/2005 โ 06/2009] โ Environmental and Agricultural Engineering.
Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Awards & Honors
14. 01/2025: Editorial Advisory Board Member, ACSโs Environmental Science & Technology Letters (ES&T Letters).
13. 01/2024: Advisory Board Member, ACSโs C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News).
12. 12/2022: EPA Representative as Scientific Technical Committee Member for SERD-ESTCP-WP.
11. 11/2022: 2022 40 under 40 Recognition Program, The American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists.
10. 08/2019: 2019 Clemson University Distinguished Postdoctoral Award, Clemson University, USA.
9. 06/2019: Certificate of Merit, Division of Environmental Chemistry, American Chemical Society.
8. 04/2019: Outstanding Presentation Award, ACS 257th National Meeting and Exhibition, April 2019, FL, USA.
7. 12/2017: The Best Ph.D. Dissertation Award. First Place Prize. Kikkawa-Yamaguchi Award 2017, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan.
6. 11/2015: The First Place Prize. Honda Young-Engineers-Scientists (Y-E-S) Forum, Tokyo, Japan.
5. 12/2014: Best Presentation Award, ACEEES Third International Educational Forum on Environment and Energy Sciences, Perth, Australia.
4. 11/2014: Best Presentation Award for Young Researchers, 9th IWA International Symposium on Waste Management Problems in Agro-Industries, International Water Association (IWA), Kochi, Japan.
3. 10/2014 โ 09/2017: Japanese Government Scholarship (MEXT).
2. 10/2013: Certificate of Excellence - Best Presentation Award, Tokyo Tech-KU joint seminar, Tokyo, Japan.
1. 10/2012 โ 09/2014: Japanese Government Scholarship (MEXT).
Services & Professional Activities
Editorial and Advisory Roles
- Editorial Advisory Board Member, Environmental Science & Technology Letters (ES&T Letters) (2025โPresent): Providing strategic guidance and insight to advance the journalโs mission of publishing cutting-edge research in environmental science and technology.
- Advisory Board Member, ACS Chemical & Engineering News (2024โPresent): Offering expertise to shape editorial policies and ensure high-quality coverage of developments in chemistry and related fields.
Technical and Leadership Roles
- Technical Committee Member, DoDโs SERDP-ESTCP Program (2023โ2025): Evaluating and guiding research initiatives on environmental restoration and sustainable infrastructure to address critical challenges in defense-related environmental programs.
- Organizer & Host, Innovation in Environmental Science Seminar Series (2021โ2025): Curating and moderating seminars featuring distinguished researchers to foster collaboration and innovation across environmental science disciplines.
- Mentor, The Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN) (2020โ2021): Mentored international early-career researchers under a program supported by the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC) and The World Bank.
University and NGO Leadership
- President, Clemson University Postdoc Association (CUPDA) (2019): Led initiatives to support postdoctoral researchers, fostering professional development and collaboration.
- Vice President, Clemson University Postdoc Association (2018โ2019): Co-led the association, organizing events and providing resources to enhance postdoc experiences.
- Co-Founder, BENAA Association (2015โ2021): Established an international NGO focused on sustainable development, headquartered in Egypt and Switzerland.
Training and Outreach
- Mentor, Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program, The U.S. Department of Education (2022 โ 2024): Hosted and trained undergraduate students from predominantly minority institutions.
- Discussion Leader, The Graduate School Experience: What to Expect Workshop, ACS National Meeting, Orlando, FL (2019): Guided graduate students on navigating graduate school and professional development.
- Trainer, Tips for Effective Communications & Collaborations Workshop, GRAD360, Clemson University (2019): Delivered impactful training sessions on professional communication skills.
- Trainer, Life After Ph.D. Workshop, GRAD360 Program, Clemson University (2018): Prepared graduate students for academic and industry careers.
- Speaker, TEDxTitech, Tokyo, Japan (2017): Delivered an inspiring talk titled Pause .. Rethink on reimagining career pathways and global challenges.
Judging and Reviewing Activities
- Judge, 6th Annual Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium, Clemson University (2018): Evaluated and provided feedback on undergraduate research projects.
- Reviewer: Peer reviewer for leading journals, including Water Research, Environmental Science & Technology, ES&T Letters, Advanced Functional Materials, ACS Applied NanoMaterials, Chemosphere, Science of the Total Environment, Journal of Hazardous Materials, and others.
Professional Memberships
- Member, American Chemical Society (Environmental Chemistry Division).
- Member, Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP).
- Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).