Saleh Almasoudi

Passionate environmental researcher with a Master’s in Environmental Science and a PhD in Environmental Health Science (in progress), eager to leverage expertise to drive positive environmental impact. Demonstrates proven success in teaching, research, and project management, with strong communication skills and a commitment to addressing environmental challenges.

• Certified lead auditor for IRCA's ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System.
• Certified lead auditor for IRCA's ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
• Licensed chemistry teacher from the Education and Training Evaluation Commission in Saudi Arabia.
• Certified in Chemical and Laboratory Safety, Department of Environmental Health and Safety, University of South Carolina.
• Certified in Environmental Hazard Waste Management, Department of Environmental Health and Safety, University of South Carolina.

• Certificate of Excellence (2019-2020 Academic Year): Recognized by King Abdulaziz University for achieving an "Excellent" GPA in both consecutive semesters, awarded for exceptional academic performance in Environmental Sciences during my master's program.
• Certificate of Excellence (2018-2019 Academic Year): Acknowledged by King Abdulaziz University for maintaining an "Excellent" GPA throughout the academic year, honored for outstanding accomplishments in Environmental Sciences during my master's program.
• Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) Recognition Award: Awarded by the Center for Teaching Excellence, University of South Carolina, April 2024.

• Member of the American Public Health Association (APHA).
• Member of the Saudi Arabian Water Environment Association (SAWEA).
• Member of the International Desalination Association (IDA).
• Member of the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA).
• Member of the Saudi Society of Environmental Science Association (SSES).
• Member of the Carolinas Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (CSETAC).

• Almasoudi, S., & Bassam, J. (2024). Desalination technologies and their environmental impacts: A review. Sustainable Chemistry One World, 100002.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scowo.2024.100002
• Taleb, A., Al-Sharif, M. N., Al-Mutair, M. A., Almasoudi, S., & Rahman, M. M. (2023). Modification and Application of Carbon Nanotubes for the Removal of Emerging Contaminants from Wastewater: A Review. In IntechOpen eBooks. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.109781.
• Habeebullah, T. M. A., Morsy, E., Ahmed, O. B., & Munir, S. (2022). The environmental impact assessment of the sur-rounding area of the water treatment plant in Aranah Valley in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.ResearchGate. https://www.researchgate.net/publication /375606840_The_Environmental_Impact_Assessment_of_the_Surrounding_ Area_of_the_Water_Treatment_Plant_in_Aranah_Valley_in_Makkah_S audi_Arabia
• Almasoudi, A., Hussin, M. S., Alareeshi, F., Almasoudi, S., & Taleb, M. A. (2022). Nanostructured Biopolymers for Biomedical Applications: A review. International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, 1853–1859. https://doi.org/10.55248 /gengpi.2022.3.11.21
• Alqarni, N. M., Alharbi, N. S. B., Abusaadh, F. F., Almasoudi, A., Almasoudi, S., & Taleb, M. A. (2022). Nanostructured Aerogel Materials for removal of Antibiotic from Contaminated Environment: A Review. International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, 03(12), 1422–1427. https://doi.org/10.55248/gengpi.2022.31238

• Presented a paper titled "Study of Heavy Metal Pollution in Surface, Groundwater, and Soil around Uranah Sewage Treatment Station, Western Makkah" at the 12th Forum at King Abdulaziz University (2021).
• Presented a paper titled "Modification of Agricultural Waste Materials for the Adsorption of Heavy Metals from Wastewater: A Review" at the 14th Scientific Forum at King Abdulaziz University (2023).
• Contributed by a recently published paper titled " Desalination technologies and their environmental impacts: A review" at the 15th Scientific Forum at King Abdulaziz University in (2024).
• Participated in the APHA Annual Meeting & Expo. Minneapolis, MA. Networked with public health experts (2024).

• Completed 250 hours of Ministry of Education-certified training in modern teaching methodologies and strategies.
• Conducted four years of environmental research at the King Fahd Institute for Hajj Research, including sample analysis and collaboration with the Environmental Sciences department.
• Completed "The Paris Agreement on Climate Change as a Development Agenda" course from the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) in May 2024.
• Coordinated environmental projects for Kidana Development Company during the 2023 Hajj season in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
• Assumed a central role in the environmental survey team for NEOM City's The Line project in 2021, Saudi Arabia.