Arif Reza

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About

Arif Reza

I am a technically sound, innovative, self-motivated, and multifaceted Environmental Scientist with 11+ years of experience in addressing issues related to environmental sustainability, water quality, wastewater treatment, and nutrient stewardship. I am also skilled and experienced in innovating and modifying need-based concepts, approaches and theories, conducting initial research, data management, scientific writing, grant writing, participating in research projects with cross-functional research teams, designing outcome-based course curricula, and student assessment. In general, I would like to utilize my interdisciplinary academic knowledge and practical experience to ensure environmental and societal well-being.

Facts

Journal Publications

Conference Proceedings

Poster Presentations

Awards

Skills

Microsoft Office100%
Design Expert100%
Sigma Plot100%
Graph-pad Prism95%
Microsoft Visio 90%
JMP 75%
SAS55%
Matlab35%
R35%

Education and Work Experiences

Education

Ph.D. in Environmental Science

08/2016

Kangwon National University, South Korea

Dissertation title: Non-point source pollutant export and phosphorus budget in a highland agricultural watershed under the influence of monsoon climate

M.Sc. in Environment Management

06/2011

Independent University, Bangladesh

Dissertation title: Application of bioadsorbents for the wastewater treatment of a composite knit industry

B.Sc. in Agriculture

01/2009

Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, Bangladesh

Dissertation title: Effect of nitrogen on the yield and yield contributing characters of two local aromatic varieties of rice

Teaching Experience

Assistant Professor

04/2017 – 04/2018

Department of Environmental Science, College of Agricultural Sciences, IUBAT

  • Taught and prepared course curriculum and outline.
  • Co-developed the course ‘Education for Sustainable Development’ for interdisciplinary undergraduate students.
  • Assessed student comprehension through quizzes, assignments, and tests.
  • Advised and mentored three undergraduate students in their research projects.
  • Evaluated students’ academic and social progress.
  • Assisted the university authority in different campus activities.

Teaching Assistant

03/2012 – 08/2016

Department of Environmental Science, Kangwon National University, South Korea

  • Conducted ‘Water Quality (ENV 3-1-4447174)’ lab class.
  • Rated students’ performance and reviewed grades.
  • Assisted course instructor in ‘Introduction to Water Environment (ENV 2-2-4447086)’ with grading and lecturing duties.

Mentoring Experience

Undergraduate students: Mohammad Jobayer (2017 - 2018), Subimal Chakma (2017 - 2018), Md Borhanuddin (2017 - 2018), Jaehee Hahm (2015 - 2016), Cha Sooyoung (2015 - 2016)

Masters’ students: Bishnu Pandey (2021), Rendra Mochamad Anas (2018 - 2019), Elinda Luxitawati (2019 - 2020)

Masters’ students: Bishnu Pandey (2021), Rendra Mochamad Anas (2018 - 2019), Elinda Luxitawati (2019 - 2020)

Research Experience

Post-doctoral Fellow

03/2021 – till now

Department of Soil and Water Systems, University of Idaho, United States

  • Designing and optimizing nutrient removal and recovery process from liquid dairy manure.
  • Developing plans to reduce nutrient loading from dairy farms to agricultural lands and surface water.
  • Advising and mentoring graduate students in their research projects.
    • Advisor: Dr. Lide Chen

Post-doctoral Fellow

04/2018 – 02/2021

Department of Animal Industry Convergence, Kangwon National University, South Korea

  • Designed experiments on resource recovery from swine wastewater.
  • Assisted in writing grants on animal waste and wastewater management.
  • Advised and mentored four graduate students in their research projects.
  • Attended research seminars and symposiums to discover and discuss new technologies.
    • Advisor: Dr. Changsix Ra

Post-doctoral Fellow

09/2016 – 02/2017

Department of Environmental Science, Kangwon National University, South Korea

  • Led limnological-sedimentological sampling.
  • Monitored and evaluated runoff characteristics and woody debris export from a forested headwater watershed.
  • Mentored two undergraduate students in support of their advancement in research activities.
    • Advisor: Dr. Bomchul Kim

Research Assistant

03/2012 – 08/2016

Department of Environmental Science, Kangwon National University, South Korea

  • Collected limnological-pedological-sedimentological samples for physico-chemical characterization.
  • Analyzed phosphorus and ammonia content of collected water samples.
  • Developed phosphorus budget for agricultural watershed.
  • Monitored and evaluated agricultural non-point source pollutant from sloping highland agricultural watersheds.
  • Evaluated the performance of different best management practices to reduce nutrient loss from sloping arable lands.
    • Advisor: Dr. Bomchul Kim

Research Assistant (Agri-environmental Management Division)

04/2009 – 12/2011

Urban Agro Consultancy Firm, Bangladesh

  • Assisted in preparing technical/project proposals.
  • Developed new technologies to face problems related to urban agriculture, climate change, and the environment.

Research Projects

  • Idaho Sustainable Agriculture Initiative for Dairy (03/2021 – till now)
  • Reduction of odor emissions from swine farming practices using ICT (04/2020 – 02/2021)
  • Development of guidelines for carcass disposal in Korea (04/2020 – 02/2021)
  • Advanced treatment technologies for improved efficiency of nitrogen and phosphorus recovery process and precision control of livestock manure nutrients (04/2018 – 02/2021)
  • Application of vegetable oil-coated lime to improve bedding materials lifetime in Hanwoo cattle farms (10/2019 – 04/2020)
  • Estimation of greenhouse gas emissions from Hanwoo manure treatment procedure according to IPCC 2006 guideline (01/2019 – 12/2019)
  • Development of automatic diagnosis and control technology for livestock manure using ICT (04/2018 – 12/2019)
  • Development of farm-level, regional, and national nutrient management strategy (04/2018 – 12/2019)
  • Investigation of the soil improvement effect and development of utilization technology of Miscanthus to growth promotion of upland-field crop (04/2018 – 12/2018)
  • Education for sustainable development (04/2017 – 03/2018)
  • Study on seasonal and spatial variations of methane gas emission from a deep reservoir (11/2016 - 02/2017)
  • Monitoring and evaluation of runoff characteristics and woody debris export from a forested headwater watershed (05/2015 - 02/2017)
  • Survey on ecosystem structure of lakes in the upper region of the North Han River system (Korea) (05/2012 - 08/2016)
  • Advanced in-situ monitoring of urban streams (03/2014 - 08/2016)
  • Effects of alum treatment on water quality in Gamdon reservoir (06/2015 - 12/2015)
  • Monitoring of non-point source priority management region: The watershed of Lake Soyang (Korea) (05/2012 - 12/2014)
  • Developing tools for assessing lake ecosystem integrity (Korea) (05/2012 - 05/2014)
  • Assessment of distribution and potential pollution risk of phosphorus in the lake sediments (Korea) (06/2013 - 12/2013)
  • Cleaner and greener city: Dhaka (Bangladesh) (03/2010 - 03/2011)

Grants

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture, 2022 (P.I. Lide Chen, Co P.I. A. Reza). Requested: $645,000. (Under Review)

Institute of Planning and Evaluation for Technology in Food, Agriculture and Forestry of South Korea, 2020 (P.I. Changsix Ra; Written by S. Shim, A. Reza). Funded: $800,000.

Rural Development Administration of South Korea, 2019 (P.I. Changsix Ra; Written by S. Shim, A. Reza). Requested: $315,000. Not Funded.• Rural Development Administration of South Korea, 2019 (P.I. Changsix Ra; Written by S. Shim, A. Reza). Requested: $315,000. Not Funded.

National Institute of Science and Technology, Bangladesh, 2017 (P.I.: A. Reza). Requested: $6,000. Not Funded.

Chuncheon City Corporation, 2013 (P.I. Bomchul Kim; Written by S. Jung, A. Reza). Funded: $5,000.

CityNet- Bangladesh National Chapter, 2011 (P.I.: A. Reza). Funded: $3,000.

Awards

Miyan Publication Reward (04/2022)

IUBAT—International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Bangladesh

Miyan Publication Reward (02/2021)

IUBAT—International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Bangladesh

University-Industry Cooperation Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (04/2018-02/2021)

Kangwon National University, South Korea

University-Industry Cooperation Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (09/2016-02/2017)

Kangwon National University, South Korea

Best Presenter Award (12/2016)

Annual Conference on Environmental Research organized by Environment Research Institute, Kangwon National University, South Korea

Best Presenter Award (12/2015)

Annual Conference on Environmental Research organized by Environment Research Institute, Kangwon National University, South Korea

Bring Excellent Students to Kangwon National University (BEST-KNU) Scholarship (03/2012-12/2014)

Kangwon National University, South Korea

Best Presenter award (10/2010)

Integrated Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Asia (ISSOWAMA), Bangladesh

Publications

Journal Articles

Conference Proceedings

  1. Reza, A., Chen, L., and Kruger, K. (2022). Optimization and modeling of microwave irradiated ammonia nitrogen removal from anaerobically digested liquid dairy manure. 2022 ASABE Annual International Meeting. Texas, USA. July 17-20, 2022. (Abstract ID. 2200418)
  2. Reza, A. and Chen, L. (2022). Ammonia nitrogen removal from high strength synthetic wastewater using vacuum thermal stripping: an RSM and RSM‐ANN based optimization and modeling. 2022 ASABE Annual International Meeting. Texas, USA. July 17-20, 2022. (Abstract ID. 2200419)
  3. Shim, S., Kim, S., Lee, T., Jeon, T., Elinda, L., Reza, A., Won, S., and Ra, C. (2020). Development of centralized livestock manure treatment facilities for improved nutrient cycling in the crop-livestock farming system. Proceedings of 2020 Annual Congress of Korean Society of Animal Science and Technology, Seoul, South Korea. Aug. 27-28, 2020.
  4. Shim, S., Kim, S., Lee, T., Jeon, T., Elinda, L., Reza, A., Won, S., and Ra, C. (2019). Performance evaluation of phosphorus recovery process from swine manure in full-scale. 9th International Conference on Engineering and Applied Science, Hawaii, USA. Aug. 06-08, 2019.
  5. Kim, S., Shim, S., Lee, T., Jeon, T., Elinda, L., Reza, A., Won, S., and Ra, C. (2019). Reduction of ammonia emission from swine farms using circulation type biological reactor. 9th International Conference on Engineering and Applied Science, Hawaii, USA. Aug. 06-08, 2019.
  6. Shim, S., Kim, S., Kim, K., Shin, D., Anas, R. M., Lee, T., Jeon, T., Reza, A., Won, S., and Ra, C. (2018). Effects of solid concentration on P recovery process and struvite growth in biologically oxidized swine wastewater. Asia-Pacific Conference on Engineering and Applied Sciences, Sydney, Australia. Dec. 18-20, 2018.
  7. Kim, S., Shim, S., Kim, K., Shin, D., Anas, R. M., Lee, T., Jeon, T., Reza, A., Won, S., and Ra, C. (2018). Ammonia reduction in swine barn via the circulation of liquid compost in slurry pit. Asia-Pacific Conference on Engineering and Applied Sciences, Sydney, Australia. Dec. 18-20, 2018.
  8. Kamal, A. F. M., Reza, A., Rahman, M. M., Islam M. M. and Aziz, K. M. S. (2018). Scopes and Challenges of Hydro-Climatic Condition in Bangladesh: A Review Considering Natural Variability and Future Changes. 13th International Knowledge Globalization Conference, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Feb. 23-25, 2018.
  9. Reza, A., Islam, M. M., Jobayer, M. and Rahman, M. A. (2018). Barriers to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. 13th International Knowledge Globalization Conference, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Feb. 23-25, 2018.
  1. Reza, A., Eum, J., Jung, S., Choi, Y., and Kim, B. (2015). Non-point source pollutants export from a sloping highland agricultural watershed in upper reaches of Lake Soyang, Korea. In proceedings of 13th Joint Symposium of Kangwon National University and Tottori University on Environmental Issues. Tottori, Japan. Nov. 11-13, 2015.
  2. Reza, A., Eum, J., Jung, S., Choi, Y., and Kim, B. (2015). Nutrient budgets of a mixed land use watershed under monsoon climate impacted by intensive agriculture. In proceedings of 12th Joint Symposium of Kangwon National University and Tottori University on Environmental Issues. Chuncheon, South Korea. Jan. 06-08, 2015.
  3. Reza, A., Choi, Y., Jung, S., and Kim, B. (2013). Assessment of sediment phosphorus release from Lake Uiam, Korea. In proceedings of 11th Joint Symposium of Kangwon National University and Tottori University on Environmental Issues. Tottori, Japan. Nov. 13-15, 2013.
  4. Reza, A., and Yousuf, T. B. (2012). Environmental impact assessment of dumping of Buriganga River waste and its possible mitigation. In proceedings of 10th Joint Symposium of Kangwon National University and Tottori University on Environmental Issues. Chuncheon, South Korea. Oct. 22-23, 2012.
  5. Yousuf, T. B. and Reza, A. (2013). 3R Action Plan: A targeted waste management solution for Bangladesh. 3rd International Conference on Solid Waste Management in the Developing Countries. Khulna, Bangladesh. Feb. 10-12, 2013. (Paper ID 122)
  6. Reza, A., Yousuf, T. B., Abedin, M. Z. (2013). Bagasse as an adsorbent for the wastewater treatment of a composite knit industry. 3rd International Conference on Solid Waste Management in the Developing Countries. Khulna, Bangladesh. Feb. 10-12, 2013. (Paper ID 126)
  7. Yousuf, T. B. and Reza, A. (2011). E-Waste management in Bangladesh: present trend and future implication. In Proceedings of World Congress of International Solid Waste Association (ISWA). EXCO Daegu, South Korea. Oct. 17-20, 2011.
  8. Reza, A., Moniruzjaman M.A., Islam, M.A. and Bhuiyan, M.H.M.B. (2010). Rooftop micro-food farm: an environmentally sustainable practice for urban agriculture. In Proceedings of Integrated Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Asia (ISSOWAMA), Dhaka, Bangladesh. Oct. 09, 2010.

Posters

  1. Shin, D., Shim, S., Kim, S., Kim, K., Anas, R. M., Lee, T., Jeon, T., Reza, A., Won, S., and Ra, C. (2018). Biodegradation treatment of miscanthus compared to sawdust for the livestock bedding material. 2nd International Conference on Bioresources, Energy, Environment, and Materials Technology, Hongcheon, Korea. Jun. 10-13, 2018.
  2. Shim, S., Kim, S., Kim, K., Shin, D., Anas, R. M., Lee, T., Jeon, T., Reza, A., Won, S., and Ra, C. (2018). Struvite reutilization to remove the ammonia nitrogen in livestock manure. 2nd International Conference on Bioresources, Energy, Environment, and Materials Technology, Hongcheon, Korea. Jun. 10-13, 2018.
  3. Reza, A., Eum, J., Jung, S., and Kim, B. (2016). Influence of East Asian summer monsoon on suspended sediment and nutrient export from a pristine forested watershed. Annual Conference on Environmental Research organized by Environment Research Institute, Kangwon National University. Chuncheon, South Korea. Dec. 8, 2016.
  4. Hahm, J., Reza, A., and Kim, B. (2016). Characteristics of woody debris export from a forested watershed. 14th Joint Symposium of Kangwon National University and Tottori University on Environmental Issues. Chuncheon, South Korea. Nov. 15-17, 2016.
  5. Kim, B., Jung, S., Shin, M., Eum, J., Choi, Y., Reza, A., and Lee, J. (2016). The effects of Asian summer monsoon on algal blooms in reservoirs. GLEON 18 All-Hands & NETLAKE Meetings, Lunz & Gaming, Austria. July 4-8, 2016.
  1. Kim, D., Cha, S., Reza, A., and Kim, B. (2016). Responses of aquatic ecosystems in urban streams to weather condition (In-situ Monitoring). GLEON 18 All-Hands & NETLAKE Meetings, Lunz & Gaming, Austria. July 4-8, 2016.
  2. Reza, A., Eum, J., Jung, S., Choi, Y., and Kim, B. (2015). Monitoring of water quality variation in an upstream mixed land use watershed under monsoon climate. Annual Conference on Environmental Research organized by Environment Research Institute, Kangwon National University. Chuncheon, South Korea. Dec. 9, 2015.
  3. Cha, S., Kwon, S., Eum, J., Reza, A., and Kim, B. (2015). Influence of monsoon climate on water quality variation in a forested-agricultural watershed. 13th Joint Symposium of Kangwon National University and Tottori University on Environmental Issues. Tottori, Japan. Nov. 11-13, 2015.
  4. Reza, A., Eum, J., Jung, S., Choi, Y., and Kim, B. (2014). Phosphorus budget of a mixed land use watershed under monsoon climate impacted by intensive agriculture. Annual Conference on Environmental Research organized by Environment Research Institute, Kangwon National University. Chuncheon, South Korea. Dec. 12, 2014.

Invited talk(s):

  • Electrochemical treatment of livestock waste streams as an advanced environmental livestock waste management system for improving local living community at 1st International Conference on Agricultural, Nutraceutical, and Food Science (ICANFS), Universitas Tidar. Kota Magelang, Indonesia. Nov. 9, 2022.

Professional Memberships and Services

Memberships:

  • American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)
  • Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP)
  • Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON)
  • International Society of Limnology (SIL)
  • Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE)- Greater Dhaka
  • World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF)


Journal Referee:

Science of the Total Environment, Scientific Reports, Journal of the American Water Resources Association, Ecological Indicators, Ecological Informatics, Fisheries Management and Ecology, Journal of King Saud University – Science, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Animals, Water, Sustainability, Energies, Processes, Agriculture, Forests, Land, Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Heliyon, Sage One, Journal of the ASABE, Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity, SN Applied Sciences, Hydrology, Geosciences, Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research.

Contact

Office address:

Room# B-57
University of Idaho – Twin Falls Research & Extension Center
315 Falls Avenue, Twin Falls, ID 83303-1827, USA

Phone:

+1 208 293 6208

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