Machine Learning Water Quality
Resume:
Mohsin Al Hilo
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RESEARCH INTERESTS & EXPERTISE
● Forensic assessments of pollution sources, including organic contaminants and metals in sediment, groundwater, soil, and other environmental matrices.
● Contaminated sediment management, water quality monitoring, and soil morphology & chemistry.
● Data analysis and predictive modeling using factor analysis and machine learning techniques.
● Drinking water and wastewater treatment evaluation, including corrosion control treatment and emerging contaminant remediation.
● Research project design, coordination, and management for ensuring safe and reliable water resources.
● Review of scientific publications and assessment of novel water treatment technologies. SKILLS
● Software & Tools:ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft Office Suite(Word, Excel, PowerPoint), R/RStudio.
● Project & Data Management:Oversight of large-scalefield sampling campaigns, laboratory measurements, and quality assurance processes.
● Field & Laboratory Techniques:
Sampling of surface/groundwater, sediment, soil, and biota with clean techniques to prevent contamination.
Laboratory analysis of metals, nutrients, and chemical/physical soil properties.
Familiarity with ICP-MS, GC, HPLC, water quality multi-meters, and spectrophotometers.
Evaluation of water quality characteristics impacting water treatment processes. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Associate– Rutgers University, NJ (2023–Present)
● Conducts forensic environmental investigations to identify pollution sources in contaminated sites.
● Manages environmental data analysis using machine learning techniques.
● Assists in grant writing and publication of scientific research.
● Coordinates research focused on safe and reliable water resources, including drinking water and wastewater treatment evaluations.
● Provides technical analysis for contaminants in various media and supports water-related matters.
● Reviews scientific publications and reports on new treatment technologies.
● Assists in data compilation, analysis, and report preparation for water quality research.
● Manages research contracts and provides support to the Science Advisory Board. Graduate Researcher– Rutgers University, NJ (2015–2023)
● Led research on the source apportionment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in NY/NJ harbor sediments.
● Developed advanced statistical models to analyze contamination patterns.
● Presented findings at international environmental conferences. Research Scientist– Marine Science Center, Universityof Basrah (2002–2015)
● Directed theWater Quality Unit(2005–2015), overseeing research on aquatic contamination.
● Supervised scientific field trips for monitoring water quality and pollutant levels in sediments, soil, and biota.
● Managed environmental assessments and regulatory compliance projects.
● Designed and coordinated research projects focused on drinking water and wastewater treatment evaluation.
● Provided technical support in laboratory analysis of contaminants in different environmental media.
● Evaluated corrosion control treatment methods and emerging contaminant remediation technologies.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences– Rutgers University(2023) Dissertation: "Source Apportionment of PolycyclicAromatic Hydrocarbons in New York Area Sediments"
Advisor: Dr. Lisa A. Rodenburg
M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences– Rutgers University(2019) M.Sc. in Soil & Water Sciences– University of Basrah(2001) Thesis: "Thermodynamic Approaches to Describing CationExchange Reactions in Calcareous Soils"
B.Sc. in Soil & Water Sciences– University of Basrah(1996) TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Rutgers University, NJ (2019–2023)
● Teaching Assistant forBioenvironmental EngineeringLab I & II(~15 students per semester).
University of Basrah, Iraq (2002–2010)
● Instructor forSoil, Plant & Water Relationships,andSoil Chemistry(~25 students per section).
● Designed and conducted laboratory experiments, grading, and student mentoring. SERVICE & MENTORING
● Graduate Student Mentor– Provided guidance to studentson research methodologies and data analysis.
● Professional Societies:Member of the Society of EnvironmentalToxicology and Chemistry (SETAC).
● Government Advisory Roles:
Advisory Panel for Iraqi Marsh Restoration (2007–2010).
Consultant for the Government of Basrah on water quality issues (2012). PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATION
RESEARCH PROJECTS
● Newtown Creek Superfund Site– Source identification& apportionment (Rutgers & Chevron collaboration, 2018–Present).
● Soil Morphology & Amendments– Research on soil modificationfor improved environmental quality (2015–2018).
● North-West Persian Gulf Environmental Studies– Samplingand analysis of water, sediment, and biota (2004–2013).
● Field Research Supervisor– Led scientific field trips for marshland restoration and environmental assessments (2005–2013).
PUBLICATION
1.Al Hello, Mohson, Mahdi Chitsaz, David R. Burris,Kelly L. Francisco, and Rodenburg, L.A., Source Apportionment Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons In The Sediment Of The Newtown Creek Superfund Site.In Preparation.
2.Al Hello, Mohson, Mahdi Chitsaz, David R. Burris,Kelly L. Francisco, and Rodenburg, L.A., Use of petroleum biomarkers with Positive Matrix Factorization to understand sources of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the sediment of Newtown Creek. In Preparation.
3.Al Hello, Mohson, Kelly L. Francisco, and Rodenburg,L.A., Source Apportionment Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons In The Sediment Of The Portland Harbor Superfund Site. In Preparation.
4. Mahdi Chitsaz,Al Hello, Mohson, David R. Burris,Kelly L. Francisco, and Rodenburg, L.A., Source apportionment of Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p Dioxins and -Furans at the Newtown Creek Superfund Site. In Preparation.
5. Chitsaz, M.,Al Hello, M., Burris, D.R., Francisco,K.L. and Rodenburg, L.A., 2024. Source apportionment of polychlorinated biphenyls in the sediment of the Newtown Creek superfund site. Chemosphere, p.141928..
6.Al Hello, M., Burris, D.R., Chitsaz, M.& Rodenburg,L.A. 2023. Source apportionment of polycyclicaromatic hydrocarbons in New York/New Jersey Harbour sediment.Water and Environment Journal, 1–11.
7.Capozzi, S.L., Francisco, K.L., Stahl, B.L.,AlHello, M., Meixler, M.S. and Rodenburg, L.A., 2023. Sources of polychlorinated biphenyls to Upper Hudson River fish post-dredging.Chemosphere, 310, p.136742.
8.Kenny, L.B., Giménez, D., Caplan, J.S., Al-Sarraji,A.,AlHello, M., Robson, M.G., Meyer, W. and Williams, C.A., 2023. Rotational horse grazing and dry weather maximize infiltration into soil macropores.Soil and Tillage Research, 225, p.105539. 9.Alhello, M.A., Al-Khuzie, D.K., Saleh, S.M., Alhello,A., Alsaad, H. And Hassan, W.F., 2020. Heavy Metals Indicies In Shatt Al-Arab River, Basrah Province, Iraq. I: Sediments.Pollution Research, 39, pp.S14-S19.
10.Al-Saad, H.T., Alhello, A.A., Al-Kazaeh, D.K.,Al-Hello, M.A., Hassan, W.F. and Mahdi, S., 2015. Analysis of water quality using physico-chemical parameters in the Shatt Al-Arab Estuary, Iraq.InternationalJournal of Marine Science, 5.
11. Hassan, Wesal F.,Mahsin A. Al-Hello, Saleh M.Kareem, Zuhair A. Abdulnab, Ysra J.Aliwy, Abd Al-Kareem F. Husaen, Zinb K. Masslm. Assessment some of water and sediments chemical properties in Al-Safia protectorate and its effects on the environment.Mesopotamian Journal of Marine Science, 2011, 2(4), 134-142 12.Al-Saad,H.T.,Al-Hello,M.A.,Al-Taein,S.M.and DouAbul,A.A.Z.,2010.Water quality of theIraqisouthernmarshes.MesopotamianJournalof MarineScience, 25(2), pp.188-204.
13. Al-Saad, H.T., Hantoush, A.A.,Alhello, M.A.andZukhair, M.K., 2010. fatty acids in waters of Shatt Al-Arab River and northwest Arabian Gulf.Mesopotamian Journal of Marine Science, 25(1), pp.41-52.
14. Al-Saad, H.T., Al-Taein, S.M.,Al-Hello, M.A.R.and DouAbul, A.A.Z., 2009. Hydrocarbons and trace elements in the waters and sediments of the marshland of southern Iraq.Mesopotamian Journal of Marine Science,24(2), pp.126-139. 15.Al-Hello, M.A., 2009. Using Prat s index forthe evaluation of the pollution in some Iraqi marshes water.Mesopotamian Journal of MarineScience, 24(1). 16.Néma, M.A., Yaseen, M.M. and AbdulKareem, M.A.,2008. Nitrate Accumulation And Growth Of Corn Plants As Affected By Chloride Concentration Of Irrigation Water And Nitrogen Source.Basrah Journal of Agricultural Sciences,21(1). 17. Al-Saad, H.T., Abd, I.A.,Al-Hello, M.A.and Zukhair,M.K., 2006. Environmental Assessment of trace metals pollution in sediment of Khor al Zubair,Iraq. Marina Mesopotamica, 21(2), pp.23-33.
18. Al-Jabray, K.M.,Namma, M.A. and Mahdi, A.S.,2005. Lignin and cellulose content in some parts of date palm Phoenix dactlifera L. cultivars Hillawi and Barhi.Basrah Journal for Date Palm Research, 4(1-2).
PRESENTATIONS
•Liu, T N;Al Hello, M; Francisco, KL; Rodenburg,LA. “Sources of Polychlorinated Biphenyls to Upper Hudson River Water Post-Dredging.” SETAC 44th Annual Meeting in North America, Louisville, KY, November 12- 16, 2023. Poster.
•Chitsaz, M.; Anantapantula, SS;Al Hello, M; Francisco,KL; Rodenburg, LA. “Comparing sources of Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-dioxins and -Furans to the Newtown Creek and Passaic River/Newark Bay.” SETAC 44th Annual Meeting in North America, Louisville, KY, November 12-16, 2023. Poster.
•Unz, RM; Capozzi, SL;Al Hello, M; Rodenburg, LA.“Data Requirements for Source Apportionment of Per- and Poly- Fluoro Alkyl Substances in Organisms.” SETAC 44th Annual Meeting in North America, Louisville, KY, November 12-16, 2023. Poster.
•Cheodon, S; Capozzi, SL;Al Hello, M; Rodenburg,LA. “Sources Of Per- and Poly- Fluoro Alkyl Substances to The Influent and Effluent of Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants.” SETAC 44th Annual Meeting in North America, Louisville, KY, November 12-16, 2023. Oral.
•Rodenburg, LA;Al Hello, M; Chitsaz, M; Slack, IM.“Using Machine Learning to Understand the Biodegradation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Sediment.” SETAC 44th Annual Meeting in North America, Louisville, KY, November 12-16, 2023. Poster.
•Capozzi, S.L.; Stahl, B;Al Hello, M.;Francisco,K.L.; Meixler, M.S.; Rodenburg, L.A.
“Sources of Polychlorinated Biphenyls to Upper Hudson River Fish and Dredging Effectiveness.” SETAC 43th Annual Meeting in North America, Pittsburgh, PA, November 13-17, 2022.
•Al Hello, M.; Chitsaz, M.; Burris, D.R.; Rodenburg,L.A. “Source Apportionment Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons In The Sediment Of The Newtown Creek Superfund Site.” SETAC 43th Annual Meeting in North America, Pittsburgh, PA, November 13-17, 2022.
•Al Hello, M.Hydrocarbons and trace elements inthe waters and sediments of the marshland of southern Iraq. The Second Conference for the Rehabilitation of the Marshlands of Southern Iraq 2007
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