ESG & Sustainability Research Leader

Ahmed A. Taha, PhD

Environmental Researcher ESG & Sustainability Specialist Project Management & Data-Driven Decision Making

Madinaty, New Cairo, Egypt • +20-109******* • **********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Environmental scientist and sustainability specialist with 15+ years of research, project leadership, and cross disciplinary collaboration experience across Egypt, the United States, and China. Expertise in ESG strategy, environmental health, sustainable materials, climate aligned innovation, and project management. Proven ability to lead multi-institutional research, manage grants, communicate complex scientific concepts, and design solutions supporting sustainability, public health, and climate resilience.

CORE COMPETENCIES

ESG strategy & sustainability communication

Environmental health & risk assessment

Project planning, management & execution

Data analysis, reporting & decision-making

Environmental remediation & renewable energy research

Nanomaterials synthesis & environmental applications

Research communication & scientific writing

Cross-cultural collaboration & stakeholder engagement

ESG, SUSTAINABILITY & PROJECT MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATIONS

ESG & Sustainability (Duke University)

• ESG Communication for Inclusive Dialogue

• ESG Mindsets for Business Transformation

• ESG Challenges and Solutions for Business

• ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business

Environmental Health (University of Michigan)

• Environmental Health: The Foundation of Global Public Health

Project Management – Google Professional Certificate

• Foundations of Project Management

• Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

• Project Planning: Putting It All Together

Data & Decision-Making (Google)

• Foundations: Data, Data Everywhere

• Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

Communication & Teaching (Arizona State University)

• Teach English Now! Capstone Project

HSE Specialization (Khalifa University)

• Health, Safety & Environment Fundamentals

• Risk Assessment & Hazard Analysis

• Industrial Safety & Emergency Preparedness

• Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Integration

• HSE Management Systems & Performance Monitoring

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Associate Professor

Soils, Water and Environment Research Institute, ARC – Giza, Egypt (09/2024–Present)

- Leading ESG aligned research addressing CO conversion, climate mitigation, and sustainable agriculture.

- Collaborating with AUC and University of Cincinnati on nanofiber-based catalysts for emissions reduction.

- Principal Investigator for a US–Egypt joint sustainability research proposal, applying environmental health and climate impact analysis.

Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Cincinnati, USA (09/2023–09/2024)

- Developed advanced MOF-based catalysts supporting clean water and climate resilience goals.

- Mentored PhD students in project design, data interpretation, and communication.

- Contributed to nanofiber electrocatalysts for CO reduction.

Associate Professor

Soils, Water and Environment Research Institute, ARC – Egypt (01/2020–09/2023)

- Led sustainability-focused research projects addressing national challenges in water treatment and agriculture.

- Principal Investigator of a government-funded project developing carbon nanofiber membranes for water purification.

- Integrated ESG themes such as resource efficiency, environmental compliance, and public health impact.

Visiting Scholar / Researcher – China (2017–2020)

Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing Forestry University

- Conducted research on green extraction, nanomaterials, and membrane technologies.

- Published high-impact scientific articles and co-authored a patent related to water treatment innovation.

- Supported student researchers in analysis, methodology design, and reporting.

Scientific Researcher & R&D Team Leader

JiangHua Water Treatment Group – China (03/2014–09/2017)

- Led development of nanotechnology-based water treatment solutions.

- Coordinated with engineering teams to ensure safe, ESG aligned implementation of new systems.

- Prepared grant proposals and technical sustainability reports.

Scientific Researcher

Tongji University – China (03/2013–03/2014)

- Conducted research on porous carbon nanofiber catalysts for photocatalysis.

- Published peer-reviewed articles advancing sustainable water treatment.

Early Career Roles

Environmental Specialist – SWERI, ARC, Egypt (2003–2005)

Lab Instructor – Minia University (2001–2003)

EDUCATION

PhD, Environmental Science & Engineering – Tongji University, Shanghai, China

MSc, Microbiology – Minia University, Egypt

BSc, Agricultural Sciences – Minia University, Egypt

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS & PATENTS

20+ peer-reviewed articles in environmental remediation, nanotechnology, and water treatment.

Co-author of patents on sustainable membrane and catalyst technologies.

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=MhwFOlcAAAAJ

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Project Management Professional, RITI – PMI Accredited

UNEP-Tongji Training in Wastewater Treatment & Sustainability

Sustainable Agriculture Training – CIHEAM Bari, Italy

Business Skills & Project Development – Berlitz

AWARDS & HONORS

Fulbright Scholar Enrichment Seminar (2023) – Lecturer on wastewater & public health

Multiple international travel & research awards (TWAS, BioVision, IWA, AUE)

Environmental Innovation First Prize – Shanghai (2012)

LANGUAGES

Arabic (Native)

English (Fluent)

Chinese (HSK4)

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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