Md Moshiur Rahman Tushar
Georgia Southern University, MS Civil Engineering
EREF Scholar 2024
Navigating Sustainable Pathways for PFAS Treatment from Landfill Leachate
The project focuses on understanding effective and sustainable ways to remove PFAS from leachate. While several technologies have been shown to be technologically effective, their costs and environmental impacts are not yet fully understood. The primary goal of this research is to apply a quantitative sustainable design methodology to three different technologies used for removing PFAS in landfill leachate. The specific objectives are to (1) evaluate the overall cost and environmental impacts of these treatment technologies and (2) identify key sustainability factors that can guide the adoption of context-specific solutions. This research addresses the challenge of removing PFAS, harmful chemicals found in everyday products, from our water sources. These chemicals can accumulate in the environment, posing serious health risks to humans and wildlife. By finding effective and sustainable ways to treat PFAS contamination, my work aims to protect public health, ensure clean water, and promote a safer environment.
Biography
Md. Moshiur Rahman Tushar is a dedicated scholar with a passion for environmental engineering. He earned his BSc in Leather Engineering from Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) in 2020, where he became interested in environmental engineering after observing the significant solid waste and wastewater generated by the leather industry. His undergraduate thesis investigated the removal of chromium from tannery wastewater using snail shells as a natural adsorbent, demonstrating his early commitment to sustainable treatment methods. In April 2021, he began his MSc in Environmental Engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) where he also served as a teaching assistant. His research explored the removal of heavy metals from soil using phytoremediation techniques. In Spring 2024, he joined Georgia Southern to pursue a second MSc in Civil Engineering with a focus on Environmental Engineering and is expecting to graduate by Summer 2025. Building his previous work, he now aims to advance solid waste management and leachate treatment, focusing on developing sustainable solutions for minimizing environmental impacts from industrial activities. With a keen interest in life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis, he is eager to transition into a career where he can make a tangible impact as an environmental engineer. His passion lies in driving sustainable solutions in solid waste management and water treatment, ensuring a better future for our environment.
