Abdelmajeed Adam Lagum
Montreal,AM
Summary
Experienced Engineer with a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering and over 8 years of academic and industrial expertise. Demonstrated leadership in water and wastewater treatment, sustainable waste management, and environmental engineering research. Proficient in project management, teaching, and consultancy, with a proven track record of collaborating with industries and municipalities on large-scale sustainability initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor
Isra University
Amman
09.2020 - Current
- Delivered graduate and undergraduate courses in environmental and water engineering, hydrology, waste management, impact assessment, and statistics.
- Guided over 25 undergraduate and 3 MSc students on projects related to wastewater treatment, desalination, waste management, and environmental impact assessment.
- Secured over $110,000 for electro-adsorptive systems and sustainable sewage sludge management.
- Advised industries and municipalities on waste management and sustainability.
Data Entry Clerk
The Lumenpulse Group Inc.
Montréal
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Transferred data from work orders into Excel files as well as company's database systems using keyboards and optical scanners
- Coordinated and expedited the flow of work and materials within or between departments
- Maintained proper identification of parts and ensure that product labeling conforms to instructions
- Reported any problems encountered during work to the supervisor
Office Clerk
Oxia Initiative
Montreal
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Ensured control and follow-up of documents related to environmental programs (permits, files, procedures, etc.)
- Identified the information needed to perform an assessment of business activities by sector of activity
- Ensured that the work performed meets quality standards
- Participated and led internal audits and inspections
Research Associate
Civil Engineering Department, Concordia University
Montréal
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Mentored two MSc students, one internship researcher, and one capstone project student.
- Delivered undergraduate and graduate-level courses.
- Conducted site visits to facilities and refineries, recommending the adoption of electro-based technologies for water and wastewater treatment.
Research (RA) & Teaching Assistant (TA)
Civil Engineering Department, Concordia University
Montréal
01.2015 - 04.2019
- Conducted tutorials, marking assignments and examinations
- Operated sophisticated/analytical lab instrument
- Performed laboratory equipment verification and calibration
- Managed and updated chemical inventories, and responded to the request of quotations
Project Coordinator/Supervisor
EL Nouran for Construction & Real Estate Investment
Benghazi
09.2011 - 05.2013
- Led a company team of 21 members to the project success
- Planned and managed the project activities and budget
- Organized all the project information by Excel
- Wrote weekly and monthly project status reports
- Attended on site meetings with contractors, regulators and other relevant trade professional
- Performed cost evaluation and submitted proposals to governmental office (Development of Administrative Centers, Tripoli Libya)
Regional Representative (Volunteer)
Libyan Environmental Network (LEN)
Benghazi
05.2011 - 12.2012
- Promoted environmental awareness campaigns and initiatives in the region.
- Advocated for sustainable practices and policies to protect natural resources and biodiversity.
- Identified and managed regional environmental projects aligned with LEN's goals.
- Overseed project implementation, ensuring alignment with deadlines, budgets, and objectives.
Assistant Project Manager
Spectrum Inc.
Benghazi
09.2008 - 04.2010
- Supported project manager and ensured project delivered on time and within budget by tracking activities and progress
- Planned project activities and developed schedule using Microsoft Project to reflect milestones
- Responsible for scheduling production and shipping in accordance with the manufacturers and suppliers
- Resolved any issues found on the company workplace and gave possible solutions
Student Intern
National Oil Corporation (NOC)
Qanfouda
05.2007 - 09.2007
- Ensured all instrumentation/equipment is functioning properly, and assisted senior laboratory staff in operation of lab equipment
- Contributed to data entry, writing reports/papers, and preparing PowerPoint presentations
Student Intern
Great Man-Made River Project Authority
Hawari
05.2006 - 09.2006
- Conducted water sampling for chemical-microbiological analysis of local drinking water, Benghazi City
- Investigated health and safety related complaints, spills of hazardous chemicals and workplace accidents
Education
Ph.D. - Civil & Environmental Engineering
Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec09.2019
Graduate Diploma - Management
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec08.2014
Master of Science - Water & Environmental Engineering
University of Benghazi
Benghazi, Libya10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Water & Environmental Engineering
University of Benghazi
Benghazi, Libya08.2007
Skills
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and self-directed learner
- Phenomenal, complex problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Good knowledge of safety guidelines (WHMIS, ISO safety, and biosafety)
- Good knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines
- Valuable experience in fast-paced, ever-changing, and team-oriented business environments
- Proven track record of technical report writing skills, having several research contributions
- Expert in LaTeX, OriginLab, EndNote, and Mendeley
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with people from different national and cultural backgrounds
- Having a Canadian driving license and being willing to relocate at one's own expense
Volunteer Experience
- The Canadian Association on Water Quality (CAWQ), 03/19, 10/19, Organizing Committee Member, Earned a certificate of participation as organizing committee offered by CAWQ chair
- The 18th International Symposium on Electrokinetic Remediation (EREM), 02/17, 07/17, Organizing Committee Member, Earned a certificate of participation as organizing committee offered by EREM chair
- Libyan Environmental Network (LEN), Benghazi, 05/11, 12/12, Regional Representative
Awards
- Dean List for Teaching Assistantship Award, Concordia University.
- Graduate Student Mobility Award, School of Graduate Studies, Concordia University.
- Concordia Accelerator Award, School of Graduate Studies, Concordia University.
- Graduate Bursary - Sanitary Engineering, Supervisor Funding Through Idea to Innovation Program, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
- Concordia University Scholar, School of Engineering and Computer Science (ENCS), Concordia University.
Professional associations membership
- Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) - Member
- Canadian Society of Soil Science (CSSS) - Member
- BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) - Member
- Canadian Association on Water Quality (CAWQ) - Member
Certifications and training
- COPTTA Certificate
- WHMIS Certificate
- Biosafety Training
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Training
- Hazardous Materials Minor Spill Response Training
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Selected journal articles
1) Lagum, A.A. 2024. “Low-temperature treatment of domestic sewage by electrokinetic-based reactor”. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 14 (16), pp.18683-18695.
2) Lagum, A. A. and Elektorowicz, M., 2023. “Modification of nitrifying microbial community via DC electrical field application”. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 10 (3), p.107743.
3) Lagum, A. A. 2022. “Simultaneous nitrification and denitrification by controlling current density and dissolved oxygen supply in a novel electrically-induced membrane bioreactor”. Journal of Environmental Management, 322, p.116131.
Selected conference presentations
1) Lagum A. A. 2022. “Phosphorus Removal and Recovery from Industrial Wastewater via Innovative Electrokinetic System Enhanced with Calcium Carbonate Addition”. International Conference on Energy, Environment and Storage of Energy (ICEESEN). Kayseri, Turkey: September 19 – September 21, 2022.
2) Lagum A. A. and Elektorowicz M. 2019. “Complete Nutrient Removal Using A Novel Submerged Membrane Electro–Bioreactor (SMEBR) Operating at Low Temperature”. The 33rd Eastern Canadian Symposium on Water Quality Research (ECSWQR): Canadian Association on Water Quality (CAWQ). Montreal, Quebec, Canada: October 25 – October 26, 2019.
3) Lagum A. A. and Elektorowicz M. 2019. “Advanced Bio–Electrochemical Phosphorus Removal Processes in A Sole Operation Unit”. The 33rd Eastern Canadian Symposium on Water Quality Research (ECSWQR): Canadian Association on Water Quality (CAWQ). Montreal, Quebec, Canada: October 25 – October 26, 2019.
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Isra University
09.2020 - Current
Data Entry Clerk
The Lumenpulse Group Inc.
03.2020 - 08.2020
Office Clerk
Oxia Initiative
10.2019 - 02.2020
Research Associate
Civil Engineering Department, Concordia University
05.2019 - 09.2019
Research (RA) & Teaching Assistant (TA)
Civil Engineering Department, Concordia University
01.2015 - 04.2019
Project Coordinator/Supervisor
EL Nouran for Construction & Real Estate Investment
09.2011 - 05.2013
Regional Representative (Volunteer)
Libyan Environmental Network (LEN)
05.2011 - 12.2012
Assistant Project Manager
Spectrum Inc.
09.2008 - 04.2010
Student Intern
National Oil Corporation (NOC)
05.2007 - 09.2007
Student Intern
Great Man-Made River Project Authority
05.2006 - 09.2006
Ph.D. - Civil & Environmental Engineering
Concordia University
Graduate Diploma - Management
McGill University
Master of Science - Water & Environmental Engineering
University of Benghazi
Bachelor of Science - Water & Environmental Engineering
University of Benghazi
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