Biography :
Dr. Khan holds a Ph.D. specializing in the application of advanced oxidation and biological treatment processes for contaminated waters. His career spans in environmental science and engineering, with experience in industrial, governmental, and research settings.
He worked with Canada’s Department of National Defense, conducting quality management assessments of drinking water and wastewater treatment plants, as well as bioremediation of contaminated groundwater and soil within Canadian Armed Force bases. At Stantec, he contributed to municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plant upgrades, ensuring compliance with provincial regulations. While serving at the Government of Alberta, he provided operational assistance to over 120 drinking water treatment plants across Central Alberta.
Dr. Khan's research and professional interests focus on developing nature-based biological solutions for environmental challenges, particularly in water and wastewater treatment.
Education :
- Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, University of Calgary, Canada, 2020
- M.S., Environmental Science, University of Alberta, Canada, 2014
- B.S., Biology, University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain, 2009
Courses Taught in KFUPM:
| BIOE 201 | Biology for Engineers |
| BIOE 501 | Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering |
| BIOE 504 | Statistics for Bioengineers |
| BIOE 553 | Biological Environmental Processes |
| CE 525 | Fundamentals of Environmental Science and Engineering |
| CE 527 | Physicochemical Environmental Processes |
| CE 528 | Climate Change Effects and Sustainable Adaptation |
| CE 548 | Biological Processes |
Courses Taught Outside KFUPM:
| CIVE 741 | Biological Processes for Wastewater Treatment |
Dr. Muhammad Faizan Khan Assistant Professor Building 7, 126-4 +966(13)860-5563 faizan.khan@kfupm.edu.sa https://pure.kfupm.edu.sa/en/persons/muhammad-faizan-khan