Dr. Mehdi Lamssali earned a B.S. in Engineering and Management Science from Al Akhawayn University and a Ph.D. in Applied Science and Technology with a concentration in Environmental and Energy Science from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T). He is currently a Water Quality Specialist at the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ).His research focuses on wastewater-based epidemiology, environmental remediation, and advanced water and wastewater treatment technologies. His work has resulted in multiple peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, contributing to advancements in wastewater treatment, pollutant fate and reduction analysis, and sustainable treatment strategies. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Water Environment Federation (WEF).Dr. Lamssali’s research interests include SARS-CoV-2 wastewater surveillance, nutrient and organic pollutant reduction in wastewater, PFAS remediation, and the integration of environmental engineering in public health monitoring.