Department of Environmental Health Engineering

Overview
The Department of Environmental Health Engineering serves as a foundational pillar in safeguarding public health and preserving ecological integrity. We specialize in assessing, managing, and mitigating environmental determinants that influence human health and well-being.
By bridging engineering principles, environmental science, and public health policies, our department addresses the critical interface between environmental exposures—spanning water, air, soil, and food—and population health outcomes.
Our Expertise
Our faculty integrates advanced engineering methodologies with environmental epidemiology and risk assessment. We specialize in identifying, monitoring, and eliminating physical, chemical, and biological stressors from ecosystems and urban settings.
Through evidence-based interventions and cutting-edge analytical diagnostics, we develop sustainable technological solutions to mitigate health hazards and promote environmental sustainability.
Professional & Technical Scope
We provide comprehensive academic, technical, and consultative expertise across key environmental health domains, including:
- Water Quality & Wastewater Engineering: Advanced treatment methodologies, water purification, pollution tracking, and resource recovery systems.
- Air Pollution & Noise Control: Ambient and indoor air quality monitoring, industrial emission control, and environmental acoustics management.
- Solid & Hazardous Waste Management: Safe disposal, recycling protocols, hospital/biomedical waste treatment, and integrated circular economy solutions.
- Food Safety & Hygiene Sanitation: Environmental inspection, food chain contaminant tracking, and bio-sanitation standards.
- Environmental Health Impact Assessment (EHIA): Rigorous risk assessment, exposure modeling, and policy evaluation for industrial and developmental projects.
Educational & Research Mission
The Department of Environmental Health Engineering is committed to academic excellence and groundbreaking scientific discovery. Our mission is to train next-generation environmental health engineers and researchers equipped with problem-solving acumen and ethical leadership.
Through interdisciplinary research, laboratory innovation, and active community outreach, we advance national environmental safety standards and develop sustainable strategies to confront emerging global challenges such as climate change, toxic environmental pollutants, and ecosystem degradation.
Contact Us
Address: Faculty of Health, Martyr Dr. Kharazmi Educational Building, University Campus, East Gate of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Azadi Sq., Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran.
Postal Code: 91779-49025
Website Management: +98 (51) 3884 9152
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