About
Salem Baidas
PhD in Environmental Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey (USA) 2013.
– HazMat (Hazardous Materials) Compliance Advisor.
– Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).
– Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE).
About Dr. Salem Baidas
education
– PhD (2013) Stevens Institute of Technology (Environmental Engineering).
– MS (2003) Stevens Institute of Technology (Environmental Engineering).
– BS (2002) Stevens Institute of Technology (Environmental Engineering).
biography
Salem Baidas, a Ph.D. holder in Environmental Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey (USA) in 2013, has made major contributions to the discipline, including research papers in widely known scientific journals, and won the prestigious OAPEC international prize for research on the use and outlook of renewable energy in the MENA area in 2022. Some of his recent topics include Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), climate change, renewable energy, and carbon capture.
In addition, as a HazMat (Hazardous Materials) Compliance Advisor and Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) in HSE at Weatherford Kuwait, I developed and implemented strategies for hazardous materials management to ensure safety and environmental protection. My responsibilities included maintaining licenses, managing documentation, conducting audits, and creating procedures for the safe handling of hazardous materials and radioactive substances. I served as a liaison with regulatory agencies and facilitated compliance during inspections. Additionally, I led training initiatives for radiation workers on HazMat protocols and consistently drove improvements in emergency response and management procedures, all while prioritizing operational excellence and business continuity.
Publications
– Baidas, S. (2024) “Carbon capture technologies in OAPEC member countries and the circular carbon economy: a roadmap to zero emissions by 2050” Open Journal of Energy Efficiency, Vol. 13, No. 2, 25-37.
– Baidas, S. (2024) “Renewable energy development in OAPEC countries: history, current status, and outlook” Open Journal of Energy Efficiency, Vol. 13, No. 2, 38-56.
– Baidas, S., Al-Deyain, K., Meng, X. G., Baoyu G. (2023) “Biological reduction of perchlorate from spent modified reed mediated by an enriched microbial culture” J. Chem., 1-11.
– Baidas, S., Al-Deyain, K., Meng, X. G., Baoyu G. (2023) “Competitive removal of perchlorate ions by quaternary amine modified reed in the presence of nitrate and phosphate” Adsorp Sci Technol., Vol. 2023.
– Baidas, S., Ben-Sabt, M., Alshati, A., Alashwak, D., Malek, M. (2021) “Renewable energy in OAPEC member countries: effects on economic and environmental sustainability” Oil and Arab Cooperation Journal, OAPEC, Volume (47), Issue (178). Winner of the OAPEC scientific award in 2020.
– Baidas, S., Meng, X. G., Baoyu G. (2011) “Treatment of perchlorate by quaternary amine-modified giant reed and biodegradation by enriched microbial cultures” J. Hazardous Materials, 189, 54-61.
– Jing, C. Y., Meng, X. G., Liu, S., Baidas, S., Patraju, R., Christodoulatos, C., Korfiatis, G. K. (2005) “Surface complexation of organic arsenic on nanocrystalline titanium oxide” J. Colloid Interface Science, 290, 14-21.
– Baidas, S., Al-Shareedah, A., Al-Muzaini, S. (2005) “Assessment of arsenic in the marine environment of Kuwait” KISR, 1-17.
– Tang, H., Al-Bader, R., Baidas, S., Al-Shareedah, A. (2004) “Assessment of air pollution in Kuwait using all season passive sampling systems” IMEC, 1-39.
projectS:
KUWAIT
– Biodegradable plastic bag assessment in Kuwait. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR).
– Assessment of air pollution in Kuwait by using all-season passive sampling systems. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR).
– Assessment of arsenic in the marine environment of Kuwait. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR).
– Electronic waste (E-waste) recycling and reuse in Kuwait. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR).
– National oil and hazardous materials spill contingency plan. Kuwait Ministry of Oil and Kuwait Environmental Protection Agency (KEPA).
– Established Weatherford Kuwait HazMat Section. Weatherford International corporation, Kuwait.
CANADA
– Membrane pilot study for Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada.
– Removal of Organics and Pharmaceuticals from Water Utilizing an Ozone-UV System. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
– Removal of NOM, EDS, and PhACs with Ozone-UV advanced oxidation process. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
USA
– Removal of perchlorate from drinking water using a modified giant reed, followed by biodegradation of the spent reed.
– Removal of organic arsenic from drinking water using titanium dioxide.
– Design of extraction wells for groundwater contaminated with heavy metals and Volatile Organic Contaminants (VOCs).
– Design of a Treatment System for Groundwater Contaminated with Lead.
– Design of a bench-scale water treatment system to remove nitrate from agricultural water-runoff using iron chips.
– Variation of Soil Air Permeability With Soil Vapor Extraction.
– Avon Landfill Groundwater Pump and Treat Design. Team: Salem Baidas, Alicia Fox, Joshua Kogan, and Sandra Justis. Paulus, Sokolowski & Sartor, INC.
– Wastewater Treatment Plant Design. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).
– Orphan Landfill Site Remediation. Team: Salem Baidas, Alicia Fox, Sandra Justis, and Joshua Kogan.
certifications & training
– Advanced Radiation Training. Gaseous, Abu Dhabi, Weatherford Training Center.
– Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Training Program.
– IATA DGR (Dangerous Goods Regulations) certificate and license, including Section 7 RAM shipping DGD. National Aviation Service (NAS), Kuwait International Airport.
– US Region QHSSE – Annual Radiation Refresher Training for Well Logging Supervisors (WLS) and Well Logging Assistants (WLA).
– QHSSE Basic NORM Awareness Radiation Safety CBT (3-Yr Renewal).
– USA Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Responder (HAZWOPER), 29 CFR 1910.120.
– New Jersey HazMat Emergency Level 1 First Responder, NJSA 34:5A-1.
– Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). Nova Scotia, Canada.
– Environmental Project Management.
– Dataiku Data Science Core Designer, Dataiku Academy.
– Environmental management system. Incident emergency response and mitigation procedure training. Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC).
– KOC Quality HSE Team training. Kuwait Oil Company (KOC).
SOCIETIES
– AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers).
– AWWA (American Water Works Association).
– Chi Epsilon (Civil Engineering Honor Society).
– SETAC (Society of Environmental Toxicology And Chemistry).
my RESEARCH papers
Researchgate.net/profile/Salem-Baidas
my SUSTAINABILITY POSTS on x
my presentations on slideshare