Biography

Md Badal Miah Environmental Specialist & Environmental Engineering MASc Graduate University of Guelph Md Badal Miah is a dedicated environmental professional and recent graduate of the MASc in Environmental Engineering program at the University of Guelph. With over a decade of experience in sustainability, waste and wastewater management, and low-carbon initiatives, Badal is passionate about developing innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions in the mining industry. Throughout his career, Badal has held several key positions, including his role as an Environmental Specialist for C&A Sourcing International Ltd., where he managed Sustainable Environmental Stewardship programs in Bangladesh. His work involved overseeing chemical, water, wastewater, energy, and greenhouse gas emissions initiatives, including the implementation of the Higg Index and the ZDHC program. As an Assistant Manager at Montrims Ltd., Badal led the implementation of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) Higg Index Facility Environment Module and managed the Effluent Treatment Plant, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Recently, as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Guelph, Badal conducted experimental research focused on process intensification for carbon-negative mining. His research was funded by ARPA-E, focusing on sustainable and carbon-negative mining, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University and Argonne National Laboratory. He is also a Certified SAC Higg FEM Trainer and Verification Specialist, committed to advancing environmental sustainability practices within the industry. Badal holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from Independent University, Bangladesh, and has completed his MASc in Environmental Engineering at the University of Guelph. His extensive experience in environmental stewardship, coupled with his academic achievements and collaborative research, positions him as a leader in the field of sustainable environmental management.