Tanvir Khan, Ph.D.

Location: Newberry Office & Laboratories – Newberry, FL

Background

Dr. Tanvir Khan is a Senior Research Engineer with extensive expertise in ambient air quality measurements, atmospheric sciences, and environmental data analysis. At NCASI, he offers specialized support and technical guidance to members of the forest products industry, assisting them in navigating regulatory requirements and implementing best practices. Dr. Khan’s current research is centered on evaluating PM2.5 ambient measurement methods to ensure their accuracy and reliability, which are crucial for regulatory compliance. He also tests and validates emerging air quality measurement technologies, including low-cost and next-generation sensors, and conducts technology assessments to keep the industry updated on the latest advancements and practical applications. Additionally, Dr. Khan supports the industry in effectively using environmental justice tools, providing insights into their capabilities, limitations, and proper data interpretation. Before joining NCASI in 2022, he served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Florida Solar Energy Center.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. Environmental Engineering, Michigan Technological University
• M.S. Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M University-Kingsville
• B.S. Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology

Other certifications

E.I.T., Florida Board of Professional Engineers

Research capabilities and/or focus areas

• Air pollution measurement
• Emission estimates
• Air dispersion modeling
• Multimedia environmental modeling

Awards and Career Highlights

• Subject Matter Expert Contract ($52,000; role: Co-PI) by the U.S. Department of Energy
• Guest Editor, Special Issue: Pollutants in Indoor Air, Pollutants
• ORISE Postdoctoral Fellowship at the National Energy Technology Laboratory, Pittsburgh (Declined)
• UCF Preeminent Postdoctoral Program (P3) Award
• NSF PLACE Teaching Fellowship, Michigan Tech
• Center for Water and Society Research Grant, Michigan Tech
• Travel Grant, 14^th Conference on Mesoscale Processes by the American Meteorological Society