Dr. Bahram Zargar, CREM Co Labs, Canada
Dr. Bahram Zargar is an accomplished academic and industry leader based in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. He holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, where his research focused on synthetic biology for tumor targeting. With extensive experience in infection prevention and control (IPAC), Dr. Zargar has developed and implemented testing protocols for disinfectants and sanitizers. Currently, he serves as the Test Facility Manager and CEO at CREM Co Inc., where he oversees compliance, governance, and operational activities. Dr. Zargar is also a Dean at the Ottawa School of Business and Economics and has held significant leadership roles, including President of PACSO and Dimeh Inc. He is an active member of professional organizations, including the American Infection Prevention Control (APIC) and ASTM International E35. With a commitment to community engagement and education, Dr. Zargar has contributed to mentoring programs at various universities and actively participates in promoting cultural awareness within the community.
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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award:
Research Contributions and Achievements: Dr. Bahram Zargar has demonstrated significant expertise and innovation in the fields of biomedical engineering, microbiology, and infection prevention. His postdoctoral research on the microbiological quality of indoor air has culminated in numerous publications, notably in high-impact journals like the American Journal of Infection Control and the Canadian Journal of Microbiology. His work addresses critical issues surrounding airborne pathogens and their implications for public health, reflecting a commitment to impactful research that has real-world applications.
Education
- Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Research Focus: Microbiological Quality of Indoor Air
2014 – 2016
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
Thesis Title: A Synthetic Biology Approach to Bacteria Mediated Tumor Targeting
GPA: 9.4/10
2014
- M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
Thesis Title: Model Development, Validation and Nonlinear Control of Pneumatic Suspensions
2003 – 2007
- B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
Thesis Title: Analysis, Simulation and Design of Fuzzy Logic Controller and Auto Tuned Fuzzy PID Controllers
1991 – 1996
Work Experience
- Test Facility Manager and CEO
CREM Co Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Since 2016
Responsibilities include legal compliance, mission and policy planning, management and administration, governance, financing, and community relations.
- Biosafety Officer
CREM Co Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Since 2016
Ensures adherence to biosafety regulations and protocols.
- President
Dimeh Inc., Ontario, Canada
Since 2015
Responsible for overseeing company operations and strategic direction.
Dimeh.ca
- Dean of School of Mathematics
Ottawa School of Business and Economics (OSBE)
Since 2012
Leads the academic department and develops curriculum and policy.
OSBE.ca
- President
PACSO (Persian Arts and Cultural Society of Ottawa)
2012 – 2015
Oversaw operations and community engagement for the nonprofit organization.
PACSO.ca
- Head of the Design Department
Machine & Mold
1998 – 2003
Led design projects and managed engineering teams.
Teaching Experience
- Teaching Assistant
University of Waterloo, Chemical Engineering Department
2007 – 2012
Topics: Neural Networks, Statistics, Aspen, MATLAB, Chemical Engineering Concepts, Control, Molecular Biology, Laboratory.
- Teaching Assistant
University of Ottawa, Mechanical Engineering Department
2003 – 2007
Course: Control II.
- Mentor
University of Waterloo
2007 – 2012
Guided new graduate students through administrative and academic requirements.
- Settlement Mentor
ISAUO (Iranian Student Associate, University of Ottawa)
2003 – 2007
Assisted international students in settling into life in Canada.
Publication top Notes:
Generic aspects of the airborne spread of human pathogens indoors and emerging air decontamination technologies
CITED: 132
Decontamination of indoor air to reduce the risk of airborne infections: studies on survival and inactivation of airborne pathogens using an aerobiology chamber
CITED: 43
Development and application of DNA-aptamer-coupled magnetic beads and aptasensors for the detection of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts in drinking and …
CITED: 31
Airborne infectious agents and other pollutants in automobiles for domestic use: potential health impacts and approaches to risk mitigation
CITED: 31
Mathematical modeling and simulation of bacterial distribution in an aerobiology chamber using computational fluid dynamics
CITED: 25
Airborne pathogens inside automobiles for domestic use: assessing in-car air decontamination devices using Staphylococcus aureus as the challenge bacterium