Mahdi Ikhlayel

Profile Information

Degree: PhD(Sep, 2016 The University of Tokyo)

J-GLOBAL ID: 201701006406502103
Researcher ID: L-1956-2017

External link: https://www.ikhlayel.com

Mahdi works on multidisciplinary research focusing on sustainability challenges. Particularly on how to figure out realistic “win-win” solutions for today’s most complex environmental and sustainable development issues. His research framework utilizes interdisciplinary methodologies, life cycle thinking, and integrated approaches. More details on his research work can be found at https://www.mahdi-edu.com.

Research Interests

Research Areas

Environmental science/Agricultural science / Environmental impact assessment / LCA, cleaner production, resource management, waste management, e-waste, process development, scenario envelopment, energy, sustainability, pollution control, integrated systems, environmental modeling, hazardous waste, chemical process simulation, environmental policy, social development, social life cycle assessment, sustainable development, disaster waste management, circular economy, resource efficiency

Research History

2019 - Present

Researcher, Department of Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University.
2018 - 2019

Senior Consultant, Cimbria Consulting, Texas, U.S.
2018 - 2019

Researcher, Ritsumeikan University, College of Science and Engineering, Department of Environmental Systems Engineering
2016 - 2017

Sustainability Consultant & Researcher TCO2 Co. Ltd.; Tokyo, Japan

Education

Committee Memberships

Feb, 2017 - Present

Member IEEE Power & Energy Society
Jun, 2015 - Present

Member International Waste Working Group (IWWG)
Sep, 2007 - Present

Member. Engineer, electronics, and communications engineering Jordan Engineers Association
Jun, 2007 - Present

Member International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)
Jun, 2006 - Present

Member The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Awards

Sep, 2018

Publons and Elsevier Top Reviewer

(1) 9/2018: Top Reviewer for Environment/Ecology, Publons, (2) 9/2018: Top Reviewers for Engineering, Publons, (3) 4/2018: Outstanding Reviewer, Journal of Cleaner Production (reviews for June 2017), Elsevier, (4) 4/2018: Recognized Reviewer, Journal of Environmental Management (reviews for December 2017), Elsevier, (5) 4/2018: Outstanding Reviewer, Journal of Environmental Management (reviews for December 2017), Elsevier, (6) 4/2018: Top Reviewers for Independent researcher (Business, Management and Accounting), Publons, and (7) 4/2018: Top Reviewers for Energy, Publons.
Sep, 2017

Publons and Elsevier Top reviewer

(1) a top reviewer for energy, (2) a top reviewer for engineering, (3) a top reviewer of the Journal of Cleaner Production, (4) a top reviewer as an independent researcher, and (5) a top reviewer of environmental science. For 2017 and for a total of 50 pe
Oct, 2013

The University of Tokyo GPSS-GLI Fellowship GPSS-GLI Fellowship, the University of Tokyo (three years fellowship)

Mahdi Ikhlayel
Jul, 2013

University of Tsukuba Graduate Representative Graduate Representative at the University of Tsukuba

Mahdi Ikhlayel
Dec, 2012

Japan Section of the Regional Science Association International (JSRSAI) Research Award Outstanding Research Award

Mahdi Ikhlayel

Papers

Direct dimethyl carbonate synthesis from CO2 and methanol catalyzed by CeO2 and assisted by 2-cyanopyridine: a cradle-to-gate greenhouse gas emission study

Ohno, Hajime, Ikhlayel, Mahdi, Tamura, Masazumi, Nakao, Kenji, Suzuki, Kimihito, Morita, Kentaro, Kato, Yuzuru, Tomishige, Keiichi, Fukushima, Yasuhiro

Green Chem. 2021
Development of management systems for sustainable municipal solid waste in developing countries: a systematic life cycle thinking approach

Mahdi Ikhlayel

Journal of Cleaner Production 180 571 - 586 Apr 10, 2018 Peer-reviewed
Indicators for establishing and assessing waste management systems in developing countries: A holistic approach to sustainability and business opportunities

Mahdi Ikhlayel

Business Strategy and Development Jan, 2018 Peer-reviewed
An integrated approach to establish e-waste management systems for developing countries

Mahdi Ikhlayel

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION 170 119 - 130 Jan, 2018 Peer-reviewed
Evaluation of the environmental impacts of rare earth elements production

Mahdi Ikhlayel

International Journal of Environmental Studies 74(6) 939 - 957 Nov 2, 2017 Peer-reviewed

Presentations

Indicators to Measure the Progress of Circular Economy Considering Life-Cycle Assessment Perspectives.

Mahdi Ikhlayel

The 14th Conference of The Institute of Life Cycle Assessment; Kyushu Japan. Mar 7, 2019
A Jordanian MENA region WEEE input-output and material flow analysis case study: examining different estimation methods

Mahdi Ikhlayel

15th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Cagliari, Italy Oct 5, 2015
Toward sustainable municipal solid waste management in Jordan: a life cycle assessment study

Mahdi Ikhlayel

The Pacific Regional Science Conference (PRSCO); Bandung, Indonesia Jul 2, 2013
Toward sustainable municipal solid waste management in Jordan: a life cycle assessment study

Mahdi Ikhlayel

Annual Conference of the Japan Section of the Regional Science Association International (JSRSAI) Oct 8, 2012
Environmental impact assessment of municipal solid waste

Mahdi Ikhlayel

Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry’s International Seminar Aug 10, 2012

Social Activities

Life cycle assessment and its applications using SimaPro

Lecturer

the Graduate Education Program of United Nations University’s Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability Jan 16, 2016

Other

Reviewer for for journals and publishers

Mar, 2017 - Present

Since May 2017, I have reviewed 125+ peer-reviewed journal articles for 10+ journals. Journals such as the Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal of Environmental Management, and Resources, Conservation and Recycling. I have also reviewed textbooks and textbooks proposals, e.g., for Elsevier, John Wiley & Sons and the International Journal of Environmental Studies.
Graduate Program in Sustainability Science–Global Leadership Initiative (GPSS-GLI), The University of Tokyo

Jun, 2016 - Jun, 2016

Certificate, educational program.
Global 30 Waste Management Expert Course, University of Tsukuba

Jul, 2013 - Jul, 2013

Certificate, education program.
Environmental Diplomatic Leader (EDL),” University of Tsukuba

Jul, 2013 - Jul, 2013

Certificate, educational program.
Project Cycle Management (PCM), University of Tsukuba

Jan, 2013 - Jan, 2013

Certificate.