Forensic Environmental Engineering & Science Expert
Mohsen Saeedi
Ph.D.
Expert in Environmental Contamination, Tailings Systems, and Industrial Pollution Disputes
Credentials & Certifications
Academic Degrees
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Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering
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Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
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M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering
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B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering
Professional Licenses
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Court-Appointed Environmental Expert (Justice Experts’ Association, 2008–2018)
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Certified Lead Auditor (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001)
Jurisdictions
Available for Expert Testimony and Litigation Support Internationally
Forensic Expertise
Dr. Mohsen Saeedi provides forensic environmental engineering services focused on the investigation of contamination, pollutant behavior, and environmental impacts associated with industrial, mining, and infrastructure projects. He supports attorneys, insurers, and project stakeholders in complex environmental disputes by delivering clear, defensible opinions grounded in scientific analysis, field data, and regulatory frameworks.
His work focuses on causation analysis, contaminant fate and transport, and the evaluation of environmental conditions in relation to industrial operations, waste management systems, and regulatory compliance. Dr. Saeedi is experienced in distinguishing between historical contamination, operational impacts, and naturally occurring background conditions.
His areas of expertise include:
Soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface water contamination
Heavy metals, hydrocarbons, PAHs, and mixed contaminant systems
Air pollution, particulate matter (PM), and industrial emissions
Contaminant fate and transport analysis
Source–pathway–receptor evaluation and causation assessment
Environmental monitoring, sampling, and laboratory data interpretation
Litigation support
& Testimony
Dr. Saeedi has extensive experience supporting legal counsel through all phases of environmental disputes, including technical evaluation, site investigation, expert reporting, and testimony. He is recognized for translating complex environmental science into clear, defensible opinions suitable for legal proceedings and regulatory review.
His litigation support experience includes:
- Environmental contamination and toxic tort disputes
- Industrial pollution and emission-related claims
- Tailings dam contamination and mining-related impacts
- Water pollution, groundwater impacts, and plume migration
- Air pollution and dust impact claims
- Regulatory enforcement and compliance disputes
- Differing Site Condition (DSC) claims involving environmental conditions
- Mediation, arbitration, and expert testimony
Commonly Litigated Environmental Issues
Dr. Saeedi is frequently retained on matters involving:
Tailings & Mining Impacts
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Tailings dam leakage, seepage, and contamination migration
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Metal leaching into soil, groundwater, and surface water
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Environmental impacts on agriculture and livestock
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Long-term containment and remediation performance
Industrial & Petrochemical Contamination
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Hydrocarbon, mercury, and heavy metal contamination
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Refinery, petrochemical, and industrial facility impacts
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Hazardous waste disposal and landfill-related issues
Air Pollution & Emissions
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Particulate matter (PM), dust fallout, and off-site transport
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Industrial emission impacts on residential and agricultural areas
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Regulatory exceedances and nuisance claims
Water Pollution
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Groundwater contamination and aquifer impacts
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Surface water discharge and sediment contamination
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Coastal and marine pollution issues
Regulatory & Compliance
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Environmental permitting and compliance failures
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ISO 14001 and environmental management system disputes
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Environmental impact assessments and regulatory challenges
Differing Site Conditions (Environmental)
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Unforeseen contamination encountered during construction
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Hazardous materials not identified in baseline reports
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Subsurface environmental conditions differing from contract documents
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Allocation of environmental risk in construction disputes
Dr. Saeedi has over 25 years of experience in environmental engineering, including industrial consulting, academic research, and forensic expert work. His background includes complex assignments involving mining operations, petrochemical facilities, power plants, transportation corridors, and contaminated land.
He has performed dispersion modeling, contamination assessment, risk evaluation, and remediation studies, and has authored numerous technical reports and peer-reviewed publications related to environmental pollution and sustainability.