Seyednaser Mazhari

Junior Environmental Consultant & Geologist with hands-on experience in Belgian site investigations, groundwater monitoring, soil sampling, and environmental compliance. Holds a Master of Science in Geology from KU Leuven with specialized expertise in environmental change and GIS spatial analysis. VCA-VOL certified, with hands-on field experience gained under strict safety and regional regulatory standards. Adaptable, field-ready, and authorized to work in Belgium.

Junior Environmental Consultant at Environmental Resources Management (ERM) (2026-04 – Present)

• Assisted in determining drilling locations across 4 site investigation projects, including CAT scan (cable avoidance) screening and cross-referencing KLIC/KIP utility maps, under senior geologist guidance.
• Participated in drilling operations exceeding 50 meters using sonic and Geoprobe (direct-push) rigs, plus an additional 50+ meters of manual/hand-auger drilling, across 4 exploration projects, working alongside senior field staff.
• Performed low-flow purge-and-sample groundwater monitoring across 5 projects, collecting 100+ groundwater samples following CMA (Flemish sampling and analysis certification scheme) protocols under supervision.
• Assisted with soil sampling across 4 projects, applying PID (photoionization detector) field screening, and helped calibrate field instrumentation including multimeters and PID devices.
• Contributed to 6+ rounds of quality control sampling (duplicates, blanks, trip spikes) to help verify data integrity.
• Contributed to the preparation of 2 Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) for field operations, supporting compliance with site-specific safety requirements.

Field Geologist – Mineral Exploration at Private Sector / Exploration Projects (2020-02 – 2021-07)

• Supervised drilling campaigns, soil/rock sampling, and core logging for mineral exploration projects.
• Enforced site safety protocols and conducted environmental inspections during heavy drilling operations.
• Managed field notes, GPS mapping data, and sampling logs for technical and environmental compliance reports.
• Coordinated field logistics with drill teams and laboratory personnel to ensure quality assurance.

Instructor & Lab Assistant at Local University (2013-09 – 2017-09)

• Delivered undergraduate coursework in stratigraphy, sedimentology, and environmental geology.
• Supervised student field campaigns, geological sampling, laboratory analytical procedures, and technical report writing.

M.Sc. in Geology – KU Leuven (2021 – 2025)

M.Sc. in Stratigraphy & Paleontology – Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2010 – 2012)

B.Sc. in Geology – Shahid Beheshti University (2006 – 2010)