Dr. Maryam Zare Jeddi | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Exposure Scientist at Shell Global Solutions international BV, Netherlands

• Google Scholar.

Education🎓

• PhD in Environmental and Human Health Risk Assessment (Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands): Focused on phthalates and computational modeling.
• M.Sc. in Food Safety and Hygiene (Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands): Awarded ‘Best Master Thesis Research’ for evaluating phthalates in bottled water.
• B.Sc. in Nutrition Sciences (Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran): Specialized in diet therapy and nutrition.

Professional Experience 🏥

• Shell Global Solutions International B.V. (2023-Present): Exposure Scientist, focusing on chemical exposure assessments and regulatory compliance.
• National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) (2020-2023): Senior Scientific Advisor, leading projects on Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) frameworks and chemical risk assessments.
• Mario Negri Institute (2020): Consultant for data management and platform development.
• Padova University (2019-2020): Scientific Advisor and Project Manager, integrating epidemiology and exposure assessments.
• European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) (2018-2019): Scientific Officer, developing guidance on risk assessment methodologies.

Research Interest 🔬

Maryam’s research interests include exposure science, chemical risk assessment, and sustainable design. She focuses on understanding and managing exposure to chemicals, evaluating health risks, and contributing to international research initiatives to enhance public health.

Awards and Honors 🏅

• ‘Best Master Thesis Research’ Award (2015): Recognized for outstanding research on phthalates in bottled water.
• International Society for Exposure Science (ISES): Board member and leader of the Human Health and Exposure Data Working Group.
• Contributions to European Research Projects: Recognized for leading and contributing to significant research projects on chemical exposure and risk assessment.

Achievements 🏆 

• Shell Global Solutions International B.V.: Leading exposure science initiatives to improve chemical safety and regulatory compliance.
• National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM):
  • Led the operationalization of the European Commission’s SSbD framework.
  • Spearheaded a working group on chemical mixtures and health outcomes.
  • Prepared a restriction dossier for PFAS under EU REACH regulations.
• International Society for Exposure Science (ISES):
  • Led the international expert working group on Human Health and Exposure Data.
  • Board member, contributing to European strategy on Exposure Science.
• Padova University: Integrated epidemiology and high-quality exposure assessments, developed PBK models for PFAS.
• European Food Safety Authority (EFSA):
  • Developed harmonized methodologies for risk assessment of chemical mixtures.
  • Created a hazard database (OpenFoodTox) for toxicokinetic data integration.
• Mario Negri Institute: Updated EFSA’s Chemical Hazards Database and toxicokinetic data model.
• Tehran University of Medical Sciences: Co-investigator in the TEND birth cohort study and developed human biomonitoring protocols.
• ‘Best Master Thesis Research’ Award (2015): Awarded for research on phthalates in bottled water.

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