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Published On: September 19th, 2024

Geosyntec to Present at CDA Annual Conference

Ali Nasseri-Moghaddam, PEng; Robyn Gaebel, PEng; Bahareh Vazhbakht, PEng; and Dan LaPorte, PGeo, will present at the Canadian Dam Association (CDA) Annual Conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, on September 22 through 26, 2024.

Geosyntec’s Jamey Rosen, PGeo; Bhrugesh Patel; and Rachel James will also attend. Visit the team at booth 206 and snap a photo at the selfie station.

Geosyntec is a gold sponsor of the event.

Ali is a Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer based in Ontario with more than 29 years of experience in geotechnical, dam, and structural engineering. His expertise includes earthquake engineering, risk management, and the application of geophysics to geotechnical engineering.

Robyn is a Senior Engineer based in British Columbia with more than 16 years of experience in geotechnical, environmental, and civil design, as well as tailings engineering. Much of her work involves construction and operations management.

Bahareh is a Senior Engineer based in Ontario with more than 17 years of experience in geotechnical and construction QA/QC projects, including infrastructure, commercial and residential development, renewable energy, waste management, and support for power clients.

Dan is a Senior Principal Hydrogeochemist based in Ontario with more than 11 years of experience focused on characterizing acid mine drainage and metal leaching and managing mine waste and site water.

The CDA comprises owners, operators, regulators, consultants, and suppliers interested in dams and reservoirs. The association is a forum for the exchange of ideas and experience in the field of dam safety, public safety, and protection of the environment.

Geosyntec Participation

Workshop: Closure of Tailings Facilities

Geosyntec Speaker: Ali Nasseri-Moghaddam and Dan LaPorte

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Time: 8:30 a.m. EDT

Technical Session: Advanced Performance of Tailings Dam

Title: What’s in an EOR? Applicability of Mining Services to Water Dams

Geosyntec Speaker: Robyn Gaebel

Date: Monday, September 23, 2024

Time: 1:30 p.m. EDT

Technical Session: Aging Infrastructure and Rehabilitation

Title: Palgrave Dam Hydraulic, Hydrologic, and Geotechnical Assessments

Geosyntec Speaker: Bahareh Vazhbakht

Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Time: 1:45 p.m. EDT

More Information

About the conference: CDA Annual Conference & Tradeshow 2024
About the Canadian Dams Association: https://cda.ca/

Learn more about Ali: Ali Nasseri-Moghaddam (geosyntec.com)

Learn more about Robyn: Robyn K. Gaebel | LinkedIn

Learn more about Bahareh: Bahareh Vazhbakht | LinkedIn
Learn more about Dan: Dan LaPorte (geosyntec.com)
For more information about tailings, mining services, and mine assessment, contact Ali Nasseri-Moghaddam at ANasseriM@Geosyntec.com, Robyn Gaebel at Robyn.Gaebel@Geosyntec.com, and Bahareh Vazhbakht at BVazhbakht@Geosyntec.com.