Research Team Bios

Khalil Lezzaik
Research Engineer/Systems Analyst
Khalil Lezzaik
  • PhD, Water Resources and Remote Sensing, University of Georgia,United States, 2016
  • MS, Engineering Geology, University of Leeds, United Kingdom, 2010
  • BS, Geology, American University of Beirut,
    Lebanon, 2006
  • Email: khalil.lezzaik@owp.csus.edu
Research Engineer/Systems Analyst, Office of Water Programs, California State University, Sacramento, 2018–present
  • Provides systems analysis and project management on a variety of drinking water, wastewater, and water conservation projects with the State of California and the Environmental Protection Agency
  • Manages sewer system management plan (SSMP) updates and audits for state agencies
  • Provides applied research services in water quality monitoring and evaluation, stormwater permits and best management practices (BMPs), water and wastewater treatment, and water resources
Professional Interests: Food-energy-water (FEW) nexus; water and sustainable development; water systems analysis, design, and planning; water economics; geographic information systems (GIS); data analysis and visualization