Simarpreet Khanijou
About Simarpreet Khanijou
Simarpreet Khanijou is a Senior Manager at Imagine H2O Asia, specializing in water and wastewater treatment. With a background in Environmental Engineering and extensive experience in process engineering, Khanijou promotes sustainability through collaborative action and resource management.
Work at Imagine H2O
Simarpreet Khanijou serves as the Senior Manager at Imagine H2O Asia, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on program management, contributing to initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable water management practices. His responsibilities include overseeing various projects and ensuring the successful implementation of strategies that align with the organization's mission. With a strong background in environmental engineering, he plays a crucial role in advancing the organization's goals in the Asia region.
Education and Expertise
Simarpreet Khanijou holds a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Environmental Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. His academic background equips him with a solid foundation in environmental science and engineering principles. This education supports his professional focus on resource management, particularly in the areas of water and energy. His expertise is further enhanced by his practical experience in the water and wastewater treatment sectors.
Background in Water and Wastewater Treatment
Simarpreet Khanijou has extensive experience in the water and wastewater treatment industry. He has worked as a process engineer for several system integrators, including Envipure, Hager+Elsaesser Asia, and Ovivo Singapore. His roles involved managing key process engineering deliverables, from designing plant logics to conducting technical assessments during on-site commissioning and operations. This hands-on experience has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in water treatment processes.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his current role at Imagine H2O Asia, Simarpreet Khanijou worked at Environmental Solutions (Asia) Pte Ltd as a Management Executive for six months in 2017. He also served as a Process Engineer at Ovivo from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on wastewater treatment, particularly from semiconductor facilities. Additionally, he gained early experience as an intern at CH2M HILL in 2011, which contributed to his professional development in environmental engineering.
Focus on Sustainability and Resource Management
Simarpreet Khanijou is dedicated to promoting conscious living through sustainability initiatives. He emphasizes the importance of conversations, lived experiences, and collaborative actions in addressing environmental challenges. His strong interest in the management of resources, especially water and energy, drives his efforts to foster sustainable practices within the communities he engages with. This commitment aligns with his professional work and personal values.