Dr. Mahdi Ikhlayel, a seasoned consultant and trainer, is the Director of Research and Development (R&D) at DEISO, an environmental sustainability company based in Japan. He holds a PhD in Sustainability Science from the University of Tokyo, obtained in 2016. He has worked for several years in academia as a scientific researcher and in industry in various positions. With over 13 years of experience as an LCA engineer and a sustainability expert. Dr. Ikhlayel’s expertise encompasses a wide range of areas. Read More.

Dr. Ikhlayel, a seasoned sustainability consultant, technical auditor, and advisor, is the Sustainability Director at DEISO, Japan, where he leads compliance, technical audit, and project execution across global sustainability engagements. He also previously served as Director of Research and Development (R&D) at DEISO. He holds a PhD in Sustainability Science from the University of Tokyo, obtained in 2016, and has extensive experience across academia as a scientific researcher and industry in multiple technical and advisory roles.
With over 13 years of experience as an LCA engineer and sustainability expert, Dr. Ikhlayel’s expertise encompasses:
  • Compliance, Technical Audit & Project Execution: Leading pre-submission audits, independent technical reviews, and execution of LCA, EPD, PCF, and Scope 1–3 GHG projects.
  • Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Solutions: Development and implementation of integrated sustainability systems and technical solutions.
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Environmental Product Declaration (EPD): Full project execution, modeling, and ISO-aligned critical review.
  • GHG Accounting & Carbon Footprinting: Scope 1, 2, and 3 accounting, emissions modeling, and reporting.
  • ESG & Sustainability Strategy: ESG consulting, sustainability reporting, and disclosure frameworks.
  • Circular Economy & Supply Chain Sustainability: Waste management strategies and sustainable supply chain systems.
  • Industrial Systems & Process Optimization: Chemical process design, optimization, and environmental performance integration.
  • Data-Driven Sustainability Intelligence: Transforming sustainability data into structured, decision-ready insights.
  • Capacity Building & Professional Training: Advanced training programs supporting organizational capability development.
DEISO delivers integrated sustainability services globally, supporting organizations in achieving compliance, verification readiness, and measurable environmental performance. The company empowers businesses to transform sustainability data into actionable intelligence and strategic advantage. Read the full biography.
  • Sustainability Director, and former Director of Research and Development (R&D), Lead Expert Consultant and Trainer at DEISO, Japan.
  • Former Academic Researcher at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, Japan.
  • Former Researcher at the Department of Environmental Systems Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University (“Laboratory of Resource Circulation & Recycling Systems” and the “Sustainable Resource & Waste Management Laboratory”), Japan.
  • Former Senior Consultant at Cimbria Consulting, Texas, U.S.
  • Former Sustainability Consultant and Researcher at TCO2 Co., Ltd., Japan.
  • Ph.D. in Sustainability Science, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Japan.
  • Master of Environmental Sciences, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Japan.
  • Bachelor of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan.
  • Offered the GPSS-GLI Fellowship at The University of Tokyo funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) of the Japanese government (2013-2016) to pursue doctoral research at the University of Tokyo, Graduate school of Frontier Science.
  • Several awards by Publons of “the Top 1% peer reviewer” awards in the fields of Engineering; Energy; Environmental Ecology; Environmental Science; and Business Management and accounting.
  • Award by Publons, the “top 6th prolific reviewer” for the Journal of cleaner production.

On a Personal Note

On a personal note, I am a technology enthusiast. The IT field fascinates me. When I have free time from work, I delve into the latest advancements in IT, eager to expand my knowledge.

 

Apart from my passion for technology, I also enjoy photography and writing. With my camera in hand, I embark on photographic adventures to capture the perfect shot. Portrait photography allows me to tell people’s stories through images.

Additionally, I am a web designer. I enjoy crafting simple, clean, and minimalist layouts that prioritize content. I create visually appealing web pages using Sublime on either Mac or Windows. Web design is just one of the many aspects of technology that I am passionate about.

When I step away from my desk, immersing myself in nature while listening to my curated playlist of favorite music brings me immense joy.

Apart from topics about my work and professional experiences, I have a passion for reading high-quality books. Furthermore, I take great pride in cooking, which I consider to be one of my favorite pastimes.

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