This book presents some of the latest technologies in waste management, and emphasizes the benefits that can be gained from the use of recycled products. Divided into four sections, it deals with phytoremediation, acquatic weed management and the treatment of solid- and water-based wastes, such as those arising from agricultural, industrial and medical activities. With its special emphasis on the utilization of recycled products, this volume will be of interest to students, academicians, policy makers and others who have a practical and academic interest in dealing with the waste society generates.
Dr. Ajay Kalamdhad is currently working as an Associate Professor in Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati. He obtained his Bachelors, Masters and PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from GEC Jabalpur, VNIT Nagpur and IIT Roorkee respectively. Prior to joining IIT Guwahati in 2009, He was an Assistant Professor at VNIT Nagpur and worked in various projects at RRL, Bhopal (Now AMPRI, Bhopal) and NEERI, Nagpur. In addition to his book on rotary drum composting, Dr Kalamdhad has published more than 100 research papers in acclaimed journals and has presented his work in more than 150 national and international conferences/workshops. He is associated with Indian Public Health Engineers, India, International Solid Waste Association Italy and National Solid Waste Association of India; and serves as a reviewer for 20 international journals. He is a recipient of ISTE- GSITS national award for best research by young teachers) of engineering colleges for the year 2012 and IEI Young Engineers Award 2011-2012 in Environmental Engineering discipline from Institute of Engineers India.
Dr. Jiwan Singh is an Assistant Professor at Department of Environmental Science, BBA University, Lucknow. He has done his PhD in Civil Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. He has worked as visiting scientist at the University of Ulsan, Republic of Korea and as an Assistant Professor at Kwangwoon University, Republic of Korea. He is currently involved in water and wastewater treatment projects sponsored by Government of India. He has published more than 45 international research papers. His research specialization is in wastewater treatment and solid waste management.
Dr. K. Dhamodharan is Research Associate at Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG). He did his Masters in Energy and Environmental Engineering from VIT University, India and PhD in Environmental Engineering from IIT Guwahati. His work has received many accolades in both national and international conferences. Dr Dhamodharan’s research interests include anaerobic digestion, waste to energy, renewable technology and integrated solid waste management planning. He is presently serving as reviewer for Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (Elsevier) and Bioresource Technology (Elsevier), 3 Biotech (Springer) and Waste and Biomass Valorization (Springer).
