Pathways to a Carbon-free Future Through Advanced Nuclear Systems

Achieving a carbon-free future is a pressing challenge, and advanced nuclear systems emerge as a pivotal solution in the global transition to clean energy. As the world seeks reliable, low-emission alternatives to fossil fuels, next-generation nuclear technologies offer promising solutions for deep decarbonization. These systems are designed to be safer, more efficient, and more adaptable than traditional nuclear plants, pairing well with renewable sources like wind and solar. By investing in and accelerating the deployment of advanced nuclear energy, organizations can strengthen energy security while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Pathways to a Carbon-Free Future Through Advanced Nuclear Systems explores the latest developments in nuclear energy, presenting a visionary pathway for its role in addressing global climate challenges. It examines the integration of nuclear power with renewable energy systems, showcasing hybrid approaches that combine the reliability of nuclear energy with the intermittency of wind and solar, presenting nuclear energy s role in decarbonizing heavy industries. This book covers topics such as renewable energy, climate resilience, and carbon emissions, and is a useful resource for engineers, business owners, academicians, researchers, and environmental scientists.

Shrikaant Kulkarni - EditorDr. Shrikaant Kulkarni Shrikaant Kulkarni, Ph.D., is currently working as an Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Business, Victorian Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia and Adjunct Professor at Chitkara University, Punjab, India. Dr. Kulkarni has been a senior academician and researcher for more than four decades. He has delivered invited lectures and conducted sessions at national and international conferences as well as faculty development programs. He has guided many major and minor projects in subject areas like engineering chemistry, green chemistry, nanotechnology, analytical chemistry, catalysis, chemical engineering materials, industrial organization, and management. He has published over 100+ research papers in national and international journals and conferences of repute. He has authored 50+ book chapters in books published by CRC, Springer Nature, Apple Academic Press, Elsevier, Wiley, and IET. He has edited 25+ books published by Apple Academic Press/CRC Press and Springer Nature. He authored four textbooks in engineering chemistry. Dr Kulkarni possesses MSc, MPhil, and PhD degrees in Chemistry in addition to master's degrees in Economics, Business Management, and Political Science. He has expertise in the fields of green chemistry and engineering, analytical chemistry, green nanoscience and nanotechnology, wastewater treatment, Green and Analytical Chemistry, and advanced areas in Chemical Engineering and Material Science as well as Advanced AI. Two of his Patents have been published and two more are applied for grant.

Susanta Das is a seasoned educator with a proven record of teaching and mentoring diverse students, working at multiple institutions, and providing service to the various initiatives of organizations. He received his Ph.D. and M.A. degrees from Western Michigan University (WMU), USA, and M.Sc. degree from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), India all in Physics. He continued his research as a Marie-Curie post-doctoral fellow at Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden on beam diagnostics for the DESIREE (Double ElectroStatic Ion Ring ExpEriment) in the project DITANET (Diagnostic Techniques for particle Accelerators - a Marie-Curie initial training NETwork), at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research-Kolkata, India on high-pressure physics as a Project Scientist-B, and at the University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, Japan on ion-surface interactions as a Post-doctoral fellow. Throughout his career, Dr. Das worked and collaborated with many researchers, Ph.D., master, and visiting students from different countries. He further visited many countries to discuss research and an international conference participant (UK, Italy, Germany, Greece, Belgium, Bulgaria, Romania, Brazil etc.). He co-authored several research articles in WoS/Scopus indexed international journals, conference proceedings, and scholarly book chapters published by renowned international publishing houses. Beyond his research endeavors, Dr. Das has a storied history of service to academic and administrative committees, exhibiting his commitment to the growth and development of educational institutions. His experience includes tenure at Central University South Bihar, Sri Sri University, and P.K. University before assuming his current role at Ajeenkya DY Patil University. He received the Marie-Curie post-doctoral fellowship in Sweden, Science Academies' Summer Research Fellowship in India, Gwen Frostic Doctoral Fellowship, Department Graduate Research and Creative Scholar Award by WMU, and Leo R. Parpart Doctoral Fellowship by Dept. of Physics, WMU, among many others, throughout his academic journey. At present, Dr. Das continues to delve into cutting-edge fields, with a keen interest in nanotechnology, quantum computing, and data science. His multifaceted contributions, spanning teaching, research, and administrative leadership, showcase a dedicated professional who is instrumental in advancing the vision and mission of the institutions he serves.