Environmental Processes and Management (eBook)

This book is Volume 2 which is published to complement 'Environmental Processes and Management: Tools and Practices' (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-38152-3), 2020

This book provides an in-depth, well-researched and science-based approach to applying key project management and spatial tools and practices in environmental projects. This book is an important read for leaders considering projects that balance social-economic growth against minimizing its ill effects on Planet Earth. This book brings together several aspects of groundwater engineering, as well as the formula and analytical approaches required for more informed decision-making. It also highlights the vital importance of understanding the technological, economic and social dimensions of environmental studies explained through dynamic approaches and illustrative figures that have short-term results and long-term impacts. This book emphasizes on encouraging the modern and vibrant research works conducted by young researchers across the world.

This book clearly details the general application of fundamental groundwater processes, the character of the different types of systems in which they occur and the way in which these factors influence process dynamics, environmental systems and their possible remedies. The book sets a possible recommendation for the professionalism with which environmental research should be planned, executed, monitored, assessed and delivered. While primarily intended for professionals responsible for the management of groundwater projects or interested in improving the overall efficiency of such projects, it is also useful for managers in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. The book is a valuable resource for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. In addition, this book serves as an indispensable guide for anyone willing to develop their skills in modern groundwater / environmental management and related techniques

Dr. Prabhakar Shukla was born in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. He obtained Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Civil Engineering from Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SV NIT), Surat, Gujarat, India, in the year 2012. He attained the Master of Technology (M.Tech.) degree from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India, in the year 2014. He was awarded Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering: Water Resources Management at Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MN NIT) Allahabad in the year 2019. Dr. Shukla's research interests are hydrological modeling, climate change, vulnerability & risk assessments in the water sector, and GIS applications in water resources management. Dr. Shukla has published numerous research papers, technical notes, book chapters, and books related to his interests. Dr. Shukla is associated as a member of editorial board and reviewer in several Science Citation Index (SCI), SCI-Expanded (SCIE), SCOPUS, Web of Science indexed journals. Also, Dr. Shukla is active member of reputed international professional bodies such as Associate Member - American Society of Civil Engineers (AM ASCE), New York City, USA; International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS), Japan; American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES), USA; International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS), UK; National Ground Water Association (NGWA), USA; and Engineers Australia (EA), Australia etc. Dr. Shukla is associated as a Scientist (Technical- GIS & Water Resources Management) with United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Water Security and Sustainable Development Hub at Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, India.

Dr. Prachi Singh is currently working as Assistant Professor in Madhav Institute of Technology & Sciences Gwalior, India. She acquired her Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering, from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology [MNNIT] Allahabad, India in the year 2019. Dr. Singh's current research interests include Water Resources Management, especially, groundwater and climate change, conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater, optimization, and soft computing. Dr. Singh has published several technical papers in peer-reviewed National and International journals/seminars/conferences/symposia in the area of water resources management. Also, Dr. Singh has contributed abundant books and book chapters related to environmental engineering under the edges of internationally recognized and reputed publishers. She is a fellow editorial board member and reviewer in numerous standard peer-reviewed Science Citation Index (SCI), SCI-Expanded (SCIE), SCOPUS, and Web of Science indexed journals. She is a lifetime member of many professional organizations/societies like American Society of Civil Engineers [ASCE], New York City, USA; International Society for Development and Sustainability [ISDS], Japan; American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists [AAEES], USA; International Association of Hydrological Sciences [IAHS], UK; and Engineers Australia [EA], Australia. She is an active Regional and National level chess player and champion since 2002.

 

Dr. Raj Mohan Singh received Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, in Civil Engineering: Hydraulics and Water Resources in the year 2004. In the year 2005, he joined Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad, India as Lecturer in Department of Civil Engineering. Presently, he is working as Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, MNNIT Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Professor Singh's current research interests include Water Resources Management, especially, groundwater and climate change, conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater, optimization and soft computing. Professor Singh has published several technical papers in peer reviewed National and International journals/seminars/conferences/symposia in the area of water resources management. Professor Singh is also involved as an expert/PI in many esteemed research and consultancy projects of Govt. of India. Professor Singh is a lifetime member of many professional organizations/ societies like American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), New York City, USA; Indian Society for Hydraulics (ISH) Pune, India; Indian Water Resources Society (IWRS) Roorkee, Indian Association of Hydrologists (IAH) Roorkee, and International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS), UK. Also, Professor Singh is Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers (India).