Advancement in Solid Waste Management and Treatment

Dr. Izharul Haq is an Assistant Professor at Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology, Jaipur, India. He had worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India. He obtained his PhD. in Microbiology from CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, India. He is working on liquid and solid waste management through microorganisms and their toxicity evaluation. Dr. Haq has 62 publications with h index of 18 and > 1400 citations.

Dr. Ajay S. Kalamdhad is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. He is widely recognized for his pioneering work in environmental engineering, particularly in the areas of solid waste management. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics within environmental engineering, focusing on sustainable waste management practices. His work includes studying mechanical composting and vermicomposting techniques, anaerobic digestion processes, and the analysis of solid wastes. Additionally, Dr. Kalamdhad investigates the microbiology of composting, biosorption, and methods for water and wastewater treatment.

His research is integral to developing effective and sustainable solutions for environmental conservation and waste management. Dr. Kalamdhad's research has significantly contributed to advancing sustainable practices in waste management and environmental conservation. His work not only influences academia but also impacts policy and industry practices. Dr. Ajay S. Kalamdhad has an extensive publication record, with over 250 articles published in renowned journals and conferences, both nationally and internationally. His research contributions have significantly enriched the field of environmental engineering, particularly in the areas of waste management and environmental conservation.

Dr. Meena Khwairakpam is an Associate Professor in the School of Agro and Rural Technology at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. Her expertise lies in the field of agro-technology, with a focus on sanitation,
solid waste management, and vermitechnology. Her work aims to develop sustainable solutions for waste management and improve sanitation practices, particularly in rural areas. Dr. Khwairakpam's expertise in vermitechnology, the use of earthworms for waste processing, contributes to the development of eco-friendly waste management strategies. Her research has a significant impact on promoting environmental sustainability and improving public health. Dr. Khwairakpam's contributions are instrumental in shaping the discourse on waste management and sustainability.

Material Flow and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Landfill Mining.- Domestic Hazardous Waste: A Lurking Danger in Solid.- Comparative Life Cycle Impact Assessment for End-of-Life Lithium-Ion Batteries Recycling Processes.- Hydrodynamic Study on Hilly Region to Understand the Impact of High Velocity Variation on Environmental Pollution.- Areca Sheath Waste: An Underutilised Entrepreneurial Resource.- Influence of Lead and Hexavalent Chromium Concentrations on Geotechnical Properties of Black Cotton Soil.- Enhancement of Mechanical Behaviour of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Using Modified Mixing Approach in Combination with Surface Treatment Method.- Unwasting a Crisis Away: A Case Study of Anakkayam, a Village in Kerala.- Additional Power Generation and GHG Emission Reduction by Installation of Waste Heat Recovery for Open Cycle Gas Turbine.- Role of Plants in Abandoned Mine Reclamation and Removal of Potentially Toxic Elements.- Use of Plastic Waste as Soil Stabiliser.- Recycling of Polypropylene to Produce Jute/rPP Biocomposites: Quantitative Analysis of Thermo-Mechanical Properties.- Use of Water-LiBr Vapour Absorption Refrigeration System Operated by Municipal Solid Waste for an Apartment Room Air Conditioning.- Innovative Pyrolysis Technologies for Thermochemical Processing of Municipal Solid Waste into Products with Enhanced Values.- Microbial Fortification to Enhance the Disease-Suppressive Ability of Compost.- Biogas Purification and Upgradation: Conventional and Contemporary Technologies.- Evaluation of the Impact of Sawdust on Maturity and Stability in Rotary Drum Composting to Improve Swine Waste Composting.- Performance Evaluation of Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) Slag as a Partial Replacement of Aggregates for Cost-Effective Utilisation in Asphalt Mixture.