Recent Advances in Earth & Environmental SciencesBy: B.P Mishra, O.P Tripathi, Naba Hazarika, Santanu Ghosh
ISBN: 9789348596215 About The BookRecent Advances in Earth & Environmental Sciences is a comprehensive compilation of contemporary research and perspectives in the fields of earth and environmental sciences. This volume brings together diverse studies that span environmental conservation, sustainable development, climate change, geosciences, and applied research with societal impact. The book opens with a focus on medicinal and aromatic plants, exploring their connections to Ayurveda and traditional knowledge systems. It then highlights sustainable practices through discussions on eco-tourism and strategies for balancing development with environmental preservation. Several chapters address global and regional environmental initiatives, including climate change impacts, water and soil quality assessments, and strategies for economic resilience in agricultural communities. Methodological studies are also featured, such as identifying suitable probability distribution functions for rainfall analysis and advanced geophysical studies using 3D inversion of gravity data. The volume includes applied research on bioenergy, antioxidants, and antimicrobial potential of invasive plant species, as well as the socioeconomic and cultural dimensions of sustainable development, exemplified by chapters on rural arts like Kumauni Aipan. In addition, the book addresses contemporary challenges in environmental governance, exploring the role of e-governance and technology in promoting sustainability. By combining scientific rigor with practical insights, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, academicians, policy-makers, and students seeking a holistic understanding of current trends and innovations in earth and environmental sciences. About AuthorProf. B.P. Mishra, currently serving as Dean of the School of Earth Sciences & Natural Resources Management at Mizoram University, is a Senior Professor in the Department of Environmental Science with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in water pollution management, biodiversity conservation, and the eco-restoration of degraded ecosystems. Prof. Mishra has authored more than 100 research papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals and nearly two dozen technical reports. He has guided 17 Ph.D. scholars and led eight funded research projects supported by organizations such as DST, IIRS, UGC, MoEF, NEEPCO, NRSA, GBP-NIHE, and SERB. Additionally, he serves as Coordinator for the DST-FIST program in the department. A member of numerous academic bodies, including the Academic Council of Mizoram University, Prof. Mishra has reviewed over 300 research papers and delivered approximately 150 invited lectures. He has also served as a subject expert on selection and academic committees in several institutions, reflecting his dedication to advancing environmental science and education. Prof. O.P. Tripathi is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Science at Mizoram University with over 23 years of research and teaching experience. His expertise includes biodiversity, agroforestry systems, population ecology, soil and water chemistry, and the application of geospatial tools for natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, and ecological restoration of degraded landscapes. Prof. Tripathi has published more than 105 research papers, 18 book chapters, and has supervised 11 Ph.D. scholars. He has completed 18 major research projects funded by organizations such as MoEF&CC, ISRO, DST, DBT, and CSIR. Actively involved in academic and professional bodies, he has organized 15 seminars, workshops, and training programs and has chaired numerous technical sessions. He has also served internationally as an Indian Seconded Faculty at the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, specializing in Integrated Land Use Management Systems, and has been a member of the State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC). Dr. Naba Hazarika is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at Mizoram University. He earned his Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru University and completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) in 2021. Previously, he worked as a Project Scientist at IITD and as Guest Faculty at Delhi University. With over a decade of research and teaching experience, Dr. Hazarika specializes in atmospheric pollution and chemistry. He has authored 18 research papers, three proceedings articles, and one university periodical article. He is currently mentoring a Ph.D. scholar and actively participates in student and university initiatives. Dr. Santanu Ghosh, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geology at Mizoram University, specializes in Fuel Geology, Organic and Stable Isotope Geochemistry, and Palaeoclimatology. He has received training and conducted research at institutions including Presidency University, Kolkata; Örebro University, Sweden; IIT (ISM) Dhanbad; University of Queensland, Australia; and IIT Bombay. Dr. Ghosh has earned accolades including the Young Scientist Award from the Government of India in 2023 and the Best Ph.D. Thesis Award from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad in 2022. His scholarly contributions include 22 SCI-indexed publications, three technical articles, six newsletters, and five international-level book chapters. He has reviewed approximately 50 articles for reputed SCI journals and serves on the Editorial Board of Scientific Reports (Nature) in the Geoscience Division. Currently, he leads a major research project funded by ANRF-SERB-SRG and two minor projects sponsored by Mizoram University, collaborating with national and international institutions. His outreach includes delivering invited lectures on organic petrology and geochemistry, and he is an active member of professional bodies including the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), Indian Association of Sedimentologists (IAS), and The Society for Organic Petrology (TSOP). |
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