COVID-19 in the Environment

Deepak Rawtani, M.E., PhD, Chartered Engineer, has over 21 years of extensive research experience spanning private and government organizations. He is an accomplished researcher with a focus on molecular medicine, discovery biology, and nanobiotechnology. His career includes roles at the Industrial Toxicology Research Centre, Lucknow; USV Limited, Mumbai; and Torrent Research Centre, Gandhinagar. His primary research areas include forensic nanobiotechnology, with a particular emphasis on DNA–nanoparticle interactions and the functionalization of halloysite nanotubes for applications such as enzyme immobilization, drug delivery, and environmental remediation. Dr. Rawtani has authored over 120 papers and seven books in nanotechnology and environmental science, published in AQ1, a reputable international journal and publisher. He has been recognized among the top 2% of researchers worldwide by Stanford University for 2021, 2022, and 2023. Additionally, he is a NABL-empaneled Technical Assessor (ISO/IEC 17025) with the Quality Council of India. Nitasha Khatri holds a graduate degree in Life Sciences, with postgraduate and MPhil qualifications in Biotechnology. She earned her PhD in Environmental Science, specializing in water pollution and management. With over 18 years of experience primarily in the environmental sector, she currently serves at Gujarat Environment Management Institute (GEMI) as a Senior Scientific Officer and Head of the Laboratory. Her active contributions span various areas of ecology, including biomonitoring with macroinvertebrates, nanotechnology-assisted bioremediation, rural environment management, conservation efforts, and source apportionment studies involving water, air, and soil monitoring and assessment. Dr. Khatri has authored more than 40 research papers published in international peer-reviewed journals. Prof. Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, PhD, is an adjunct professor and director of laboratories in the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, New Jersey, United States. His research focuses on sustainability, the applications of nanotechnology and advanced materials, environmental management, analytical chemistry and other various industries. Dr. Hussain is the author of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as a prolific author and editor of around 200 books, including scientific monographs and handbooks in his research areas. He has published with ELSEVIER, American Chemical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, CRC Press, and Springer.

• Part 1. Transmission of COVID-19 in Environment1. Introduction to COVID-192. SARS-CoV-2 and the wastewater environment3. Role of environmental factors in transmission of COVID-19Part 2. Monitoring and Analysis of COVID-19 in Environment4. Sampling and analytical techniques for COVID-195. Sensor-based techniques for detection of COVID-196. Modern digital techniques for monitoring and analysis7. Challenges and future aspects of COVID-19 monitoring and detectionPart 3. Impact of COVID-19 on Socio-Economic Environment8.  Socio-economic impact of COVID-199. Impact of COVID-19 on IndustriesPart 4. Environmental Impact and Risk Management of COVID-1910. Environmental Impact of COVID-1911. Risk Management of COVID-1912.  Case studies on COVID-19 and environmentPart 5. Waste Management of COVID-1913. Impact of waste generated due to COVID-1914.  Management of COVID-19 wastePart 6. COVID-19: A Burden or Relief for Environment15. Environmental policies and strategies for COVID-1916. Environmental implications of pandemic on climate17. COVID-19 Boon or Bane: A case study of Air pollutant transport in the Yangtze River Delta region and its consequent health effects during the COVID-19 lockdown period