Ranjana Das completed her Ph.D in Chemical Technology from Calcutta University in 2009 and presently associated with Chemical Engineering Department as Associate Professor. She is Life member of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineering, Oil Technologists’ Association of India and Life member of Indian Science Congress Association. Presently she is acting as Project Investigator of two National projects. Her Research interest is in membrane separation process, solid waste and waste water treatment, nanomaterial synthesis and application. Chiranjib Bhattacharjee is serving in the faculty position at Chemical Engineering Department, Jadavpur University for 30 years, and presently acting as Pro Vice Chancellor of Jadavpur University. He is also acting as President of West Bengal council of Higher Secondary Education from 16th August 2021 on. Prof. Bhattacharjee has delivered many invited lectures at different places at National & International levels. He was involved in collaborative research with University of Montpellier, France and University of Melbourne, Australia. He was also involved in Indo-Korean, as well as in European Union (EU) sponsored project as Principal Investigator/ Coordinator. He is involved in several project activities as Principal Investigator/ Coordinator, funded by AICTE, DST, DBT, and UGC. He has more than 10 awards to his credit. He is life member of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, The Institution of Engineers (India) and Indian Science Congress Association. His research interest is in Environmental Remediation, Bioremediation and advanced separation techniques, waste utilization and management, recovery of value from waste. Dr. Maulin P. Shah is a distinguished environmental scientist, academician, and globally recognized expert in the fields of environmental biotechnology and sustainablewastewater treatment. He has made significant contributions to advancing eco-friendlytechnologies for pollution control, particularly through innovative biological treatment processes. Dr. Shah holds extensive academic and research experience, with a strong focus onindustrial wastewater treatment, bioremediation, and microalgae-based technologies. His work emphasizes the integration of sustainability principles with practical engineering solutions, helping industries reduce their environmental footprint.Remarkably, Dr. Shah has edited over 300+ books covering a wide spectrum of cutting-edge domains, including industrial wastewater microbiology, bioremediation, biodegradation, algal biotechnology, biofuel, bioenergy, circular economy, metagenomics related to wastewater treatment, and enzyme engineering. This exceptional editorial contribution reflects his deep expertise and unparalleled commitment to advancing global knowledge in environmental science.Over the years, he has also authored and contributed to numerous high-impactresearch papers and scholarly books published by reputed international publishers. Hispublications are widely cited and serve as essential references for researchers, academicians, and industry professionals worldwide.He is actively associated as an Editorial Board Member in more than 30 high-reputedinternational journals affiliated with leading organizations and publishers. His extensive editorial involvementhighlights his leadership and recognition in the global scientific community.Dr. Shah is widely recognized for his collaborative research with leading scientistsacross the globe, promoting interdisciplinary solutions to complex environmental challenges.His work effectively bridges the gap between fundamental research and real-world industrialapplications. In addition to his research excellence, he has been invited as a keynote speaker at numerous national and international conferences, where he shares valuable insights on sustainable development, wastewater management, and environmental innovation. He is also deeply committed to mentoring students and young researchers, fostering academic growth and inspiring future leaders in environmental science and engineering.Beyond academia, Dr. Shah contributes to industry-oriented solutions and policy-relevant research aimed at environmental protection, resource recovery, and sustainabledevelopment. Through his relentless dedication and visionary approach, Dr. Maulin P. Shahhas established himself as a leading authority in environmental sustainability, committed tobuilding a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.
