Dr. Rajneesh Kumar is an Associate Professor at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, U.P, India since October 2017. He earned his M.Sc from Banaras Hindu University in the specialization of Nuclear Physics and has completed his Ph.D at the Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar, India in the field of plasma antennas. After he earned his Ph.D, he was a post-doctoral fellow at LAPALCE, University of Toulouse France where he worked on plasmas as metamaterials and plasma photonic crystals for microwave invisibility and post-doctoral research associate in Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE where he worked on plasma technology for waste to energy applications. He was a project scientist at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, U.P. India and worked on pulsed laser deposition systems for thin films and then became an Assistant Professor in Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, M.P., India. He has co-authored 30 articles in reputed international journals. He is a life member of the Plasma Science Society of India. Dr. R. S. Singh is a distinguished professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology at IIT (BHU), Varanasi, with a robust academic and research background. Holding a Ph.D. from IIT (BHU) with a focus on the degradation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) using supported film bioreactors, he has built an illustrious career in biodegradation, bioremediation, and environmental biotechnology. His professional journey includes roles such as GET at Tata Chemicals, Lecturer at BITS Pilani and BIET Jhansi, and various academic positions at IT BHU, culminating in his current role as Professor at IIT (BHU) since 2015. With an impressive H-index of 40, over 5,000 citations, and an i10 index of 90, Dr. Singh's research contributions are highly regarded. He has 19 years of total research experience, including 13 years post-doctoral, and has mentored numerous post-doctoral fellows, Ph.D. candidates, and M.Tech. students. His research primarily focuses on bioaugmentation, biofiltration, synthesis of biodiesel, and the application of biochar and petroleum-degrading consortia for wastewater treatment. Dr. Singh's work has significantly impacted the field of environmental engineering, providing sustainable solutions for pollution control and fostering future professionals and researchers.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.
