Soil, Water Pollution and Mitigation Strategies

Dr. Partha Pratim Adhikary is Principal Scientist at ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey & Land Use Planning, Nagpur, India. He obtained his Ph.D. in Agricultural Physics from ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India. His research interests include solute transport, soil and water conservation and management, pedotransfer functions and geospatial modeling of natural resources. Dr. Adhikary has published more than 100 research papers in peer-reviewed journals and fourteen books. His other publications include book chapters, popular articles, technology brochures, technical bulletins and scientific reports. He is Associate Editor of Indian Journal of Soil Conservation. Currently, he is Editor of Springer Nature book series “GIScience and Geo-environmental Modelling”.Dr. Pravat Kumar Shit is an Assistant Professor at the PG Department of Geography, Raja N. L. Khan Women’s College (Autonomous), West Bengal, India. He received his M.Sc & Ph.D. degrees in Geography from Vidyasagar University and PG Diploma in Remote Sensing & GIS from Sambalpur University. His research interests include applied geomorphology, soil erosion, groundwater, forest resources, wetland ecosystem, environmental contaminants & pollution, and natural resources mapping & modelling. Dr. Shit has published twenty five books (Springer, Elsevier, CRC Press) and more than 100 research papers in peer-reviewed journals and 90 book chapters.  He is also the guest editor of “Environmental Science and Pollution Research” and “Applied Water Science”. He is currently the editor of the GIScience and Geo-environmental Modelling (GGM) Book Series, Springer-Nature.Dr. Jayasree Laha is an esteemed academic and renowned scientist who currently holds the position of Principal at Raja Narendralal Khan Women's College (Autonomous) in West Bengal, India. With a strong passion for both research and teaching, Dr. Laha has made significant contributions to the fields of nanotechnology, heavy metals pollution, and environmental contaminants. Dr. Laha's academic journey commenced at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-Kharagpur) in Kharagpur, India, where she pursued her M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees. It was during her time at IIT-Kharagpur that Dr. Laha developed a keen interest in the fascinating overlap between chemistry and environmental science. She focused her studies on investigating the impact of nanoparticles and heavy metals on the environment, recognizing the importance of understanding their effects and finding sustainable solutions. Throughout her illustrious career, Dr. Laha has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to scientific research, contributing immensely to her field of expertise. Her groundbreaking work has been published in over 20 research papers in prestigious peer-reviewed journals, highlighting her expertise and innovative research methodologies.

• Soil nutrients and health status.- Digital carbon stock modeling.- Nitrogenous Wastes and Its Efficient Treatment in Wastewater.- Microbial contamination of drinking water.- Wastewater pollution in agriculture field and its mitigation strategies.- Groundwater nitrate contamination and its mitigation.- Novel molecular tracers for the assessment of groundwater pollution.- Remediation of groundwater contaminated with dye using carbon dots technology.