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Sumanta Bhattacharya

Sumanta Bhattacharya Expert commissioner member IUCN Environmental, economic, and social policy, Individual Policy Analyst (ADB). He completed his B.Tech , M.Tech in Textile Technology along with that he has MA in Development studies , LLB(P), MA in security and defence law from NALSAR, MA in Economics, MBA, Post Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development , DIA&D , DS&DS, MPI(Oxford University ) . Being a research scholar he has 216 research papers published in International and Scopus index journal , Wiley, Springer, Hindawi in various sectors like law , economic, Development studies, Textiles, Climate Change, SDGs, Public policy, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology ,cancer, environment studies, 50 Book chapters published , Edited 2 books , wrote 1 book , 70 patents International and National , 4 copyrights , attended 93 International and National conference and presented papers and won 21 awards for his excellent in education , policy making and innovation which includes Best Water Management Solution Award 2022 , Young Researcher Award 2020 , Bravo International Book of Records, Mahatma Gandhi Ratna Award 2020, Sustainable Technology Award 2022, Global Change Maker Award 2020 , Best Water Management Solution Award at the Rural & Urban Development Summit & Awards 2022 , New Delhi , The Progress Global Awards 2023 for Excellence in Research , GIS -Person of the year – Water Conservation , Green India award, 2023, Global Legend Award 2023 by GSIL Educational Society . He is also a member of various International and National organization which includes IEI, IICHE, Asiatic Society, IIPA, IDSA, YOUNGO, IUCN, USI and many more. He also among the World top 2% scientist (AD index), 2023. His main work in the field of Environment includes: Water body purification floating pad, IOT Based Production of Environment Friendly Bio-Fuel from Renewable resources , Electronic waste management systems for practice, Cultivating Functional crops using Nano Organic composition and method thereof, Smart system to identify and reduce water and soil contamination at source to manage yield, Deep Learning Based Techniques for Analysing the impact of various factors on hydro geo chemistry of ground water and many more. He has also been a Padma Sree nominee, Nomination ID- 2022, AAB211004455.

Publications

Sustainable Energy Generation From Waste Water: IoT Integrated Technologies

This chapter investigates the conversion of wastewater into sustainable energy through the use of novel methods such as anaerobic digestion, microbial fuel cells, geothermal...

The Role of Hybrid Nanomaterials to Revamp Energy Harvesting and Its Impact on the Environment and Sustainability

Hybrid nanomaterials could revolutionise energy storage and harvesting. Nanoparticles, nanotubes, and nanowires improve novel energy storage and conversion. Hybrid nanomaterials...

Future Perspectives and Challenges: CSR and Human Rights and Their Impact on Socio-Economic Growth and Sustainability

Focusing on the effects on long-term economic and social development, the chapter investigates the potential future directions and obstacles of human rights and corporate social...

Government Strategies for Sustainability, Socioeconomic Progress, and Gender-Biased Citizen Participation in Global Digital Governance

To enhance global digital governance for sustainability, socioeconomic progress, and inclusive citizen participation, government digital policies should be comprehensive and...

Indigenous Knowledge Systems for Sustainable Development, Green Trade, Sustainable Cities and Commodities, and Climate Justice Education

Indigenous knowledge systems are essential to sustainable development. Indigenous knowledge and traditions help create community resilience, equitable resource management, and...

Application of Nanotechnology for Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Economic Development

Nanotechnology is the study of sub-micron particles (nm). Nanotechnology is today's most advanced technology. Nanotechnology has a favorable impact on sustainable development...

E-Waste Recovery and Utilization Processes for Mobile Phone Waste

Mobile phones are among the most widely used devices worldwide, but they also present a serious environmental contamination issue. Mobile phones often contain dangerous materials...

Bio-Medical Wastes Handling Strategies During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The handling of genetic residues, biohazardous waste, and other non-shrinkable materials such as e-waste is essential for the preservation of Mother Nature and human wellbeing....