Material and Energy Recovery from Solid Waste for a Circular Economy

Author Biography

Atun Roy Choudhury is an accomplished professional currently serving as Assistant General Manager at Cube Bio Energy Private Limited. With a distinguished career spanning esteemed organizations, he is widely recognized as a leading researcher specializing in waste management and water sanitation. With numerous publications and extensive experience guiding dissertations, Atun enjoys a stellar reputation within the research community. He is a sought-after author, speaker, editor, and reviewer for international scientific platforms. His exceptional contributions have earned him prestigious titles and awards, including a gold medal from the University Grant Commission. Atun's expertise extends to environmental auditing and quality management. His groundbreaking work on microbial waste digestion has garnered global acclaim, being listed in reputable records and endorsed by the United Nations. Prof. Sankar Ganesh Palani is Professor of Environmental Biotechnology at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus. Prof. Ganesh received his PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering from Pondicherry (Central) University, India and had his post-doctoral training at the National Institute of Applied Sciences, Toulouse, France. Prof. Ganesh teaches ecology, environmental science, environmental biotechnology, waste management, sanitation technology, and gene toxicology. His research focuses on waste and wastewater treatment, biomethanation, and biohydrogen production. He has been involved in several projects and has published 2 books, 18 book chapters, and 126 research papers in reputed international and national journals and conference proceedings.