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Prof. Pranveer Singh

Prof. Pranveer Singh

About

Specialization:
Environmental Engineering, Carbon Foot Printing, Water Foot Printing, Environment Monitoring & Management, Environmental Auditing & Impact Assessment, Ecosustainable Waste Management, Resource Utilization & Sustainable Solutions, Vermicomposting.

Qualification

Qualification

Board/University

Year

PhD

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

2007

M.Tech

GB Pant University of Agric. & Technology Pantnagar

1991

B.Tech

GB Pant University of Agric. & Technology Pantnagar

1988

Working Experience

Position/Responsibilities

Duration

Organization

Director-General/ Advisor to Chairman

 

Jun’20-July’22

GNIOT-Group, Gr Noida

Pro-Vice-Chancellor

Nov’19-May’20

Chandigarh (A+) University Mohali

Dean-Academics, Advisor-Acad. & OSD-VC

Jun’16-Nov’19

KL (A++) University/ KLEF Vijayawada

Director/ Dean & Executive Dean (Faculty of Sc/ Fashion Tech)

Nov’15-Jun’16

SGT University Gurugram

Dean (School of Civil & Mechanical Engg, School of Life Long Learning, School of Chemical Engg)/Professor

Oct’12-Oct’15

Galgotias University Gr. Noida

Deputy Director (Centre of Excellence – CO2 Utilization)

July’09-Sept’12

VIT University Vellore

Deputy Director (International Centre of Excellence – Environmental Engineering)

July’09-Sept’12

VIT University Vellore

COE (SMBS)/ Prof In-charge (Environmental & WRE Division)/ AP

Jun’07-Sept’12

VIT University Vellore

Sr. Research Project/ Teaching Associate - R&D

Jan’99-Jun’07

IIT Kanpur (MOEF/ Min of Rail/ MHRD)

AGM (Production & Admin)/ Production Manager

Nov’94-Dec’98

NFPPL (Subsidiary of Ampro FPL Hyderabad)

Assistant Professor/ Officer-In-Charge/ Assistant-Dir

 

Nov’91-Oct’94

CSA Univ. of Agric. & Tech. Kanpur

Research Fellow (Jr.)-UNDP/ICAR-CAS/PHT

July’88-Aug’91

GB Pant Univ. of Ag. & Tech. Pantnagar

Research

PATENTS (Published/Granted: 3/2)

  1. Saikia, AP; Baruah, S; Kalita, A; Singh, P. 2024. AI-Based System to Recommend Probable Research Structure and Research Questionnaire Based on the Research Topic. India Patent 2023-31075573 A, filed Nov 06, 2023. Provisional patent, published Feb 02, 2024 in The Patent Office Journal No. 05/2024, pp 10885.
  2. Saikia, AP; Baruah, S; Kalita, A; Singh, P. 2024. AI-Based System Based on Psychometric Test for Course Recommendation. India Patent 2023-31075574 A, filed Nov 06, 2023. Provisional patent, published Feb 02, 2024, The Patent Office Journal No. 05/2024, pp 10886.
  3. Saikia, AP; Baruah, S; Kalita, A; Singh, P. 2024. AI-Based System to Provide Solutions for Those Students Having Reading Difficulties in Smart Classroom. India Patent 2023-31075575 A, filed Nov 06, 2023. Provisional patent, published Feb 02, 2024 in The Patent Office Journal No. 05/2024, pp 10887.
  4. Satvat, Singh, P; Himani, K; Swati, SS; Anoop, R; Murunganandam, L. 2011. Organisms: Cellulomonas sp. PSSH1, Cellulomonas sp. PSSH1 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence, isolated from mixed microbial culture from different segments of environment; LOCUS, GenBank: JN181251.1, Accession Number: JN181251, Version: GI:345648093, bases 1 to 1429, bp DNA linear BCT, Publication Date: Sep 13, 2011.
  5. Satvat, Singh, P; Himani, K; Swati, SS; Anoop, R; Murunganandam, L (2011). Organism: Micrococcus sp. PSSH2, Micrococcus sp. PSSH2 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence, isolated from mixed microbial culture from different segments of environment, LOCUS GenBank: JN181252.1, Accession Number: JN181252 1432, Version:  GI:345648094, bases 1 to 1432, bp DNA linear BCT, Publication Date: Sep 13, 2011.

MAJOR FUNDED RESEARCH/CONSULTANCY PROJECTS:

  1. Principal Investigator: Flowing and Depository Profiling of Contaminants through Domestic Water Supply System and Health Risks Assessment, Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, 2010-12.
  2. Principal Evaluator: Assessment of Landfill Facility for Disposal of Toxic Slag, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries India Precision Tools Limited, Ranipet, Vellore, 2009-10.
  3. Co-Principal Investigator: Ground Water Quality Monitoring of Palar River Basin, TNPCB, 2007-09.
  4. Co-Researcher: Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals through Dietary & Inhalation routes, MoEF, 2006-07.
  5. Co-Researcher: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring & Assessment of Pollution Human Health Impacts, MoEF, 2005-07.
  6. Co-Researcher: Development of Eco-Toilets for Indian Railways, DRDO, Indian Railways, 2005-07.
  7. Co-Evaluator: Impact Evaluation of Uttara-Khand Public Drinking Water Program, Min of Water Resources, 2005-06.
  8. Co-Investigator: Water Quality Monitoring - Ganga River (Kannauj to Jajmau Kanpur), GAP, MoEF, 2005-06.
  9. Principal Investigator: Pre-Heating System for Sugar-Serum by Utilizing Baking Oven Exhaust, NFPPL, 1995-97.
  10. Co-Principal Investigator: Designing of Potato Seed Planter, UPCAR, 1992-94.
  11. Co-Researcher: Fluidized Bed Drying of Papaya and Potato Slices, and Peas, UNDP, 1988-90.
  12. Co-Researcher: Enhancing of Pigeon Pea Milling Qualities, ICAR, 1988-89.
  13. Principal-Investigator: Pre-treatments of Rice-bran for enhancing oil-extraction, UNDP, 1988-89.
  14. Researcher: Hot Screw-Pressing of Pre-treated Soybean for Enhanced Oil Recovery, UNDP-ICAR, 1988-91.

PUBLICATIONS:

  1. Kalita, A; Singh, P; and Saikia, AP (2023). An Outcome-Based Learning Framework for Promoting Critical Thinking in Undergraduate Engineering Students, Design and Implementation of Higher Education Learners' Learning Outcomes (HELLO), 10.4018/978-1-6684-9472-1.ch018.
  2. Kalita, A; Singh, P; Baruah, S; Barman, U; and Saikia, AP (2023). A discussion to promote global sustainability techniques for motivating plastic waste to minimize carbon footprints. Environmental Quality Management, 33(1), 327–339. https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22058.
  3. Kalita, A; Bormudoi, A; Singh, P; Saikia, AP (2023). Trend Analysis of Rainfall and Temperature of Ranganadi Catchemnt with a study of the Riverline Shifts Using Satellite Imagery. World Water Policy, 9(3), 591–612. https://doi.org/10.1002/wwp2.12118.
  4. Radha, RS; Kaur, H; Satvat, Singh, P; Rathore, J; Mishra, SK (2016). Optical Properties of Boundary Layer Aerosols during Autumn Season over Delhi, SPIE Asia-Pacific Remote Sensing Conference 2016, April 4-7, 2016, New Delhi.
  5. Sharma, A; Satvat, Singh, P; Singh, SK (2015). Performance Optimization of Solar Thermal Power Plant. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 10(94), 16-19.
  6. Ronald, AJ; Satvat, Singh, P; Sankaranarayasamy, K; Lakshmanan, V (2014). Development of Vinylester Based Bauhinia racemosa Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Composites: Physico-Mechanical Properties and Biodegradation Studies, International Conference on Polymeric Biomaterials, Bioengineering & Biodignostics 2014, IIT Delhi, Oct. 27-30, 2014.
  7. Saxena, A; Satvat, Singh, P; Khara, S; Khalid, M; Satapathy, SN (2014). Assessment Tools for Continuous Quality Improvement in Engineering Education” at World Summit on Accreditation, WOSA 2014, March 8-10, 2014, New Delhi.
  8. Karthikeyan, P; Muskawar, PN; Aswar, SA; Bhagat, PR; Kumar, SS; Satvat, Singh, P., Nair ANB (2012). L-valine functionalized ionic liquid catalyzed esterification reaction under green approach. Arabian Journal of Chemistry, Elsevier Publication.
  9. Das, S; Satvat, Singh, P. (2012). Adsorption of Chromium (VI) from Aqueous Solutions using Natural Geomaterials, 4th International Conference on SET 2012, VIT University, Vellore, April 5-6, 2012.
  10. Ray, A; Thakur, V; Satvat, Singh, P. (2012). Development and Physicochemical Characterization of Cellulose Based Ionic Liquids, 4th International Conference on SET 2012, VIT University, Vellore, April 5-6, 2012.
  11. Verma, A; Ankit; Satvat, Singh, P. (2012). Efficacy Evaluation of Vermicomposting for Biostabilization of Physicochemical Pretreated Polythene Sheets, 4th Intl Conf on SET 2012, VIT University, Vellore, April 5-6, 2012.
  12. Verma, A; Ankit; Satvat, Singh, P. (2012). A Novel Approach for Biodegradation of Polythene-Bags through Vermicomposting, 4th International Conference on SET 2012, VIT University, Vellore, April 5-6, 2012. Awarded as Best Research Paper.
  13. Rathi, V; Sambyal, SS; Kulshreshtha, H; Satvat, Singh, P. (2011). Heavy Metal Bioaccumulation by Eisenia fetida, Cynodondactylon and Vigna radiata in Single, Bi and Tri-Metal Soil Systems, International Journal of Technology and Engineering System, 2(3), 252-257.
  14. Dasgupta, S; Satvat, Singh, P; Mahindrakar, AB. (2011). The ability of Cicer arietinum (L.) for Bioremoval of Lead and Chromium from Soil, International Jl of Tech. and Eng. Systems, 2(3), 338-341.
  15. Karthikeyan, P; Aswar, SA; Muskawar, PN; Sythana, SK; Bhagat, PR; Kumar, SS; Satvat, Singh, P. (2011). A Novel L-Amino Acid Ionic Liquid for Quick and Highly Efficient Synthesis of Oxime Derivatives – An Environmental Benign Approach, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, In Press, Proof Corrected, Elsevier Publication.
  16. Satvat, Singh, P; Himani, K; Swati, SS; Anoop, R; Murunganandam, L (2011). ORGANISM Cellulomonas sp. PSSH1, DEFINITION Cellulomonas sp. PSSH1 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence. Isolate from mixed microbial culture from different segments of environment; LOCUS JN181251 1429 bp DNA linear BCT, Publication Date: Sep 13, 2011; GenBank: JN181251.1, ACCESSION Number: JN181251, GI:345648093, bases 1 to 1429.
  17. Satvat, Singh, P; Himani, K; Swati, SS; Anoop, R; Murunganandam, L (2011). ORGANISM Micrococcus sp. PSSH2, DEFINITION Micrococcus sp. PSSH2 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence. Isolate from mixed microbial culture from different segments of environment, LOCUS JN181252 1432 bp DNA linear BCT, Publication Date: Sep 13, 2011 GenBank: JN181252.1, ACCESSION Number: JN181252, VERSION GI:345648094, bases 1 to 1432
  18. Misra, R; Satvat, Singh, P. (2011). Comparison of Available Construction Carbon Calculators, International Conference on ACE 2011, Paper 275, Vijaywada, 2011.
  19. Dasgupta, S; Satvat, Singh, P; Mahindrakar, AB. (2011). Evaluation of Phytoextraction for Decontamination of Soils Polluted with Lead and Chromium Using C. arietinum (L.), International Conference on ACE 2011, Paper 265, Vijaywada, 2011.
  20. Sharma, H; Satvat, Singh, P. (2011). Potentials of Emerging Pollutants From Personal Care Products in Impacting Public Health and Environment, 3rd Intl Conference on SET 2011, VIT University, Vellore, Nov 3-5, 2011.
  21. Misra, R; Satvat, Singh, P. (2011). A Critical Analysis of Construction Carbon Calculators, National Conference on Science of Climate Change and Earth’s Sustainability: Issues and Challenges ‘A Scientist-People Partnership’, 12-14 September 2011, Lucknow, pp 115.
  22. Upadhyaya, M; Satvat, Singh, P. (2011). Metal Toxicity Characterization of Cell Phones Printed Circuit Boards, International Joint Journal Conference on Engineering and Technology (IJJCET 2011), Singapore, Feb 05, 2011.
  23. Sowmya, V; Satvat, Singh, P; Nair ANB. (2011). Design and Standardization of Coagulation Process for Vellore Municipal Drinking Water, 3rd International Conference on SET 2011, VIT University, Vellore, Nov 3-5, 2011.
  24. Rathi, V; Sambyal, SS; Kulshreshtha, H; Satvat, Singh, P. (2011). Heavy Metal Bioaccumulation by E. fetida, C. dactylon and V. radiata in Single, Bi and Tri-Metal Soil Systems, IJJCET 2011, Singapore, Feb 05, 2011.
  25. Misra, R; Satvat, Singh, P. (2011). Development of a Comprehensive Construction Carbon Calculator in Indian Perspective, International Conference on ACE 2011, Paper 276, Vijaywada, 2011, Awarded as Best Research Paper.
  26. Rathi, V; Sambyal, SS; Kulshreshtha, H; Satvat, Singh, P. (2011). Rejuvenation of Bi-Metal Polluted Soils through In-Situ Phyto-Vermicomposting Technology, 2nd International Conference on SET 2011, VIT University, Vellore, April 20-21, 2011.
  27. Dasgupta, S; Satvat, Singh, P; Mahindrakar, AB. (2011). The ability of C. arietinum (L.) for Bioremoval of Lead and Chromium from Soil, IJJCET 2011, Singapore, Feb 05, 2011.
  28. Misra, R; Satvat, Singh, P. (2011). Comparative Study of Available Construction Carbon Calculators, 2ndInternational Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology, SET 2011, VIT University, Vellore, April 20-21, 2011.
  29. Akshay, RG; Shaji, AM; Satvat, Singh, P; Nair ANB. (2011). Design and Evaluation of Filtration Systems Made Using Locally Available Materials for Tertiary Treatment of Drinking Water Supplied in Vellore Municipality, 3rdInternational Conference on SET 2011, VIT University, Vellore, Nov 3-5, 2011.
  30. Sambyal, SS; Rathi, V; Kulshreshtha, H; Satvat, Singh, P. (2011). Efficacy of In-Situ Vermicomposting Technology for Remediation of Single Heavy Metal Polluted Soils, 2ndInternational Conference on SET 2011, VIT University, Vellore, April 20-21, 2011.
  31. Jain, S; Sharma, H; Satvat, Singh, P; Nair ANB. (2011). Comparative Study of Conventional Chlorine and Solar Disinfection Systems, 2ndInternational Conference on SET 2011, VIT University, Vellore, April 20-21, 2011.
  32. Misra, R; Satvat, Singh, P. (2011). Comparative Study of Available Construction Carbon Calculators, International Conference on Advances in Materials and techniques for Infrastructure Development (AMTID 2011), NIT Calicut, June 22-24 (Sept 28-30), 2011.
  33. Sambyal, SS; Rathi, V; Kulshreshtha, H; Satvat, Singh, P. (2011). Accumulation of Heavy Metals by Eisenia fetida, Cynodondactylon and Vigna radiata in Single, Bi and Tri-Metal Contaminated Soil Systems, Intl Conf on Advances in Civil Engg (ACE 2011-Paper 235), Vijaywada, 2011.
  34. Gupta, VV; Satvat, Singh, P. (2011). Application of Supercritical Fluid Extraction Process in Environmental Management- A Critical Review, 3rdIntl Conference on SET 2011, VIT University, Vellore, Nov 3-5, 2011.
  35. Upadhyaya, M; Satvat, Singh, P. (2011). Potential Impact Assessment and Resources Recovery from Cell Phones, 2ndInternational Conference on SET 2011, VIT University, Vellore, April 20-21, 2011.
  36. Misra, R; Satvat, Singh, P. (2011). Development of an Advance Carbon Calculator for Construction Activities in an Indian Context, 2ndInternational Conference on SET 2011, VIT University, Vellore, April 20-21, 2011.
  37. Kulshreshtha, H; Sambyal, SS; Rathi, V; Satvat, Singh, P. (2011). Analysis of In-Situ Vermicomposting Integrated with Phytoremediation for Decontamination of Multimetal Polluted Soil Systems, 2ndInternational Conference on SET 2011, VIT University, Vellore, April 20-21, 2011.
  38. Dasgupta, S; Satvat, Singh, P; Mahindrakar, AB. (2011). Remediation of Heavy Metal Contaminated Soil Using Phytoremediation, 2ndInternational Conference on SET 2011, VIT University, Vellore, April 20-21, 2011.
  39. Rathi, V; Sambyal, SS; Kulshreshtha, H; Satvat, PS. (2010). Comparative Analysis of Degradation Methodologies for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) in Soil Medium: A Critical Review, International Conference on SET 2010, VIT University, Vellore, Oct 6-7, 2010.
  40. Dasgupta, S; Mahindrakar, AB; Satvat, Singh, P. (2010). Phytoremediation Techniques for Decontamination of Heavy Metal Contaminated Soils, International Conference on SET 2010, VIT University, Vellore, Oct 6-7, 2010.
  41. Sambyal, SS; Rathi, V; Kulshreshtha, H; Satvat, Singh, P. (2010). Physical and Biochemical Remediation Methodologies for Soils Polluted with Heavy Metals, International Conference on SET 2010, VIT University, Vellore, Oct 6-7, 2010.
  42. Kulshreshtha, H; Sambyal, SS; Rathi, V; Satvat, Singh, P. (2010). Degradation of Oil Spilled in Water and Soil by Vermicomposting Using Eisenia fetida, International Conference on SET 2010, VIT University, Vellore, Oct 6-7, 2010.
  43. Upadhyaya, M; Satvat, Singh, P. (2010). Toxicity Characterization of Obsolete Cell Phone Printed Circuit Boards, International Conference on SET 2010, VIT University, Vellore, Oct 6-7, 2010.
  44. Sharma, M; Satvat, Singh, P (2010). Air Quality Monitoring, Emissions Inventory and Source Apportionment Study for Indian Cities- National Summary Report, Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi, December 2010.
  45. Sharma, M; Satvat, Singh, P. et al. (2010). Air Quality Assessment, Emissions Inventory and Source Apportionment Studies of Kanpur City, Submitted to CPCB, November 2010.
  46. Agrawal, M; Satvat, Singh, P; Batra, VS. (2010). Flyash Utilization in Preparation of Nickel-Catalyst for CO Oxidation, International Conference on Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Environment (ICETSE-2010), AMU, Aligarh, October 29-30, 2010, Awarded as Best Research Paper.
  47. Agrawal, M; Bhattu, D; Bhagat, V; Satvat, Singh, P. (2010). Heavy Metal Toxicity of Flyash Exposed to Acidic Environments, International Conference on Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Environment (ICETSE-2010), AMU, Aligarh, October 29-30, 2010.
  48. Agrawal, M; Satvat, Singh, P; Batra, VS. (2010). Synthesis of Fly ash Supported Iron Catalyst and Its Application for Oxidation of Carbon Monoxide, International Congress of Environmental Research (ICER 2010), University of Mauritius, Reduit, Mauritius, Sept 16-18, 2010.
  49. Pandey, A; Satvat, Singh, P; Lal, RB; Pandey, SP (2010). Solid Waste Treatment Vermiculture: A Sustainable System, International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Water Conservation and Health (ICEPWCH-2010), Bangalore University, Bangalore, July 29-31, 2010.
  50. Bhagat, V; Mahindrakar, AB; Satvat, Singh, P. (2010). Removal of Lead from Aquatic Medium by Biosorption Using Parthenium hysterophorous, International Conference on Climate Change and Developing Countries (CCDC-2010), The School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, February 19-22, 2010.
  51. Jha, RK; Labhasetwar, PK; Satvat, Singh, P. (2010). Climate Change Benefits Due to Utilization of Fly Ash in Cement Industry, International Conference on Land-Water Resources, Biodiversity & Climate Change, The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal, February 16-18, 2010.
  52. Bhagat, V;  Mahindrakar, AB; Satvat, Singh, P. (2010). Lead Removal from Aquatic Medium by Biosorption on Different Vegetative Parts of P. hysterophorous, International Conference on Land-Water Resources, Biodiversity & Climate Change, The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal, Feb 16-18, 2010.
  53. Bhattu, D., Batra, VS, Satvat, Singh, P. (2010). Leaching behaviour of Industrial Solid wastes, International Conference on Green Technology for Greener Environment (GTGE 2010), CCS University, Meerut, India, Jan 27-30, 2010.
  54. Bose, P, Balakrishnan, M; Satvat, Singh, P. (2010). Studies on Particulate Filtration for Wastewater Treatment, Intl Conf on GTGE 2010, CCS University, Meerut, Jan 27-30, 2010, Awarded as Best Research Paper.
  55. Agrawal, M; Batra, VS; Satvat, Singh, P. (2010). Synthesis of Catalyst using Fly Ash as a Supportive Material with Transition Metal for Environmental Oxidation Reaction, International Conference on GTGE 2010, CCS University, Meerut, India, Jan 27-30, 2010.
  56. Yadav, K.D., Satvat, P.S., Tare, V. and Gupta, T. (2009). Impact of Different Soil Bedding on Biomass Growth and Reproduction of Eisenia fetida in Human waste, Applied Soil Ecology, APPSOIL-D-07-00002.
  57. Sharma, DK; Satvat, Singh, P., Krishna CBM. (2009). Effect of CNG Implementation on Ambient Air Quality: the Case of Kanpur City (India), International Conference on Energy and Environment, Chandigarh, March 19-21, 2009, ENVIRO ENERGY 2009 Proceedings ISSN: 2070-3740. Awarded as Best Research Paper.
  58. Rathi, V; Sambyal, SS; Krishna CBM; Satvat, Singh, P. (2009). Relationship between Turbidity and Suspended Solids, International Conference on Advances in Mechanical and Building Sciences (ICAMB-2009), Proceeding, VIT University, Dec 14-16, 2009.
  59. Kumar, D; Satvat, Singh, P; Rayalu, S; Doggali, P; Labhsetwar, N. (2009). Perovskite type Catalysts for Diesel Exhaust Emission Control, Proceeding and Souvenir, ICAMB-2009, VIT University, Dec 14-16, 2009. Awarded as Best Research Paper.
  60. Chikhaliya, MA; Pandey, JS; Satvat, Singh, P. (2009). Carbon Footprinting of Construction Activities: A Perspective for Emission’s Estimation, ICAMB-2009, VIT University, Dec 14-16, 2009.
  61. Bhattu, D., Satvat, Singh, P., Krishna CBM. (2009). Biosorption of Chromium (VI) on Green Gram (Vigna radiata), Proceeding and Souvenir, ICAMB-2009, Dec 14-16, 2009.
  62. Bose P, Satvat, Singh, P., Krishna CBM. (2009). Biotransformation of Chromium (VI) to Chromium (III) By Using Spent Tea Waste Under Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditions, Proceeding and Souvenir, ICAMB-2009, VIT University, Dec 14-16, 2009.
  63. Agrawal, M., Agnihotri, P., Satvat, Singh, P., Krishna CBM. (2009). Removal of Lead From Aquatic Medium By Biosorption Using Bengal Gram and Moong Seeds, Proceeding of International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Environmental Science and Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, October 26-28, 2009.

Awards & Achievements

​​​AWARDS / HONORS

  • The Great Indian Teacher Award (GITA) 2021
  • The Vat-Vriksha Award 2016
  • Best Research Paper Award at Conference(s) – PRAVERA 2008, ICAMB 2009, ENVIROENERGY 2009, ICGTGE 2010, ICETSE 2010, ICACE 2011, ICSET 2012.
  • Best Supervisor for M.Tech. Research at SMBS, VIT University- 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011.
  • Best Teacher Award , VIT University- 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013.
  • Best Researcher Award , VIT University- 2009, 2010, 2011.
  • MHRD Doctoral Scholarship, 1999-2006.
  • UNDP International Jr. Research Fellowship, 1988-91.
  • University Merit Scholarship, 1984-1988.
  • College Merit Scholarship, 1976-1982.

MEMBERSHIP OF INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL BODIES/ INSTITUTIONS

Fellow    

Institution of Engineers (IE)
International Society for Environment and Development (SED)

Life Member    

Noble Institution for Environmental Peace (NIEP)

Active Member    

National/International Discussion Groups/Forums on Environmental engineering, Compost & Composting, Vermicomposting, Earthworm and Sanitation etc.

Member    

Education Promotion Society for India (ESPI)
World Toilet Organization (WTO)
Indian Water Resources Society (IWRS)
Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA)
Indian Society for Agricultural Engineers (ISAE)
Network of Indian Environment Professionals USA (NIep)
Eco-sustainable Sanitation Research Association (EcoSanRes)
Indian Association of Soil and Water Conservationists (IASWC)
The Water Network: Water Footprint and Virtual Water Trade