DR. RAKESH KUMAR

M.Tech. in Environmental Science and Engineering from IIT-Bombay and Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from RTM Nagpur University.
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My Work

After acquiring basic qualification of Environment Science and Engineering from IIT Bombay in 1987, pursued work on developing technologies for automobile pollution control which also led to Ph.D.in Environment Engineering.

“I have worked in different areas of environment with interdisciplinary team within NEERI as well as with other institutions from time to time”.

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Cleaner Technology & Environmental Materials

Noble Metal Based Catalytic Converter for the Control of Emissions from Petrol Driven Engines, Evaluation of DPF, DOC and PFF filters for air pollution reduction,

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Development of indigenous Catalytic Converter, Diesel Particulate Filter was carried out and demonstrated. This development led to the promulgation of the use of catalytic converters in 1996.

Climate Change and Health Study with WHO. Beside, partner for GHG studies with regard to Carbonaceous Aerosols Programme with IIT Bombay and more than 15 institutions to study.

Collaborative work with USEPA in Water Safety Plan and Composite Correction Programme for water treatment plants and distribution at consumer end was carried out.

Integrated roadmap design for SWM in Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Landfill Methane and its utilization. Waste to Energy Feasibility, Judiciary based MSW management for.

Noble Metal Based Catalytic Converter for the Control of Emissions from Petrol Driven Engines, Evaluation of DPF, DOC and PFF filters for air pollution reduction.

Development and application of evaluation methodology in EIA, Audit protocol development for Indian Industries. Environment Assessment for multiple types of projects.

Cost analysis can be the critical process needed to solve management problems Cost analysis can helps to understand how funds have been used, and why expenses are so high (or low) It can help in identifying where their primary support comes from, and whether each source is increasing or decreasing In a setting with diminishing resources, it can provide the information necessary for sensibly cutting a budget
To create awareness among the general population (vulnerable community), health-care providers and Policy makers regarding impacts of climate change on human health. To strengthen capacity of healthcare system to reduce illnesses/ diseases due to variability in climate To strengthen health preparedness and response by performing situational analysis at national/ state/ district/ below district levels. To develop partnerships and create synchrony/ synergy with other missions and ensure that health is adequately represented in the climate change agenda in the country To strengthen research capacity to fill the evidence gap on climate change impact on human health
Burgeoning population, rapid urbanization, climate change and environmental degradation are testing the carrying capacity of the land. Simple and efficient steps in environmental management can take us a long way in restoration of ecosystem degradation.
In order to study the efficiency of fabricated air sampling, a sample dilution chamber was designed, and it worked successfully. The design and fabrication of useful kinds of instruments was also taken up. It was found that the design and fabrication of a portable sampling kit was extremely useful for studying the levels of gaseous elements in the enviroment.

Cleaner Technology & Environmental Materials

Noble Metal Based Catalytic Converter for the Control of Emissions from Petrol Driven Engines, Evaluation of DPF, DOC and PFF filters for air pollution reduction,
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EIA and Environment Audit

Development and application of evaluation methodology in EIA, Audit protocol development for Indian Industries. Environment Assessment for multiple types of projects (more than 60 projects across various sectors).
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Hazardous & Municipal Solid Waste Management

Integrated roadmap design for SWM in Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Landfill Methane and its utilization. Waste to Energy Feasibility, Judiciary based MSW management for
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Water & Wastewater management

Collaborative work with USEPA in Water Safety Plan and Composite Correction Programme for water treatment plants and distribution at consumer end was carried out.
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Air Pollution Control & Management

Development of indigenous Catalytic Converter, Diesel Particulate Filter was carried out and demonstrated. This development led to promulgation of use of catalytic converter in 1996.
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Climate Change

Climate Change and Health Study with WHO. Beside, partner for GHG studies with regard to Carbonaceous Aerosols Programme with IIT Bombay and more than 15 institutions to study
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2021

Honorary
Fellow Award

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Honorary
Fellow Award

CSIR- NEERI Technology Award 2020

Hiyoshi Think of Ecology 2015

Green Excellence 2020

TACCI for Environment Protection 2017

Mumbai Green Hero 2019

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CSIR- NEERI Technology Award 2020

Green Excellence 2020

Mumbai Green Hero 2019

TACCI for Environment Protection 2017

Hiyoshi Think of Ecology 2015

BASF, 150 years Honor for mentor for Water for Society, 2015
VASVIK Award for “Environmental Science and Technology” (Phytorid Technology), 2013
NEERI's Maximum Technology Transfer Award, 2012
Award and Felicitation for Significant Contribution to “Clean and Green Campaign” of (MIDC), 2007.
Award from Indian Association of Air Pollution Control Association , 2007.
USAID and USAEP “Environmental Leadership Award” for outstanding contribution made through working in partnership to improve the Environment and Quality of Life for the people of Asia, 2005.
US Embassy Award for “Industry- Environment”, IVP for significant work in Environment Engineering, United States of America, 2001.
Commonwealth Commission Award for the Higher Studies in UK, University of East Anglia, 1994.
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Patents Granted

  • P.Khanna, R. Kumar and, A Improved Device for the Reduction of Pollutants Emitting from the Vehicles Driven by Engines Using Diesel, Filled on September 1, 1993 Granted Patent No. 962/DEL/93
  • P.Khanna, R. Johnson and R.Kumar, A Improved Device for the Removal of Pollutants from Auto Exhaust, Filled on September 1, 1993 Grated Patent No. 961/DEL/93
  • P.Khanna, R.Johnson and R.Kumar, A Process for the Preparation of an Improved Perovskite Catalyst for Catalyitc Convertor, Filled on September 1, 1993 Granted Patent No. 960/DEC/93
  • P.Khanna, R.Johnson and R.Kumar, A Process for Preparation of Monolith Support for Incorporating a Catalyst, Filed on September 1, 1993 Granted Patent No. 959/DEL/93
  • P.Khanna and R.Kumar, An Improved Compression Moulding Machine, Filed on September 1, 1993 Granted Patent No. 958/DEL/93

Know How Developed

A Improved Device for the Reduction of Pollutants Emitting from the Vehicles Driven by Engines Using Diesel
A Improved Device for the Removal of Pollutants from Auto Exhaust
A Process for the Preparation of an Improved Perovskite Catalyst for Catalyitc Convertor
A Process for Preparation of Monolith Support for Incorporating a Catalyst
An Improved Compression Moulding Machine
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TESTIMONIALS

I have known Dr. Rakesh kumar since 2006-07 while I was working at NEERI as a Senior Project Assistant. It was my great pleasure to work and do research projects with him. I admired his work in the area of Environmental Engineering field. He is managing different challenging projects in the NEERI Zonal Lab at Mumbai with high energy and efforts. He always had a good team spirit
Sharvil ShahBusiness Analyst
I have known Rakesh for quite a few years while I was working at NEERI as a Senior Research Fellow and later as a Scientist. It was always a pleasure to meet, talk and discuss sciences with him. I admired him manage the NEERI Zonal at Mumbai with great aptitude and intellect... He always had a charming smile on his face....and no matter any stress/challenge....he could always take it into his strides. Its a pleasure to interact and work with people like Dr. Rakesh Kumar!
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