About Me

It all started with an idea to change the world

M.Tech. in Environmental Science and Engineering from IIT-Bombay and Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from RTM Nagpur University. Before assuming the charge of Director of the CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIRNEERI) on 23rd May 2016, was working as Chief Scientist and Head of CSIR-NEERI Mumbai Zonal Centre.

3 PHDs

Nature Man

Experience in all fields of environmental science and engineering, especially air pollution control and management, urban air quality monitoring, emission inventory and modeling, environmental impact assessment, environmental audit, climate change and health. Dr. Kumar has given a notable contribution in developing technologies for reuse and recycle of domestic and industrial wastewater, which brought a paradigm shift in the country.
The goal is to provide science and technology oriented solutions for the benefit of society and industry. Served as a Adjunct Professor‟ at Centre for Environmental Science and Engineering, IIT-Bombay. Dr. Kumar has ten patents on pollution control devices including two international patents, and published more than 95 papers in national and international Journals and 92 papers in national and international conferences.
  • Commonwealth Commission Award, UK in 1994;
  • “Environmental Leadership Award” by US Asia Environmental Partnership and US-AID for the year 2005 for outstanding contribution in improving quality of life for the population of Asia.
  • Award for largest number of technology transfer for low cost waste water treatment-PHYTORID in the year 2012.
  • VASVIK award for 2012 for exemplary work for urban environment improvement and sustainable technology "Phytorid" for sewage treatment for better environment.
  • "Hiyoshi Think of Ecology Award" in September 2015 for wor use of ecology in solving environmental engineering problems.

worked in different areas of environment

Air Pollution Control & Management

  • Particulate Matter Reduction Action Plan was carried out in the year 2002-03, which was differently devised as any other concept of PM reduction from elsewhere iscussed as India couldn’t have adopted methods used elsewhere.
  • Application of spatio-temporal patterns of columnar tropospheric with vertical density and Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) comparison with DataFed web services satellite observations. Chandrapur an industrial region known as second most polluted region in the country, is being helped with this method in association with IIT Bombay
  • 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
  • Source Apportionment studies for multiple cities was conceptualized and carried out with our leadership, where I was involved as key person. Identification of molecular marker for source profiles of air pollutants for the first time in India

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
  • Novel method of application of Radiotracer in coastal dispersion models for water quality modelling, Ocean Surface Current Radar sensors were used for coastal current and wave measurements and for mathematical model validation under hydrodynamic studies
  • Sustainability of water supply, Re-use, Recycle technologies for wastewater, Nature based PHYTORID technology for domestic and industrial waste treatment

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 the science behind Black Carbon impact on climate change. Under 12th, 5 year plan project for assessment of climate change impact through environmental attributes for Indo-Gangetic region is being carried out with NPL as nodal institution

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 different cities, Audit of Common Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal Facility, Hazardous Waste landfill Design and integrity checking

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)

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, Direct Injection Technology for 2-stroke vehicle emission control, Recycle technologies for wastewater, Nature based PHYTORID technology for domestic and industrial waste treatment, Floraft for lake rejuvenation, AQUA- De-alga for Water Hyacinth control, SSHEHS for waste water disposal on land

Author for Books

  • S.Kumar and R.Kumar (Editors), ‘Air Quality : Monitoring and Modelling, 2012’, Europe, INTECH, ISBN 978-953-51-0161-1, Croatia
  • Rakesh Kumar (Editor), ‘Critical Review of Copper in Environment, 2011, India’, International Copper Association
  • R.Kumar and R.N.Singh, ‘Municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment’ Book based on Environmental Engineering SLM Module for Commonwealth of Learning, Canada, July, 2002, Published as book by Capital Publishing Company 2006, republished by TERI, 2008
  • R.Kumar, V. Kulkarni, N. Zarapkar, ‘Environmental Impact Assessment’, YASHADA and World Bank Institute, 2006
  • R.Kumar, ‘Wastewater Management’, YASHADA and World Bank Institute, 2006

Patents granted

  • R.N.Singh, Rakesh Kumar, Sandeep Tayade, System of Method for the Treatment of Wastewater Using Plants, European Patent Office (EPO), Pub.No.: WO2004/087584, Date: 14.10.2004
  • Rakesh Kumar, Sandeep Tayade, R.N.Singh, Method for the Treatment of Wastewater through Wetland Plants, Australian Patent No. AV2003223110 A1, 2005, Pub. Date: 25.10.2004
  • Rakesh Kumar, Sandeep Tayade, R.N.Singh, System and Methods for the Treatment Process of Wastewater using PhytoRid Technology, Indian Patent Office (IPO) 0010NF2003/IN (239/DEL/2003) Pub. No.: 241523, Pub. Date: 16.07.2010
  • N.K.Labhsetwar, R.Biniwale, Rakesh Kumar, P.Khanna, An Improved Auto-Exhaust Emission Control Catalytic Converter, 0276/DEL/2000
  • N. Labshatwar, R.Binniwale, R.Kumar, and P.Khanna, An Improved Non Noble Metal Based Catalytic Converter for the Control of Emissions from Petrol Driven Engines, Application No. 2635/DEL/98
  • 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

Honors/ Award recevied

BASF, 150 years Honor for mentor for Water for Society, 2015
VASVIK Award in the Field of “Environmental Science and Technology” (Phytorid Technology), 2013
NEERI's Maximum Technology Transfer Award, 2012
Third Prize under Vasundhara Award for use of Phytorid Technology: Siemens, Navi Mumbai, World Environment Day, 2011.
Certificate for Significant work carried out by an individual (Technology Development and Transfer), NEERI, 2009.
Certificate of Merit: CSIR, Leadership Development Programme, 2008
Award and Felicitation for Significant Contribution to “Clean and Green Campaign” of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), by Shri. Suresh Chawan, 2007
Award from Indian Association of Air Pollution Control Association for Outstanding
Contribution in the Field of Air Quality Management in India, 2007
Best Patent Award for NEERI, 2006 for getting European and Australian Patent on Low Cost Waste Treatment Technology
Outstanding Contribution: Mumbai Vision 2015, Observer Research Foundation, 2006
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
Study Mission for Hawaii, Environment Management, Asia Productivity Council, Japan
Best Air Quality Management Initiative Award for Pune City due to our work and creation of AQM Cell from BAQ 2004
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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