My Work

He has a vast 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. Some of the areas which have been initiated by him are given below in multiple sector.
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 discussed as India couldn’t have adopted methods used elsewhere.
  4. 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.

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, 5th year plan project for assessment of climate change impact through environmental attributes for Indo-Gangetic region is being carried out with NPL as nod.

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.

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).

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.

  1. Collaborative work with USEPA in Water Safety Plan and Composite Correction Programme for water treatment plants and distribution at consumer end was carried out. 
  2. 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.
  3. Sustainability of water supply, Re-use, recycle technologies for wastewater, Nature based PHYTORID technology for domestic and industrial waste treatment.

Honors & Awards

BASF, 150 years Honor for mentor for Water for Society, 2015
VASVIK Award for “Environmental Science and Technology” (Phytorid Technology), 2013

International Patents

  • 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

National Patents

  • 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
  • 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 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 and R.Kumar, An Improved Compression Moulding Machine, Filed on September 1, 1993 Granted Patent No. 958/DEL/93
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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 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 and R.Kumar, An Improved Compression Moulding Machine, Filed on September 1, 1993 Granted Patent No. 958/DEL/93
  • 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 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

National Patents

  • 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
  • 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 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 and R.Kumar, An Improved Compression Moulding Machine, Filed on September 1, 1993 Granted Patent No. 958/DEL/93

International Patents

  • 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
  • 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 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

Judicial advisory

  • Rohtang Pass and Manali Development and Environmental Degradation.
  • River Godavari for Rejuvenation and Integrated Action Plan for Improvements which does meet discharges standards, reduction in flow and deteriorated the quality.
  • Assessment of Panchanganga River stretch.
  • Destruction of mangroves in around Mumbai Coastal Region, Damage to mangroves at Sewri, Mumbai due to coal handling.
  • Odour evaluation of Godrej Tyson Foods Ltd. along with existing status of ETP.
  • Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) site at Nashik, Navi Mumbai and Garbage Processing Facility at Ramtekdi, Hadapsar.
  • Number of industrial violation cases under Consent Appraisal Committee, given by MPCB.
  • Appraisal of Dahanu Taluka Environmental Protection Authority (DTEPA).

international /national seminar and workshop organized

  • International Conference on ‘Coastal and River Zone Management: Regulations and Development’, at Delhi organized by NEERI, IITB, 6-7th February, 2014.
  • International 'Conference on ‘Complexities of Environmental Regulations: CRZ, RRZ & EIA’, at YB Chavhan Pratishthan, Mumbai, Organized by NEERI, IITB and MPCB, 10th January, 2014.
  • International Conference on ‘Water, Sanitation and Recycling’ at Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (MACCIA), Mumbai- 22nd March 2014.
  • International Workshop on ‘Coastal and River Regulation Zone: Issues and Challenges’, on Organized by CSIR-NEERI and IIT Bombay, 10- 11th January 2013.
  • 2nd International Brainstorming Workshop on Short and Long-Term Solutions for Municipal Solid Waste Management Problem in Indian Cities, 21-22th February 2013 Organized by CSIR- NEERI in association with Earth Engineering Centre, Columbia University, New York and support by MPCB, GIZ, New Delhi, Hitachi Zosen Inova, Switzerland, Ramkey, Hanzer.
  • ‘1st International Brain Storming on Waste to Energy in India’, in collaboration with ‘Earth Engineering Centre, Columbia University’, USA and CSIR-NEERI, 24- 25th August, 2012 at Nehru Centre, Mumbai.
  • International Conference “Green Health 2012”, Mumbai September 2012 organized with NEERI, WHO, MCGM, Indian Academy of Oral Medicine & Radiology, MoEF, IIT, CPCB, MBCB, BARC.
  • International Conference on ‘Climate Change, Oil Spill & Radiation Risk: New Environmental Challenges’, organized with MoEF, MPCB, IAOMR, MCGM and WHO, Mumbai, 14-15 November, 2011.
  • International Workshop on ‘Air Quality Models to Improve the Decision Making Process of Air Quality Management’, Khandala, Organized by USEPA and MPCB, 23-24th, November, 2010.
  • International Workshop on ‘Composite Correction Programme (CCP) and Water Safety Plan (WSP)’, Organized by USEPA and NEERI, Delhi, September 2009.
  • Launch Ceremony “Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicle Retrofitment for Pune Municipal Transport Buses” At Swargate Depot, supported by USEPA, PMC, MPCB, on 12th October, 2007.
  • Workshop on Air Quality Modeling and Management for Urban and Industrial Areas in India & Hands on Training on DataFed Software" December, 2012, Organized by NEERI, SEPA, WUStL, MPCB, Thermo Fisher and JSW Steel
  • National Conference during World Environment Day on ‘Consultation Workshop for Mithi River’, 5th June, 2014.
  • Workshop on Performance of CETP’s of Maharashtra, April, 2013 organized with IITB, MPCB and NEERI.
  • Science Expo, February, 2013 for Inter Students for Schools/ Colleague and Institutes, organized with Nehru Science Centre.
  • Air Quality Modeling and Management for Urban and Industrial Areas in India, organized with IIT Bombay and CSIR-NEERI under MAGEEP, Mumbai, 10-12 May 2012.
  • Green Health Workshop 20th -22nd February, 2015 for Environmental and Medical Professional Capacity Building Programme for Employees of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) On a. Hydraulic Network Planning, Modelling and Management of Hydro Informatics and On b. Sewage Master Planning and Management and Modelling at MCGM, CTIRC, Centre (3 Days, 6 Session during 2013-2014).
  • Organized as sectional secretary for 102th Indian Science Congress under Environmental Science Section, organized by ISC and Mumbai University, 3-7th January, 2015.
  • National Conference on ‘CETP Boon or Bane for Environment: Way Forward’, 24-25th February, 2011, organized with MPCB, SCOLEEN, CETP Associations and MoEF.
  • Training/workshop on Emission testing of 2 strokes - 3 wheelers, was done on 10th February, 2009 at AQM Cell on Direct Injection mechanism.
  • Training Programme for Bus Drivers and Operators ‘Importance of Preventive Maintenance and Environmental Awareness for Better Air Quality’, 16th Mar.,2009 at Swargate Depot Pune.
  • NEERI-USEPA Workshop Series on ‘Urban Air Quality Management and Application of Air Quality Models and R&D Needs’, Organized by USEPA, USAEP & PMC, CDAC and NEERI, Pune, 2008-2010.
  • First Workshop was conducted in collaboration with and assistance of Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) during May 14-17, 2007 at Asifnagar Water Treatment Plant, Hyderabad.
  • Second workshop was held in collaboration with and assistance of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) during February 11-13, 2008 at Parvati Water Works, Pune.
  • Third Workshop in the series was held in collaboration with and assistance of Delhi Jal Board during September 22-24th, 2008 at Haiderpur Treatment Plant, New Delhi.
  • Workshop on Awareness Programme on Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicle Retrofit for PMT Buses, NEERI in Association with PMT on 13th September 2007.

Follow Me On:

Twitter Linkedin
© FindingPi Inc 2024 . All rights reserved.