Managing Director, Environmental Management Centre Pvt. Ltd. Director, Ekonnect Knowledge Foundation ABOUT THE SPEAKER Prasad Modak holds B Tech (Civil Engg), M Tech (Environmental Science and Engg) from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and Doctor of Engg (Environmental Engg) from Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok. Dr Modak was a Professor at Centre for Environmental Science…
Current strategies to improve ambient air quality in urban areas and GHG emission reduction in India ABSTRACT In this presentation current strategies followed by CPCB / CAQM /MOEF to improve urban Air Quality are discussed namely, Beside above, GHG emission reduction strategy of GOI specially for hard to abate sector like Iron and plants, Coal…
Recent changes of tropospheric ozone over India using observations and reanalysis datasets ABSTRACT In recent decades, there has been a significant surge in interest surrounding tropospheric ozone (O3). This surge can be attributed to its substantial impact on the oxidative capacity of the troposphere, its consequential effects on atmospheric radiative forcing, and its detrimental consequences…
Impact of regional aerosol transport from North India on PM2.5 of Chennai during Winter ABSTRACT Over the past decade, Southern peninsular India has become increasingly susceptible to air pollution, particularly in its urban regions, largely attributable to urbanization and industrial expansion. Also, the long-range transport of regional air pollutants from North to South India is…
The environmental impacts of emissions from a coal crusher agglomeration ABSTRACT The emission of inhalable particulates (PM10) during coal comminution processing has a detrimental impact on air quality. However, there has been limited research on estimating the emission and dispersion of PM10 from coal crushers and their related operations. In this study, we conducted field-based…
Heavy metals in air pollution and health effects ABSTRACT Air pollution is one of the greatest environmental risks to health. It is a major cause of premature death and disease, also, it is the largest environmental health threat globally. By reducing air pollution levels, countries can reduce the burden of disease from stroke, heart disease,…
Health Assessment Research: A case study ABSTRACT Air pollution is a major cause of concern for the World, for India it is more important as every year Northern India especially Delhi and NCR region faces tremendous air pollution problem particularly during Winter season due to stubble burning and uncontrolled vehicular traffic also because of geographical…
Climate change and neglected tropical diseases: The role of air pollution in this emerging threat to global health ABSTRACT Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) represent a group of infectious diseases disproportionately affecting impoverished populations in tropical and subtropical regions, with India carrying a significant burden. These diseases pose a public health challenge due to complex transmission…
Impact of indoor and outdoor air pollution on respiratory health ABSTRACT Indoor and outdoor pollution has major impact on respiratory health and can affect the airways, parenchyma and the lung interstitium which is the gas exchanging membrane, leading to significant disability and early mortality. Air pollution can worsen pre-existing conditions such as asthma or lead…
Performance of modified TiO2 for improving air quality in the built environment ABSTRACT Air quality in the built environment is of increasing concern with growing attention to new technologies which can remove both internal and external pollutants. Coatings based on TiO2 are known for their photocatalytic properties, however the most common form, anatase, has a…