Overview  Environmental Science & Engineering Modeling and Simulation Nano Materials Renewable Energy Sources & Management Intelligent Signal Processing Data Science Internet of Things Vision and Learning Home > Research - Research Groups  INSTITUTE LEVEL RESEARCH GROUPS Environmental Science & Engineering Group PREAMBLE Based on the rapid industrialization with "development first, clean late" principle, environmental issues in the country have not be considered seriously while taking various steps towards the development. This has subsequently resulted in huge pollutants and environmental conflicts with neighboring communities. Thus, innovative strategies and sustainable technological solutions pertaining to emerging environmental problems are urgently required. GROUP MEMBERS Dr.M.Krishna Prasad Professor CHEM Dr.M.V.Subba Rao Associate Professor BS&H Dr.K.Koteswara Rao Assistant Professor BS&H Dr.Surya Narayana Dash Associate Professor CHEM Dr.H.Joga Rao Assistant Professor CHEM   GROUP ACTIVITIES A survey was conducted on the feasibility and challenges for incorporating the Zero Waste Management campus project in GMRIT A student project on Liquid Waste Management system was also carried out. Completed DST project on “Modeling of saltwater intrusion for an effective management of coastal aquifers: A case study of Srikakulam coastal belt in AP”.   Completed  AICTE project on “Coastal Zone Problems and their Remedies” .    Project titled  “Hydro geological characterization and Ground Water Modeling in Kovvada” is approved by BRNS .   DST project titled “Ground water modeling for hydro geological characterization of Hazardous substance release sites- A case study of Pydibhimavaram Industrial area, Srikakulam, A.P” is approved.   Study and analysis of ground water quality at Uddanam Village, Srikakulam (Dist) Andhra Pradesh. Project titled “Demographic and Health Status Survey in Kovvada Region” submitted to BRNS and is approved.   Proposal on “Water quality assessment of freshwater sources of Srikakulam (India) with special reference to phytoplankton indicators” is submitted to Ministry of Forest & Environment.   Proposal titled “Biochar Amendment in the Soil matrix for Simultaneous Remediation of Pesticide Contaminated Aquatic Ecosystems and Enhancement of Crop Yield” is submitted to Ministry of Forest & Environment. Proposal titled “Growing Urbanization Influence and Impact on Water Cycle – A  Case study in the regions under GVMC (Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation), Andhra Pradesh, India” is submitted to Ministry of Forest & Environment.   Maintenance and monitoring of Sewage treatment plant at GMRIT Campus.   Treatment of industrial waste water.   Fate and transport of pollutants in aquatic ecosystems.   Physicochemical and biological treatment processes.   Cleaner production and industrial ecology.   Application of artificial intelligence in environmental systems.   Seasonal dynamics of phytoplankton in relation to environmental factors.   Bioremediation of industrial effluents.   Quality assessment of water & waste water.   Related Links Training & Placement Services Read more about how GMRIT helps its students find suitable jobs. Engineering Departments Find out more about the seven engineering departments at GMRIT.

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