Dr. Amitava Bandyopadhyay
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Dr. Amitava Bandyopadhyay

Associate Professor
University of Calcutta, India

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India

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Biography

Dr. Amitava Bandyopadhyay holds a position of Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, University College of Science & Technology, University of Calcutta. India. Prior to his University position, he spent more than ten years at the West Bengal Pollution Control Board dealing with the implementation of various environmental rules and regulations. He has completed his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur in 1996. His area of expertise includes Air Pollution Control Particulate laden gas cleaning, CO2 Capture, Gas‐Liquid Mass Transfer (Spray Column, Bubble Column, Hybrid Columns), Air and Water Quality Assessment Studies, Advanced Waste Water Treatment, E‐Waste Management, Hazardous Waste Management, Environmental Jurisprudence in India. He has visited Thailand, China USA, and Japan for academic pursuits. Dr. Bandyopadhyay has published 81 articles in international and national journals. He has authored three books and contributed chapters to three other books. He is one of the topical editors in the water and environmental engineering sections of the international journal CLEAN-Soil, Air, and Water, published by Wiley-Blackwell. He also serves on the editorial boards and advisory boards of several international journals importantly to Environmental Quality Management of Wiley-Blackwell. He has received a number of awards for his research like the Outstanding Paper Award 2012 from Clean Technologies & Environmental Policy. In addition to serving as a life member of Indian Institution of Chemical Engineers, The Institution of Engineers, Indian Association for Environmental Management, Institution of Public Health Engineers India, Air Pollution Control Association of India, Indian Science News Association, Coal Ash Institute of India, Forum of Scientists, Engineers and Technologists, National Environmental Science Academy, Indian Science Congress Association, Oil Technologists’ Association of India, and member of Climate Change Research Institute and Society of Chemical Industry, United Kingdom. He also delivered number of invited lectures. He is also serving as external examination for national and international institutes.

Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
100%
Pollution Control
62%
Waste Minimization
90%
Atmospheric Science
75%
Pollution Control Modelling
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
3
Articles
53
Abstracts
11

Selected Publications

  1. Terng-Jou, W., S. Shu-Min, A. Bandyopadhyay and S. Chi-Min, 2012. Bibliometric analysis of carbon dioxide reduction research trends during 1999-2009. Sep. Purif. Technol., 94: 87-91.
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  2. Sarkar, D., S. Bardhan, A. Bandyopadhyay, M. Chakraborty and C. Bhattacharjee, 2012. Simulation of continuous stirred ultrafiltration process: An approach based on surface renewal theory. Asia-Pac. J. Chem. Eng., 7: 279-294.
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  3. Narayn, S. and A. Bandyopadhyay, 2012. Assessing Wastewater Quality of the Khardah Khal. Lap Lambert Academic, Saarbrucken, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-8433-8669-2 Pages: 72.
  4. Bandyopadhyay, A., G. Luo and W. Fei, 2012. Preface. Special issue: CO2 capture and storage.. Sep. Purif. Technol., 94: 85-86.
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  5. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2012. Selecting particulate and gaseous pollution control device. Part. Sci. Technol., 30: 238-286.
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  6. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2012. Critical Analysis of Indian TSDF for Hazardous Waste Management. Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Saarbrucken, Germany.
  7. Sarkar, D. and A. Bandyopadhyay, 2011. Shrinking core model in characterizing aqueous phase dye adsorption. Chem. Eng. Res. Design, 89: 69-77.
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  8. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2011. Mechanical operations. Ind. Chem. Engin., 53: 48-48.
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  9. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2011. GHG Emission Mitigation: An environmental analysis of CO2 capture processes. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Sustainable Environmental Management. February 26, IPHE, Kolkata Centre and IWWA, Kolkata Centre. Salt Lake, Kolkata. 45-52.
  10. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2011. Characterising the performance of a tapered scrubber for controlling particulate emission. Int. J. Sustainable Eng., 4: 172-180.
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  11. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2011. Assessment of accidental refinery wastewater discharge: A case study. Clean Technol. Environ. Policy, 13: 331-345.
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  12. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2011. Amine versus ammonia absorption of CO2 as a measure of reducing GHG emission: A critical analysis. Clean Technol. Environ. Policy, 13: 269-294.
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  13. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2011. Air pollution control in ferroalloy manufacturing industries: An indian regulatory assessment. Clean Technol. Environ., 13: 421-429.
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  14. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2011. Electronic waste management under Indian perspective. Proceedings of the all India Seminar on Computational Breakthrough: Green Computing-Challenges a Issues. April 29-30, Organized by Computer Engineering Division, The IE(I). West Bengal State Centre. Kolkata. 39-67.
  15. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 2011. Hydrodynamics of a tapered bubble column. Chem. Eng. Technol., 34: 186-200.
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  16. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 2011. Determination of interfacial area in a tapered bubble column. J. Chem. Technol. Biotechnol., 86: 1211-1225.
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  17. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 2011. CO2 capture in a spray column using a critical flow atomizer. Special issue: CO2 capture and storage. Sep. Purif. Technol., 94: 104-114.
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  18. Sarkar, D., S.K. Das, P. Mukherjee and A. Bandyopadhyay, 2010. Proposed adsorption-diffusion model for characterizing chromium(VI) removal using dried water hyacinth roots. Clean: Soil Air Water, 38: 764-770.
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  19. Sarkar, D. and A. Bandyopadhyay, 2010. Adsorptive mass transport of dye on rice husk ash. J. Water Resour. Prot., 2: 424-431.
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  20. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2010. Relative merits of absorption, adsorption and membrane processes for CO2 capture. Proceeding of the all India Seminar on Green Business in Chemical Industries, September 30-October 1, West Bengal State Centre. Kolkata, 13-21.
  21. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2010. Electronics waste management: Indian practices and guidelines. Int. J. Energy Environ., 1: 793-804.
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  22. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2010. E-Waste Recycling and Treatment: An overview. In: Detection and Management of Eco-Toxicity in Environment A Few Case Studies, Ghosh, A. and B. Bhattacharya (Eds.). Vol. 360, Chapter 5, Institute of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sciences, Kolkata, India, ISBN: 9788191022216, pp: 355-360.
  23. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2010. Dispersion modeling in assessing air quality of industrial projects under indian regulatory regime. Int. J. Energy Environ., 1: 97-112.
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  24. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2010. Comments on an comprehensive analysis for prediction of dust removal efficiency using twin fluid atomization in a spray scrubber [Seppur 63 (2008) 269-277]. Sep. Purif. Technol., 71: 367-368.
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  25. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2010. Comments on an article published recently by SEPPUR 61 (2008) 96-102. Sep. Purif. Technol., 71: 269-269.
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  26. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2010. Comment on flue gas desulfurization with an electrostatic spraying absorber. Energy Fuels, 24: 2787-2789.
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  27. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2010. Capturing CO2 by NH3 for reducing GHG emission: An environmental analysis. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Environmental Management 2010, October 25-28, 2010, Hyderabad, pp: 670-680.
  28. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 2010. Scrubbing of particulate-laden-SO2 in a hybrid column. Clean Technol. Environ. Policy, 10: 377-387.
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  29. Chowdhury, A.K., A.D. Sarkar and A. Bandyopadhyay, 2009. Rice Husk Ash as a low cost adsorbent for the removal of methylene blue and congo red in aqueous phases. CLEAN: Soil Air Water, 37: 581-591.
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  30. Chowdhuri, A.K., T. Banerjee, T.S. Konar, A.D. Sarkar and A. Bandyopadhyay, 2009. Potential health effects of radio frequency emitted from mobile telephones and its base stations-a critical review. Proceedings of the 7th all India People's Technology Congress. Febrery 6-7, FOSET. Kolkata. 239-249.
  31. Bandyopadhyay, A., and M.N. Biswas, 2009.. Particulate scrubbing in a tapered bubble column. Proceeding of the 7th All India Peoples Technology Congress. Febrery 6-7, FOSET. Kolkata, 378-384.
  32. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2009. Reviewing the relative performance of NH3 and MEA based CO2 absorption. Proceedings of the all India Seminar on Global Warming-Corporate Responsibility, November 10-11, West Bengal State Centre. Kolkata., 51-55.
  33. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2009. Prediction of ground level concentration of sulfur dioxide using ISCST3 model in Mangalore industrial region of India. Clean Technol. Environ. Policy, 11: 173-188.
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  34. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2009. Emission control in induction furnace, an Indian regulatory assessment. Proceedings of the 2009 International Symposium on Environmental Science and Technology, June 2-5, Donghua University, Shanghai, China, 557-564.
  35. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2009. Discussions on performance characteristics of the particulate removal in a novel spray-cum-bubble column scrubber. Chem. Eng. Res. Design, 87: 1448-1450.
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  36. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2009. Comments on removal of SO2 from industrial effluents by a novel twin fluid air-assist atomized spray scrubber. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 48: 5563-5564.
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  37. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2009. Air pollution and control options in projects in megacities: An overview. Proceedings of the all India Seminar on Upgradation of Infrastructure in Megacities- Role of Civil Engineers. October 30-31, West Bengal State Centre. Kolkata. 93-105.
  38. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2009. Abatement of particulate-laden SO2 in tapered bubble column with internals. Air Qual. Atmos. Health, 2: 147-155.
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  39. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2009. Development of Indian electronic waste management policy. Proceedings of the 2009 International Symposium on Environmental Science and Technology, June 2-5, Donghua University, Shanghai, China, 2151-2158.
  40. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 2009. Particulate-laden-SO2 scrubbing in a tapered bubble column. Environ. Prog. Sustainable Energy, 28: 212-225.
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  41. Dutta, D., N.D. Sarkar, A.D. Sarkar and A.Bandyopadhyay, 2008. Adsorptive removal of phenol utilizing flyash. J. Inst. Engin., 89: 1-10.
  42. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2008. Indian initiatives on E-waste management-a critical review. Environ. Eng. Sci., 25: 1507-1526.
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  43. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2008. A regulatory approach for e-waste management: a cross-national review of current practice and policy with an assessment and policy recommendation for the Indian perspective. Int. J. Environ. Waste Manage., 2: 139-186.
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  44. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 2008. Spray scrubbing of particulate-laden SO2 using a critical flow atomizer. J. Environ. Sci. Health Part A, 43: 1115-1125.
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  45. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 2008. Critical flow atomizer in SO2 spray scrubbing. Chem. Eng. J., 139: 29-41.
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  46. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 2007. Spray scrubbing of particulates with a critical flow atomizer. Chem. Eng. Technol., 30: 1674-1685.
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  47. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 2007. Modeling of SO2 scrubbing in spray towers. Sci. Total Environ., 383: 25-40.
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  48. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 2007. Microbial degradation of CS2. Int. J. Chem. Sci., 5: 1513-1524.
  49. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 2007. Fly ash scrubbing in a novel dual flow scrubber. Waste Manage., 27: 1845-1859.
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  50. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 2006. SO2 scrubbing in a tapered bubble column scrubber. Chem. Eng. Commun., 193: 1562-1580.
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  51. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 2006. Prediction of the removal efficiency of a novel two-stage hybrid scrubber for flue gas desulfurization. Chem. Eng. Technol., 29: 130-145.
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  52. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 2006. Particulate scrubbing in a novel two-stage hybrid scrubber. AIChE J., 52: 850-854.
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  53. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 2006. Fly-ash scrubbing in a tapered bubble column scrubber. Process Saf. Environ. Prot., 84: 54-62.
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  54. Bandyopadhyay, A., 2000. Modelling of API oil-water separator. J. Inst. Engin., 80: 21-24.
  55. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 2000. Spray scrubbing of flyash. J. Indian Assoc. Environ. Manage., 33: 2-6.
  56. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 2000. Particulate scrubbing in high-velocity water sprays. J. Chem. Eng. Japan, 27: 514-518.
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  57. Bandyopadhyay, A., 1999. Treatment of acid pickling waste of metals. J. Indus. Poll. Cont., 15: 239-247.
  58. Bandyopadhyay, A., 1999. Air quality scenario in korba area: A retrospective view 1990-1995. J. Indus. Poll. Cont., 15: 203-225.
  59. Bandyopadhyay, A. and S. Bandyopadhyay, 1998. Microprocessor based on-line aerosol analyzer.. J. Ind. Assoc. Environ. Manage., 26: 65-73.
  60. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 1998. Scrubbing of sulfur dioxide in a dual flow scrubber. J. Indian Assoc. Environ. Manage., 25: 113-133.
  61. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 1998. Removal of hexavalent chromium by synergism modified adsorption.. Indian J. Environ. Prot., 18: 662-671.
  62. Mandal. S.B., A. Bandyopadhyay and M.N. Biswas, 1996. De-oiling of oil-water mixture in a baffled vessel. Indian J. Environ. Prot. 16: 614-618.
  63. Jain, A., A. Bandyopadhyay and M.N. Biswas, 1996. Design and scale up of a biofilter system for industrial application. Indian J. Environ. Prot., 16: 121-123.
  64. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 1995. On the control of air pollution from Indian coal fired thermal power plants: A new outlook. Indian J. Environ. Prot., 15: 853-858.
  65. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 1995. Mathematics in combating pollution from thermal power plants: A retrospective and introspective view. News Bull. Cal. Math. Soc., 18: 22-24.
  66. Jain, A., A.Bandyopadhyay and M.N. Biswas, 1994. Development of a soil-saw dust biofilter for the abatement of phenolic wastes from contaminated air stream. Indian J. Environ. Prot., 14: 246-251.
  67. Bandyopadhyay, A. and M.N. Biswas, 1994. Operation of a hybrid scrubber with simultaneous particulate laden sulfur dioxide removal facility. Proceedings of International Seminar on Technology for a Better Tomorrow, December 15-20, 1994, Calcutta, pp: 221-234.