Soumita Bid | Dispersion of Radionuclides | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Soumita Bid | Dispersion of Radionuclides | Best Researcher Award

Dr. soumita bid, C.K.Pithawala College of Engineering & Technology, India

Dr. Soumita Bid is an accomplished academic and researcher with expertise in Environmental Engineering and Water Resource Management. She has over 12 years of teaching experience and a robust research portfolio, focusing on computational and sustainable methodologies in engineering. A recipient of the Elite Plus Silver Medal in NPTEL’s Stress Management course, Dr. Bid is also an active member of the Society of Indoor Environment. She continues to mentor undergraduate projects and advance innovative solutions in environmental and hydraulic systems.

PROFILE

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Educational Details

Dr. Soumita Bid holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from S.V. National Institute of Technology, Surat, specializing in Environmental Engineering. She earned her Master of Technology in Civil Engineering with a focus on Environmental Engineering from the same institution in August 2006. Dr. Bid completed her Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Distinction (67.7%) from M.S. University, Baroda, Gujarat, in 2001. Additionally, she holds a Diploma in Software Technology from CMC Limited, achieved in 2002 with an A grade.

Professional Experience

Dr. Bid began her career in the industry, working as an Engineer (Projects) at Anwesha Comtech Engg. Pvt. Ltd. from September 2002 to March 2004, gaining hands-on experience in project management and environmental systems. She transitioned to academia in 2007, serving as an Adhoc Lecturer at STBS Surat before joining C.K. Pithawala College of Engineering & Technology (C.K.P.C.E.T.), Surat, where she has been a faculty member since December 2008. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor, contributing to teaching, research, and curriculum development.

Research Interests

Dr. Bid’s research spans Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, and Fluid Mechanics. She focuses on computational fluid dynamics, soft computing techniques, sustainable development, water and wastewater management, and nutrient extraction methodologies. She is particularly interested in applying advanced computational methods like fuzzy computing to environmental hydraulics and infrastructure projects.

Teaching Experience

With over 12 years of teaching experience, Dr. Bid has developed and delivered courses in environmental engineering, fluid mechanics, and sustainable infrastructure. She has also supervised numerous undergraduate projects focusing on innovative solutions to real-world engineering challenges.

List of B.E. Projects Supervised

Application of Pervious Concrete in Water Filter and Pavement Design (2020-2021)

Replacement of Fine Aggregate with Steel Slag in Concrete (2019-2020)

Automatic Rising Bollard (2019-2020) – Funded by SSIP Grant, Gujarat Technological University

Wastewater Treatment Using Fenton Process (2018-2019)

Vishwakarma Yojna: Rurbanization Projects (Phases III-VI, 2015-2019)

Membrane Technology (2016-2017)

Design of Water Distribution Network for Surat City (2017-2018)

River Ranking Using Fuzzy Methodology (2013-2014)

Wastewater Treatment Using Photo-Fenton Method (2012-2013)

Design of Flexible Pavement Using Lime Fly Ash Stabilized Soil (2011-2012)

Top Notable Publications

1. An Experimental Study for Effectiveness of Steel Fibre Reinforced Exterior Beam-Column Joints Under Cyclic Resistance

Authors: Patel, P.; Desai, A.; Bid, S.; Desai, P.

Year: 2024

Journal: Construction and Building Materials

Volume: 411

Article Number: 134511

Citations: 0 (as of now)

2. An Approach to Model Radionuclide Concentration in Lake Environment Under Scarce Data

Authors: Bid, S.D.; Christian, R.A.; Patel, P.L.; Patra, A.K.

Year: 2022

Journal: ISH Journal of Hydraulic Engineering

Volume: 28, Supplement 1

Pages: 341–355

Citations: 0 (as of now)

3. Hydrodynamic Modeling of Radionuclide Effluent in Moticher Lake, Kakrapar Atomic Power Station, India

Authors: Bid, S.D.; Patel, P.L.; Christian, R.A.; Patra, A.K.

Year: 2020

Journal: Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste

Volume: 24, Issue 1

Article Number: 4019033

Citations: 1 (as of now)

4. Infection Potential Ranking of Hospitals Based on Generation of Biomedical Waste: A Fuzzy Approach

Authors: Bid, S.D.; Mistry, N.J.

Year: 2013

Journal: Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems

Volume: 24, Issue 3

Pages: 657–663

Citations: 0 (as of now)

Conclusion

Dr. Soumita Bid’s interdisciplinary research, teaching experience, and industry involvement position her as a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her diverse and impactful contributions to environmental engineering, water resources management, and sustainable development are commendable. Furthermore, her research in emerging areas like computational fluid dynamics and fuzzy computing shows her potential to push boundaries and create innovative solutions in her field. Dr. Bid’s consistent academic and research excellence, coupled with her involvement in real-world projects, makes her a strong contender for this prestigious award.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alka Rani | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Alka Rani | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Educational Details

Dr. Alka Rani holds a B.Sc. in Agriculture (Hons.) from Punjab Agricultural University, where she graduated in 2014 with an impressive 88.8%. She continued her academic journey at the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi, earning her M.Sc. in Agricultural Physics in 2016 with a distinction of 90.3%. Dr. Rani completed her Ph.D. in the same field in 2023, achieving a commendable 89.4%. Her strong educational foundation has equipped her with a deep understanding of soil science and its critical applications in sustainable agriculture.

Work experience:

Dr. Alka Rani has held significant positions in various esteemed institutions. She began her career as a Scientist at the ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management in Hyderabad from January to April 2019. Following that, she worked as a Scientist (Trainee) at the ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey & Land Use Planning in Nagpur for a brief period in mid-2019. Since August 2019, Dr. Rani has been serving as a Scientist at the ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science in Bhopal, where she continues to contribute to research in soil science and sustainable agriculture. Her roles have been recognized within the pay scale of PB-3 (15,600–39,100) with a grade pay of 6,000, reflecting her expertise and dedication to the field.

Awards:

Dr. Alka Rani has received numerous awards and fellowships throughout her academic and professional career, highlighting her dedication to research in soil science. In 2024, she was honored with the Young Scientist Award at the 39th M.P. Young Scientist Congress and a Fellowship for Training of Young Scientists from the M.P. Council of Science and Technology. Her research presentations have also garnered recognition, including Best Poster Presentation Awards at the International Conference on Sustainable Natural Resource Management in 2023 and the National Seminar on Agrophysics for Smart Agriculture in 2022. Dr. Rani was awarded the 3rd Best Paper Presentation at the National Symposium on i-GEOMATICS in 2021 and received multiple accolades during her undergraduate studies, including a Gold Medal for securing the first position in her B.Sc. Agri. (Hons.) from Punjab Agricultural University in 2014. Her accomplishments reflect her commitment to excellence in agricultural research and education.

Top Notable Publications

Spatiotemporal Variations in Near-Surface Soil Water Content across Agroecological Regions of Mainland India: 1979–2022 (44 Years)

Authors: [Author names not provided]

Year: 2024

Journal: Remote Sensing

DOI: 10.3390/rs16163108

Identification of salt-affected soils using remote sensing data through random forest technique: a case study from India

Authors: [Author names not provided]

Year: 2022

Journal: Arabian Journal of Geosciences

DOI: 10.1007/s12517-022-09682-3

Machine learning for soil moisture assessment

Authors: [Author names not provided]

Year: 2022

Book Chapter: [Publisher and book details not provided]

DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-323-85214-2.00001-X