Environmental Sciences: Perspectives, Concepts and Applications

Environmental Sciences: Perspectives, Concepts and Applications

Authors: Mr. Atul S. Tike, Mr. Rushikesh Acharya, Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre, Dr. Vilas Whankatte,
Publish Date/ Year : March 2026 | Format: Paperback | Genre : Agriculture | Other Book Detail

Environmental science has emerged as one of the most significant and dynamic fields of study in the modern world, reflecting the growing awareness of the intricate relationships between humans and the natural environment. The book Environmental Sciences: Perspectives, Concepts and Applications has been thoughtfully designed to provide a comprehensive and accessible understanding of environmental principles, challenges, and solutions, catering to students, educators, and general readers alike. In recent decades, the world has witnessed unprecedented environmental changes driven by rapid industrialization, urbanization, population growth, and technological advancement. Issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and depletion of natural resources have underscored the urgent need for a deeper understanding of environmental systems and sustainable practices. This book seeks to address these concerns by integrating scientific knowledge with practical applications, enabling readers to grasp both theoretical concepts and their real-world implications. The text is structured to present a balanced blend of foundational topics and contemporary issues in environmental science. It begins with core concepts such as ecosystem dynamics, energy flow, biogeochemical cycles, and the interdependence of living organisms and their surroundings. Building upon this foundation, the book explores critical environmental challenges including air, water, and soil pollution, climate variability, conservation of biodiversity, and sustainable resource management.
Pages

168 pages
Language

English
Publication date

March 2026
ISBN-13

978-93-6678-930-9




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Mr. Atul S. Tike

Mr. Atul S. Tike

Mr. Atul S. Tike is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Abasaheb Marathe Arts and New Commerce, Science College, Rajapur. He is presently pursuing his Ph.D. from SRTM University, Nanded. He has qualified the SET examination conducted by Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune. He has completed his post-graduation in M.A. (Political Science) and B.Ed. from Shivaji University, Kolhapur.He has five years of teaching experience at Raje Ramrao Mahavidyalaya, Jath. He has published several research papers in national and international journals and has presented his research work at various conferences, workshops, and seminars. He has also received two national-level awards for his academic contributions. Additionally, he is an active member of various committees and has successfully coordinated different academic and co-curricular events at the college. He is actively involved in the National Service Scheme (NSS) and has contributed to promoting election literacy through awareness programs and initiatives.

Mr. Rushikesh Acharya

Mr. Rushikesh Acharya

Mr. Rushikesh V. Acharya is a postgraduate in Geography (M.A.) from the University of Mumbai, with a strong academic background in Geography and Marathi. He has hands-on experience in data collection and data analysis through his involvement in the project on the socio-economic, agricultural, and environmental analysis of the Shastri River Basin, funded by Raintree Foundation, Pune. He also has one year of teaching experience at the undergraduate level. He is skilled in software tools such as QGIS, Google Earth, and SPSS, and has completed MS-CIT. He has been recognized for his academic excellence and has actively participated in skill development courses, including a Certificate Course in Basics of QGIS

Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre

Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre

Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre is currently working as an assistant professor in botany at New Education Society's Shriram Kusumtai Sadashiv Vanjare College, Lanja District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra State. He has total teaching experience of 10 years at UG level. He has completed his Ph.D. from St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Mumbai. He is the author of 12 books and editor of 19 books. To his credit he has 21 research papers in UGC CARE list and has written 59 chapters in various books. He also has 03 patent publication to his credit. He has vast experience in the field of Plant Taxonomy, Ethnobotany. Molecular Systematics, Ecology and Anthropology. Apart from academic work, he has been engaged in administrative work also. At institute level, he is being working as a Nodal Officer for various schemes such as Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Kalam Program for IP Literacy and Awareness (KAPILA) and Atal Ranking of institution on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA). Dr. Mhatre is a President of Institutional Innovation Council (IIC). He has been designated as a District Sustainability Mentor (DSM) for Ratnagiri District by Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, Ministry of Education, Government of india, Hyderabad.

Dr. Vilas Whankatte

Dr. Vilas Whankatte

Dr. Vilas R. Whankatte (M.Sc, M.Phil., Ph.D.) is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at Gokhale Education Society's Arts, Commerce & Science College, Shreevardhan, District Raigad. He possesses over 21 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic excellence and student development. He is an esteemed member of the Board of Studies in Botany at M.C.E. Society's Abeda Inamdar Senior College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Autonomous), Pune, Maharashtra, since the academic year 2024-25. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he has made significant contributions to research, with 18 research papers published in reputed national and international journals. Dr. Whankatte has actively participated in various national and international conferences, where he has presented both poster and research papers, reflecting his continuous engagement with the scientific community. His research interests primarily focus on Biodiversity, Phytochemistry, and the Antioxidant Activities of Plants and Marine Macroalgae, contributing to advancements in the field of plant sciences and marine biology.