About the Book

Population, exuberant growth of urbanization, decline of cultivable lands, growing number of vehicle on the roads, deforestation, industrialization, changing pattern of consumption and exploitation of natural recourses by human activities have all threatened our basic survival on earth. In order to protect our globe from the environmental degradation, it is necessary to know the various factors by all human being. This book is written to provide a clear and authoritative introduction to the subject of Energy, Environment, Ecology and Society.

                The subject “Energy, Environment, Ecology and Society” has been included for all branches of Engineering and Technology by RGPV in Madhya Pradesh. And this book is written as per RGPV syllabus 2010 -11.

Salient Features

                ·               Presentation of the material in lucid manner

                ·               Distinctive coverage on all Energy Resources

                ·               Presentation of suitable illustrations with clear diagrams

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About the Author

Anil Kumar, Ph.D, is working as Assistant Professor in Department of Energy at Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal. He was awarded Senior Research Fellowship from Centre for Energy Studies, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.

                He has been actively involved in teaching and research in the area of Energy and Environment and continuing his lectures in Energy, Environment, Ecology and Society for  5 years. His major research areas are in the field of Renewable Energy, Solar Thermal Energy and Heat  Transfer.

                He has published many research papers in International / National journals and conferences. He has been a resources person in several International / National conferences.

K. Sudhakar obtained M Tech (Energy Management), is working as Asst. Professor at Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal.