Gilad Shpitzer was born and raised in Jerusalem and graduated his master's degree from the Hebrew University. Gilad has over 25 years of experience in the field of air pollutant measurements - from source sampling, analytical laboratories to remote sensing. In this field, Gilad is the co-founder and CEO of Atmosfir Optics and A.S. Research Services. Gilad was a member of the board committee of the Israeli Ecological Society and will be glad to share his vast experience.
Technical director of MRU GmbH
Roland Zepeck, by profession a chemical engineer for process chemistry, has been active during his professional career in multiple assignments for various companies around the world in both Environmental Monitoring as well as Combustion Technology (mainly Thermal Power Generation). For Environmental Monitoring the assignments included R&D for various environmental analyzers (Dust/PM, Total Mercury, Hydrocarbons, SOX, NOx, CO, O3, O2), systems design for air quality monitoring stations and networks, systems design for Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS), and design of Emission Monitoring Sampling Systems (both dilution based as well as direct sampling based). He is active in the Indian environmental market since 1986. He serves at ADAGE AUTOMATION as Director International Business since August 2022. Additionally he operates his own consulting firm IBD-International Business Development, strategically supporting companies in their international expansion. He is a long-term member of VDI (Association of German Engineers), is associated with the International Centre for Sustainable Carbon (ICSC, UK), and also serves as member of the Advisory Board to the Powerplant Technology Conference of University Dresden, Germany. He has published a large number of papers on environmental monitoring on combustion technology issues and is an experienced speaker on international conferences and workshops.
“Only with Clean Environment & Intensions, Rises a Clean Great Nation..!” Very Purpose fully said by Dr. Pritesh M Shah, Chairman of PRIMA Group Pritesh is a dynamic & Very Optimistic personality born in Jamnagar, a small town of Gujarat, INDIA After completing graduation in the year 1990, Dr. Pritesh moved ahead towards achieving his childhood dream of becoming an entrepreneur. Being familiar with and involved in the family business of instrumentation since childhood, he was eager to start his own enterprise. With a meager cash amount of INR 140, he took on the challenge of setting up his own business and that is how PRIMA EQUIPMENT was established on October 11, 1992. When he started designing products, his first priority was the ruggedness and sustainability of our equipment so as to cope with the harsh environment. The electronic PCBs, controllers, panels, enclosures, sensors, and other such parts used in the equipment are able to withstand the toughest industrial environment. This has made PRIMA different from the other players. In 1998, he got an opportunity to develop continuous stack gas emission monitoring equipment and that sparked off a new journey in terms of design, development, and innovation. PRIMA could now provide solutions as per customers’ needs. Since then, his goal has been to provide customized solutions in the sector of pollution and environment monitoring applications to various industries. PRIMA’s USP was that we started providing solutions and not just equipment. Mr. Pritesh has not stopped yet, with a motto to provide International Testing & Calibration Facility at door step to Asian Countries, he has developed an in-house world-class Testing & Calibration Laboratory which is accredited by IAS, U.S.A. The utilization of a built-up manufacturing facility of 27,000 sq. feet in 38,000 sq. feet of land, includes a dedicated research and development department for continual innovation, a technical department for application support, a production and assembly area, and a product gallery area, showcasing the full range of products has made this group as a unique in the field of Gas Detection in its kind. Nurtured the Team of about 80 efficient Professionals who are looking after fulfilling the goal of betterment of humans. The Infrastructure has an environment-friendly atmosphere with the capacity to produce more than 300 systems and 1,000+ portable equipment. Pritesh is planning to have FAT units in 6+ countries Globally by 2023. Being a technocrat and leader in the field Dr. Pritesh M. Shah has been invited to speak at various business and technical meets and conferences. His speeches and presentation are very highly regarded at national as well as international platforms. He is not only a successful Entrepreneur but also a kind-hearted person. He has formed a charitable foundation named “Kalabharti Charitable Foundation”, with the goal to cater to Education, Entrepreneurship & Environment & Build Our Dream Nation. In the span of the last 5 years, KCF initiated a few remarkable Projects which mainly focus on Nation Building by way of Educating a future generation & providing Basic / Infrastructure Facilities for ease of Education. Distributed School Kits, Provided Scholarships for Higher Education & Sponsored Solar Energy for Schools & Colleges by donating 15KVA Solar Roof Tops. Provided Technical / Non-Technical Training & sharpened the Entrepreneurship skill sets of start-ups. Creating Environment Awareness & conservation through various programs. Pritesh visualizes Prima Group as a proud Indian manufacturer supplying equipment internationally. He would like to serve an increasing number of industries with the most affordable solutions while creating more awareness for environment conservation. His mantra is ‘if you can visualize it, you can actualize it.’
T P Singh is working with Teledyne FLIR, as Senior Sales Director for Australia, NZ, ASEAN Countries and India . Mr. Singh has a professional work experience of 28 years in field of Energy, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing and Security sector. He has written many technical write ups on different Thermal Imaging camera applications. His academic qualification includes Engineering Degree in Electronics & Telecommunication, Business Management course from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, & Digital Marketing Course from DMI, Ireland.
Mr. Chandan Yadav holds a B.Tech degree in Electrical Engineering. He is result oriented
professional with over 16 years of experience in the Electrical and Automation Engineering and
presently associated with Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai, India (Wholly Owned
subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. USA).
His key focus area of work is around analytical solutions which enables the customer and stake
holders making the world healthier, greener and safer. He has been continuously working in the
field of On-line Monitoring in the applications such as Stack Emission- CEMS, Ambient Air
Monitoring, Process Monitoring, Water Quality Monitoring across Business segments such as
Research and Development Labs, Academia, Regulatory Bodies and Heavy Industries mainly;
Power, Cement, Steel, Mining, Oil & Gas, Petro- Chemicals etc.
He is highly Skilled into Product Management and Strategic Project driven activities across
various industry verticals and working around to create a Gold Standard of Environment &
Process Monitoring in India, so that right Pollution Control Techniques could be deployed.
AGT-PSG GmbH Managing Director May 2012 - Present "If you can't measure, you can't improve it." Our solutions for sample gas handling our large and small customers around the world to reliably measure processes and emissions. As managing director of AGT-PSG GmbH, I see it as my mission to work together as a team on the development and production of PSG #PerfectSampleGas solutions on a daily basis. We are the only supplier on the market to be able to produce the entire sample gas preparation, from gas extraction (via gas extraction probes) to gas transport (via heated analysis lines) to gas conditioning (via gas cooler). I am convinced that emissions can only really be reduced with globally tested, recognized measurement methods - and our treatment products are the key to this.
Derek Stuart is Global Product Manager for Combustion and Emissions at AMETEK Land. He is an atmospheric physicist with forty years experience in air pollution and industrial emissions. As a member of ASTM D22 committee, he has led the most recent updates to the D6216 "Standard Practice for Opacity Monitor Manufacturers to Certify Conformance with Design and Performance Specifications".
Sanjeev K Kanchan is a known environmental expert, consultant and advisor. He is an Adviser to the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW, India) and a Principle Associate with the International Centre to Sustainable Carbon (ICSC, UK). He is also associated with the UNEP's Global Mercury Partnership, the International Centre for Environment Audit and Sustainable Development, and the Source Testing Association, USA. With his expertise in industrial operation, efficiency, pollution monitoring and control, benchmarking, best technology, audit, regulation and compliance, Mr Sanjeev has managed senior-level roles in organisations working on environmental research, pollution monitoring technology, data handling services and capacity building. His well-known publications on CEMS include- Best Practices in CEM (Continuous Emission Monitoring), CEMS- A Technical Guidance Manual, CEMS and CEQMS Implementation in India: Inspection Manual and Status of Implementation of Continuous Emission Monitoring System in Coal-fired Thermal Power Plants in India etc. which are often used as reference documents for CEMS stakeholders in India.
Area manager India, Middle East South America for M&C techgroup germany 2010 to
Export manager LAR Process Analysers, water quality analysers 2005-2010
Sales manager ; Indumation Benelux; Distribution of gas analysers and systems. 2000-2005
Service/ sales manager; Anasys; Distributor in Benelux of analytical equipment . 1985-2000
Electrical and Electronics Engineer
Head of Product Management PEM
Focus areas: Process and Environmental Monitoring, Continuous Mercury Monitoring, Dust Monitoring
Matthew has been working in the source (stack) testing industry since 1990. He is a Qualified Source Testing Individual (QSTI) in all Groups 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Matthew is the CEO of the largest source testing company in Australia. Ektimo has 5 offices across Australia and their team of 80 perform ISO17025 regulatory compliant source testing for ~800 large industry clients. Matthew is also involved in installing CEMS and AAQMS and perform certification of CEMS using the USEPA Performance Specifications (PS-1 to PS-18).
Mr. Ch. Vijay Kumar founded and established Swan Environmental Pvt. Ltd. in the year 1988 to offer wide range of analytical instruments for protecting the natural resources. He formed 3 more companies viz., Swan Technical Services, Swan Biotec, Swan Scientific in the year 2016 to segment and serve in a focused manner. He is very selective in choosing a technology partner and gives utmost importance to technology based on global reference standard methods. His expertise helps in studying the customer specifications thoroughly and providing the best solution ensuring full customer satisfaction. He conducted many Seminars & Work Shops PAN India and educated the Industry on various latest and best monitoring technologies for Environment, Health & Safety (EHS). He won several awards from Shimadzu for his contributions made in spreading awareness about Importance of TOC and for his outstanding sales performance in South Asia Region. He may be contacted on his email: vijay@swanenviron.com.
Harsh is a seasoned project manager with a track record of delivering successful outcomes in extensive air quality projects. As the current leader of Acoem India's air quality product portfolio, Harsh is at the forefront of advancing environmental solutions. He is a dedicated advocate for environmental policies, with a strong passion for Air Quality, Clean Energy, and Climate Change initiatives. Harsh's wealth of experience extends to the conception, implementation, and execution of national environmental projects, where he is recognized as a field expert in the field.
As the Field Product Manager at Gasmet Technologies in Finland, he specializes in continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) and their quality assurance using P-AMS methods. His academic background includes a Master of Science in Energy Technology and Power Plant Engineering, providing him with a robust foundation for addressing the intricate challenges of our dynamic industry. He is committed to driving innovation and maintaining the highest standards in emission monitoring.
A amateur and budding Entrepreneur. Completed my master's in Biotechnology. Always wanted to start something on my own. Just riding on that journey. Co-founded Harit-vikas with three of my friends. Currently learning and unlearning every bit of being an Entrepreneur. Love to discuss and brainstorm about our products and services.
Ruqaya Mahmoud Mohamed - Section Manager, Air Quality, Noise, Climate Change and Environment Quality Abu Dhabi Environment Agency
Munmun leads EPIC India’s energy and markets research portfolio. She has over seven years’ experience in working with governments/organizations in low-resource settings. She is excited about how to work within the existing systems to deliver services efficiently. She is a trained software engineer and enjoys data analysis, visualization and interpretation. In the past, she has worked with the Government of India, the Government of Sierra Leone, BRAC and the UN. She has an MPA/ID from Harvard Kennedy School and a Master’s in Rural Development from Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
Mr. Torsten Rehberg Education: - University of Applied Sciences Jena, Germany: Optical Engineer - University of Applied Sciences Wismar, Germany: Master Business Consulting Professional background: Experience in product management in various industries. Working with Sick for 7 years with a focus on product management for CEMS especially particle measurement technology. Responsible for the new innovative Fine Dust Emission Measuring System (FDEMS) developed by Sick.
Harin Sutaria is the forward-thinking Head - IT of SICK India Private Limited (wholly owned subsidiary of SICK AG), a pioneering sensors firm specializing in advanced CEMS solutions for a range of industrial emissions. With an extensive background in software development, environmental engineering, and data analytics, He has been instrumental in propelling the company's breakthroughs in CEMS technology. His deep understanding of complex environmental regulations and technological intricacies has enabled the development of innovative CEMS solutions that set the company apart within the competitive environmental technology landscape. His ability to bridge the gap between environmental compliance requirements and cutting-edge technological solutions has been pivotal in the success of the company. By fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, he has encouraged the team to develop CEMS products that are both at the forefront of technological advancements and aligned with the evolving needs of environmental regulatory standards. Through his visionary leadership and technical expertise, he continues to drive the company's growth, shaping the future of CEMS technology and its role in mitigating industrial emissions for a cleaner and more sustainable world.
Gargi is a Senior Research Manager at J-PAL South Asia. She has been associated with the Emissions Trading Scheme based on Particulate Matter (ETS-PM) in Gujarat since 2019. She has also worked on J-PAL South Asia's other Energy & Environment portfolio of projects, including the Information Disclosure project in Maharashtra, and the Smart Plugs project in Haryana. In her time at J-PAL, Gargi has collaborated with the State Pollution Control Boards of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Punjab as well as the Central Pollution Control Board to work on evaluations aimed at reducing air pollution. Prior to this, Gargi worked with KPMG for three years, where she delivered on multi-sectoral secondary research, informing market entry and business strategy of clients. Gargi holds a master's degree from TERI University and a bachelor's degree from Delhi University, both in economics.
I'm a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with over 13 years of dedicated experience in the Thermal Power Plant industry, specializing in Plant Operations, Emergency Handling, Energy Finance, Vendor Management, and Project Management, Power Trading, DSM and Schedule Management. Throughout my career, I've excelled in managing project operations and spearheading initiatives to optimize plant performance. One notable achievement was leading a team in successfully commissioning and testing a 400kV switchyard, resulting in a remarkable 15% improvement in operational efficiency and substantial annual cost savings. The project I led resulted in a 15% improvement in operational efficiency and significant annual cost savings. My proficiency in SAP-PM & MM modules empowers me to streamline maintenance processes, extract actionable insights, and facilitate data-driven decision-making, leading to reduced downtime and increased asset lifespan. Driven by an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement, I've implemented Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen techniques throughout plant operations, achieving a substantial 20% reduction in unplanned downtime and a notable 30% decrease in maintenance costs over the past five years. My commitment to continuous improvement is unwavering, leading to substantial reductions in unplanned downtime and maintenance costs. As a Thermal Power Plant professional, I've consistently provided comprehensive MIS reports to top management, enabling data-driven strategic decisions. I've also maintained monthly historical data for critical parameters, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices. In addition to my core responsibilities, I've played a pivotal role in the successful execution of environmental sustainability initiatives, resulting in a reduction in carbon emissions and industry recognition for our commitment to responsible energy production. Led the development and execution of emergency response plans, ensuring the safety of plant personnel and minimizing downtime during critical incidents. Implemented energy efficiency initiatives that resulted in a notable reduction in energy consumption, contributing to cost savings and sustainability goals. Fostered a culture of safety and compliance by conducting regular training sessions, achieving a significant reduction in workplace incidents and ensuring regulatory compliance. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain management, resulting in improved procurement processes and cost savings.
Chief Product Owner Software Process Analytics,
Siemens Measurement Intelligence
Mr. Chandan Yadav holds a B.Tech degree in Electrical Engineering. He is result oriented
professional with over 16 years of experience in the Electrical and Automation Engineering and
presently associated with Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai, India (Wholly Owned
subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. USA).
His key focus area of work is around analytical solutions which enables the customer and stake
holders making the world healthier, greener and safer. He has been continuously working in the
field of On-line Monitoring in the applications such as Stack Emission- CEMS, Ambient Air
Monitoring, Process Monitoring, Water Quality Monitoring across Business segments such as
Research and Development Labs, Academia, Regulatory Bodies and Heavy Industries mainly;
Power, Cement, Steel, Mining, Oil & Gas, Petro- Chemicals etc.
He is highly Skilled into Product Management and Strategic Project driven activities across
various industry verticals and working around to create a Gold Standard of Environment &
Process Monitoring in India, so that right Pollution Control Techniques could be deployed.
Philipp Zimmel started his career in the analytical business with JCT Analysentechnik GmbH in 2008. He is a technical expert for continuous gas analysis, sample gas conditioning and continuous automated air quality monitoring systems. He also conducts frequent in-house and external training courses on both. Nowadays Philipp is president and shareholder of JCT Group GmbH. JCT Group GmbH provides Solutions You Can Trust for: Gas Sampling, Air Quality Monitoring, Liquids Sampling (SWAS, manual sampling), Process Analytics.
Philipp Zimmel started his career in the analytical business with JCT Analysentechnik GmbH in 2008. He is a technical expert for continuous gas analysis, sample gas conditioning and continuous automated air quality monitoring systems. He also conducts frequent in-house and external training courses on both. Nowadays Philipp is president and shareholder of JCT Group GmbH. JCT Group GmbH provides Solutions You Can Trust for: Gas Sampling, Air Quality Monitoring, Liquids Sampling (SWAS, manual sampling), Process Analytics.
Roland Zepeck, by profession a chemical engineer for process chemistry, has been active during his professional career in multiple assignments for various companies around the world in both Environmental Monitoring as well as Combustion Technology (mainly Thermal Power Generation). For Environmental Monitoring the assignments included R&D for various environmental analyzers (Dust/PM, Total Mercury, Hydrocarbons, SOX, NOx, CO, O3, O2), systems design for air quality monitoring stations and networks, systems design for Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS), and design of Emission Monitoring Sampling Systems (both dilution based as well as direct sampling based). He is active in the Indian environmental market since 1986. He serves at ADAGE AUTOMATION as Director International Business since August 2022. Additionally he operates his own consulting firm IBD-International Business Development, strategically supporting companies in their international expansion. He is a long-term member of VDI (Association of German Engineers), is associated with the International Centre for Sustainable Carbon (ICSC, UK), and also serves as member of the Advisory Board to the Powerplant Technology Conference of University Dresden, Germany. He has published a large number of papers on environmental monitoring on combustion technology issues and is an experienced speaker on international conferences and workshops.
Pawel Kluczynski obtained his Master degree in Physics in 1997 and his Ph.D. in a field of tunable laser spectroscopy. He started his research in the field by developing theoretical models and algorithms for laser based spectroscopy. Between 2001-2010 he has been working with design and architecture of tunable laser gas analyzers at Siemens. In 2010 he founded Airoptic and has been the CEO of the company until present day. He is an author of more than 20 scientific papers and holds over 15 patents in the field of tunable laser spectroscopy
Sanjeeb Kumar Pal, by profession an Electronics & communication Engineer started the career in analytical instruments and has been active during his professional career in multiple assignments for various companies in India in both Environmental Monitoring as well as process monitoring Technology, has over 20 years of experience in various fields of environment management. Currently working in Tata Steel Limited, the country’s premier Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing Company, for last 10 years.
Dr T K Ray is an Additional GM at the Centre for Power Efficiency and Environmental Protection, NTPC Raipur. He did his graduation in Mechanical Engineering from NIT Durgapur, M. Tech. from IIT Delhi. Following his PhD from Jadavpur University Kolkata, Dr Ray received a UK Government fellowship and went on to pursue Science, Innovation and Policy Leadership Program at the University of Oxford as a Chevening Scholar. Dr Ray has a much-diversified job profile. He worked in O&M at NTPC Korba and Farakka. He was a faculty at the Power Management Institute. He became a member and authorized instructor of the ASME and taught ASME accredited courses. He is specialized in exergy analysis of energy systems. His present tasks include efficiency and environment management of NTPC power plants.
Stephen Jenkins is Global Product Manager for Emerson’s Process Gas Analyzer business. Prior to working with Emerson’s Gas Analysis business, Stephen was a Product Manager for Gas Analyzers at Analox Group in the UK. He holds a B. Eng Degree in Electronic & Electrical Engineer and an MBA from the University if Strathclyde in Glasgow and has over 20 Years’ experience in B2B Product Management in high technology fields including Gas Analyzers, Navigation & Positioning Technology, and Semiconductors.
Fergus Collins is Territory Manager APAC for Expo Technologies Ltd with over 15 years experience in the field of hazardous area protection. He is known for building long-lasting client relationships, understanding their unique needs, and providing tailor-made solutions. Prior to joining EXPO, Fergus held product management and sales positions whilst living and working in Germany and Singapore as well as the UK. He has a degree in Business and Marketing from Leeds Metropolitan University.
Abhinav Kumar is an accomplished technical delivery manager with a robust background in overseeing and coordinating the successful execution of complex technical projects. With a proven track record of ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of high-quality solutions, Abhinav has been instrumental in the successful implementation of critical projects, including CPCB's Real-Time Data Management System (RTDMS), NTPC's Continuous Emission Monitoring (CEM) System, and DGH's Real-Time Monitoring Software (RTMS). His extensive experience spans over five years, during which he has consistently demonstrated his expertise in managing multifaceted technical initiatives and delivering exceptional results. Beyond his professional endeavors, Abhinav remains deeply passionate about exploring new technological advancements and staying abreast of the latest industry trends. He actively engages in knowledge-sharing activities. Recently he was invited as a speaker at Centre for Science and Environment(CSE) as an Expert in "Data Acquisition and handling system, Data Analysis, Validation and Interpretation".
Working in HP State Pollution Control Board since 2011 and presently as Regional Officer cum Environmental Engineer. In charge of 02 districts in HP. Previously worked in L&T ECC, DMRC, BPCL & DLF.
B Tech (Civil) NIT Hamirpur.
M. Tech (Environment) BITS Pilani.
Expertise in Environmental Audits and Data Analysis.
Jéröme is Executive area manager Asia at ENVEA, leading provider of environment management solutions for the protection of people and the planet. He has been working all along in the exciting field of optical measurement in relation to different types of application related to gases and dust field monitoring. He holds a master degree from the Institut d'optique graduate school within a Parisian University and a university diploma on biomedical specialization from the medical university of Kremlin Bicetre. He has also worked in the security & military applications as well as in biomedical instrumentation.
Jérôme is Executive area manager Asia at ENVEA, leading provider of environment management solutions for the protection of people and the planet. He has been working all along in the exciting field of optical measurement in relation to different types of application related to gases and dust field monitoring. He holds a master degree from the Institut d'optique graduate school within a Parisian University and a university diploma on biomedical specialization from the medical university of Kremlin Bicetre. He has also worked in the security& military application as well as in biomedical instrumentation.
Robert is the co-founder and President of B3 Systems, Inc. and has been involved with with compliance testing and markets for over 35 years.
After completing a scientific curriculum in high school, I enrolled at the Polytechnic of Turin in the field of automotive engineering. Following my studies, I worked as a business developer and project manager in the private transport sector for three years. During the last year, I held the position of project manager at ETG Risorse e Tecnologia (Italy), overseeing the design and manufacturing of an automatic system for the calibration and certification of Automatic Measurement Systems for Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and Air Quality Monitoring Systems (AQMS). The system is designed to comply with standards 14181 and 15267 and is destined for installation at the National Physical Laboratory in New Delhi.
After 12 years in Condition Monitoring in various media and 4 years in laser doppler measurement technology I am since nearly 10 years in SIEMENS responsible for emission measurement. In this function I am product manager for the emission analyzer ULTRAMAT 23 and the analytical application sets including Set CEM CERT.
After finishing the bachelor's of Engineering degree (Business Engineering/ Electronics) in Karlsruhe, Natalie Kuehn (18.12.1981) worked two years for Tyco International, Sydney (AUS)/ Auckland (NZ), within the Organisational Development Department, also working on international communication strategies and general integration/ qualification processes for intercultural business. Simultaneously she finished overseas the Master's degree in International Management (Intercultural Business) and completes her studies within a trainee program at the Louise Campbell Studio (Copenhagen), focusing on global product design and communication. Since 2006 she worked for SK-Elektronik GmbH/ MA (Universal Measurement Solutions), becoming the General Manager in 2009 (ownership 2012).
Name : R.KISHOR KUMAR Designation : Country Manager – India, Sri Lanka , Bangladesh & Indonesia Operations Organisation : Opsis AB,Sweden. Email: kishor@opsis.se Web : www.opsis.se Mobile: :+ 91 94440 33220 / 9791 292292 Qualification : A.M.I.E, M.B.A., M. Phil, P.G.D.E.A, D.E.M.T, D.L.L Brief Profile : 32 years of Experience in the Field of Analyzers for Gas Monitoring : Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring, Continuous Stack Emission Monitoring, Process Gas Monitoring & Water Quality Monitoring ................for all the sectors Of Indian Industries.
Neha works as Team Lead at Air Pollution Action Group (A-PAG). She is a chemical engineer from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur and a business graduate from Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad. Her interests in environmental issues led her to pursue a second post graduate degree from Columbia University, where she completed a Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy. In the past, she has worked with organizations such as Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Greenpeace International, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). With a decade of work experience under her belt, Neha has spent a total of five years in the domain of sustainability, in fields such as climate change, solid waste management, solar energy, sustainable agriculture, green construction, and biodiversity conservation.
Jean-Philippe AMIET has a Master diploma in chemistry at the Polytechnical Institute ENSCBP par which integrated a 3 years project for the development and integration of an online GCMS for VOCs monitoring in ambient air at ultra trace levels at Chromatotec company from September 2010 to 2013. He has been Export Project Manager at Chromatotec between 2013 and 2020, in charge of technical and sales supervision of Chromatotec office in Beijing. He was responsible for Asia and Middle East area. In 2020, he became Sales and Marketing Manager, responsible for Sales and After-Sales department. In 2022, he took over the responsibilities of General Manager of Chromatotec. He has been involved in the development of an analytical system for VOCs airmOzone and an auto-GCMS system. He has been involved as project manager in certification projects: ATEX and CSA hazardous areas for MEDOR instruments using pressurized wall-mounted boxes, ATEX and IECex certification for pressurized and explosion proof process GC. He also managed a project of integration of online analyzer for BTEX and VOCs analysis in hazardous areas using pressurized boxes.
Deputy Segment Head (IPE & Water)
Deputy Segment Head (IPE & Water)
About the Author: Dr. Jayarama Reddy, Professor, St. Joseph's University, Bengaluru. Dr. Jayarama Reddy is currently teaching Botany, Bioinformatics and Biostatistics for both UG and PG students at St. Joseph's University, Bengaluru-India. His field of specialization is biotechnology and he conducted research at IIHR and IISc Bengaluru for Phd. D. Dr. J. Reddy got his Ph. D (Biotechnology of Orchids) in 2002 from Bangalore University. He guided 4 Ph. D students and currently guiding another two. Dr. Jayarama Reddy has completed five research projects funded by UGC, DST etc. He has published 2 patents. Dr. Jayarama Reddy studied Magee-1, a cancer related protein and deposited it in the PDB (2H5T). He collaborated with Wageningen University, the Netherlands for research in Gene Cloning and Bioinformatics. So far, he has published 97 research papers and 10 books. In 2015, National Environmental Science Academy honoured me with the “Eminent Scientist Award-2015”. St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore, presented him the “Scroll of Honour” for the scientific achievements in 2016. He also received “Dronacharya Award” for Academic Excellence from International Society of Gene and Cell Therapy and Gene Research Foundation and “J. Agarwal Gold Medal Award” from International Society of Gene and Cell Therapy. In 2021 he received the “Puraskara Award”. Dr. Jayarama Reddy has completed two courses in Psychology from Yale and Wesleyan Universities, USA in 2022. He has a YouTube educational channel "Dr. Jayarama Reddy". There are 350 educational videos. He is also offering online course on Narcotic Plants.
Steve Werrell has over 30 years experience in particulate monitoring. Working in many parts of including the Americas, Europe and Asia he has a wide understanding of technology choices, environmental compliance and an extensive understanding of both process and combustion applications. Steve has provided guidance to regulatory authorities in South America, Europe & Asia about what is achievable by varying particulate monitoring technologies and is currently working with Auburn FilterSense as their Sales Director for the EMEA region
Mr. Stephen Norfleet is the president of Agora Environmental Consulting (formerly RMB Consulting & Research, Inc.). For over 30 years, he has helped utility and industrial clients address emissions monitoring, testing requirements, environmental reporting, compliance strategies, control optimization and power plant performance issues. From regulatory assessments to environmental audits to emissions method research and accuracy improvements, he has worked with a variety of sources, industry groups, and EPA to improve emissions monitoring and reporting.
Currently a B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, final year student at Delhi Technological University, New Delhi, I am passionate about contributing to cutting-edge research, innovation, and technological advancements in the field of energy and sustainability. As a DAAD-WISE (Working Internships in Science & Engineering) 2023 scholarship holder, I was a summer research intern at the Technical University of Dresden, Germany where I worked on a project based on photocatalysis and active matter for environmental remediation. I have also interned at Asian Paints Ltd., IIT Delhi and DRDO. My current research for my bachelor’s major project is based on the Artificial Neural Network (ANN)-based modeling of hydrogen recovery using liquid membranes.
Dr. Kiran Piduru Market Development Specialist at Markes International based in Bridgend, UK. Kiran Piduru is a specialist in market development with focus on Industrial application such as Hydrogen fuels cells and occupational hygiene and Environmental Air applications. He holds a PhD in Catalyst Chemistry and an MSc in Analytical chemistry with wide experience in product and market development for polymer and petro chem industry. Kiran is currently working with Market Development team at Markes International, an advanced analytical instrument manufacturer with expertise in industrial & environmental monitoring, defence & forensics, chemical emissions from products and materials and chemical ecology.
I am a Nava-Kerala Post-Doctoral Fellow working at the Environmental Technology Division of CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Bill Howe's environmental mission launched soon after graduating from Virginia Tech with a degree in environmental management. Early in his career as a contractor with the US EPA, he experienced firsthand the critical role of accurate source emissions testing in protecting our air. It was during this time that his fascination with sampling equipment ignited, fueled by its potential to safeguard public health and the environment.
Driven by a passion for precision and efficiency, Bill founded Apex Instruments Inc. over 35 years ago. His leadership and innovations led to the development of several industry-standard source sampling instruments, now used worldwide. Today, retired from Apex, Bill brings his decades of experience to Merge Scientific Solutions, where he focuses on crafting precision scientific glassware for both source sampling and laboratory applications. Merge leverages Bill's deep understanding of the field to develop cutting-edge tools that empower scientists to gather accurate and reliable data.
Beyond his technical prowess, Bill brings an enduring passion for environmental protection and sustainability. He is eager to share his insights on the future of isokinetic sampling, a field he believes holds immense potential for continued advancement and global impact.
Richard Harvey, has over 25 years’ experience working within the UK industrial emissions monitoring sector.
He has worked as a monitoring contractor for four accredited organisations and carried out monitoring across a broad range of industries, at home and abroad, to a wide variety of European and international monitoring standards.
He has provided training on general aspects of emissions monitoring as well as analyser certification and on-site validation.
He currently works for the UK National Physical Laboratory and is responsible for quality and technical aspects of their industrial emissions monitoring activities.
While at NPL, he has worked on several European research projects investigating emissions monitoring improvements. He is currently working on the validation of monitoring methods for carbon capture plant and the measurement of fugitive hydrogen emissions from the gas grid.
He is also Chair Elect of the Source Testing Association.
