AI Technologies for Enhancing Recycling Processes

AI technologies revolutionize recycling processes by offering innovative solutions to the challenges of waste management and resource recovery. By utilizing advanced algorithms, machine learning, and computer vision, organizations may enhance sorting accuracy, optimize logistics, and improve the efficiency of recycling systems. Robotics can identify and separate recyclable materials more effectively than traditional methods, reducing contamination and increasing recovery rates. Predictive analytics can streamline operations by anticipating demand and adjusting processing capabilities. Further exploration into the integration of AI in recycling may increase operational performance while supporting current environmental goals and a circular economy. AI Technologies for Enhancing Recycling Processes explores the influential role technologies play in transforming waste management practices and propelling us towards sustainability. It examines the pressing international issue of waste accumulation and critiques the inadequacies inherent in conventional disposal methods, revealing how advancements such as automation, robotics, and state-of-the-art processing methods can revolutionize our approach. This book covers topics such as environmental science, nanotechnology, and sustainability, and is a useful resource for computer engineers, material scientists, environmentalists, business owners, economists, academicians, and researchers.

Debasis Mitra , Fellow of SASS and IOASD Society, India, is currently serving as Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. Dr. Mitra is distinguished for his extensive contributions to the practical application and formulation of beneficial plant growth-promoting microorganisms, both in laboratory settings and field environments, aimed at fostering sustainable crop production, protection, and development. He earned his Ph.D. in Microbiology from Raiganj University, Raiganj, West Bengal, India and ICAR-National Rice Research Institute (NRRI), Cuttack, Odisha, India. Dr. Mitra holds M.Sc. in Biotechnology from Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), India, and B.Sc. in Biotechnology from Oriental Institute of Science and Technology, Vidyasagar University, India. He is an esteemed alumnus researcher of the Division of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry at ICAR- Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, India. Dr. Mitra further expanded his academic horizons through a virtual doctoral internship at the Agroenvironmental and Health Biotechnology Laboratory, Universidad de Santander, Colombia. In his pursuit of continuous learning, Dr. Mitra has acquired online course certificates from Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan; Macquarie University, Australia; Massey University, New Zealand, all completed in 2018. His scholarly endeavors are reflected in 100 research and review papers published in esteemed national and international journals, as well as contributions to 4 books, 36 book chapters, newsletters, 3 research technical bulletins, 1 extended summaries, 3 technologies, 141 e-Publications, and 3 popular articles in leading magazines and journals. His academic engagement extends to participation in >60 national and international conferences, webinars, seminars, workshops, symposiums, and lectures. Dr. Mitra has been appointed to various editorial roles, including editor, academic editor, review editor, guest editor, or editorial board member for reputable 14 national and international journals. Additionally, he has contributed as a special issue lead editor, guest editor, guest editor assistant, topic coordinator, and provided reviews for over 60 journals.

Dr. Tanupriya Choudhury completed his undergraduate studies in Computer Science and Engineering at the West Bengal University of Technology in Kolkata (2004-2008), India, followed by a Master's Degree in the same field from Dr. M.G.R University in Chennai, India (2008-2010). In 2016, he successfully obtained his PhD degree from Jagannath University, Jaipur. With a total of 16 years of experience in both teaching and research, Dr. Choudhury holds the position of Visiting Professor at Daffodil International University Bangladesh. Currently, he is working as a Professor at UPES Dehradun India, prior to this role he had worked as Associate Dean of Research at Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun, India. Prior to this role, he served Symbiosis International Deemed University Pune, Graphic Era Hill University Dehradun (Research Professor), UPES Dehradun (Professor and Research Head Informatics), Amity University Noida (Assistant Professor Grade 3 and International Dept. Head), and other prestigious academic institutions (Dronacharya College of Engineering Gurgaon, Lingaya's University Faridabad, Babu Banarsi Das Institute of Technology Ghaziabad, Syscon Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Kolkata etc.). Recently recognized for his outstanding contributions to education with the Global Outreach Education Award for Excellence in Best Young Researcher Award at GOECA 2018. His areas of expertise encompass Human Computing, Soft Computing, Cloud Computing, Data Mining among others. Notably accomplished within his field thus far is filing 25 patents and securing copyrights for 16 software programs from MHRD (Ministry of Human Resource Development). He has actively participated as an attendee or speaker at numerous National and International conferences across India and abroad. With more than 150 research papers (Scopus) authored to date on record; Dr. Choudhury has also been invited as a guest lecturer or keynote speaker at esteemed institutions such as Jamia Millia Islamia University, Maharaja Agersen College (Delhi University), Duy Tan University Vietnam etc.He has also contributed significantly to various conferences throughout India serving roles like TPC member and session chairperson. As an active professional within the technical community; Dr.Choudhury holds lifetime membership with IETA (International Engineering & Technology Association) along with being affiliated with IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), IET(UK) (Institution of Engineering & Technology UK),and other reputable technical societies.Additionally, he is associated with corporate entities and serves as a Technical Adviser for Deetya Soft Pvt. Ltd., Noida, IVRGURU, and Mydigital360.He is also serving a Editor's in reputed Journals. He currently serves as the Honorary Secretary in IETA (Indian Engineering Teacher’s Association-India), alongside his role as the Senior Advisor Position in INDO-UK Confederation of Science, Technology and Research Ltd., London, UK and International Association of Professional and Fellow Engineers-Delaware-USA.

Ayush Madan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, School of Research and Technology (SORT), People's University, Bhopal, India and a Graduate Research Assistant at the Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia, working on a Malaysian Government-funded project focused on integrated microalgae-shrimp cultivation for wastewater bioremediation and shrimp growth enhancement. He holds an M.Tech. in Biotechnology from Graphic Era University, India, and has expertise in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Recombinant DNA Technology, and in vitro techniques such as Plant Tissue Culture and Animal Cell Culture. With prior experience as an Assistant Professor at Shobhit Institute of Engineering and Technology, Meerut, he has published research in reputed journals and presented at national and international conferences.

Sourav Chattaraj is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Centre for Industrial Biotechnology Research, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Dr. Chattaraj is known for his numerous contributions to the formulation and application of fish feed. He earned his Ph. D. degree in Microbiology from Raiganj University, Raiganj, West Bengal, India. He received his M.Sc. Applied Microbiology degree from Vellore Institute of Technology (Deemed to be University), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India and B.Sc. Microbiology degree from Bankura Sammilani College, Burdwan University, India. He has published several research and review papers in various high-impact peer-reviewed journals of national and international repute, contributed book chapters, and popular articles in leading magazines and journals. Dr. Chattaraj is serving as Training Co-ordinator in the Centre for Industrial Biotechnology Research, Siksha O Anusandhan University, and ranked 25th (2023) in World Scientist and University Rankings by AD Scientific Index. He has attended several national and international conferences/webinars/ seminar/ workshop symposium/ lectures. Dr. Chattaraj has been appointed as editor and reviewer in different peer review journals. His research is focused on Aquaculture, Agriculture, Emulsion technology, Feed technology, Fermentation Technology, Genetics, Immunology, Metagenomics, Medical Microbiology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology, Oncology, Phycology and Probiotics.

Marika Pellegrini is currently working at Agricultural Microbiology Researcher (RTD-b) at University of L’Aquila (Environmental Sciences Section, Dept. MeSVA, L’Aquila, Italy) since 2023. She graduated in Biology at the University of L'Aquila (Italy, 2014). She attended the PhD in Food Sciences at the University of Teramo, performing 6 months of research experience at the IPOA laboratory of the University of Miguel Hernández de Elche (Spain). She received her PhD with honours and the Doctor Europaeus certification in 2018. Since 2018 she works at the Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology (University of L’Aquila). Her main research projects are on the selection, characterization, and exploitation of beneficial bacteria for sustainable productions (agriculture, biopolymers, and bioremediation) and molecular characterization of environmental biomes. She published 39 scientific articles in several indexed international journals, in which she appears as the first author or as the corresponding author. She is the coordinator of several national scientific projects and supervises the laboratory activities of research fellows and residents. She has participated to several projects dealing with the geomicrobiological characterization of mineral deposits and the application of microbial based formulates to produce or recover biominerals. Her main activities concern the isolation, characterization, and application of useful strain for biotechnological applications and sustainable agriculture. She is currently involved in several national project that aims to identify.