Description: Sustainable Water Management: Novel Treatment Technologies and Practices offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary resource that connects cutting-edge water treatment technologies with sustainable management strategies. The book covers essential information about Advanced desalination technologies (RO), forward osmosis (FO), multistage flash (MSF), membrane distillation (MD), brine valorization, and their comparative efficiency. It covers digital innovations such as Digital Twins, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and real-time data monitoring for smart water systems. By bridging the domains of environmental engineering, digital innovation, water science, and policy to support SDG -6 and global water security, this book provides a comprehensive resource.
It is designed for students and researchers, practitioners, engineers, and policymakers who want to learn more about integrating emerging innovations in membrane science, desalination, electrochemical methods, and smart digital systems with climate-resilient and circular economy principles. Special emphasis is placed on low-cost, decentralized solutions for resource-limited and water-stressed regions.Brief description:
Dr Saikat Sinha Ray is an accomplished environmental engineer and academic, currently serving as an Assistant Professor (Sr.) in the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering at SRM University, Andhra Pradesh, India. His expertise encompasses membrane technology, seawater desalination, and the development of self-cleaning and functional surfaces for advanced environmental applications. Dr. Ray earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan. He further strengthened his academic and research profile through postdoctoral research and a subsequent appointment as a Research Assistant Professor at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), South Korea, where he contributed significantly to advancements in membrane fabrication, nanocomposite materials, and next-generation water treatment technologies. His research has been published in leading international journals such as Desalination, Journal of Membrane Science, and Chemical Engineering Journal. His work on integrating artificial intelligence with water treatment systems and designing superhydrophobic membranes for enhanced desalination and separation processes has gained considerable recognition in the global scientific community. In addition to his research articles, Dr. Ray has made notable contributions to academic publishing through books and edited volumes, including conference proceedings. He has already published several books, including Sustainable Water Solutions: Proceedings of the Water Elixir Meet 2025, Water Security for Ecosystems: Metrics and Pathways for a Sustainable Future (July 1, 2026), and Sustainable Water Management (August 1, 2026), reflecting his commitment to disseminating knowledge and fostering interdisciplinary dialogue in water research. Beyond his scholarly output, Dr. Ray actively engages in editorial responsibilities, international collaborations, and academic event organization, further demonstrating his dedication to advancing innovative and sustainable solutions in environmental engineering and water resource management.