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Mihir Herlekar

Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science · The Institute of Science, Dr. Homi Bhabha State University

https://researchid.co/mihir
@hbsu.ac.in
11Scopus Publications

Research Interests

Water-Wastewater and Air quality monitoring & analysis, Green synthesis of Nanoparticles, Environmental Nanotechnology, Sustainable agriculture, Waste management, Green chemistry

Biography

• Ph. D. Botany: Green nanotechnology for domestic wastewater treatment. • More than eight years of collective research, academic and professional work experience. • Ability to initiate and execute independent research and work well in a team.

Education

1. Ph. D. Botany: KET’s V. G. Vaze College, University of Mumbai, 2018 Thesis Title: “In situ Nanoremediation of Lakes using Biologically Synthesized Metal Nanoparticles” under guidance of Dr. S. S. Barve 2. M. Sc. Environmental Science, The Institute of Science, University of Mumbai, Ist Class, 2006 Dissertation Title: Toxic Trace Metal Analysis Methods 3. PG Diploma in Environmental Pollution Control Technology, Garware Institute of Career Education and Development, University of Mumbai, Ist Class, 2004 Dissertation Title: Phytoremediation: The Green Cure 4. B. Sc. Microbiology, MVLU C...

Recent Scopus Publications

  1. Distribution Pattern of Microplastics in Aquatic Sources
    Occurrence Detection and Fate of Microplastics in Freshwater Ecosystems, 2025
  2. Abatement of pharmaceutical compounds in wastewater using green nanomaterials: An eco-friendly alternative to conventional nanomaterials
    Detection and Treatment of Emerging Contaminants in Wastewater, 2024
  3. Assessing feasibility of sewage sludge composting in rotary drum reactor
    Bioresource Technology, 2024
  4. Micro-Nanoplastics from Stormwater Runoffs to Water Bodies: An In-Depth Investigation
    Management of Micro and Nano Plastics in Soil and Biosolids Fate Occurrence Monitoring and Remedies, 2024
  5. Circular Waste Management System and Greenhouse Gases Reduction
    Environmental Engineering and Waste Management Recent Trends and Perspectives, 2024

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