Microbial Applications of Nitrifiers and Denitrifiers in Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Dr. Maulin P. Shah is a distinguished environmental scientist, academician, and globally recognized expert in the fields of environmental biotechnology and sustainablewastewater treatment. He has made significant contributions to advancing eco-friendlytechnologies for pollution control, particularly through innovative biological treatment processes. Dr. Shah holds extensive academic and research experience, with a strong focus onindustrial wastewater treatment, bioremediation, and microalgae-based technologies. His work emphasizes the integration of sustainability principles with practical engineering solutions, helping industries reduce their environmental footprint.Remarkably, Dr. Shah has edited over 300+ books covering a wide spectrum of cutting-edge domains, including industrial wastewater microbiology, bioremediation, biodegradation, algal biotechnology, biofuel, bioenergy, circular economy, metagenomics related to wastewater treatment, and enzyme engineering. This exceptional editorial contribution reflects his deep expertise and unparalleled commitment to advancing global knowledge in environmental science.Over the years, he has also authored and contributed to numerous high-impactresearch papers and scholarly books published by reputed international publishers. Hispublications are widely cited and serve as essential references for researchers, academicians, and industry professionals worldwide.He is actively associated as an Editorial Board Member in more than 30 high-reputedinternational journals affiliated with leading organizations and publishers. His extensive editorial involvementhighlights his leadership and recognition in the global scientific community.Dr. Shah is widely recognized for his collaborative research with leading scientistsacross the globe, promoting interdisciplinary solutions to complex environmental challenges.His work effectively bridges the gap between fundamental research and real-world industrialapplications. In addition to his research excellence, he has been invited as a keynote speaker at numerous national and international conferences, where he shares valuable insights on sustainable development, wastewater management, and environmental innovation. He is also deeply committed to mentoring students and young researchers, fostering academic growth and inspiring future leaders in environmental science and engineering.Beyond academia, Dr. Shah contributes to industry-oriented solutions and policy-relevant research aimed at environmental protection, resource recovery, and sustainabledevelopment. Through his relentless dedication and visionary approach, Dr. Maulin P. Shahhas established himself as a leading authority in environmental sustainability, committed tobuilding a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future. Dr. Mayur J. Kapadia, MSc, PhD (Microbiology), is an Educator, Researcher, Trainer, Editor and Technical Content Creator. He served M/s GNFC Ltd in Bharuch, India in the capacity of Additional General Manager and Lab Head for its Bharuch & Dahej locations. He possesses professional industrial experience of 40 years in the fields of quality control, R&D, new laboratory set up, cooling water management, wastewater treatment and many other areas. He is credited with technical suggestion awards, numerous publications, and presentations. He is currently making contributions in the water sector through his papers, articles, and training programs. He also is an active member in technical committees of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which has conferred upon him a “Certification of Appreciation” for his constructive contributions towards establishing and improvising various Indian Standards. He also offers technical services to various organizations for quality improvement, process troubleshooting, and analysis. Professor (Dr) P.R. Shah is ex-Head and retired Professor in the Department of Microbiology at Gujarat University. He holds PhD in Microbiology from Bhavnagar University, Gujarat, India. His past research experience includes being selected as a UNESCO Fellow for a one-year course in Applied Microbial Biotechnology at Osaka University in Japan. He has expertise in the fields of Applied and Environmental Microbiology.

• 1. Microbiology and application of the nitrification-denitrification process2. Characterization of the start-up of single and two-stage nitrification-denitrification processes3. Performance of nitrification-denitrification Processes4. Biological nitrogen removal by the anaerobic ammonium oxidation (anammox) process5. Recent Advances in nitrification-denitrification6. Applications of nitrification-denitrification process7. Mainstream application of nitrification-denitrification process8. Immobilization of nitrification-denitrification biomass9. Preservations of nitrification-denitrification biomass10. Strategies for controlling denitrification11. Effect of operational conditions on nitrification-denitrification bacterial community12. Autotrophic nitrogen removal technologies13. Influence of effluent recirculation on the performance of nitrification-denitrification process14. Physiological and kinetic characterization of a suspended cell anammox culture15. Development of long-term stable partial nitrification and subsequent anammox process16. Future prospects of nitrification-denitrification process