Trace Elements and Heavy Metals: Bridging Sustainability and Global Health Goals

Dr. Mohammad Aneesul Mehmood is an Assistant Professor at Government Degree College Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir, India, with over a decade of experience in teaching and research. His expertise includes environmental pollution, freshwater ecology, toxic metals, and sustainable remediation. He secured First Rank in M.Sc. Environmental Science from Bangalore University and is a recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad Khan Gold Medal and INSPIRE Fellowship (JRF & SRF). He holds a Ph.D. from SKUAST-K with a strong academic record. Dr. Mehmood has authored over 35 research papers and edited more than 20 books with leading publishers such as Springer Nature, Elsevier, and CRC Press. He also serves as a reviewer, editorial board member, and research mentor, contributing actively to environmental research and higher education.Dr. Gowhar Hamid Dar is Senior Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Environmental Science at Government Degree College Kulgam, Jammu & Kashmir. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Kashmir, specializing in environmental microbiology and aquatic ecology. His research focuses on microbial diversity, fish pathology, pollution impacts, and limnology. Dr. Dar has over 80 research publications with significant citations and has contributed extensively to books and chapters with international publishers including Springer, Elsevier, and Wiley. He has led and collaborated on research projects funded by agencies such as SERB-DST and JKST&IC. He is actively involved in academic governance, serving on Boards of Studies and Research, and currently coordinates the IQAC at his institution. His contributions span teaching, research supervision, and institutional development.Dr. Rouf Ahmad Bhat holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from SKUAST-K and is currently associated with the Department of School Education, Government of Jammu & Kashmir. He has over nine years of teaching and research experience, with expertise in environmental management, pollution studies, and sustainability. Dr. Bhat has an extensive academic record, with more than 55 research articles, 50 book chapters, and over 50 books published with reputed international publishers. He has also contributed to major development initiatives, working as an environmental expert in World Bank-funded flood recovery projects and ADB-supported programs. His research contributions are widely cited, reflecting his strong impact in the field. He continues to engage in interdisciplinary environmental research and academic writing.

• 1 Natural and Anthropogenic Sources of Heavy Metals and Trace Elements.- 2 Environmental Contamination by Heavy Metals and Trace Elements.- 3 Pathways of Heavy Metals Through Agricultural Systems: A Global Sustainability Challenge.- 4 Heavy Metals in Food Chains: From Soil to Supper.- 5 Trace Elements and Heavy Metals in Climate-Resilient Agriculture.- 6 Health Impacts of Heavy Metal Exposure in Mining-Affected Areas.- 7 Recovery of Heavy Metals from Acid Mine Drainage for Environmental and Public Health Protection.- 8 Developmental Neurotoxicity of Heavy Metals: New Biomarkers.- 9 Heavy Metals in Maternal-Child Health: Global Disparities.- 10 Portable Sensors for Heavy Metal Detection in Water.- 11 AI and Satellite Imaging for Pollution Hotspot Prediction.- 12 Microbial Interactions with Trace Elements and Heavy Metals: Implications for Bioremediation.- 13 Green Solution to Heavy Metal Pollution: The Phytoremediation Path.- 14 Advances in Phytoremediation: Scaling Up Hyperaccumulator Plants for Sustainable Heavy Metal Cleanup.- 15 Arsenic in Groundwater: Breakthroughs in Filtration Technologies.- 16 Sustainable Removal of Arsenic from Groundwater Using Vermifiltration: A Green Approach to Trace Element Mitigation.- 17 Nanotechnology for Heavy Metal Removal: Promise and Pitfalls.- 18 Nanotechnology in Trace Element Delivery and Heavy Metal Remediation: Innovations for Sustainable Health Solutions.- 19 Trace Elements and Heavy Metal Contamination: Sustainable Advanced Remediation Techniques and Bioenergy Solutions.- 20 Electronic Waste Recycling: Metal Recovery and Toxin Management.- 21 Global Standards for Heavy Metals: Harmonizing Regulatory Limits.- 22 Behavioral Interventions for Reducing Household Exposure of Trace Elements and Heavy Metals.- 23 Case Studies on Heavy Metals and Trace Elements.- Conclusion: Bridging Sustainability and Global Health Goals.