Ecotoxicity and Herbal Health: A Symbiotic Approach

In a world where environmental degradation and the pursuit of natural health solutions are both gaining unprecedented attention, the intersection of ecotoxicity and herbal health emerges as a critical field of study. This new book provides a comprehensive overview of how environmental contaminants affect plant-based remedies and, consequently, human health. This volume helps to foster a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between environmental health and herbal medicine, encouraging a more informed and proactive approach to addressing the challenges at this intersection.

Shrikaant Kulkarni, PhD, is currently an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Business at the Victoria Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia, as well as an Adjunct Professor at the Centre of Research Outcome and Impact at Chitkara University, Punjab, India. Dr. Kulkarni has been a senior academician and researcher for over four decades. He has delivered invited lectures and conducted sessions at national and international conferences and faculty development programs. He has guided many major and minor projects in engineering chemistry, green chemistry, nanotechnology, analytical chemistry, catalysis, chemical engineering materials, industrial organization, management, and AI. He has published over 100 research papers in national and international journals and conferences of repute. He has authored more than 50 book chapters and edited 25 books published by international publishers, with another ten books in the offing. He has authored four textbooks on engineering chemistry. Dr. Kulkarni possesses MSc, MPhil, and PhD degrees in Chemistry as well as master degrees in Economics, Business Management, and Political Science. He has expertise in materials science, green chemistry and engineering, green nanoscience, nanotechnology, AI, computational intelligence, wastewater treatment, and advanced areas in chemical engineering and materials science. He published two patents and applied for two more.

A. K. Haghi, PhD, is a retired professor and has written, co-written, edited or co-edited more than 1000 publications, including books, book chapters, and papers in refereed journals with over 3700 citations and an h-index of 31, according to Google Scholar database. He is currently a senior material engineering consultant in the UK. Professor Haghi has received several grants, consulted for several major corporations, and is a frequent speaker to national and international audiences. He is the Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Chemoinformatics and Chemical Engineering and Polymers Research Journal. Professor Haghi has acted as an editorial board member of many international journals. He has served as a member of the Canadian Research and Development Center of Sciences & Cultures and the Research Chemistry Centre, Coimbra, Portugal. He has supervised several PhD and MSc theses at the University of Guilan (UG) and co-supervised international doctoral projects. He is a regular reviewer for leading international journals.

Om Bagade, PhD, is a dynamic academician, researcher, and professional in the field of pharmacy. Currently, he is working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at Vishwakarma University, Pune, India. He has been shortlisted for an interview for a drug inspector post (Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council). He has received several scholarships and awards for his work. He has around 15 years of total experience in teaching and has guided more than 10 postgraduate students. He has published more than 55 research and review articles in renowned international journals of repute and made more than 70 research presentations at various conferences, where he has won several best research paper awards. In addition, he has published around six books, 12 patents, and several book chapters at national and international levels. In addition, one of his research projects in pharmaceutics has been funded by the Board of College and University Development of Savitribai Phule Pune University. He is a university rank holder at under- and post-graduate levels. He has also completed a Diploma in Intellectual Property Law from Symbiosis International University, Pune. He did his PhD at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Maharashtra, India.

Bimlesh Kumar, PhD, is currently working as a Professor of Pharmacology at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India. He has more than 15 years of teaching and research experience. He has additional roles as Member Secretary, IAEC, (2011 to date), member of DMC (2012 to 2017), Coordinator of MDMC (MvPI) (July 2020 to date), Coordinator of AMC (PvPI) (August 2021 to date), and member of IBC (2021 onwards). He has guided 38 MPharm projects, and seven PhD research scholars are under his supervision to complete their PhD programs. He has published more than 100 research papers and contributed seven book chapters. His research interests encompass the pharmacological screening of herbal, semisynthetic and synthetic drugs in animal models for various diseases such as gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, neuropathic pain, colon cancer, and cognitive impairment-related disorders. He has also completed two consultancy projects. He has four patent grants to his credit. He was the organizing secretary for several conferences and workshops and seminars at Lovely Professional University and was also a resource person and speaker at many conferences and workshops. He is a member of various professional national and international societies. He is a recipient of a Young Researcher Award from Lovely Professional University for six consecutive years. He is also a recipient of a Young Teacher Award from the Society of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (SPER). Dr. Kumar completed his master and PhD degrees at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, and Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India, respectively.