Wetland Chemistry: Limnological, Bio‐geochemical, and Economic Perspectives

This book offers an in-depth examination of wetland ecosystems, delving into their intricacies from three critical perspectives--limnological, bio-geochemical, and economic. It takes an interdisciplinary approach, seamlessly merging insights from limnology and bio-geochemistry to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the complex interactions between organisms and chemical processes in wetlands. It notably emphasizes the economic significance of wetlands, advocating for sustainable practices to preserve their value. This aspect makes the book a valuable resource for policymakers, stakeholders, and professionals involved in wetland conservation. It addresses contemporary issues like nutrient cycling, pollutant dynamics, and the role of wetlands in climate regulation by incorporating the latest research and case studies in the field. The book will equip readers with up-to-date insights into the challenges and opportunities surrounding wetland ecosystems.

Raj Singh is a researcher at the School of Science, Department of Environmental Science, Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM, deemed to be university), Visakhapatnam, India. He also teaches natural resources and remote sensing courses at Dr K. N. Modi University (DKNMU), Rajasthan, India. He was also an assistant professor at Tula’s Institute, Dehradun; is an alumnus of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Government of India; and has worked on a France-funded IDDRI project at BITS Pilani, Goa campus, India. He is an active member of Wetland International, Wageningen, Netherlands, and the British Ecological Society, London, UK. His current work focuses on applying remote sensing and GIS techniques in water ecosystem monitoring.

Mohd Yusuf is an associate professor at Glocal University, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. He has also worked with Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and YMD College, Nuh (affiliated to Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, India). His research interests include green and sustainable materials, functional biomaterials, composite and applied materials, nanomaterials, wastewater treatment, and energy storage technologies. He has authored or co-authored more than 55 publications including research articles, reviews, books, and chapters in publications of international repute.

Mohammad Shahid is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry at Mewar University, Chittorgarh, India. He has also worked at various esteemed institutions, including Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi; Soochow University, China; University of Glasgow, UK; Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai; and DKNMU. Dr Shahid has received several fellowships to support his research pursuits, including grants from the UGC, India; China Postdoctoral Fellowship; EU Marie Curie Fellowship; and UGC Dr D. S. Kothari Fellowship. He has authored or co-authored over 50 scientific articles, reviews, reports, books, and chapters in publications of international repute.