Dr. Lakshmikanthan P | Engineering | Best Researcher Award
Senior Scientist/Assistant Professor at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Fourth Paradigm Institute | India
Lakshmikanthan P is a Senior Scientist at CSIR-4PI, Bangalore, and an Assistant Professor at the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, recognized for his expertise in environmental engineering, climate change assessment, urban health risk, environmental forecasting, solid waste management, sustainability engineering, and ocean modeling. He has an extensive track record in research and academia, contributing through multiple roles as a scientist, assistant professor, and postdoctoral researcher. His work focuses on the characterization and management of municipal solid waste, landfill fires, gas emissions, leachate treatment, landfill mining, and sustainable waste solutions. He has published numerous journal articles, conference papers, book chapters, and technical articles, reflecting his dedication to advancing knowledge in environmental protection and sustainable urban management. He has guided and co-guided several Ph.D. and master’s students, mentoring the next generation of researchers. His research has significant recognition, with 488 citations overall (395 since 2020), an h-index of 12 (11 since 2020), and an i10-index of 15 (14 since 2020), demonstrating the impact and reach of his contributions. He is actively involved in professional organizations, including the American Society of Civil Engineers and the International Water Association, and has been honored with awards for research excellence. With expertise in diverse engineering and environmental software, computational modeling, and statistical analysis, his work bridges theoretical research and practical solutions. His contributions have shaped urban environmental management practices, improved landfill safety and sustainability, and enhanced scientific understanding of waste behavior, establishing him as a leading researcher in environmental engineering, sustainable waste management, and urban health risk assessment.
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Featured Publications
Lakshmikanthan, P., Babu, G. L. S., & Santhosh, L. G. (2015). Shear strength characteristics of mechanically biologically treated municipal solid waste (MBT-MSW) from Bangalore. Waste Management, 39, 63–70.
Cited by: 57
Chavan, D., Lakshmikanthan, P., Mondal, P., Kumar, S., & Kumar, R. (2019). Determination of ignition temperature of municipal solid waste for understanding surface and sub-surface landfill fire. Waste Management, 97, 123–130.
Cited by: 48
Babu, G. L. S., Lakshmikanthan, P., & Santhosh, L. G. (2014). Life cycle analysis of municipal solid waste (MSW) land disposal options in Bangalore City. In ICSI 2014: Creating Infrastructure for a Sustainable World (pp. 795–806). American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
Cited by: 47
Manjunatha, G. S., Chavan, D., Lakshmikanthan, P., Singh, L., Kumar, S., & others. (2020). Specific heat and thermal conductivity of municipal solid waste and its effect on landfill fires. Waste Management, 116, 120–130.
Cited by: 45
Sivakumar Babu, G. L., & Lakshmikanthan, P. (2015). Estimation of the components of municipal solid waste settlement. Waste Management & Research, 33(1), 30–38.
Cited by: 43