Professor & Head, National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training & Research, Kolkata, India
BP Naveen is a Professor at the National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training & Research (NITTTR), Kolkata, specializing in Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental Engineering. With a strong background in landfill leachate characterization, solid waste management, and numerical modeling, he has contributed extensively to research and consultancy projects. His work has been instrumental in developing sustainable waste management strategies, particularly in Bengaluru. He has also organized major academic and industry collaborations, including the Industry-Academia Conclave 2024. His Ph.D. research has been referred to by municipal and environmental authorities in India for landfill management.
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🎓 EDUCATION
BP Naveen earned his Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering, focusing on municipal solid waste landfill characterization. He completed his M.Tech in Foundation Engineering and his B.E. in Civil Engineering from esteemed institutions in India. His research has led to significant advancements in waste management and geotechnical studies, with multiple publications in high-impact journals. His academic journey reflects his dedication to solving environmental challenges through engineering solutions.
đź’Ľ EXPERIENCE
Currently serving as a Professor and Nodal Officer at NITTTR Kolkata, BP Naveen has extensive experience in academia, research, and curriculum development. He has designed and implemented numerous training programs, including Short-Term Training Programs (STTP) and Faculty Development Programs (FDP). His work also includes consultancy and research on landfill reclamation, geotechnical site assessments, and sustainability-focused engineering solutions.
🏆 AWARDS & HONORS
- SERB TARE Research Fellowship 2024
- Peace Ambassador Award 2024 from the Centre for Peace Studies, Sri Lanka
- AICTE funding for “Waste to Energy” workshop under AICTE-VAANI scheme (â‚ą2.0 Lakhs)
- AICTE funding for Atal six-day FDP on “Waste to Wealth Innovation” (â‚ą1.0 Lakh)
- Recognized by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and Karnataka State Pollution Control Board for landfill research contributions
🔬 RESEARCH FOCUS
BP Naveen’s research interests include:
- Landfill leachate characterization and treatment
- Solid waste management and landfill reclamation
- Numerical modeling in geotechnical engineering
- Lateral movement monitoring in metro infrastructure
- Sustainable engineering solutions for urban waste challenges
đź“š PUBLICATION TOP NOTES
- Physico-chemical and biological characterization of urban municipal landfill leachate
- A study on contamination of ground and surface water bodies by leachate leakage from a landfill
- Effect of aging on the leachate characteristics from municipal solid waste landfill
- Characteristics of a municipal solid waste landfill leachate
- Activities of informal recycling sector in North-Central, Nigeria
- Numerical simulation of vertically loaded piles
- Solid Waste Management-Current Scenario & Challenges in Bangalore
- Improvement in CBR value of soil reinforced with nonwoven geotextile sheets
- Disposal options for solid waste of Bangalore city based on its characteristics
- Compressibility and shear strength of dumped municipal solid waste
- Evaluating the dynamic characteristics of municipal solid waste for geotechnical purposes
- Assessment of contamination potential of leachate from municipal solid waste landfill sites
- Municipal Solid Waste Landfills Construction and Management-A Few Concerns
- Solid waste management in Bengaluru–current scenario and future challenges
- Measurement of static and dynamic properties of municipal solid waste at Mavallipura landfill site
- Characterization of leachate from municipal landfill and its effect on surrounding water bodies
- Characteristics of the leachate from MSW landfill, Bangalore
- Scenarios of waste management nexus in Bangalore
- Numerical modeling of pile load test
- Fly ash bricks development using concrete waste debris and self-healing bacteria