Over the last few decades increased energy demand across the globe coupled with rapid depletion in fossil fuel reserves has renewed interest in development of alternative energy sources. In growing economies in addition to energy security there is also concern regarding environmental protection particularly from fossil fuel usage in the transport sector. In this regard befouls have emerged as highly promising sources of alternative energy by bringing energy security, revitalizing rural infrastructures and reduced environmental impacts as compared to fossil fuels. Consequently extensive research and development worldwide is focused on befoul production using biomass. This book on Befouls provides state-of-the-art information on the status of befoul production, related environmental, social and economic aspects and recent trends in the field.
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Dr. Geetanjali Kaushik is presently working as Associate Professor in MGM's Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Dr. Geetanjali Kaushik has a Masters from TERI and a BSc from University of Delhi (Silver and Golden Jubilee Awardee). Dr. Geetanjali Kaushik completed her PhD in Environmental Sciences, from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Delhi with more than 45 papers in International Journals of repute. She has participated in International Conferences held in Germany (won first prize) and USA (received American Society of Nutrition travel grant). Subsequent to her PhD she has also worked with UC Berkley on an air quality monitoring project for over 40 locations across Delhi. She has also edited 4 International books. Her taught assignments include stints as Assistant Professor with the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun and Amity University, Noida. In 2012, Dr. Kaushik received full scholarship from School of Management, Swansea University UK to undertake MBA. She topped the MBA class and has worked in UK and Turkey in various positions. She returned to India in 2015 and worked as Associate Professor in Environmental Management before joining as an International Air Quality Consultant. She has worked with Clean AirAsia India and World Resources Institute.