Assistant Professor
Dr. Rajarshi Banerjee is a faculty at the Centre for Environment, Urban Governance and Infrastructure Development at the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI). With a professional experience of more than 1.5 decades encompassing academics, research and advocacy in the field of Environmental Biotechnology, Rajarshi holds a PhD in Science (Microbiology) along with an MBA (HR) to his credit. An ardent research planner, implementer & achiever with multicultural experience spearheading curriculum development, teaching, training & development in the field of Water Sanitation and Hygiene. Skilled in operation, maintenance and monitoring of decentralized wastewater treatment systems and fecal sludge/septage he has been passionate in bringing about constructive changes within the sector through research and advocacy.
His profuse practical and field-based research experience in waste water analysis and septage management has put him in line with the present breed of septage management researchers globally. His work on antibiotic resistance spread in environment and genetically modified foods has led the government of India (ICMR and FSSAI) to come up with draft policies and NAPs.
He has been invited as a speaker in many international and national events/conferences. With more than 30 publications in peer reviewed journals of national and international repute, he remains in the editorial board of several international journals, special issues and books.
An efficient communicator with strong professional commitment towards environmental advocacy his areas of interest are training in the area of Fecal Sludge Management especially into Capacity Building and advocacy in this sector.
CONTACT
Dr. Rajarshi Banerjee
Assistant Professor
Centre for Environment, Urban Governance and Infrastructure Development
Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), Bella Vista, Raj Bhavan Road, Hyderabad – 500 082, Telangana.
Tel (Direct): +91 40 66533000
Email: rajarshib@asci.org.in