Biofuels and Bioenergy

Biography

Dr. S.Gobi Krishnan, aged 40, is an industry expert in Bioenergy and Renewable Energy, particularly in Enhanced Landfill Mining. He has served various regions extensively in bioenergy and renewable energy, particularly Japan, Europe, India and South East Asia. He is experienced in solar PV and all forms of renewable heat generation. He is someone who is able to translate the language of technology spoken by the industry into practical business benefits for all stakeholders in the society. He is currently the Advisory Board Member of the South East Asia Landfill Mining Association, an effort dear to this heart as he seeks to expand the level of awareness in landfill mining and also in doing away with landfills and dump sites in South East Asia. He is the pioneer and industry expert in Enhanced Landfill Mining in South East Asia, and often becomes industry reference in this field. He is also experienced in landfill leachate management, biological waste treatment processes and wastewater residuals treatment

Research Interest

• Plan and coordinate various waste management and recycling projects. • Identify and quantify wastes. • Coordinate the documentation required to label, move, track, and report waste and waste initiatives. • Evaluate waste management options and apply a waste hierarchy model in order to reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, and dispose of waste material. • Conduct research and analytical studies on a variety of waste management programs and issues. • Investigate the life expectancy of consumable products and recommend options for more economical and environmentally friendly materials or processes. • Work with company personnel in developing an appropriate and user-friendly waste management system. • Assist in budget preparation and administration, including determining financial methods, procedures, and costs pertaining to environmental compliance and waste management services. • Provide waste management training to clients and staff.