CENTER FOR WATER, FOOD AND ENERGY (CWFE)

ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH

The Center for Water, Food, and Energy (CWFE) focuses on addressing critical research questions by examining environmental and health issues through diverse disciplinary perspectives. Its academic and research initiatives span a wide range of thematic areas, including:

• Water and Health
• Renewable Energy
• Agriculture (Food) and Rural Development
• Ecological Services
• Environment and Human Wellbeing
• Ecosystems and Climate Change
• Social Forestry
• Livelihoods and Governance

The CWFE organizes its programs into key domains such as the Environment-Water-Food-Energy Nexus, Agriculture and Sustainable Rural Development, and Green & Sustainable Technology Development.

The academic courses offered by CWFE are designed to benefit students, professionals, policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and advocacy groups with interests in environmental science, agriculture, and sustainable development. These courses emphasize experiential learning, incorporating hands-on activities, practical applications, and field-based sessions to ensure participants can apply their knowledge in real-world contexts.

The curriculum is continuously updated to align with emerging trends, current challenges, and evolving global priorities, ensuring relevance and impact in addressing pressing sustainability issues.

CWFE’s PEOPLES

Dr. David Jenkins

Professor, Plymouth University, United Kingdom

Visiting Faculty and Research Advisory Member

Research interest: Water, Food and Energy Nexus

Email: D.F.Jenkins@plymouth.ac.uk

Dr. Somendra Nath Roy

Ex-Chief Scientist & Former Head, CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata, India

Visiting Faculty and Research Advisory Member

Research interest: Sustainability and Green Environment 

Email: somen_r@rediffmail.com

Dr. Behzad Shahmoradi

Professor,Environmental Health Research Center

Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Kurdistan, Iran

Visiting Faculty and Research Advisory Member

Research interest: Water Treatment Technology and Reclamation

Email: bshahmorady@gmail.com

Dr. Augustine Ifelebuegu

Professor,Coventry University, United Kingdom

Visiting Faculty and Research Advisory Member

Research interest: Green chemistry and Renewable Energy

Email: aa5876@coventry.ac.uk

Dr. S. G. V. Subramanian

Professor,Anna University, Chennai, India

Visiting Faculty and Research Advisory Member

Research interest: Environmental Policy and Governing 

Email: HELLOSGVS@gmail.com

Dr. A. G. Deviprasad

Professor, University of Mysore, Mysuru, India 

Research Advisory Member

Research interest: Ecology and Biodiversity 

Email: agdprasad@yahoo.com

Dr. Yogendra Kambalagere

Professor,Kuvempu University, Shimoga, India

Research Advisory Member

Research interest: Environmental chemistry and Technology

Email: yogendraku@gmail.com

Dr. Samuel Oluwatobi Oluwafemi

Professor,University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Visiting Faculty and Research Advisory Member

Research interest: Environmental Biology and Green Chemistry

Email: oluwafemi.oluwatobi@gmail.com

Dr. Karthikeyan Murugesan

Professor, Quest International University Perak, Malaysia

Visiting Faculty and Research Advisory Member

Research interest: Environmental Microbiology and Communicable Diseases

Email: murugesan.karthikeyan@qiup.edu.my

Prof. B. Manoj Kumar

Professor, JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru, India

Research Advisory Member

Research interest: Environmental Engineering and Technology

Email: manoj_kumar_b@hotmail.com

Dr. Ashok Gnanasekaran

Professor, Quest International University Perak, Malaysia

Visiting Faculty and Research Advisory Member

Research interest: Human Health and Diseases

Email: gnanasekaran.ashok@qiup.edu.my

Prof. Bela Zutshi

Professor, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, India

Research Advisory Member

Research interest: Urban Ecology and Environmental Toxicology

Email: bela_zutshi@yahoo.co.in

Dr. K.S Jayappa

Professor, Mangalore University, Mangaluru, India

Research Advisory Member

Research interest: Earth and Environment

Email: ksjayappa20@gmail.com

Dr. Ningombam L Devi

Professor, Central University of South Bihar, Patna, India

Visiting Faculty and Research Advisory Member

Research interest: Environmental Pollution and Remediation

Email: n.linthoi.devi@gmail.com

Dr. Nnenesi Kgabi

Professor, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia

Visiting Faculty and Research Advisory Member

Research interest: Urban Air Pollution and Human Health

Email: nkgabi@nust.na

CWFE’s Staffs

Mr. Manukumar R

Coordinator & Curator

Email: coordinatorCWFEgtrust@gmail.com

Mrs. Swetha Kumar

Information Officer/Clerk 

Email: infoCWFEgtrust@gmail.com