American Journal of Environmental Engineering

American Journal of Environmental Engineering presents broad interdisciplinary information on the practice and status of research in environmental engineering science, systems engineering, and sanitation. A balanced contribution from consultants, practicing engineers, and researchers is sought on engineering solutions, and professional obligations and responsibilities.

Lokeshappa B

Assistant Professor, University BDT College of Engineering, India

Research Areas

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Education

2009Ph.DPursuing from IIT Bombay
2003M.Tech.National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
2000B.E.University BDT College of Engg., Davangere, Karnataka

Experience

2006Assistant Professor, University BDT College of Engineering, Constituent College of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Davangere, Karnataka.
2004-2006Worked as a Lecturer in KLE Society’s College Engg & Tech, Belgaum, Karnataka

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums/Journals/Books

[1]  R.Harapanahalli, B.Lokeshappa and N.T.manjunath. 2005. "Wastewater Management for Textile Industries in Common Effluent Plant-A case study", Indian Journal of Environmental protection-Volume 25 (9); 829-832.
[2]  Rajeshwari Harapanahalli and Lokeshappa B, 2006. "Wastewater Characterization for Textile Industries-A case study". Journal of the Institution of Public Health Engineers, Indian-Volume-2006-07, Vol (4), PP: 11- 15.
[3]  Lokeshappa B, Rajeshwari Harapanahalli and Siddesh H, 2007. "Wastewater Management Strategies for textile Industries – A case Study", Journal of the Institution of Public Health Engineers, Indian.
[4]  B.Lokeshappa, C.B.Shivayogimath and K.G.Gupta, 2007. "Biosorption studies of Heavy Metals (Zn & Ni) by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Sacchromyces cereviae", Indian Journal of Environmental protection.
[5]  C.B.Shivayogimath, B.Lokeshappa and S S Doddamani, International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management to be held on 5-7th September 2007 Organized by Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University, Chennai, India in Association with Asian Institute of Technology, Pathumthani, Thailand.
[6]  Lokeshappa B., A.K. Dikshit., D.E. Giammar, Y. Luo and J.G. Catalona, Metals in Indian Fly Ash: a Preliminary Investigation, 3rd International Symposium on Global Energy Futures, Washington University in Saint Louis, USA, October 1-4, 2010.
[7]  Lokeshappa B. and A.K. Dikshit., Disposal and Management of Coal Fly Ash, International Conference on Life Science and Technology (ICLST 2011), Mumbai, India, 7-9 January, 2011.
[8]  Lokeshappa B. and A.K. Dikshit, Leaching of Toxic Metals and Metalloids Present in the Fly Ash, International Conference On Emerging Green Technologies (ICEGT 2011), Periyar Maniammai University, Thanjavur, July 27-30, 2011.
[9]  Lokeshappa B, Mohan Kumar D, R.B. Gadag, and Purandare " Performance Evaluation of Water Treatment Plant of Belgaum City-A Case Study" at National Conference on Environmental Pollution & Repercussions sponsored by AICTE & ISTE, New Delhi conducted by DOCE, UBDTCE, Davangere during 3rd & 4th Nov-2004.
[10]  Lokeshappa B, Rajeshwari J Kulli, V.V. Kulkarni and R. B. Gadag " A Study for Investigating Ambient Air Quality of Developing Twin City" at National Conference on Environmental Pollution & Repercussions sponsored by AICTE & ISTE, New Delhi conducted by COCE, UBDTCE, Davangere during 3rd & 4th Nov-2004.
[11]  Lokeshappa B, Suchita M. Wali, B.V.Chiniwalar and R.B. Gadag "Quality Characterization of Ground Water in the Urban Part of Publicity Karnataka" held at National Symposium on National Resources Management for Sustainable Development held at UVCE, Bangalore during 3rd & 4th Dec-2004.
[12]  Lokeshappa B, S.V. Itti and S.S. Bavikatti "Common Effluent Treatment Plant & Its Construction-An Overview" Proceedings of National Conference on Advance in Water & Wastewater Treatment Sponsored by AICTE, New Delhi conducted by Centre for Environmental Science, Engg. & Tech., UBDTCE, Davangere during 7th & 8th Jan-2005.
[13]  Lokeshappa B, U.B.Desannavar, S.V. Itti and Dr. N.T. Manjunath " Treatment of Dairy Industry Waste by Up Flow Anaerobic Filter" at National Conference on Advances in Water & Wastewater Treatment sponsored by AICTE, New Delhi conducted by Centre for Environmental Science, Engg. & Tech., UBDTCE, Davangere during 7th & 8th Jan-2005.
[14]  Lokeshappa B, Vinay T.H.M. and V.V. Kulkarni "Application of GIS in Environmental Engineering-An Overview" at National Conference on Advances in Water & Wastewater Treatment sponsored by AICTE, New Delhi conducted by Centre for Environmental Science, Engg. & Tech., UBDTCE, Davangere during 7th & 8th Jan-2005.
[15]  Lokeshappa B. and A.K. Dikshit, Speciation and Transformation of Metals in Fly Ash, Poster presentation in the Environmental, Energy and Climate Change Education and Research Meet during Joint IIT Meet (JIM2010), IIT Bombay, India, March 12-13, 2010.
[16]  Lokeshappa B., A.K. Dikshit and D.E. Giammar (2011), Bioaccessibility of Metals in Coal Fly Ash Using Physiologically-Based Extraction Test, National Conference on Biological Waste Treatment for Green Environment (BWTGE2011), National Institute of Technology, Calicut, January 28-29, 2011, Best Oral Paper Presentation Award in the Conference.
[17]  Lokeshappa B. and A.K. Dikshit (2011), Metals and Their Leachings in Coal Fly Ash Ponds, National Conference on Environmental Perspectives and Challenges for the 21st Century (EPC-2011), Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, June 28-29, 2011.