Mr.Suvendu Kumar Dash is an accomplished environmental professional currently serving as Head – Environment & Sustainability at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Since January 2022, he has been leading environmental management and compliances activities across the Odisha operations and projects.

He has extensive experience in environmental management, sustainability practices, pollution control, and regulatory compliance in the industrial and mining sectors. His professional work focuses on implementing environmentally responsible industrial practices, improving energy efficiency, and ensuring sustainable development in large-scale infrastructure and steel manufacturing projects, and in large-scale infrastructure.

Research & Scientific Contributions

Mr. Dash has made notable contributions to environmental research and industrial sustainability.

• National & International Research Publications: 19 (Total citations as on date : 180, h-index : 8, and i10-index : 7)

• Workshops and Training Programs: 14

• Technical papers and conference participation focusing on environmental protection, sustainable mining, pollution control technologies, and industrial environmental management.

His research work bridges the gap between academic environmental science and industrial implementation, contributing practical solutions to environmental challenges in heavy industries.

Awards & Recognitions

Mr. Dash has played a key role in achieving several prestigious national and international environmental awards, including:

• Pollution Control Excellence Award (2012) – by Odisha State Pollution Control Board

• Greentech Gold Award (2012, 2013, 2014) – by Greentech Foundation, Hyderabad

• Green Manufacturing Excellence Award (2013) – by Frost & Sullivan

• Global Award (Platinum Category) – by Energy and Environment Foundation for the years 2014, 2015, and 2018

• CII-ESH Award (2015) – by Confederation of Indian Industry for best practices in Environment, Safety & Health

• Environment Congress Award (2015) – by Odisha Environment Congress for best practices in environment and sustainability.

Professional Expertise

His core areas of expertise include:

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

• Industrial pollution control and compliance

• Sustainable mining and steel industry practices

• Environmental monitoring and management systems

• Energy conservation and environmental sustainability strategies.

Eligibility for Most Promising Researcher Award 

Mr. Suvendu Kumar Dash is highly eligible for the Most Promising Researcher Award (Scientific Laurels) due to his significant contributions to environmental research and sustainable industrial development. With 19 national and international research publications (Total citations as on date : 180, h-index : 8, and i10-index : 7) and active participation in 14 workshops and training programs, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing environmental science and promoting innovative solutions for pollution control and sustainability in the industrial sector, and mining sector. Currently serving as Head – Environment & Sustainability, Odisha at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, he plays a crucial role in implementing environmentally responsible practices across existing operational industries in Odisha, while also driving sustainability in large-scale projects such as mining, beneficiation plant, tiling dam, integrated steel plants, captive riverine jetty, and building & construction. He has been actively involved in several awardwinning environmental initiatives during his tenure across diverse industries, demonstrating his commitment to sustainability, compliance excellence, and innovative environmental management practices, such as the Odisha State Pollution Control Board, Greentech Foundation, and Energy and Environment Foundation, further reflects his dedication to environmental excellence. His combination of research output, professional leadership, and practical contributions to sustainability makes him a deserving candidate for the Most Promising Researcher Award.