Rakesh Kumar

What does it take to rise from a small Himalayan village to the helm of global dairy operations spanning India, the Middle East, and New Zealand?Dr. Rakesh Kumar’s deeply inspiring memoir traces his extraordinary journey—from a barefoot child walking miles to school in the mountains to boardrooms across continents. Along the way, he transformed struggling organizations, pioneered innovations in dairy and sustainability, and built bridges across diverse cultures.But this is ...

Climate change, biodiversity loss, resource depletion, and pollution are intensifying. Addressing these global issues requires fresh perspectives and cutting-edge solutions that integrate AI with environmental sustainability. AI and computational intelligence technologies are evolving at an unprecedented pace, offering new tools and methodologies for tackling environmental challenges. Yet existing resources often fail to capture the latest breakthroughs and interdisciplinary approaches nee...

This book provides an in-depth analysis of the latest research on copper-based nanomaterials in agriculture. It explores the properties and characteristics of these materials, along with the methods used for their synthesis and characterization. The book delves into the various applications of copper-based nanomaterials in agricultural practices, assessing both their benefits and challenges. It also addresses concerns about their potential toxicity and environmental impact, offering strate...

This book presents hybrid energy storage nanostructured materials and their diverse applications. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary study, this book highlights the importance of these low dimensional nanostructured materials in addressing critical challenges in these fields. The book begins by introducing the significance of low dimensional hybrid nanostructured materials and their impact on interdisciplinary devices, modelling, simulation, manufacturing, and real-life applications. Th...

This book will assess existing policies on sustainable finance through contemporary case studies. This will explore how sustainable finance supports sustainable technology, which would reduce climate-related risks like the use of renewable energy sources, sustainable technology, smart home technology incentives, etc. The book will provide in-depth knowledge about various tools of sustainable finance that will reduce climate risk, like green bond policies, green building incentives, carbon ...

This book provides a comprehensive and holistic overview of the evolving field of phytopharmaceuticals, bridging ancient practices with modern technological advancements. It begins by exploring current trends and the evolution of phytomedicine across continents, with a focus on screening, extraction, purification, identification, standardization, and quality control of phytopharmaceuticals. It highlights cutting-edge techniques, like high-throughput screening, omics integration, and the ap...

The book presents the select proceedings of the 4th Biennial International Conference on Future Learning Aspects for Mechanical Engineering (FLAME 2024). It covers the latest advances in the field of industrial engineering. Various topics covered in this volume are technological advancements in industrial engineering, the application of technologies inspired by Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in industrial engineering and management, the appli...

This book comprehensively reviews the advanced modification techniques of starch and applications in food packaging and 3D/4D printing. The initial chapter provides an overview of the primary sources of starch, including cereals, tubers, and roots, and discusses global trends in starch production and consumption. The book examines the molecular architecture of starch granules and their inherent functional properties. It covers traditional chemical, enzymatic, and biotechnological modificat...

Alkaloids are derived from plant, animal, and microbial sources, they have extraordinary pharmacological qualities and therapeutic potentials. They are a focus of research in drug discovery and development due to their complex chemical structures and biosynthesis routes.Alkaloids show potential as building blocks for developing new medications with increased efficacy and fewer side effects. Alkaloids from medicinal plants and their transformative applications provides info...

This book compiles the proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Technologies and Intelligent Computing (INCSTIC 2025), organized by the School of Computer Science and Engineering, Geeta University, Panipat, Haryana, India.It brings together innovative insights and practical solutions in diverse domains such as Smart Technologies, Intelligent Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics, Advanced Netw...

Melon is a major cucurbit crop cultivated on 1.09 million hectares, producing 29.5 million tons. It is grown on nearly every continent, highlighting its significant economic value. Both the public and private sectors operate dedicated melon breeding programs focused on crop improvement. This book serves as an essential resource for breeders, geneticists, students, and industry professionals, providing the most up-to-date information to guide melon crop enhancement. Additionally, it also ai...