SEER Alliance

Key Pubications

• Siddique, S., Cheela, V.R.S., Tiwary, C.S. et al. Environmental life cycle assessment of synthesis routes for industrial-scale graphene production from waste-based feed stocks. Environ Sci Pollut Res (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36352-0 

• Kasa, V. P., Brahmandam, A. K. S. V., Samal, B., Cheela, VRS., Dubey, B. K., & Pathak, K. (2025). Assessment of coastal litter trends in tourist vs. non-tourist beaches: A case study from Indian coastal smart city. Science of The Total Environment, 959, 178339.

• Mistri, A., Cheela, V.R.S., Dubey, B., Dhami. N., Bhattacharyya. S.K., Mukherjee, A., Barai, S.K, Effective method for upcycling construction and demolition waste into concrete: A life cycle approach, Waste Management & Research. 2024, 42 (3), 218-231.

• Rai, S., Gurung, G., Sharma, HB., Ranjan, VP., Cheela, VRS., Sustainable solid waste management challenges in hill cities of developing Countries: Insights from eastern Himalayan smart cities of Sikkim, India. Waste Management Bulletin. 2024, 2, 1-18

• Mahle, R., Suran, S., Singh, A., Kumbhakar, P., Galvao, D. S., Cheela, V. R. S., Dubey, B., Raveendran Nair, R., Tiwary, C. S., & Banerjee, R. Sachharomyces cerevisae dry powder mediated exfoliation of graphite chunks into functionalized few-layer graphene. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 2024, 12, 11891-11900.

• Singh, R.P., Vanapalli, K.R., Cheela, V.R.S., Peddireddy, S.R., Sharma, H.B., Mohanty, B. Fly ash, GGBS, and silica fume based geopolymer concrete with recycled aggregates: Properties and environmental impacts, Construction and Building Materials. 2023, 378: 131168.

• Cheela, V. R. S., John, M., Biswas, W.K., and Dubey, B. “Environmental impact evaluation of landfill mining of legacy waste with onsite sorting using life cycle assessment” Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2022.

• Das, P., Cheela, V.R.S., Mistri, A., Chakrabothy, S., Dubey, B., Barai, S.V. Performance assessment and life cycle analysis of concrete containing ferrochrome slag and fly ash as replacement materials- A circular approach. Construction and Building Materials. 2022, 247: 128609.

Research & Consulting Projects (Sector-wise)

Life Cycle Assessment & Sustainability Studies

• LCA of E-Waste | Neo Seeker Metals | 2024 | Conducted an LCA of e-waste processing, focusing on material recovery efficiency and sustainability improvements.

• LCA of Smelter Operations | Aluminium Unit, India | 2023 | Evaluated the life cycle impact of smelting processes, identifying opportunities for energy optimization and emissions reduction.

• Life Cycle Impact Assessment of Packaging Systems | Circulaya, Switzerland | 2022 | Assessed the environmental footprint of various packaging systems, identifying opportunities for circular economy integration and sustainable packaging alternatives.

• Life Cycle Assessment of Alternative Road Vehicles for Passenger and Freight Transport | International Transport Federation, OECD, Paris, France | 2021 | Conducted an LCA to compare the environmental performance of alternative road vehicles, focusing on energy consumption, emissions reduction, and sustainable mobility solutions.

• Life Cycle Assessment of Milk Packaging Systems | Dairy Plant, Visakhapatnam, India | 2020 – 2021| Evaluated the sustainability of different milk packaging materials, providing insights into waste reduction, recyclability, and carbon footprint minimization.

Waste Management & Circular Economy

• Pilot Demonstration Plant for Food Waste Resource Recovery – A Circular Economy Approach | Guwahati, Assam, India | 2019 – 2020 |Established a pilot plant for food waste recovery, implementing circular economy principles to convert organic waste into valuable resources.

• Integrated Waste Management Plan | Guwahati Municipal Corporation (Clean India Mission), Guwahati, Assam, India | 2018 – 2019 |Developed a comprehensive waste management strategy to enhance collection, segregation, processing, and disposal practices under the Clean India Mission.

• Landfill Fire Mitigation Strategies | Kolkata Municipal Corporation (Dhapa Landfill), Kolkata, West Bengal, India | 2018 – 2019 |Designed fire mitigation measures for landfill sites, addressing environmental hazards, waste management challenges, and safety protocols.

• Quality Control for Waste Management Infrastructure | Vizianagaram Municipality, Vizianagaram, India | 2016 – 2017 | Conducted quality assurance and control assessments for municipal waste management infrastructure projects, ensuring efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Industrial Sustainability & QA/QC

• Industrial Unit QA/QC | Solara Pharma | 2022 | Led QA/QC assessments for pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring compliance with environmental and operational standards to enhance sustainability and efficiency.

• Valorization of Silico-Manganese Slag | ASV Ferro Alloys Ltd., Visakhapatnam, India | 2012 – 2013 | Explored the potential reuse of silico-manganese slag in construction materials, contributing to resource efficiency and waste minimization.

Urban Sustainability & Climate Resilience

• Combating Urban Heat Island Effect | City of Canning, Perth, Western Australia | 2019 | Developed strategies to mitigate the urban heat island effect through sustainable urban planning, green infrastructure, and climate-responsive solutions.

Construction Materials & Engineering

• Construction Material Testing and Consultancy | Various Organizations, Visakhapatnam & Vizianagaram, India | 2014 – 2016 | Provided material testing and quality assessment services for construction projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.