Chairman Profile

Studies:

  • Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Annamalai University
  • Masters in Technology in Environmental Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Madras
  • PhD in Environmental Science from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

Additional Qualification:

  • Masters in Science (Industrial Hygiene and Safety) from Sri Ramachandra University Department of Environmental Health Engineering
  • Certified Lead Auditor in Environmental Management Systems ISO 14000 and OSHAS 18000 from CII-NABET Accredited Lead Auditor course 2014
  • Certified Professional in Fecal Sludge Management from Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi
  • Certification on 24 hr HAZOPER in Hazardous Operations from University of Florida- OSHA
  • Certified Professional in Water Audit and Conservation in Industries from Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi
  • Certified Professional in Basics of Decentralized Waste water Treatment and Local Reuse from Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi
  • Certified Professional in Air Quality Management Plan for Industrial Area from Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi
  • Certified Professional in Understanding the Environmental Laws for Better Environmental Management from Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi

Experience in Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board:

  • 2011-2012 & 2014-2016
    Member Secretary - Chief Executive officer
  • 2014-2016
    Member Secretary - Member Secretary and convenor State Environmental Appraisal Committee
  • 2010-2014
    Director - Environmental Training Institute
  • 2010-2014
    Joint Chief Environment al Engineer - Head Quarters
  • 2001-2010
    District Environment al Engineer - Tirunelveli, Nagercoil, Dindigul, Cuddalore, Erode, Chennai
  • 1986-2001
    Assistant Environment al Engineer Assistant Engineer - Chennai, Salem, Tirunelveli, Tanjore, Tuticorin, Ooty

Experience as Environmental Specialist

  • 2017-2019
    Tamilnadu Road Sector Project - JICA Agency Preparatory EIA
  • 2019-2020
    Public Works Department/ Water Resources Department - Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernisation Project (TNIAMP)
  • 2019-2020
    Tamilnadu Water Investment Company Limited - Chennai Metropolitan water supply and drainage Board
  • 2019-2020
    Tamilnadu Water Investment Company Limited - Cuddalore Municipality
  • 2019-2020
    Tamilnadu Water Investment Company Limited - PWD Water storage Tank- Pallavaram Reservoir
  • 2019-2020
    Tamilnadu Water Investment Company Limited - PWD Water Storage Tank Keelkattalai Water Reservoir
  • 2018-2020
    Tamilnadu Tourism Corporation Limited - ECO Tourism Planning for the 17 District Projects
  • Tamilnadu Water Investment Company Limited - Environmental Components for the 54 Water Bodies in Greater Chennai Corporation.

Experience in Environmental Impact Assessment in Infra structure

  • Oct 2017 - Mar 2018
    Tamilnadu Road Sector Project - Peripheral Ring Road
  • Oct 2018 - Apr 2020
    VOC PORT TUST Tuticorin - 5MLD Desalination Plant at VOC Port Trust Mullakkadu Tuticorin
  • Sep 2019- Nov 2019
    Paradip Port Trust - 10MLD Desalination Plant at Paradip Port, Orissa
  • Aug 2019 - Feb 2020
    State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu - 60 MLD Desalination Plant at Mullakkadu Tuticorin
  • From 2017 to 2020
    Tamilnadu Water Supply and Drainage Board - 60 MLD Desalination Plant at Kuthraimozhi Ramnad District

Experience in Preparation of DPRs &Capacity Building

  • 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
    Environmental Training Institute - All the Local Bodies 10 corporations,125 Municipalities
  • 2018
    National Productivity Council - Greater Chennai Corporation
  • 2018
    National Productivity Council - Madurai Municipal Corporation
  • 2018
    National Productivity Council - Trichy Municipal Corporation
  • 2019
    Engineers Staff College of India - Greater Chennai Corporation
  • 2019
    Indian Institute of Human Settlements - Mysore and 18 Municipalities
  • 2019-2020
    We the People - 7 Municipalities during Dec 2019 and 10 Municipalities during May 2020