Scientist C
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
I have worked on environmental, sustainability, and governance concerns linked to the Indian coast through interdisciplinary and ecosystem-based approaches, while seeking nature-based solutions to climate change, nutrient management, and environmental pollution.At NCSCM, I was a NABET-accredited Functional Area Expert in "Soil Conservation" and "Solid Waste Management" for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects. I've prepared solid waste management plans for a number of Indian mainland and island locations.As project lead, I have successfully completed the consultancy studies on due diligence of environmental compliance for the environmental clearance of ports and harbours. I have also served as a co-principal investigator for the NCSCM project “Beach Water Quality and SRA Survey for 3 Beaches under the Beach Environment and Aesthetic Management Services (BEAMS).”I was a member of the NCSCM team for the UKRI GCRF South Asian Nitrogen Hub (SANH), a consortium of 32 leading research organizations from South Asia and the UK tasked with addressing the challenges posed by excessive changes in nitrogen fluxes around the world, which benefit food production while posing environmental risks. I was the nodal officer for social media. As member secretary, I have coordinated exhibitions and pavilions at the India International Science Festival (2017, 2018); the World Environment Day Exhibition (2018); and the Conference of Parties (COP-14) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD-2019). In addition, as delegated from time to time, I have been actively involved in several capacity-building exercises for the officials.
