Dr. R. Saravanan - CWR - CV 05.02.2015

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Curriculum Vitae of Dr. R. Saravanan, Anna University, Chennai, India

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Associate Professor in Civil Engineering

Centre for Water Resources

Anna University, Chennai – 600 025 Ph: + 91- 44 - 2235 7554

Fax: + 91- 44 - 2235 1075

E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Degree Branch / Area University Year of passing

Ph.D. Civil Engineering / Groundwater Remediation Modeling

Anna University, Chennai August 2009

M.E Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering

Anna University, Chennai December 2000

B.E Civil Engineering Madurai Kamaraj University April 1996

WORK EXPERIENCE

Designation Organization Nature of work Period

Associate Professor in Civil Engineering

Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai

Teaching and Research Since 26th

November ’14 to till data

Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) in Civil Engineering


Teaching and Research 04.12.2008 to 25.12.2014

Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering



Lecturer in Civil Engineering



Teaching Research Associate

Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University, Chennai

Teaching and Research 16th July’ 01 to

3rd December’ 03

Team Leader Economic Perspectives, Alwarpet, Chennai

Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project - Base Line Survey

October’ 98 to July’ 99

Apprenticeship Training

Chennai Port Trust, Chennai Design & Execution, Quotation preparation

October’ 97 to September’ 98

Site Engineer Michal Construction, Trichy Design, Execution and Site Supervision

May’96 to September’97

RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST

Groundwater Assessment and Management Multi Aquifer Modeling, Artificial Recharge Studies, Contaminant Transport Modeling, Regional Modeling

Water Resources Management Flood Modeling for Sustainable development, Rainwater Harvesting, GIS and its Applications

Environmental Engineering GIS for Solid Waste Management, Water Supply Distribution Planning and Management

Evolutionary Algorithms and their Applications to Water Resources Engineering

Curriculum Vitae of Dr. R. Saravanan

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MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Life member in Indian Association of Hydrologists (IAH) Life member in Indian Water Resources Society (IWRS)

COURSE TAUGHT/HANDLED

For Under Graduate For Post Graduate

Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Groundwater Engineering Hydrology Water Resources Engineering Hydrology & Water Resources

Engineering Environmental Engineering – II Engineering Mechanics Computer Practice – II Engineering Graphics

Surface and Groundwater Engineering Water Supply Distribution and Buried

Pipelines Advanced Groundwater Hydrology System Analysis in Water Resources Soft computing techniques for Water

Resources Engineering Participatory Field Research

Methodology

RESEARCH / CONSULTANCY PROJECT ACTIVITIES As Principal Investigator (Ongoing)

Year Organization Project Title Amount

Received (Lakhs)

Remark

October 2012

Water Resources Organization, Publics Work Department, Govt. of TN

Assessment of Project Efficiency / Project Performance in a Perumal Tank Command

20.50 Research &

Development

As Co - Investigator (Ongoing)


Received (Lakhs)

Remark

2014 Corporation of Chennai

Analysis and Design of Storm Drainage for Marina Loop Road, Pattinapakkam, Chennai

4.97 Consultancy

2014 TWAD Board, Chennai

Proof Checking of Detailed Estimate of IPP Scheme implemented under NRDWP scheme

18.0 Consultancy

As Principal Investigator (Completed)


Received (Lakhs)

Remark

May 2012

M/S.ADD Industrial Park (TamilNadu)Ltd. Ground Floor,No.55,Pranav, Poonthottam Nagar Saravanampatty Post Coimbatore – 641035

Estimation of Water Requirement for the Proposed Integrated Textile and Industrial Park at Annur, Coimbatore District

2.92 Consultancy

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March 2012

Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India, New Delhi

GIS Based Modelling of Coastal Aquifer in Pondicherry Region Towards Solving Sea Water Intrusion.

11.52 Research &

Development

As Co - Investigator (Completed)


Received (Lakhs)

Remark

2013 RITE, (Gov. of India Enterprises), New Delhi

Design of Flood Wall for Trivandrum City

11.5 Consultancy

2013 TWAD Board, Chennai Performance Evaluation of IPP Scheme implemented under RWS program

3.6 Consultancy

July 2013

Indian national committee on Irrigation and drainage (INCID) Ministry of Water Resources, Govt. of India

Study on the Effect of Partial De-silting of Small Tanks

27.94

Research & Development

August 2013

TWAD Board, Chennai

Performance study of Rural Water Supply scheme executed under NRDWP in Vellore and Kanchipuram District

3.30 Consultancy

March 2012

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited Mezzanine Floor Thirumailai Railway Station Complex Mylapore, Chennai

Analysis and Design of Culverts to Replace the Existing Causeways Along the double line railway track of villupuram- dindugal stretch near tiruchirappalli

10.03 Consultancy

March 2012

Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited, Powai, Mumbai

Estimation of Flood Inundation Depth for the Proposed Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited Site at Sanand,

5.73 Consultancy

February 2012


Estimation of Flood Inundation Depth for the Proposed Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited Site at Sricity

5.73 Consultancy

March 2012


Estimation of Flood Inundation Depth for the Proposed Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited Site at Sricity

5.5 Consultancy

December 2011

PWD, WRD, Koratalayar Basin Division, TN

Flood Protection Works to Koratalayar River from Napalayam to Sea Mouth in Thiruvallur District of Tamil Nadu

4.0 Consultancy

September 2011

Eden Park Project L&T South City Projects Ltd Manapakkam, Chennai

Feasibility study for the conservation of flood discharge and to improve groundwater sustainability at Eden park project of Siruseri site

3.58 Consultancy

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July 2011

Nagai Power Private Limited, Mylapore, Chennai – 4

Feasibility of drawing minimum of 200 m3/h water from Vettar River for Nagai Power plant located near Nagapattinam

5.50 Consultancy

June 2011

PWD, WRD, Araniyar Basin Division, TN

Concurrent evaluation of flood protection works in Araniyar River at U/S and D/S of A.N.Kuppam Anicut and D/S of Lakshmipuram anicut with respect to Flood Management

4.00 Consultancy

May 2011

Tirunelveli Municipal Corporation, Tirunelveli

SCADA & Telemetry System for Tirunelveli Municipal Corporation Water Supply System

2.00 Consultancy

November 2010

J. MATADEE Free Trade Zone Private Limited, No - 8, Karpura Street , Periamet, Chennai – 3

Design of culvert for a minor channel passing through the free SEZ at Mannur, Sriperumpudur

3.50 Consultancy

October 2010

Garrison Engineer (Navy) Military Engineer Services Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009

High flood level mapping for Provision of OTM Accommodation and Amenities for ICGAS and ICGAIS and Hangers at CGAS, Meenambakkam

1.86 Consultancy

October 2010

The President Birla Avenue Resident’s Welfare Association No.19, Birla Avenue, Anbu Estate Extension Kadhirvedu, Chennai – 600 066

Study of the Carrying Capacity of the PWD – Proposed Canal from Korattur to Madhavaram Lake with regard to the Channel Hydraulics

0.38 Consultancy

October 2010

Kamachi Sponge and Power Corporation Ltd ABC Trade Centre, 3rd Floor, 39, Anna Salai Chennai – 600 002

Altitude and Coordinates for the Proposed Chimney Location of Power Plant Site near Gummidipoondi using Global Positioning System (GPS)

0.38 Consultancy

September 2010

TNEB, Chennai - 2

Bhavani Barrage II – SHEP Physical model study for head race and tail race channel design

4.96 Consultancy

September 2010

TNEB, Chennai - 2

Bhavani Barrage I – SHEP Mathematical model study for head race and tail race channel design

0.24 Consultancy

November 2009

M/s. Subhash Projects and Marketing Ltd, No. 2/28, Ramanathan Street, Kilpauk, Chennai -10

Analysis of Hydraulic Calculation for the Water Supply Pipe Line System at CMWSSB Pumping Station, Anna Poonga Site at Royapuram, Chennai

0.20 Consultancy

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October 2009

Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, Chennai - 5

Cause for Failure of Cascade of Check Dams Constructed Across Varattaru for Artificial Recharge of Groundwater in Gangavalli Block of Salem District

0.27 Consultancy

December 2005

Virudhunagar Hindu Nadar Abhiviruthi Palasarakku Kadai Mahamai, virudhunagar

Augmentation of Water for Theppakulam At Virudhunagar

1.35 Consultancy

May 2005 Siva Subramaniya Nadar College of Engg. (SSNCE)

Groundwater Scenario of Siva Subramaniya Nadar College of Engg.

0.94 Consultancy

January 2005

M/S Mahindra & Mahindra and TIDCO

Technical Feasibility of Treated Sewage Effluent Disposal at Mahindra Industrial Park.

2.00 Consultancy

November

2004

Department of Rural Development, Govt. of Tamil Nadu

Pilot Research Project on Hydrologic Analysis and Hydraulic Designs for Rejuvenation of Ooranies in Kancheepuram and Ramanathapuram Districts.

3.20 Research &

Development

EXTENSION SERVICE

Served as an adviser in the interview board of Staff Selection Commission (Southern Region) for the recruitment of Junior Engineer (Civil) during 16th to 18th August , 2012 at DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai - 600 006.

Served as an adviser in the interview board of Staff Selection Commission (Southern Region) for the recruitment of Junior Engineer (Civil) during 22nd to 26th February, 2010 at DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai - 600 006.

As an expert member for Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage (TWAD) Board, visited the Irupali Combined Water Supply Scheme (CWSS), to identify the performance and its constraints (17th and 18th September 2009).

REVIEWER FOR JOURNAL

International Journal of Water Resources Management, Springer Publication

International Journal of Water Quality Monitoring, Morpheus Publications

International Journal of Hydro Environmental Research, Elsevier Publications

International Journal of Earth Sciences & Engineering

PUBLICATION Article Published

Illustrative Case for Teaching IWRM (Volume –I), A Compendium of Ten Illustative Case from South Asia, Published by SaciWaters, Hyderabad, 2010, pp 58-65.

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International Journal

Saravanan. R., Balamurugan. R., Karthikeyan. M.S., Rajkumar. R., Anuthaman. N.G. and Navaneetha Gopalakrishnan. A., “Groundwater modeling and demarcation of groundwater protection zones for Tirupur Basin – A case study”, Journal of Hydro-environment Research, Elsevier Publication, Vol. xx, 2011, pp 1-16. (I.F = 0.91)

Saravanan. R, Lenin Kalyana Sundaram. V, Navaneetha Gopalakrishnan. A and Ravikumar.G, ”Modelling of Ground Water Pollution due to Solid Waste Dumping – A Case Study”, International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Vol. 3, No.2, April 2010, pp 176 -187. (I.F = 0.23)

Saravanan. R., Balamurugan. R., Lenin Kalyanasundaram. V., Navaneetha Gopalakrishnan. A., and Karunakaran. K., “Optimization of Pumping and Recharge Quantity for Reclamation of Contaminated Aquifer using Genetic Algorithm”, Journal of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Monitoring, Palani Paramount Publication, India, Vol. 19, No.4, 2009, pp 301-318.

National Journal

Lenin Kalyana Sundaram V, Saravanan R, G.Ravikumar and Karunakaran K, “Identification of Suitable Artificial Recharge Areas in Pondicherry Coastal Region Using GIS, Indian Journal of Environment and Research, Vol. 21, 2009, pp 41-46.

International Conference

Saravanan. R., Navaneetha Gopalakrishnan. A., and Mohan. S,” Effective Management of Coastal Aquaculture and Irrigation Practices for Sustainable Ground Water Resources:An Integrated Approach”, in the Workshop on “Bridging Land-Water-Ecosystem Divides” 2013 World Water Week at Stockholm, 01 – 06 of September 2013, Sweden, pp 27.

Piyali Chowdury, Saravanan. R., Prakash Nelliyat, “Waste Water Reuse for Peri-Urban Food Security (A Case Study of Peri-urban, Chennai, Inida)”, Water Week Latino America, Organized by Fundacion Chile, 2013, p 74.

Saravanan. R., Anuthaman.N.G., and Balamurugan.R., ”Socio-economic consequences of the groundwater pollution on socially deprived communities: Remediation of groundwater resources”, in the Workshop – 2 on ”Need for a Paradigm Shift: New Technologies and New Lifestyles” 2011 World Water Week at Stockholm, 21 – 27 of August 2011, Sweden, pp 60.

Saravanan. R., Prakash Nelliyat, Sakthivadivel.R and Karunakaran.K.,”Socio-economic Impact of Groundwater Pollution due to Disposal of Textile Effluent – A Case Study from India”, in the international conference on “Towards Sustainable Groundwater in Agriculture – Linking Science with Policy”, 15 -17 June 2010, Burlingame, San Francisco, California, USA, pp 136.

Selvarajan. M., Saravanan. R., Anuthaman. N. G., Navaneetha Gopala Krishnan. A., Karunakaran. K., “Study of Leachate from Fly Ash Pond and Its Impact on Ground Water in Mining Area – A Case Study”, in the international conference on MODFLOW and More 2006: Managing Groundwater System, May 22 – 24, 2006 at International Ground Water Modeling Center, Colorado School of Mines, USA. Pp 662 – 666.

Anuthaman, N.G., Saravanan, R., Karunakaran, K., “A Technical Blindness and Its Impact on the Ecology – A Case Study”, International Conference on Role of Technical Education in Sustainable Development, by Centre for Environmental Studies and Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai, March 24 – 26, 2005, pp. 80 – 85.

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/15706443

http://www.annauniv.edu/EnvironmentCentre/Faculty/ANG.pdf

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National Conference

Saranya. T and Saravanan. R., “Identification of suitable municipal solid waste dumpsite using GIS and Groundwater modelling”, National Conference on Sustainable Water Resources Planning Management & Impact of Climate Change, Organized by Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Management, Department of Civil Engineering, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus April 5th and 6th, 2013.

Supriya. P and Saravanan. R., “Optimization of Tapping Local Water Resources of Peri-Urban Area to Minimize the Future Demand-Supply Gap”, National Conference on Advanced Trends in Civil Engineering organized by Karpagam University, Coimbatore, March 2nd and 3rd, 2012.

Sathya. Y and Saravanan. R., “Study on Optimal Location of Permeable Reactive Barrier in Remediation of Contaminated Groundwater using Groundwater Modeling”, National Conference on Emerging New Trends in Civil Engineering organized by Roever Engineering College, Perambalur, February 9th & 10th, 2012.

Piyali Chowdhury and Saravanan. R., “Waste Water Reuse- an Option for Urban Water Security”, National Level Conference on Quest for Advancements in Civil Engineering (QACE) 2012’, Organized by SRM University, Chennai, March 15th, 2012.

Monika. M and Saravanan. R., “Flood Inundation Mapping using GIS for Otterinulla to study the Imapct on Livelihoods”, National conference on Environmental Challenges towards sustainability, organized by Government College of Technology, Coimbatore and Anna University of Technology Coimbatore, March 24th and 25th, 2011.

Monika. M, and Saravanan. R., “Urban Flood Inundation Mapping and Its Impact of Livelihoods - A Case Study from India”, National Seminar on Basins of India, Their Resources and Management, organized by Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, February 17th and 18th, 2011.

Jesintha Pavalamalli. S, and Saravanan. R., “Optimal Scheduling of Replacement and Rehabilitation of Water Supply for Community Network”, National Conference on Groundwater for Drinking:Issues and Options (GWD – 2011), organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, February 11th to 13th, 2011.

Dilna. V, and Saravanan. R., “Role of Lakes and Community in Wellhead Protection”, National Seminar on Basins of India, Their Resources and Management, organized by Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, February 17th and 18th, 2011.

Krishna Kumari. B., Saravanan. R., and Karunakaran. K. “Parameter Optimization for Groundwater Remediation of Contaminated Aquifer”, National Conference on Advancement in Manufacturing and Management Systems (AIMMS’08), organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Sai Ram Engineering College, Chennai-44, April 17th, 2008.

Subapriyadarshini. G., Saravanan. R., and Karunakaran. K. “Study of Scale Effect of Dispersion coefficient of conservative solute using column study”, National Seminar on Spatial Modeling and Soft Computing in Water Resources Management (SSWRM2008), organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar-608002, March 14 & 15, 2008.

Pitchaikani. S., Saravanan. R., and Karunakaran. K. “ GIS and Drastic Modeling for Assessment of Study of Groundwater Vulnerability to Pollution- A case study of Noyyal River Basin”, National Seminar on Application of GIS in Civil Engineering, organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Karunya Nagar, Combatore-641114, February 16, 2008.

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Subramani.S., Lenin Kalyanasundaram.V., Saravanan. R., Madhavi Ganesan and Karunakaran. K. “Management of Seawater Intrusion in the Coastal Aquifer of Puducherry Region”, National Seminar on Spatial Modeling and Soft Computing in Water Resources Management (SSWRM2008), organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar-608002, March 14 & 15, 2008, p 52.

Venkata Suresh. K.., Saravanan, R., Karunakaran, K., “Groundwater Contaminant Transport Modelingfor Lower Part of Noyyal River Basin”, in National Conference on Innovative Technologies In Civil Engineering, organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore-14, March 20 & 21, 2006, pp 628 -633

Yuniverse, S.K., Saravanan, R., Karunakaran, K., “Quantity Assessment and Demarcation of Groundwater Protection Zones for Tirupur ”, in National Conference on Advanced Computing Techniques in Civil Engineering, Sponsored by CSIR, New Delhi, Organized by Department of Civil Engineering, St. Peter’s Engineering College, Avadi, Chennai , March 1st , 2006, pp 80 -85.

Anuthaman N.G, Saravanan R, Lenin Kalyana Sundaram V (2005) “Hillslopes –Hard Rocks-Lakes: Influencing Effect on the Ground Water Regime of Greater Chennai”, National Seminar on Sustainable development of ground water in Hard Rock Areas, Madras University (Guindy Campus), Chennai.

Anuthaman, N.G., Balamurugan. R., Saravanan, R., Karunakaran, K., “Community Participation for Maintaining Temple Tank – A Case Study”, in a state level workshop on traditional rainwater harvesting organized by TWAD Board, Chennai at December 7 – 7, 2005, pp27-39.

Anand Kumar. S., Saravanan, R., “Sustainable Groundwater Development in Fractured Hard Rocks Aquifers in Chennai” in 20th National Convention of IPHE on Environmental Engineering, Visakhapatnam, August, 22-24, P-6.

Anuthaman, N.G., Saravanan, R., Karmegam, M., “Rainwater harvesting for hard rocks area – a case study”, in TWAD Board Technical news letter, September, 2001.

KEY NOTE ADDRESS

Delivered key note address on “Software’s Application in Water Resources Engineering”, in the Two days State level technical symposium on ”Recent Trends in Civil Engineering”, organized by Department of Civil Engineering, University College of engineering, Ariyalur (A Constituent College of Anna University, Chennai) on 12.03.2014.

Delivered key note address on “Computer Application in Water Resources Engineering”, in Two days workshop on ”Computer Application in Civil Engineering”, sponsored by Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, Chennai & National Science and Technology Communication, New Delhi, organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Tagore Engineering College, Chennai on 23.08.2012.

Delivered key note address on “Advances in Water Resources Engineering: Critical Issues and Strategic Options for Sustainable Development”, in the one day workshop on “Advances in Environmental and Water resources Engineering” organized by Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, Melmaruvathur, sponsored by CSIR on 22nd December 2010.

GUEST LECTURE DELIVERED

Delivered lecture on “EIA for Water Resources Project”, for PWD Engineers, organized by Tamil Nadu Public Works Staff Training Institute, Todhintter Nagar, Saidapet, Chennai on 21.01.2015

Delivered lecture on “Hydraulic Machinery”, in the Faculty Development Programme” organized by Vellammal Engineering College, Chennai, on 18.12.2013.

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Delivered lecture on “Hydrology and Stream flow modelling”, in the two days workshop on “Recent Trends in Water resources, Hydraulics and Coastal modelling” organized by National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, on 07.11.2013.

Delivered lecture on “Groundwater Modeling and Demarcation of Groundwater Protection Zones”, in Training Programme on”Remediation technologies and modelling of assessment of groundwater contamination”, organized by NGRI, Hyderabad on 23.01.2013.

Delivered lecture on “Groundwater Modeling Assessment and Management Procedure for Urban & Coastal Aquifer System”, in Training Programme on ”Hydrogeochemical Modeling Assessment and Management of Urban & Coastal Groundwater”, organized by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi on 21.10.2011.

Delivered lecture on “Heuristic Concepts in Optimization – Water Sharing Disputes and Game Theory application for Water Dispute Analysis”, for PWD Engineers, organized by PWD Training Institute, Todhintter Nagar, Saidapet, Chennai on 02.05.2011.

Delivered lecture on “Equipments for Pumping the Water and Sewage”, for Tamil Nadu Housing Board Engineers, organized by Division of Structural Engineering, Anna University, Chennai, 29.04.2011.

Delivered lecture on “Estimation of Runoff for Small and Large Catchments”, for PWD Engineers, organized by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Institute, Taramani, Chennai on 28.04.2011.

Delivered lecture on “EIA for River Valley Project”, for PWD Engineers, organized by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Institute, Taramani, Chennai on 19.01.2011.

Delivered lecture on “Crop Water Requirement computation with a specific reference to Paddy crop”, for PWD Engineers, organized by Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai, 05.01.2011.

Delivered lecture on “Irrigation scheduling”, for PWD Engineers, organized by Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai, 20.12.2010.

Delivered lecturer on “Application of Groundwater Model and Hands on Experience for Aqua Chemical Modeling in Water Resources Pollution”, in Training Programme on Role of Aqua Chemical Modeling in Water Resources Pollution”, sponsored by DST, New Delhi, organized by Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, during 22nd and 23rd of November 2010.

Delivered lecturer on “Sustainable Water Management”, in Overseas Training Programme on “Sustainable Development and Environment Management”, sponsored by MHRD, New Delhi, organized by Centre for Environmental Management, Department of Civil Engineering, NITTTR, Chennai, 11.11.2010.

Delivered lecturer on “Water Quality Data Analysis and DSS”, in Faculty Development Programme on “Environmental Laboratory Practice”, sponsored by MHRD, New Delhi, organized by Centre for Environmental Management, Department of Civil Engineering, NITTTR, Chennai, 30.08.2010.

Delivered lecturer on “Water Sampling Methods for River and Coastal Regions”, in Faculty Development Programme on “Environmental Laboratory Practice”, sponsored by MHRD, New Delhi, organized by Centre for Environmental Management, Department of Civil Engineering, NITTTR, Chennai, 28.08.2010.

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Delivered lecturer on “Base Line Survey for Environmental Impact Assessment”, in QIP-Short Term training Programme on “Environmental Impact Assessment Guide Lines and Procedure”, sponsored by AICTE, New Delhi, organized by Department of Civil Engineering, IITM, Chennai, 19.07.2010.

Delivered lecture on “Baseline Survey & Applications”, for PWD Engineers organized by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Institute, Taramani, Chennai on 24.11.2009.

Delivered lecture on “Groundwater Modelling Procedures”, for TWAD Board Engineers organized by Anna Institute of Management, Chennai on 14.09.2006.

Delivered lecture in an awareness programme for Panchayat Presidents of Trichy Region on “Rejuvenation of Ooranies in Kancheepuram and Ramanathapuram districts”, at Trichy, organized by Rural Development Department on 27.05.2005

Delivered lecture on “Computer Application in Water Distribution Network” at Metro water training centre, Chennai, Sponsored by CPHEEO, New Delhi.

WORKSHOP / CONFERENCE ORGANIZED

As coordinator, organized one day workshop on “Social Science Research Methodology for Water and Equity” at Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai – 600 025, 25th August, 2009, Sponsored by SaciWATERS, Hyderabad.

As coordinator, organized two days workshop on “Water and Equity” at Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai – 600 025, 29th and 30th July, 2008, Sponsored by SaciWATERS, Hyderabad.

As a co-coordinator, organized one day workshop on “Inter / Re – Linking of Urban Lakes through Peoples Participation” at Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai – 600 025 on 5th December, 2005.

WORKSHOP / CONFERENCE ATTENDED

Attended one week international workshop on “2013 World Water Week” organized and sponsored by Stockholm International Water Institute, Stockholm, Sweden, 1st to 6th, September 2013.

Attended one week international workshop on “Stockholm World Water Week 2011” organized and sponsored by Stockholm International Water Institute, Stockholm, Sweden, 21st to 27th, August 2011.

Attended an International Training of Trainers course on “Managing Water Pollution”, organized and sponsored by Cap-Net, UNEP and UNEP-DHI Centre for Water and Environment, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2nd – 6th, May 2011.

Attended and presented paper in the international conference on “Towards Sustainable Groundwater in Agriculture – Linking Science with Policy”, jointly organized by University of California Davis & Water Education Foundation, Burlingame, San Francisco, California, USA, 15th -17th June 2010.

Attended South Asia Staff Training workshop on “Water and Rights” at Kathmandu, Nepal, organized by Nepal Engineering College – SaciWATERS, 5-12 January, 2010.

Attended one day workshop on “Climate Change and its Impacts”, organized by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Taramani, Chennai, 16th September 2009.

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Attended one day seminar on “Rejuvenation of water Bodies and Water Courses in Chennai Metropolitan Area”, organized by Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai, 23rd March 2009

Attended South Asia Staff Training workshop on “Participatory Field Research Methodology” at Kathmandu, Nepal, organized by Nepal Engineering College – SaciWATERS, 6-13 May, 2008.

Attended five days South Asia Staff Training workshop on “Case Study Development” held at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai and organized by TISS- SaciWATERS, February 25th – 29th, 2008.

Attended seven days South Asia Staff Training Programme on “Water and Equity”, jointly organized by SaciWATERs, Hyderabad and Society for Promoting Participative Ecosystem Management (SOPPECOM), Pune, October 3rd – 9th, 2007.

Attended two days workshop on “Application of Science. Geography and Value Education for Flood Management in Chennai”, organized by Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai, 24th and 25th October 2007

Attended two days South Asia Water Research Conference on “Water Access and Conflicts: Implications for Governance”, jointly organized by Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai and SaciWATERs, Hyderabad, 21st and 22nd March 2007.

Attended three days National Conference on “Eco-Environmental Impact on Water Resources Potential towards Re-Linking and Integrating Its Hydrological Cycle”, Organized by the Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai, January 3rd – 5th, 2007.

Attended one day seminar on “Historical Perspectives on Tanks and their relevance in Modern Era”, Organized by the DHAN Foundation, Madurai at Koodal Hall, Anna University, Chennai, 28th December, 2006.

Attended two days ISH Symposium on “Cities & Floods”, Organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, November 17th and 18th, 2006.

Attended five days QIP short-term course on “Advanced Techniques in Water Resources Management” Organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, November 13th – 17th, 2006.

Attended seven days South Asia Staff Training Programme on “Gender and Water”, organized by SaciWATERs, Hyderabad, October 3rd – 12th, 2006.

Attended three weeks Advanced Training Programme on” Mathematical Modelling in Hydrogeology: Numerical simulation of Groundwater Flow and Solute Transport”, organized by the Department of Geology, Anna University, Chennai, from November 7th – 30th, 2005. Sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

Attended two days all India seminar on “Desalination – An Option for Future”, organized by Institution of Engineers (India), Tamilnadu State Centre, Chennai, July 23rd and 24th, 2005.

Attended three days Conference on “Role of Technical Education in Sustainable Development”, organized by Centre for Environmental Studies and Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai, March 24th – 26th , 2005,

Attended one-week QIP short-term course on “Application of Environmental Science and Technology for Sustainable Water Resource Management” organized by the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Assam, May 31st – June 6, 2004.

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Attended two days training programme on “Re-Engineering Teaching Skills” organized by the Centre for faculty development, Anna University, 25th & 26th February 2004.

Attended three days workshop on “Sustainable Land fill Management” organized by Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University, sponsored by Swedish International Development Co-operation Agency, during 3-5, December 2003.

Attended one-day seminar on “Web Resources for Research and Development Acceleration” organized by University Central Library, Anna University, Chennai, on 19th November 2003.

Attended a special lecturer on “Sharing of Water: U.S. Experience” by Dr. Lawrance J. Macdonnel of Consel, Porzak, Browning and Bushong, LLP Boulder, Colorado, USA, December 9, 2003., Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai.

Attended five days National level Training programme on “Legal procedures in Enforcement Including Consent Drafting” February 24-28, 2003, Centre for Environmental studies, Anna University, Sponsored by Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi.

Attended two days Indo – Norwegian Workshop on “Subsurface Assessment of Contaminated Sites”, October 23-24, 2002, organized by NGRI, Hyderabad.

Attended two days Workshop on “Groundwater Management”, August, 18-19, 2002, organized by CWR, Anna University.

POST GRADUATE THESIS GUIDED

Sl. No.

Name of the Student Topic Branch

1 Mohana. S

Sustainable Management of Groundwater Resources in Oragadam Area

2013-2015 (HWRE)

2 Vigneswaran. S Optimal Cropping Pattern in Noyyal River Basin using Genetic Algorithm

2013-2015 (IWM)

3 Yokesh. G Optimization for Conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater in Lower Bhavani Basin

2013-2015 (IWM)

4 Saran. K Inflow Forecasting of Reservoir using Artificial Neural Network in Lower Bhavani Basin

2013-2015 (IWM)

5 Raaj Kumar. S Impact of Anthropogenic Activities on Tank Water and Groundwater Quality and Its Social Consequences

2013-2015 (IWRM)

6 Indhumathi. M Energy-Water Nexus on Groundwater Dependent Agricultural System

2013-2015 (IWRM)

7 Nazia Amreen. N A Role of additional reservoir for Minimization of Future Demand Supply Gap for Peri-Urban areas an integrated Approach

2013-2015 (IWRM)

8 Shylaja. R Mass Transport Modelling of Landfill Impact over Groundwater using Visual MODFLOW and MT3D

2012-2014 (HWRE)

9 Shalini. N Land use changes and Prediction of Groundwater Level using Random Forest Method

2012-2014 (HWRE)

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10 Saravanan Optimization of cropping pattern in Tank Command using Evolutionary Algorithm

2012-2014 (IWM)

11 Manikanda Prabhu Maximization of tank irrigated command area using Optimization Technique

2012-2014 (IWM)

12 Mirthula Impact of Unlined Irrigation Channel on Groundwater Recharge

2012-2014 (IWM)

13 Amutha. S Impact of Check dam on groundwater potential 2010-2012 (HWRE)

14 Bownita. S Optimal allocation of surface and groundwater resources to meet the further demand supply gap

2010-2012 (HWRE)

15 Mahalakshmi. S Hydrological Modelling of Tank Cascade in Trivadur Village, Lattur Block

2010-2012 (HWRE)

16 Saranya.T Identification of suitable municipal solid waste dumpsite using GIS and Groundwater modelling

2010-2012 (HWRE)

17 Sathya. Y Study on the optimal location of permeable reactive barrier in remediation of contaminated groundwater using groundwater Modeling

2010-2012 (HWRE)

18 Supriya. P Optimization of tapping local water resources of peri-urban area to minimize the future demand supply gap

2010-2012 (HWRE)

19 Piyali Chowdhury Waste water reuse – an option for urban water security

2010-2012 (IWRM)

20 Monika. M Flood Mapping of Otteri Nullah and Its Impact on Livelihood

2009-2011 (IWRM)

21 Dilna. V Role of Lakes and Community in Wellhead Protection

2009-2011 (IWRM)

22 Jesintha Pavalamalli. S Optimal Scheduling of Replacement and Rehabilitation of Water Distribution in Community Network

2009-2011 (IWRM)

23 Konstantin Sylus. J Socio-Economic Impact of Seawater Intrusion in Coastal Aquifer.

2007-2009 (HWRE)

24 Subapriyadarshini. G Estimation of Scale Dependent Dispersion Coefficient of Non- conservative Solute using Column Study

2006-2008 (HWRE)

25 Pitchaikani. S

GIS and DRASTIC Modelling for Assessment of Groundwater Vulnerability to Pollution

2006-2008 (HWRE)

26 Krishnakumari. B Optimization of Pumping Location for Groundwater Remediation of Contaminant Aquifer by Genetic Algorithm

2006-2008 (HWRE)

27 Nambirajan. J Optimization of Pump and Treat System using GA

2005-2007 (HWRE)

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28 Berlin. R Estimation of Dispersion Coefficient 2005-2007 (HWRE)

29 Senthil Kumar. P Rainfall Runoff Modeling using HYSIM 2005-2007 (HWRE)

30 Venkatachalam. V Prevention of Saltwater Intrusion using Artificial Recharge

2005-2007 (HWRE)

31 Kodur Venkata Suresh Groundwater Contaminant Transport Modeling for Lower Part of Noyyal River Basin

2004-2006 (HWRE)

32 Yuniverse Shaik Quantity Assessment and Demarcation of Groundwater Protection Zones of Tirupur

2004-2006 (IWM)

33 Selvarajan. M Study of leachate from ash dump site and its impact on ground water in Neyveli area.

2003-2005 (IWM)

Note: IWRM – Integrated Water Resources Management

IWM – Irrigation Water Management

HWRE – Hydrology and Water Resources Management

UNDER GRADUATE THESIS GUIDED

Sl. No.

Name of the Student Topic Branch

1

Heena Thaskeen A KAnimozhi M Mary Veronica Amritaa M Nithya Priya L

An Experimental study on the effect of Nano Bubble Technology on Plant Growth

2010-2014 (AIE)

2 Janani V Vaishali S

Optimal Layout for Potato Planter and its Failure Mode Analysis

2010-2014 (AIE)

3 Janani M C Jayaprathiga M Sobana K

Decadal change detection in cropping pattern using Remote Sensing & GIS

2009-2013 (AIE)

4 Hymavathi B Selva Priya R Sujeetha Priya J

Land Use Changes and its Impact on Ground Water

2009-2013 (AIE)

5 Praveen U Suganya Devi J Vimal Raj N

Optimization of Cropping Pattern for a Tank Command Area

2007-2011 (AIE)

6 Julie Rosane S Krishnaveni R Preethchand P R

Groundwater Modeling approach to study the impact of coastal aquaculture

2006-2010 (AIE)

7 Rani Sangeetha S Sheeja V Preethi P K

Comparative study of conventional method and hydroponics in roof top gardening

2006-2010 (AIE)

8

C.Senthil Kumaran, M.Murali, D.Omprakash S.Raghavendran

Prior position detection of a contaminant plume by backward transport modelling

2003-2007 (CE)

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Note: AIE – Agricultural & Irrigation Engineering

CE – Civil Engineering

AWARD/ FELLOWSHIP RECEIVED

Received Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) fellowship for Mentoring of

Engineering Teachers by INAE Fellows for the period from 01.05.2009 to 30.06.2009 at

Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai – 600 036.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY

Appointed as Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) to monitor the major civil works executed

under Estate Office

Served as Treasurer for Society of Civil Engineers for the academic year 2008 to 2009

Created a Web Page for Centre for Water Resources

Actively involved in various types of developmental activities of the Centre.

In – charge for Building Maintenance of the Centre and Fluid Mechanics laboratory.

Prepared and exhibited model (Ball Fountain) in “Technofair’94” (Science Exhibition) held at

Technical complex, RVS Nagar, Sponsored by Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and

Technical.

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

Languages : Basic, FORTRAN, Pascal, C

Packages : Visual MODFLOW 4.1, MapInfo Professional 6.0, STADD–III, LOOP,

BRANCH, SEWER, EPANET, SWMM, HEC-RAS, 3D-Home Architect,

AUTOCAD, Culvert Hydraulics HY-8, Gene Hunter (GA)

Operating systems : MS – DOS, WINDOWS

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Games : Shuttle, Ball Badminton, Cricket, Table Tennis

Hobbies : Driving, Listening Music, Reading Books, Swimming & Traveling TRAVEL AND STUDY ABROAD

Country Period

Purpose of Visit From To

Italy 02-09-2014 06-09-2014 Excursion to visit the historical places

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Stockholm, Sweden

01.09.2013 06.07.2013 To attend and present a paper in the 2013 World Water Week at Stockholm, 01 – 06 of September 2013, Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden

21.08.2011 27.08.2011 To attend and present a paper in the 2011 World Water Week at Stockholm, 21 – 27 of August 2011, Sweden

Colombo, Sri Lanka

02.05.2011 06.05.2011

To attend an international Training of Trainers course on “Managing Water Pollution”, organized and sponsored by Cap-Net, UNEP and UNEP-DHI Centre for Water and Environment

San Francisco,

USA 15.07.2010 21.07.2010

To present a paper in the international conference on “Towards Sustainable Groundwater in Agriculture - Linking Science with Policy”

Katmandu, Nepal

05.01.2010 12.01.2010 To attend IWRM staff training on Water and Rights jointly organize by SaciWater’s and Nepal Engineering College

Katmandu, Nepal

05.05.2008 14.05.2008 To attend IWRM staff training on Participatory Field Research Methodology jointly organize by SaciWater’s and Nepal Engineering College

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Fathers Name : P. Ramasamy (Late)

Mothers Name : R. Ganthamani (Late)

Date of Birth : 10.02 1974

Sex : Male

Nationality : Indian

Passport Details Country Code : IND Passport Number : H4985171 Place of Issue : Chennai Date of Issue : 04 / 12 / 2009 Date of Expiry : 03 / 12 / 2019 Language proficiency Speaking Reading Writing

English Excellent Excellent Excellent

Tamil Excellent Excellent Excellent

Telugu Excellent - -

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Certification I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, these data correctly describe

me, my qualifications, and my experience.

Date: 05 / 02 / 2015 Place: Chennai - 25

(R. Saravanan)

Dr. R. Saravanan - CWR - CV 05.02.2015

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