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ANDREW JOHN SLATE GENERAL MANAGER Date of Birth : 25 th September 1962 Nationality : British Professional Background : Geology Specialization : Geotechnical / Engineering Geology, Groundwater, Minerals, Geophysics Years Experience : 23years Status : Married Present Responsibility: Management and coordination of all Gulf Laboratories’ technical and logistical operations in the fields of geotechnical, hydrological, geophysical mineral explorations and laboratory testing services. Key Experience : Water Resources Project development, management and execution of water exploration projects, including geophysical surveying, drilling, geological and hydrological analyses, well design, pumping tests and interpretative reports. Injection and infiltration tests for artificial recharge assessments. Mineral Exploration Project development, management and execution of mineral exploration projects, including geological mapping, drilling and sampling, volumetric and quality assessment and final interpretative reports. Geotechnical / Eng. Geology Site investigation drilling and sampling, geological analyses and reporting. Instrumentation installation. Impermeabilization of rock and soil by drilling and grouting. Installation of micropiles, shear pins, etc. Cast in-situ piling, secant pile walls, anchoring. Concrete investigations. Geophysics Acquisition, processing, interpretation of borehole and surface geophysical data. Pile integrity testing. Management Project development and management of multi-disciplinary geotechnical and water and mineral exploration projects. Preparation of commercial and technical tenders. Budgetting and business plan preparation and presentation. Development and implementation of company Quality System to ISO 9001:2000.

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ANDREW JOHN SLATEGENERAL MANAGER

Date of Birth : 25th September 1962Nationality : BritishProfessional Background : GeologySpecialization : Geotechnical / Engineering Geology, Groundwater, Minerals, GeophysicsYears Experience : 23yearsStatus : Married

Present Responsibility: Management and coordination of all Gulf Laboratories’ technical and logistical operations in the fields of geotechnical, hydrological, geophysical mineral explorations and laboratory testing services.

Key Experience :

Water Resources Project development, management and execution of water exploration projects, including geophysical surveying, drilling, geological and hydrological analyses, well design, pumping tests and interpretative reports. Injection and infiltration tests for artificial recharge assessments.

Mineral Exploration Project development, management and execution of mineral exploration projects, including geological mapping, drilling and sampling, volumetric and quality assessment and final interpretative reports.

Geotechnical / Eng. Geology Site investigation drilling and sampling, geological analyses and reporting. Instrumentation installation. Impermeabilization of rock and soil by drilling and grouting. Installation of micropiles, shear pins, etc. Cast in-situ piling, secant pile walls, anchoring. Concrete investigations.

Geophysics Acquisition, processing, interpretation of borehole and surface geophysical data. Pile integrity testing.

Management Project development and management of multi-disciplinary geotechnical and water and mineral exploration projects. Preparation of commercial and technical tenders. Budgetting and business plan preparation and presentation. Development and implementation of company Quality System to ISO 9001:2000.

Training Preparation and presentation of a lecture course on basic geology and application of borehole geophysics for civil engineering projects.

Information Technology Full working knowledge of MS Office Applications, Surfer, Primavera Suretrack.

Geographical Experience :

EUROPE: UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, Germany.WORLDWIDE : Sultanate of Oman, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain

Education and Qualifications :

2003 European Geologist (EurGeol)

2000 Chartered Geologist (CGeol)1998 Fellow of the Geological Society (FGS)1985 B.Sc. (Hons) GEOLOGY AND MINERALOGY, University of Aberdeen (Grade 2.1)

Career History :

1999 – Present Geotechnical Manager; Gulf Laboratories, Doha, Qatar.1997 – 1999 Project / Contracts Manager / Geologist; Swissboring Overseas Corp. Ltd., Dubai, UAE.

1996 Consultant Geologist; Al Masaood Gulf Geophysical Services., Al Ain, UAE.1993 – 1996 Geophysicist / Branch Office Manager; Hydrotechnica, Muscat / Salalah, Oman.1991 – 1993 Geophysicist / Geologist; Simon-Diasol, Eischen, GD of Luxembourg.1991 Geologist; Costain Foundation Engineering, Dubai, UAE and UK. (Freelance Geologist)1990 – 1991 Geologist; Exploration Associates, Maidenhead, UK. (Freelance Geologist)1990 Geologist; Fugro McClelland, Hemel Hempstead, UK. (Freelance Geologist)1990 Geologist; Norwest Holst, Leeds, UK. (Freelance Geologist)1989 – 1990 Geologist; Exploration Associates, Maidenhead, UK. (Freelance Geologist)1988 – 1989 Geologist; Transmanche Link, Folkestone, UK. (Freelance Geologist)1985 – 1987 Geologist; Exploration Logging (North Sea), Aberdeen, UK.

Selected Project Experience

Project management and geotechnical reporting for various geotechnical investigations associated with various industrial plants and commercial developments - Qatar

Ground Penetrating Radar surveys for cavity detection in limestone – Qatar and Bahrain.

Installation of groundwater monitoring wells, sampling and laboratory testing associated with environmental impact assessments – Qatar

Resistivity and electromagnetic surveying associated with contaminant plume mapping - Qatar

Installation of micropiles through wall structures - Bukha Mosque, Musandam, Oman.

Management of geophysical surveying (TDEM) for water well location. Well drilling, installation and well development, geological and hydrogeological interpretation and reporting – Dubai Emirate

Drilling and installation of micropiles and shear pins as part of the ongoing restoration of a 300 year old castle at Fujairah, UAE. Trial nailing and consolidation grouting of highly fragile castle walls.

Management and technical procedures for consolidation grouting of rock abutments - Wadi Basseirah Dam.

Management of silica exploration drilling programme in mountainous region of Ras Al Khaimah Emirate.

Silica exploration project. Geological mapping and subsequent exploratory drilling. Evaluation of resource quantity and quality and interpretative reporting – Fujairah Emirate

Management of water well drilling and pumping tests for a biosaline agriculture research station. Geological and hydrogeological data evaluation and reporting – Dubai Emirate.

Management of exploratory drilling project for mineral water resources - Sharjah Emirate.

Hatta Dam Z6. Project management and technical procedures for large drilling and grouting programme to impermeabilize fractured rock below dam foundations and on rock abutments.

Project management and technical input for multi-disciplinary Hydrological Study of Dubai Emirate. Project involved geophysical surveying, exploratory drilling, water well construction, pumping tests, infiltration tests, injection tests, leachate sampling and laboratory testing. Collection and presentation and analysis of all geological and hydrological data and reporting.

Borehole geophysical logging, acquisition and interpretation for major groundwater development projects – Sultanate of Oman and Europe.

Organization : Fugro Geotech Ltd.

Designation : Geotechnical Engineer

Period : March 2005- January 2006

Exposure : Land/ Marine Geotechnical Investigation, Field testing,

Preparation of reports.

Projects Detailed Geotechnical Investigation for FRFCF site at IGCAR, Kalpakkam.

Geotechnical Investigation for G1 & G15 Gas Development Plant,

Amalapuram.

Organization : Geo Foundations & Structures Pvt Ltd.

Designation : Geotechnical Engineer

Period : June 2003 to March 2005

Exposure : Land/ Marine Geotechnical Investigation, Field testing,

Laboratory testing, Preparation of reports, material testing.

Organization : Cera Chem Pvt Ltd.

Designation : Sales Engineer

Period : December 2000 to May 2001

Responsibilities : promoting Company’s products, Conducting technical seminars

& presentations, Business Development.

Education and Qualification

Master of Technology (M Tech) in Geotechnical EngineeringBachelor of Technology (B Tech) in Civil Engineering,

IT Proficiency Full working knowledge of MS Office Applications, AutoCAD,

RAJENDRA SHRESTHA

Nationallity : Nepali

Profession : Engineering Geologist

Specialization : Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology

Date of Birth : 12 Sept 1970

Marital Status : Married

KEY EXPERIENCE:

Has over 11 years of experience in site investigation planning and management, project management, project proposal preparation, marketing activities etc.

Geotechnical Investigation of major project in the Middle East. Has sound experience in performing and analyses of In-situ testing including SPT, DCPT, Permeability test, packer test, pressure-meter test, pumping test etc.

Feasibility study of hydropower project, geological and geotechnical assessment of hydropower projects, bridge foundation, road etc; GIS database, RS and GIS Analysis, flood modelling using GIS, hydrological modelling, groundwater flow modelling

Has sound experience and expertise in specialized software in Water Resources, GIS and geotechnical engineering: GMS, SMS and WMS of Environmental Management Institute; groundwater modelling software MODFLOW; HEC series model; GIS software such as ArcGIS, ArcView, ENVI, Erdas Imagine, ILWIS; project management software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera Project Planner; Computer Programming Languages- Visual basic, C++; database-Microsoft Access, SQL Server; geotechnical software such as GEO-SLOPE OFFICE package, RocScience software - Phase, Slide, Dips, Unwedge, ROCKWORKS 2000 etc.

QUALIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL STATUS:

Master of Science in Hydrogeology, 2000, Tuebingen University, Germany

M. Sc. in Geology, 1994, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal

B.Sc. in geology, 1992, Tri-Chandra Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal

Member of Nepal Engineer’s Association

Life Member of Nepal Geological Society

Member of Nepal Hydropower Association (National Association of the International Hydropower Association)

TRAINING

Professional Skills for Project Management, April 2006, Organisational Development Centre (ODC), Nepal.

International Training/Workshop on Small Hydropower, 8 – 11 July 2005, Kathmandu, IPPAN

One month training course on “Geoinformatics for Disaster Management” conducted by centre for space science and technology education in Asia and the Pacific, CSSTEAP (Affiliated to The United Nations), Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehra Dun, India

Designing and implementing desktop application with Visual basic 6.0, from 6 Feb 2002 to 24 May 2002, College of Software Engineering, Pulchwok, Lalitpur

Programming with C++, National Institute of Information Technology, NIIT, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur.

German Language course, Level GI, Goethe Institute, Frieburg, Germany.

Project management Conception to Completion, 2 years part time course, Jun 2000, Institution of Engineers Australia and BPC Hydroconsult

Fire and safety training program, 2 days, April 1999, HM Safety Systems, UK

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Speaking Reading WritingNewari Mother TongueNepali Excellent Excellent ExcellentEngilsh Good Good GoodGerman Poor Poor PoorHindi Fair Fair Fair

RESEARCH WORK/ PUBLICATION Water-induced hazard mapping of part of Rupanehi District, Journal of Internation Association of

Engineering Geology and Environmental Geology.

Position of MCT in Kathmandu Melamchi Area, Himalayan Karakoram Tibet Workshop, April 2002, Sikkim

Geology and Structure of the Sundarijal-Melamchi Area, Journal of Nepal Geological Society, third Nepal Geological Congress, Nov. 2001.

Geological map of the area between Kusma, Syangja & Galyang, Western Nepal, Lesser Himalaya. Published by Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.

PROFESSIONAL HONORS, AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Scholarship for studying Master degree in Hydrogeology in

Tuebingen University, Germany

Mahendra Viddya Bhushan (Gold Medal) for standing top position in M. Sc.

EMPLOYMENT RECORD:

July 2006 To Date Geologist, GULF LABORATORIES Co., Doha, Qatar

Working as a Project Geologist for different projects within Qatar

June 1997 To July 2006 Engineering Geologist, BPC Hydroconsult, Butwal Power Company Limited, Nepal

Worked as Project Manager/Senior Engineering Geologist/GIS Expert for different water resource and hydropower projects.

May 2003 To July 2006 Resource Person (Trainer), Department of Water Induced Disaster Prevention (DWIDP), His Majesty’s Government of Nepal

Designed and delivered lectures on Geo-informatics and rock anchoring for Advance Training Course on Disaster Management.

April 2003 To Nov 2003 Researcher/GIS Expert, Mountain Risk Engineering Unit (MRE), Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.

MRE is a research institute established under Tribhuvan University. Working as researcher for the Unit, successfully completed research on water induced hazard mapping of Rupandehi District.

Oct 1995 – June 1997 Researcher, Tribhuvan University, Mountain Risk Engineering Unit

EXPERIENCE RECORD:

July 2006 To Date Engineering Geologist, GULF LABORATORIES Co

As a project geologist overall responsible for planning, management and coordination of geotechnical investigations associated with various industrial plants and commercial developments.

Supervision of in-situ testing including, SPT, DCPT, pressure-meter test, permeability test, packer test, , pumping test.

Installation of groundwater monitoring wells and sampling.

Analysis of the data acquired from the field and preparation of comprehensive report.

Some of the major successfully completed project includes: Lusial Development Groundwater Investigation for Hyder Consulting, Geotechnical Investigation Harbour Tank Farm Area, Raslafan for Qatar Shell GTL, Geotechnical Investigation Al Khor Airport Development for Atkins, Geotechnical Investigation Speciality Teaching Hospital in Education City for Ellerbe Becket, Geotechnical Investigation Abu Hamour Southern Outfall for Nippon Koei Co Ltd

2003 to July 2006 Coordinator, Proposal Preparation Team, BPC Hydroconsult

As a coordinator, responsible for organizing bids and proposals to acquire new projects. Fully responsible for the marketing activities of the department, dealing and negotiation with different clients.

Oct 2005 To July 2006 Project Manager, BPC Hydroconsult

Project Identification

From Oct 2005 to July 2006, Project manager for Project Identification Study. Overall responsible for managing and conducting the study. The study includes pre-feasibility and feasibility study of run-of-the-river, pumped storage and seasonal storage projects.

GIS and remote sensing techniques had been introduced for identification of hydropower project and analysis of hydrological data

Dec 2003 To July 2006 Team Leader, BPC IT team

Overall responsible for design of BPC’s web page. Developed and published BPC’s Electronic news letter. Worked as an editor for BPC E-News (www.bpc.com.np)

As a team leader Investigated the options of different communication systems to connect and transfer technical and financial data between the head office, two power plants sites and a support office located over a distance of 300 kms. Recommended a cost effective combination of VSAT and existing telecommunication system which is already installed and working effectively.

Nov 2005 to Jul 2006 Engineering Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer, Feasibility study of Lower Hongu Khola Hydropower Project

Overall responsible for site investigation planning and management of feasibility study of lower Hongu Khola Hydropower Project. The site investigation includes core drilling, water pressure test, permeability test, test

pitting, construction material survey, laboratory test, geological mapping, geophysical survey.

Aug 2005 To Dec 2005 Project Manager, Study of Structural cracks at outdoor control building of Khimti I Hydropower Project

Managed the project for studying structural cracks at outdoor control building and underground cavern of 60 MW Khimti I Hydropower Project. Carried out back analysis using numerical models to identify the cause of cracks.

April 2005 to Feb 2006 Engineering Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer, Feasibility study of Khare Khola Hydropower Project

Overall responsible for site investigation planning management of feasibility study of Khare Khola Hydropower Project (14 MW). The site investigation includes core drilling, water pressure test, permeability test, construction material survey, laboratory test, geological mapping, resistivity survey.

Involved in conceptual layout and design of the project.

May 2005 To Jan 2006 Team Leader/Engineering Geologist, Ladku Khola Small Hydropower Project

Led a team for the feasibility study of Ladku Khola Small Hydropower Project. Carried out geological and geotechnical investigation of the project.

July 2004 To July 2005 Engineering Geologist/Hydrogeologist, Jhimruk optimal downstream release study and mitigation

Responsible for assessment and management of optimal downstream release from dam of Jhimruk hydropower project satisfying downstream water demand for irrigation and other uses.

Carried out hydrological meteorological data analysis, estimation of total irrigated land and minimum crop water and irrigation requirement, assessment of present irrigation system and necessary improvement required and cost benefit analysis of water management option.

August 2004 To Feb 2005 Team Leader, Identification of Storage Projects

Led a team in identifying potential storage projects. Identified and evaluated four potential projects and recommended two projects for detailed study.

June 2004 – July 2004 Project Manager/Geotechnical Engineer, Liping Khola Hydropower Project

Responsible for the hydrological, geological and geotechnical study of the project, explore alternatives for the project structure, prepared geological map of the project area

April 2004 – To June 2004 Project Manager, Field Workers Training on Electricity Distribution System -Operation and Maintenance

Responsible for the preparation of concept paper, and project proposal. Successfully designed, coordinated and managed capacity building training program delivered to the Rural Electric Communities. These communities have taken over the distribution system form Nepal Electricity Authority, the state-owned electricity utility. The training Program was funded by USAID through WINROCK International

April 2003 – Nov 2003 Researcher/GIS Expert (Team Leader), Mountain Risk Engineering Unit, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Overall responsible for managing and supervising the research team. Prepared flood hazard map of the Rupandehi District, Western Nepal, using numerical methods (HEC-RAS) and ArcView GIS. Carried out hydrological analysis.

Nov 2002- April 2003 Geotechnical Engineer, Rigdi hydropower project

Responsible for geotechnical investigation, construction material sampling and lab tests. Carried out the layout and design of the tunnel, other underground excavations and support design for the feasibility studies of the project.

May 2003, and May 2004,May 2005, May 2006 Resource Trainer, Department of Water Induced Disaster Prevention

(DWIDP)

One of the Trainers for Advance Training Course on Disaster Management, which was conducted by Department of Water Induced disaster Prevention, His Majesty's Government of Nepal for Government’s Technical Officers.

Responsible for conducting lectures on Rock Anchoring, Geoinformatics for Disaster Management.

Dec 2000 to Dec 2002 Engineering Geologist, BPC Hydroconsult

From Feb 2002 to Nov 2002 worked as an engineering geologist for the “preparation of safety standard” (surface excavation part) for Hydropower project for HMGN Ministry of water resources, Department of Electricity Development (DoED).

Worked for Chaku Hydropower Project (Dec 2000-Jul 2001), Pheme Hydropower Project (April 2001- Dec 2002). Responsible for layout and design of tunnel/canal, slope stability analysis along canal alignment.

Dec 2000- Dec 2002 GIS Expert/ Engineering Geologist, Norplan As

Responsible for geological mapping of the tunnel alignment, selection of adit portals, drilling supervision including permeability test, core logging etc. Prepared GIS database. Prediction of landslide hazard, flood hazard using satellite image, aerial photo and field visit.

Aug 1999 – Dec 2000 Student, Tuebingen University, Germany

Conducted MSc in Hydrogeology at Tuebingen University geology on study leave.

Carried out different research project on groundwater monitoring, and flow modelling.

March 1999 – August 1999 Resident Engineer, Nyadi I Hydropower Project (20 MW) -Site Investigation

Responsible for overall planning and management of feasibility study of the project. Responsible for supervising and managing geophysical exploration team and drilling team. Carried out geological, geotechnical, hydrogeological investigation, Environmental Impact Assessment and construction material sampling and lab tests. Carried out the layout and design of the tunnel, other underground excavations and support design for the detailed feasibility studies of this 20 MW hydropower project that is located in the district of Lamjung.

June 1997 – March 1999 Geologist, Khimti Services Consortium, Khimti I Hydropower Project (60 MW)

Responsible for geological logging and support design of headrace tunnel, powerhouse, inclined pressure shaft & surge shaft. Geological mapping, landslide mapping along the tunnel alignment, predicting weak zones. Carried out Lugeon test, installation of piezometer.

Oct 1995 – June 1997 Researcher, Tribhuvan University, Mountain Risk Engineering Unit

Involved with the research team for Structural Geological mapping and hazard mapping in Western Nepal (Syangja, Parbat Districts)

ELIZABETH RAJI JOHN

Date of Birth : 28th July 1980Nationality : IndianProfessional Background : GeologistStatus : MarriedContact Address : P.O. Box 4024, Doha, Qatar

+974 – 5553437, 4607034 / 36, 4697605E mail : [email protected]

Professional Experience

2005 to Date Geologist, Gulf Laboratories Company WLL, Doha, Qatar.

Planning, co-ordinating & supervising the geotechnical activities of various infrastructural and civil projects. Responsibility includes client liaison at various stages of the project.

Sample and core logging, preparation of lab schedules to suit design requirements, compilation and interpretation of data, data transfer in AGS format. Preparation of factual reports.

Performing various in-situ tests. Tests comprise various permeability tests (packer test and pumping test).

Major projects handled comprise Gabbro Support Services & Light Industrial Areas in Mesaieed for QP, Education City Development for Atkins, Dukhan Highway for Atkins, Museum of Islamic Arts for Halcrow etc.

Education and Qualification

2001 - 03 Master of Science, (Geology) Mumbai University1998 - 2001 Bachelor of Science, (Geology) Mumbai University

IT Proficiency

Full working knowledge of MS Office Applications, C++, MS DOS.

Training Technical Report Writing by Spearhead Training.

Safety and Defensive Driving by Gamuda

Research .

Sedimentological study in Al- Dakhira, Qatar Geological Survey carried out in Mahableshwar, India Geological Mapping work done in an area in Gokak, Karnataka, India.

SUJIN J_______________________________________________________________________________________

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE Worked as an EIA (Environment Impact Assessment) consultant in Agriculture and Ecosystem management Group (AGES), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, 2007

Worked as a geologic consultant in Environment Resources Research Centre, (ERRC) Peroorkada, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, 2001-2006

Worked as a project fellow in Centre for Earth Science Studies, (CESS) hiruvananthapuram, In the time bound project entitled ‘Carrying Capacity Studies Based on Two Tourist Locations; Munnar and Kumarakam, Kerala’, 1998.

Duties and responsibilities Field investigation, data analysis, preparation of geologic reports, generation of related thematic maps by the aid of GIS and remotesensing technologies.

Geologic techniques

During the project and research works adequate field skills were developed in hard rock terrains (especially both in forest and semi arid terrains). Reading in mapping instruments, topographic maps, one inch maps etc were practiced and applied during this session. Petrological, structural, sedimentological, drainage, geomorphological as well as pedological studies were also practiced. Concerned laboratory techniques were also experienced. Adequate skills were also got for identifying the soil erosion prone areas, environmental hotspots within the field and in the preparation of Catchment Area Treatment (CAT) Plans

Geologic consultantWorked as a geologic consultant in ERRC and in AGES, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, for the following projects.

Environmental Impact Assessment of Proposed Athirappilly Hydroelectric Project, Thrissur District Kerala, India, 2000. (ERRC)

Environmental Impact Assessment of Proposed Barapole Hydroelectric Project, Kannur District Kerala, India, 2002. (ERRC)

Catchment Area Treatment Plan for Kakkad Hydro Electric Project, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, India, 2004. (ERRC)

Environmental Impact Assessment of Proposed Pathrakkadavu Hydroelectric Project, Kerala, India, 2005. (ERRC)

Environmental Impact Assessment of Proposed Hospital Project (Medicity) at Kollam, Kerala, India, 2007 (AGES)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE One year research experience in ‘Heavy Mineral Beach Placers of Kerala’ at graduate level at SN

College, Varkala, University of Kerala, India (1995) Two years of research experiences in ‘Heavy Geology of Kottamalai and a Report on Heavy Minerals

Present in Chittar Channel Sediments in Thirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu’ at Post graduate level, University of Kerala, India (1996-98).

Four years of research experiences in ‘Environmental Impact Assessment of Selected Hydel and Irrigation Dams of Kerala, ‘Four awarding the Doctoral degree in Geology from University of Kerala, India (2002). The synopsis was submitted to the University after completion of research work. .

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Academic

M.Sc (Geology), 1996-98, University of Kerala

B.Sc (Geology), 1992-95, University of Kerala Pre Degree, 1990-92, Science group, SN College Varkala, University of Kerala SSLC 1990, All, Public Examination, Kerala State Sahithyacharya (Hindi), 1990, Kerala Hindi Prachara Sabha, Diploma in Software Applications, 2000, Mahathma Gandhi Education Foundation

LANGUAGES KNOWN

Malayalam, English and Hindi (Both read and write)

Material engineering The candidate completed the following courses from the College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram (Under University of Kerala) in 2007

SoilAcquired adequate skills in soil tests (field density, size analysis, determination of Atterberg limit, shear strength using UCC, shear strength, permeability, determination of percentage of clay by using hydrometer, compaction, CBR, consolidation etc)

Cement/ concreteGained adequate skills in tests in cement and concrete (Workability, Fineness of cement by Air permeability method, Consistency of cement, Setting time, compressive strength, concrete aggregate test, slump test, modulus of elasticity of cement, strength of bricks and tiles etc)

Roads Developed adequate skills in aggregate tests (Shape, impact value, specific gravity and water absorption value, angularity, soundness and stripping values) and Asphalt tests (Grade, ductility, flash and fire point, softening point etc)

OTHER EXPERIENCES o Typing skills

Developed typing skills both in English and Hindi by using typewriter and in computer keyboard.

o Handling computer softwares

Developed proficiency in handling the softwares such as

Operating Softwares (Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows vista and Linux)

MS office packages (Office 97, 2000, 2003 and 2007) Internet and imaging softwares (Photoshop, Corel draw, Presto Image folio, Arc Soft Photo

impression etc) Skills in Autocad Working Knowledge in Geographic Information System (GIS) packages Surfer, (v. 6, 7 & 8)

Mapinfo (v. 3, 5, 6.5, 7), Vertical mapper, Arc GIS, Rockware, Rockworks, Gram++, Geomedia and Erdas)

o Handling the Global Positioning System (GPS)o Remote sensing techniques (interpretation from Satellite imageries, hybrid images and air photos)

SEMINARS ATTENDED

Participated in the National seminar on ‘Solid Waste Management’ organized by Department of Geology, University of Kerala (2002)

Participated in the National seminar on ‘Coastal zone Dynamics and Environmental Challenges’ organized by Department of Geology, University of Kerala (2004)

Participated and presented a research paper in the International Conference on Large dams and Hydropower Development, organized by Central Board of Irrigation and Power, New Delhi, India (2004).

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Sujin, J. and Roy Chacko P.T. 2004. Appraisal of Environmental Impacts of Successive Hydroelectic Dams in River Pamba, Kerala. In proceedings of the International Conference on Large dams and Hydropower Development, Central Board of Irrigation and Power, New Delhi, India, pp. VII/75-80.