
Dr. Nehru kumar Vaithilingam
- Environmental Engineer, Consultant, Auditor and GHG Professional
- Presently, Senior Project Advisor, Indian Institute of Madras (IITM)- Chennai (Since July 2024)
- Formerly Director, Centre for Environment, Health and Safety (CEHS), Annamalai University (2009-2024)
- Formerly Head of the Department (HOD), Civil Engineering, Annamalai University (2018-2021)
- NABET Accredited EIA coordinator and Functional Area Expert (2015-2023)
- Expert In Climate Change Studies and Carbon Management
- Sustainability/ESG/BRSR reporting
- Technology Promoter In CCS/CCUS/DAC
- 40 Years of Professional Experience in Environment and Climate change
- +91 9443223091
- drnehrukumar@gmail.com
- +91 9443223091
- drnehrukumar@gmail.com
Dr. Nehru kumar Vaithilingam
- Environmental Engineer, Consultant, Auditor, and GHG Professional
- Presently, Senior Project Advisor, Indian Institute of Madras (IITM)- Chennai (Since July 2024)
- Formerly Director – Centre For Environment, Health and Safety at Annamalai University (2009-2024)
- 40 Years Of Professional Experience In Environment and Climate change
- NABET Accredited EIA coordinator and Functional Area Expert (2015-2023)
- Expert In Climate Change Studies and ESG/Sustainability reporting
- Technology Promoter In CCS/CCUS/DAC

















SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS
Held prestigious appointments published in the Gazette of India, underscoring leadership and expertise in environmental engineering. These roles highlight significant contributions to waste management and climate change initiatives at the national level.
Tamilnadu Coastal Zone Management Authority (SCZMA)
Tamilnadu State
(2015-18 & 2018-21)
Appointed by
Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC)
Government of India
State Expert Appraisal Committee
State Environmental Impact
Assessment Authority (SEIAA)
Puducherry Union Territory
(Since 2023)
Appointed by
Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC)
Government of India
Special Committee
for No Increase in Pollution Load Assessment
Puducherry Pollution Control Committee
Puducherry Union Territory
(Since 2024)
Appointed by
Puducherry Pollution Control Committee Government of Puducherry
Appointed by
Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC)
Government of India
Tamilnadu Coastal Zone Management Authority (SCZMA)
Tamilnadu State
(2015-18 & 2018-21)
Appointed by
Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC)
Government of India
State Expert Appraisal Committee
State Environmental Impact
Assessment Authority (SEIAA)
Puducherry Union Territory
(Since 2023)
Appointed by
Puducherry Pollution Control Committee Government of Puducherry
Special Committee for No Increase in Pollution Load Assessment
Puducherry Pollution Control Committee
Puducherry Union Territory
(Since 2024)
SPECIALIZATION
EXPLORE MY PROFILE
Biography
- Born in 1964, May 27 at Virudhachalam, Tamilnadu
- Married to N.Tamilarasi; my good classmate, Love and inspiration
- We blessed with Son, Daughter-in-law and a Grandson
Qualification
- Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering
- PhD in Environmental Engineering
Experience
- 3 years at Kakarapar Atomic Power Plant – STP Construction (1986-1989)
- 37 years at Annamalai University as Teaching Faculty (1989-2024)
- 10 years as NABET Accredited EIA Co-Ordinator & FAE
Expertise
- Environmental Expert-EIA/EMP/DMP/RA
- Solid , Water and Waste water management
- Technology promoter-CCS/CCUS/DAC
MY JOURNEY
Embarking on professional journey, dedicated over 40+ years to environmental engineering, specializing in waste management and climate change studies. reflects a steadfast commitment to advancing Sustainability practices and educating future generations.
LET'S CONNECT
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BLOGS & INSIGHTS
Blog delves into the critical aspects of environmental engineering, waste management, and climate change. Through these posts, it’s intended to share insights, research findings, and practical solutions to foster a more growth and climate resilience future
Blog delves into the critical aspects of environmental engineering, waste management, and climate change. Through these posts, it’s intended to share insights, research findings, and practical solutions to foster a more growth and climate resilience future
CoP 29; Take away for India
The popular propaganda on CoP 29 as failure, nevertheless, made the least impact on the strategies for India in its...
EIA to rechristen with ESG Mandates
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Reporting with EMP, RA and sometime with DMP, is location-specific,...
Climate Catastrophe – the Cost of Inaction
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