KANNATHASAN A

Environmental specialist with extensive expertise in conducting Environmental Impact Assessments and developing comprehensive Environmental Management Plans. Proven track record in Benthic Ecosystem Assessments and Conservation Strategy Implementation, with a strong focus on Endangered Species Management. Skilled in Ecological Data Analysis, Environmental compliance monitoring, and Marine Ecosystem Monitoring. Adept at leading Habitat Restoration Programs and delivering effective Environmental training programs. Committed to advancing sustainable practices through meticulous Project Management and Technical Report Writing.

• ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor for Environmental Management System in 2025
• Monitoring of Sea Turtle in the Nesting Ground and Conservation from EcoPro Training Centre in 2024
• Marine Mammal Observer from JNCC in 2023
• Reef Fish Identification Program for the IORS Region from EcoPro Training Centre in 2021
• Open Water Diver from PADI in 2021
• Quality Management System and Internal Audit ISO/IEC 17025:2017 from TANUVIA in 2019

2025 (UAE): Residential Project, Dubai, Industrial Project, Dubai, DEWA Pumping, Dubai, Azizi Development, Abu Dhabi, 

2024 (KSA): Marine Compliance Monitoring for seawater Intake and Outfall Pipeline, KAUST Utility Expansion, Quarterly Marine Ecology Survey Report, KAUST Project, Ship Anchoring Berth Construction, Sirrayan Island and Rabigh Island, Cruise Saudi, Ship Anchoring Berth Construction, Jabal Al Sabaya (Cruise Saudi), Oceanarium Project - JCD, Jeddah, Construction of a ship anchoring berth at Alwajh - Cruise Saudi, Marine Ecology Reconnaissance Survey Report, Hassan Allam, Neom, K.S.A., Arbaeen Lagoon Development Project, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 

2021–2023 (KSA): Sustainable Development of Seaweed – Saudi Aramco, Cultivation of Microalgae for Biofuel Production and Feed Analysis – Saudi Aramco, Mega Artificial Reef Array Monitoring – Saudi Aramco, 

2014–2021-Port Projects: Dredging and Disposal for Relocation of GMR Barge-Mounted Powerplant – Kakinada Port, Kamarajar Port Expansion – Chennai, Proposed New Port at Bhavnagar – Gujarat, Mandvi Port Development – Kachchh, Gujarat Maritime Board, Kakinada SEZ Port – Andhra Pradesh, Proposed Jetty Terminal at Kutch – Gujarat, Ramco Captive Coal Trestle Jetty – Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Maritime Board, Gujarat Maritime Board, Odisha Maritime Board, Pondicherry Maritime Board, 

2014–2021-Desalination Plants: 100 MLD Desalination Plant – Pan India Infra-Projects Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, 5 MLD Desalination Plant – Grasim Industries, Odisha, 70 MLD Desalination Plant – DSDPL, Gujarat, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant – Andhra Pradesh, Desalination Plant for MRPL – Mangalore, Karnataka, Desalination Plant at Cuddalore – Tamil Nadu, 

2014–2021-Pipeline Projects: Effluent Outfall at GMR SEZ – Kakinada, Laying of Marine Disposal Pipeline for Hetero Infrastructure SEZ – Andhra Pradesh, Replacement of Offshore Pipelines (SPMS) and Associated Infrastructure for IOCL – Gujarat, SPM, Jetty, Desalination Plant, Shore Facilities, and Effluent Discharge at COMACOE, Desalination Plant at Mangalore – Karnataka, Tata Steel SEZ – Gopalpur, Odisha, VKPCR – Andhra Pradesh, Disposal of Treated Industrial Effluent at Divis Laboratories – Andhra Pradesh, 

2014–2021-Power Plant Projects: Proposed Nuclear Power Plant – Andhra Pradesh, Captive Solar Salt Works – Jamnagar, 4000 MW Ultra Mega Power Project – Gujarat, Development of 4400 MW Solar Park in CRZ Areas – Gujarat, Adani Power Plant and Windmill, Tata Power Plant – Gujarat