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Dr. Vignesh K.S
An Industrial Safety Consultant working on the assessment of Physical and Chemical Hazards towards the improvisation of Safety and Health.
Certified Disaster Management Professional working on Community Based Disaster Risk Management using recent technologies.
EXPERIENCE : 8.5 years of experience
RESEARCH INTEREST :
Industrial Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety, Disaster Mitigation and Management, Remote Sensing and GIS
COURSES :
Industrial Safety and Environment, TQM and Reliability Engineering, Energy Conservation and Management
Education
publications
awards & Achievements
Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
Work Experience
memberships
Responsibilities Held
Education
| Degree | Institute/Organisation | Specialisation | Year Of Passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Faculty of Technology, University of Madras | Occupational Safety and Disaster Management | 2019 |
| M. Tech | University of Petroleum and Energy Studies | Industrial Safety & Specialization in Disaster Management | |
| BE | Anna University | Mechanical Engineering | |
| PG Diploma | IGNOU | Disaster Management |
publications
Peer Reviewed/Indexed Publications/UGC Care Listed Journal
- Sood, A., Vignesh, K.S. and Prapanchan, V.N. (2025), “ Multi-hazard vulnerability zone identification using GIS-based fuzzy AHP and MCDM techniques”, Journal of Natural Hazards https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-025-07125-2 IF 3.9
- Pavithra, K., Tharmaraj, V. Vignesh, K.S., Mukhopadhyay, M., Malar, P. and Paromita C. “Microplastics in packaged water, community stored water, groundwater, and surface water in rivers of Tamil Nadu after the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak” Journal of Environmental Management, Vol. 356, 120361, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120361 IF 8.7
- Maheswaran, B., Raj, J.S., Pandiyarajan, P., Santhi, J.R., Mythili, R., Vignesh K.S, Woong Kim, N. Karmegam, Govarthanan, M. (2024) “Polyurethane degradation by extracellular urethanase producing bacterial isolate Moraxella catarrhalis strain BMPPS3, Environmental Research, Vol. 251, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2024.118631 IF 8.3
- Vignesh K.S, V. N. Prapanchanb, V. N. Indhiya Selvan, N. Karmegamd, Woong Kime, Damia Barcelo, Muthusamy Govarthanan (2024) “ Microplastics, their abundance, and distribution in water and sediments in North Chennai, India: An assessment of pollution risk and human health impacts” Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, Vol 263, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jconhyd.2024.104339 IF 3.6
- Arnab Paul., Vignesh K.S., Rajeev Ranjan., Atisha Sood., Swastika Bhaumik., Kunwar Abhishek Singh. and Arunima Chanda (2022) “Suspended Particulate Matter Analysis of Pre and During Covid Lockdown Using Google Earth Engine: A Case Study of Ukai Reservoir” Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, Vol. 110(07). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-022-03638-9 IF 3.8
- Biswas, B., Vignesh K.S.* and Ranjan, R. (2021) “Landslide susceptibility mapping using integrated approach of multi-criteria and geospatial techniques at Nilgiris district of India” Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Vol. 14(980), https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-021-07341-7
- Vignesh K.S., Indhiya Selvan V.N., Kalpana. K. and Abarajitha. A (2021) “A Spatial Exploratory Study on COVID19 Disaster – Current Outbreak in Tamil Nadu, India” Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Vol. 32(3),pp.5332-5341, ISSN 2651-4451
- R., Manivannan. S.K. and Vignesh K.S (2021), “Biomedical Waste Management and its Sustainability – An Overview” Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Vol. 32(3). ISSN 2651-4451
- Vignesh, K.S. and Padma Venkasubramanian (2021) “Air Pollutants during COVID-19 Lockdown Period in India” , Journal of Disaster Research, Vol.16(01), pp. 88-96. doi: 10.20965/jdr.2021.p0088
- Vignesh, K.S., Anandakumar, I., Ranjan, R. and Borah, D (2020) “Flood vulnerability assessment using an integrated approach of multi-criteria decision-making model and geospatial techniques”, Journal of Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-020-00997-2
- Vignesh K.S. and Abarajitha, A (2020) “A Study on Substance Abuse among Male Construction Workers in Tamil Nadu, India” Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, ISSN: 0976-0245
- Vignesh K.S. and Madha Suresh, V. (2018) “An Assessment of Flood Vulnerability using Risk Matrix MethodA case study of Kanniyakumari District, Tamil Nadu” Journal of Global Resources, Vol. 4(01), pp. 102-106, ISSN 2455-2445
- Vignesh K.S., Madha Suresh, V. and Aaron, A (2018) “ An Impact of Hazardous Waste on Ground Water – A Case Study of Vishakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh, India” Journal of Global Resources, Vol. 4(02), pp. 71- 78, ISSN 2455-2445.
- Vignesh K.S., Madha Suresh, V and Leelavathy. K (2018) “The Management of Hazardous Solid Waste in India: An Overview” Innovative Processes and Technologies for the Management of Hazardous Waste, Vol.5(9), ISSN 2076-3298 – MDPI Journal
- Vignesh K.S., Naviin, D. and Madha Suresh, V (2016) “Disaster Risk Reduction of Hospitals through Determination of Safety Index Score” An International Journal of Applied Services marketing Perspectives, Vol.5 (4), pp.2440-2445, ISSN 2279-0985
- Madha Suresh, V. Kumar, S.K. and Vignesh K.S.* (2016) “Unified Modeling language in Developing Applications Related to Geographic Information System” The Goa Geographer, Vol.13(1), pp.21-40,ISSN0976-786X 12. Vignesh, K.S., Praveen Kumar, A. and Prabhu, N. (2012) “Emerging Trends of Hybridized Composites” International Journal of Engineering & Science Research, Vol.2(12), pp. 1984-1990, ISSN 2277-2685
awards & Achievements
- Award of Appreciation from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India for the “Implementation of Best Practices on DRR – Women Centric Approach”.
- Received BEST RESEARCH THESIS AWARD, 2019 – University of Madras, Govt. of Tamil Nadu
- Certified Professional in GIS Advances and Technology ISRO – Govt. of India
- Certified Professional in GIS Level- 2 – Mountain Disaster Management – Landslide (DST Sponsored)
- Certified Professional in OHSAS 18001:2007 Lead Auditor accredited by Bureau VERITAS – IRCA approved.
- Certified First Aider by St. John Ambulance (India)-Indian Red Cross Society
- CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment.
- CIEH Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Principles.
Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
Conference Grants Received ( 17.8 Lakh INR)
Name of the Organization : National Institute of Disaster Management
Name of the Project : 03 Days International Training Program on Comprehensive Disaster Management
Amount Received : 1,50,000 INR
Month Received : October, 2020
Name of the Organization : National Institute of Disaster Management
Name of the Project : 03 Days International Training Program on Child Centric DRR
Amount Received : 1,50,000 INR
Month Received : March, 2021
Name of the Organization : National Institute of Disaster Management
Name of the Project : 03 Days International Training Program on Planetary Health in Disaster
Amount Received : 1,50,000 INR
Month Received : May, 2021
Name of the Organization : National Institute of Disaster Management
Name of the Project : 03 Days International Training Program on Incident Response System
Amount Received : 1,50,000 INR
Month Received : June, 2021
Name of the Organization : National Institute of Disaster Management
Name of the Project : 03 Days International Training Program on Occupational Safety and Disaster Management
Amount Received : 1,50,000 INR
Month Received : December, 2021
Name of the Organization : National Institute of Disaster Management
Name of the Project : 03 Days International Training Program on Technologies in Disaster Management
Amount Received : 1,50,000 INR
Month Received : April, 2022
Name of the Project : Faculty Development Program on Occupational Safety and Disaster Risk Management
Funding Agency : National Institute of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, GoI.
Amount Sanctioned : INR 4.3 Lakh
Duration : 2024
Projects:
Consultancy Grants – 60 Lakh INR
- Assessment of Physical Hazards in a Manufacturing Plant of M/s. Grundfos Pumps India LTD –54,500/- (2024)
- Ergonomics Assessment and Vibrational Hazard Analysis of a Manufacturing Plant funded by Kirloskar India Pvt. Ltd., INR – 4,77,900/- (2024)
- Physical Hazard Assessment of a Manufacturing Plant funded by JSW India Pvt. Ltd., INR – 3,68,160/- (2024)
- Ergonomics Assessment and Vibrational Hazard Analysis of a Manufacturing Plant funded by Flex India Pvt. Ltd., INR – 1,88,800/- (2024)
- Dust Hazard Analysis of a Manufacturing Plant funded by Kimberly Clark Pvt. Ltd., Andhra Pradesh, – INR 59,000/- (2024)
- Physio-mechanical Investigation of Rock Samples in Limestone Mines, Dalmia Cements LTD, Tamil Nadu – INR 4,25,000/- (2024)
- Occupational Studies for Limestone Mines of M/S UtlraTech Cements LTD, Tamil Nadu – INR 12,60,000/- (2024)
- Assessment of Physical Hazards in a Manufacturing Plant of M/s. Grundfos Pumps India LTD –1,04,500/– (2023)
- Industrial and Occupational Safety Study of Limestone Mines funded by Dalmia Cements LTD, Tamil Nadu – INR 12,10,000/- (2023)
- Occupational Studies for Limestone Mines of M/S UtlraTech Cements LTD, Tamil Nadu – INR 10,62,000/- (2022)
- Train the Trainers (ToT) on Disaster Management by Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs, Govt. of India – 50,000/- INR (2020)
- Post Disaster Need Assessment – Ockhi Cyclone, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu funded by District Headquarters, Govt. of Tamil Nadu – 50,000/- INR (2019)
- Preparation of District Disaster Management Plan – Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu funded by District Headquarters, Govt. of Tamil Nadu – 50,000/- INR (2019)
- Assessment of Disaster related Health Issues in National Program for Climate change and Human Health, under the Centre for Disaster and Health, ECDRM, Ministry of Home Affairs, new Delhi – 30,000/- INR (2022)
Research Grant
Name of the Project : Development of PG Course on Disaster Management in collaboration with Teesside University, UK
Funding Agency : British Council, UK
Amount Sanctioned : 99,000 GBP (~100 Lakh)
Duration : 2022-2026
Work Experience
Academic Experience:
- Worked as an Assistant Professor in the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Develpoment, Govt. of India, Chennai (July 2017 – July 2019)
- Worked as an Assistant Professor in the School of Public Health at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (August ,2019 – April, 2022).
- Worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (May, 2022 – Nov, 2023)
- Working as an Assistant Professor and Head in the Centre for Occupational Safety and Health (COSH), Department of Mechanical Engineering at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Dec 2023 – Till date)
Other Professional Experience:
- Working Group Member (South Zone) for the Development of Curriculum on Disaster Management for PG Diploma and Certificate Program under the Ministry of Home Affairs
- Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (ISRO) nominated course coordinator to conduct Online Course on Geo-spatial Technology and Remote Sensing
- SRM IST Nodal Officer – Indian Universities and Institutions Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (IUINDRR), Govt. of India
memberships
- National Safety Council – India
- Indian Society of Remote Sensing – Life Time (L-4819).
- Indian Meteorological Society (IMS) – Life Time ( LM-3784)
- Indian Red Cross Society – Life Time
- Society for Environment and Sustainable Development – Tamil Nadu Coordinator and Lifetime Member
Responsibilities Held
- Leading an International Centre for Disaster Management at SRM IST
- Heading a Centre for Occupational Safety and Health (COSH) at SRM IST
- Subject Matter Expert for the Centre for Atmospheric Sciences and Climate Studies, SRM IST
- Convener of Summer Immersion Program for Teesside University, UK
