S Suresh Surendran
Academic, Engineer, Scientist & Manager
- Scientific and technical capabilities; Cross-functional know-how (Academic achievement, scientific knowledge, technical expertise, environmental and business awareness; creative / lateral thinking, understanding of policies, operation, processes, systems
- Organisational and Management capabilities (strategic development; manage the business, decision making and problem solving, programme, project, resource management, focus on efficiency, innovation and quality, lead/develop / manage people, team working,
- Influencing, Communication & Social Skills and Personal effectiveness (network, build and sustain relationships and partnerships, focus and influence customers and partners/partnership), communicate effectively, provide expert advice and support policy, p
- Academic leadership, Develop and deliver Teaching, training, learning support and research project supervision (Hydraulics, Hydrology, Water / Wastewater / flood /Environmental Engineering, Env. Management, Environment Environmental Risk, Appropriate Tech
- Research on environmental (water shortage, wastewater, flood, erosion, waste) risks and resilience for planning. Developing risk assessment and option appraisal methods; broad scale system and behavioural models; foresight scenario analysis and decision s
Work Experience
Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Civil Engineering (Water & Env Eng)Full Time
University of South Wales, Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science, School of Engineering.
January 2011 - July 2014 • 3 yrs, 6 months
Principal Scientist / Science Theme Manager IFlood modelling & Risk)Full Time
Environment Agency, (Head Office), Evidence Directorate, Flood & Coastal Risk Management R&D Programme
January 2006 - October 2010 • 4 yrs, 9 months
R&D Programme Manager / Project Manager / Risk Analyst (Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk)Full Time
Environment Agency, (Head Office), Environmental Policy – Risk and Forecasting Team , Flood Risk R&D and Policy Development
January 2002 - January 2006 • 4 yrs
Water Demand Management Coordinator / Senior Water Resources PlannerFull Time
Environment Agency, (North West Region), Water Resources - Hydrological System Team
August 1998 - December 2001 • 3 yrs, 4 months
Education
- Department of Civil and Building Engineering, Loughborough University, Loughborough, LeicestershireJan 1994 to Jan 2000 · 6 Years
PhD in Water Engineering and Management in Civil Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics, Middlesex University, London,Jan 1993 to Jan 1994 · 1 Year
MSc in Water Pollution Control in Drainage, Wastewater Treatment and Water Quality Management
- Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics, Middlesex University, London,Jan 1992 to Jan 1993 · 1 Year
BSc in Environmental Science and Technolog
- Water Engineering Development Centre (WEDC), Loughborough University,Jan 1990 to Jan 1990 · 0 Month
PgDip, Technology for Development in Community Water Supply and Sanitation
Skills
Tools and Fields of Expertise
- Scientific and technical capabilities; Cross-functional know-how (Academic achievement, scientific knowledge, technical expertise, environmental and business awareness; creative / lateral thinking, understanding of policies, operation, processes, systems
- Organisational and Management capabilities (strategic development; manage the business, decision making and problem solving, programme, project, resource management, focus on efficiency, innovation and quality, lead/develop / manage people, team working,
- Influencing, Communication & Social Skills and Personal effectiveness (network, build and sustain relationships and partnerships, focus and influence customers and partners/partnership), communicate effectively, provide expert advice and support policy, p
- Academic leadership, Develop and deliver Teaching, training, learning support and research project supervision (Hydraulics, Hydrology, Water / Wastewater / flood /Environmental Engineering, Env. Management, Environment Environmental Risk, Appropriate Tech
- Research on environmental (water shortage, wastewater, flood, erosion, waste) risks and resilience for planning. Developing risk assessment and option appraisal methods; broad scale system and behavioural models; foresight scenario analysis and decision s
- Research on sustainable water, land, waste and energy management by reduction, reclamation (treatment) and recycling. Developing sustainable technologies for decentralised (small community scale on-site) integrated management of water, wastewater and floo
Languages
English
FluentTamil
Fluent
Training & Certifications
Post-graduate certificate in Higher Education learning and teaching (PGCLT)
University of South Wales, UK·2014Academic programme trainings - Curriculum design, Workload management, Timetabling, IT etc.
University of Glamorgan / University of South Wales, UK·2013Research trainings - Degree examining & chair of viva; Research supervision; Research funding etc
University of Glamorgan, UK·2012Resident tutors training - Health & Safety; Incident reporting, Bullying, Disability, Mental Health etc
University of Glamorgan, UK·2011Construction design and management (CDM) Regulation, Control of major accident hazards regulations (COMAH) and Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH)
Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Defra, Environment Agency and their consultants, UK·2010Guidance for Environmental risk assessment & mgt; Flood & coastal defence project appraisal
Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Defra, Environment Agency and their consultants, UK·2010Health and Safety for Team Leaders – “Managing the risk control process” Certificate Course
Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) UK·2009Health and Safety for Team Leaders – “Managing the risk control process” Certificate
Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) UK·2009Registered Practitioner for Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Certificate Course
Office of the Government Commerce (OGC/UKAS), UK·2008Registered Practitioner for Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)
Office of the Government Commerce (OGC/UKAS), UK·2008• Registered Project manager in Control Environment (PRINCE2) Certificate Course
Office of the Government Commerce (OGC/UKAS), UK·2008Registered Project manager in Control Environment (PRINCE2) Certificate Course
Office of the Government Commerce (OGC/UKAS), UK·2008Team Leader Training; Managing Changes; Coaching; Leadership; Chairing meetings Training
Environment Agency, UK ·2007Influencing Organisations; Influencing at Workplace; Networking and negotiating change Courses
Environment Agency, UK ·2006Environment Agency, UK
Handling publicity / media; Presentation Skill; Effective Writing; Communicate Science Courses·2005Environmental Risk Assessment Professional Development Certificate Course
Crainfield University, UK·2004Environmental Risk Assessment Professional Development
Crainfield University, UK·2004Policy Development, Policy making in Government, Risk assesment and Option apprasial Cources
Environment Agency, UK·2003Scenario Modelling - Foresight Future Professional Development Training Course
Office of Science and Technology (OST), UK·2002Entrepreneurial and Commercial R&D Management; IPR, Finance and Procurement Trainings
Environment Agency, UK ·2001Environment Agency, UK
Data,Information and Knowledge Management Trainings and Various IT and Software Trainings·2001City and Guilds - Measurement of Building Work (Quantity Surveying)
City and Guilds of London Institute, UK ·1985