Dr. Vivek Chauhan

State Coordinator Water Quality , State Government Department

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Water quality, Water Treatment and sanitation specialist with 7 years experience working with State Govts and several donor-funded projects, looking for challenging jobs or consulting opportunities. Fluent in English and Hindi. Willing to relocate anywhere in India for the right opportunity.My strength lies in building programs from the ground up, from inception to funding & development of staff.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural, Urban
  • Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
  • Infrastructure, Technology, Engineering, Science
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research
  • Private Sector, Corporate Social Responsibility
Professional Experience:

? Currently working as State Coordinator – Water Quality in SWSM Ranchi, Jharkhand, Since March 2012 to till date.

? Major challenges in the form of stabilization of State/District/Divisional & Sub divisional level laboratory by providing Scientific and architectural consultancy. Developments of mobile water testing laboratories, Mobile water treatment plants, Collaboration with NGOs for static labs are enhancing the water quality scope in state.

? Constitution of VWSC (Village Water Sanitation Committee) and its convergence between stakeholders.
Proven competencies in managing research labs and handling modern/ traditional synthetic instruments to introduce precision in research methodology
Report Preparation, project Writing, Preparation of Tender Documents

Education:

I have completed my doctor of philosophy, in Environmental Sciences from BBA University in joint collaboration with “Center for Environmental Sciences and Engineering”, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.

During my post graduation and doctoral tenure, I got expertise in field as well as laboratory work. I proved myself as a sincere and hard working person by conducting and managing experimental and interdisciplinary research. My doctoral work includes travel across endemic areas, field analysis/survey, sample collections from contaminated sources, communication with the locals, maintain the work culture between the institute and NGOs, data analysis in well equipped laboratory and documentation by publishing international research papers/reports, oral/poster presentations, writing book chapters and deliver the invited talks. However, currently I am working on the water quality as well as removal of heavy metals from water and wastewaters. Due to my strong interest, I would like to continue my future work in treatment of drinking water, wastewater & sanitation in order to promote appropriate and low cost remedial solutions. I feel the importance to bridge the knowledge gap between the community and service providers through education and training to assist the stakeholders in planning, implementation, operation and management of water, sanitation and environmental programmes on a sustainable basis.

As a research scholar, I have always strived to achieve excellence. This is reflected in the resume sent along with the application. My curiosity to learn and absorb ideas has always propelled me forward. Through my analytical and research skills developed at graduate and PhD level, I believe I would be able to do justice to organization’s aspirations. Thus, I submit this written statement with an earnest request to consider my candidature favorably.
Hoping for a favorable response.

Doctorate (PhD) (Environmental Sciences) 2011
Registered in BBA University, Lucknow (Work Place: IIT Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh)
Thesis submitted
Topic Arsenic mobilization in ground water of Kanpur and Ballia districts, its health effects and mitigation
Description The study involved the mechanism of arsenic leaching and transport and development of novel adsorbent for the removal of arsenic from contaminated aquifers.


M.Sc Biotechnology 2003
CSJM University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dissertation Topic: Drinking water quality analysis of IIT Kanpur.

B.Sc Botany, Chemistry, Zoology 2000
CSJM University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Higher Secondary Certificate 1996
UP Board

Senior Secondary Certificate 1994
UP Board

Computer Proficiency
Microsoft Office, Windows and Internet Applications

Affiliations and Achievements:

Membership
1. Selected for CSIR-SRF (Jan 2010 onwards)
2. Representative of Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur in the “Uttar Pradesh Arsenic Task Force committee.”

Accolades
1. Best Poster Presentation Award in International Conference on Recycling and Reuse of Materials - ICRM-2009, July 17 – 19, 2009, Kottayam, Kerala, India.

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Internships / Fellowships

Years of Experience:

0-2 years

Highest Qualification:

Doctorate

Languages:

English, Hindi

Nationality:

Indian

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