Dignitaries
Dr. S. Neelamani
Conference Technical Chairman
- Dr. S. Neelamani is a Senior Research Scientist, Coastal Management Program, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait.
- He got Ph.D. from IIT Madras in 1990 and was teaching in the Department of Ocean Engineering, IIT Madras from 1990 to 2003. He was also the NCC officer and Sports advisor at IITM.
- He was the recipient of the Alexander von Humboldt Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, Germany during 1996 to 1998.
- He has more than 350 scientific papers in the reputed international and National Journals and conferences.
- He has coordinated 60 research projects, 60 consultancy projects and 40 scientific training programs in the area of coastal engineering.
- His specialization is Physical modeling on Ocean structures, Ocean Energy and marine environmental issues.
- He was bestowed with the Scientific Achievement Award by Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research for 5 times since 2009 for his distinguished scientific contribution and achievements.
- He was also awarded the “Engineer of the year” by Tamilnadu Engineers Forum, Kuwait during 2016 and “Life Time Achievement Award” in the area of coastal engineering by Venus International Research Foundation, Chennai, India during 2016.
- He holds three US patents as lead inventor and many recognitions from around the world for these inventions. These US patents won Gold and Silver medals in the international innovation exhibitions worldwide.
- He is the lead author for the book titled “Extreme Wind Atlas for Kuwait” and is widely used by construction companies in Kuwait
- His hobby is guidance and counseling of school children to excel in life.
More information:
Dr. S. Neelamani
Senior Research Scientist
Coastal Management Program
Environment and Life Sciences Research Center
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait
PO Box: 24885, Safat 13109
Email: nsubram@kisr.edu.kw, Sneelamani @yahoo.com
Mobile: +965 99278411
Office: +965 24989770