S Vishwanath
Management
Azim Premji University
India
Biography
Educational qualifications: Civil Engineering- Mysore University Masters in Urban and Regional Planning, Ahmedabad. Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Environmental Management, Rotterdam, The Netherlands Current Position: Trustee: Biome Environmental Trust � A trust assisting communities in water and sanitation solutions.(http://biometrust.blogspot.in/) Advisor: Arghyam ( www.arghyam.org) � A trust providing grants for water and sanitation projects in India and running the India Water Portal (www.indiawaterportal.org). Ex-Secretary General: International Rainwater Catchment Systems Association ( www.ircsa.org)- A global organization of rainwater academics and professionals since 26 years. Trustee: Gram Vikasa An NGO working in rural area for development of health, education and water facilities for people especially women and children. Director: Biome Environmental Solutions Pvt. Ltd. www.biome-solutions.com . A design firm for Earth Architecture and sustainable water and energy design. Columnist � The Hindu (Waterwise- Property Plus, Saturday Edition) A weekly column on sustainable water issues since May 2007. Writer - on urban and rural water issues. Documentary film producer: Bringing Home Rain Jaaney Janaki (Clever Janaki) Research Interests: Integrated urban water management systems � design and performance Sustainable groundwater management Sustainable sanitation systems Waste-water reuse and recycling Rainwater harvesting systems
Research Interest
Integrated urban water management systems � design and performance Sustainable groundwater management Sustainable sanitation systems Waste-water reuse and recycling Rainwater harvesting systems
