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National Environmental Engineering Research Institute

  • About Us
  • Broad objectives
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About Us

NEERI Chennai Zonal Laboratory, one of the five Zonal Laboratories of the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur, has been a trail-blazer to the industries in the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Pondicherry, ever since its inception in 1969. The Zonal Laboratory follows the footsteps of the parent organization (NEERI, Nagpur) in its commitment towards the national and societal missions and CSIR thrust area activities. In its 47 years of existence, this unit has made significant strides in such thrust areas of R&D as environmental monitoring, environmental biotechnology, hazardous waste management, environmental systems design, environmental impact & risk assessment and environmental audit

Vision

The vision of NEERI, Chennai Zonal Laboratory is to manage and protect the environment by seeking common solutions to complex environmental problems

Mission

Center’s mission is to develop knowledgebase, provide interdisciplinary support, ensure sustainable environment and economic goals. Further we strive to focus on environmental management of natural resources (air, noise, water and land). Our long-term goals are towards integrating environmental planning, management of systems by encouraging stake holder participation, team work, professionalism, timely response and transparency

The Broad objectives of the laboratory are

  • Conducting research and developmental studies in the area of environmental science and engineering.
  • Rendering assistance to the industries of the region, local bodies, etc. in solving the problems of environmental pollution.
  • Interacting and collaborating with academic and research institutions on environmental science and engineering for mutual benefit.
  • Providing guidance for research scholars for their doctoral studies as the Unit is recognized by the University of Madras and Anna University.
  • NEERI Chennai Zonal Laboratory has played an important role in solving some of the most critical problems of pollution in the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and also union territories of Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep. Projects of international status funded by such agencies as WHO, World Bank and the US Government have been undertaken by the Zonal Laboratory. The Zonal Laboratory has designed wastewater treatment and disposal facilities for over 60 industries covering tanneries, pulp and paper, textiles, chemicals and fertilizers, food, sugar and distillery, etc. The Laboratory has carried out Environmental Impact Assessment studies for a number of proposed industrial projects and expansion schemes. The laboratory has been monitoring the ambient air quality of Chennai City since 1978 by installing air samplers at 3 zones of activity viz. Industrial, Commercial and Residential.

Some of the noteworthy contributions of the centre to the cause of environmental protection are

  • Regional Environmental Impact Assessment study, REIA
  • Environmental Impact Assessment, EIA
  • Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment, EIRA
  • Environment Quality Assessment, EQA
  • Wastewater management for cluster of Tanneries in Tamil Nadu
  • Wastewater management in distilleries in Tamil Nadu
  • Air pollution modeling for point, area, line source emissions
  • Air pollution monitoring
  • Solid waste management in mega cities in India

Our Major Clientele

  1. Department of Biotechnology (DBT), New Delhi
  2. Department of Science & Technology (DST), New Delhi
  3. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), New Delhi
  4. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi
  5. Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Kochi
  6. Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO), Delhi
  7. Hyundai Motors India Limited, Sriperumbudur
  8. Indian Tobacco Company Ltd (ITC)
  9. Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation
  10. Thermax, Pune
  11. Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Pondicherry
  12. Directorate of Environment, Govt. o f Tamil Nadu
  13. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd
  14. IBP Ltd
  15. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
  16. Chennai Port Trust
  17. Tuticorin Port Trust
  18. Chennai Metro Water Supply & Sewerage Board
  19. Tamil Nadu Water Supply & Drainage Board
  20. Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
  21. Jayamkondam Lignite Power Corporation
  22. All India Skin & Hide Tanners & Merchants Association (AISHTMA), Chennai
  23. Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Ltd (SPIC), Tuticorin
  24. Coffee Research Institute, Chickmagalur
  25. Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers, Mangalore
  26. Karnataka State Pollution Control Board
  27. Sundram Fasteners, Madurai & Pondicherry
  28. Gem Stone Beach Resorts (P) Ltd, Chennai
  29. Sterlite Industries, Tuticorin
  30. Tamil Nadu Distillers Association, Chennai
  31. Madura Coats Ltd., Ambasamudram
  32. Vekavathi Chemicals, Madurai
  33. Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Mumbai
  34. Chemfab Alkalis Ltd., Pondicherry
  35. Andaman & Nicobar Administration, Port Blair
  36. Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
  37. M/s. Saint Gobain, Bangaloru
  38. Airports Authority of India (AAI), Chennai
  39. Puducherry Port Department, Puducherry
  40. State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamilnadu Ltd (SIPCOT), Cuddalore
  41. Nagarjuna Oil Corporation Limited (NOCL), Chennai
  42. M/s. Harihar Alloys Private Limited, Trichy
  43. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Chennai
  44. World Health Organization (WHO), New Delhi
  45. Revenue Administration, Disaster Management & Mitigation Department, Chennai
  46. National Shipping Corporation of India
  47. Center for High Technology, New Delhi

Current R & D activities

  • Assessment and Decontamination Study of Soil and ground water of IOC Outlet, M/s. AP Enterprises, Mogappair, West Area, Chennai
  • Assessment of impact of noise around Tenkailasantha Temple (Sri Vadakkunntha Temple) in Thrissur City, Kerala due to Pooram Festival Fireworks
  • Environmental Quality Assessment (EQA) of the Beach Resort & Theme park Site of M/s. Gem Stone Beach Resorts (P) Ltd., Muttukadu, Chennai
  • Hydrochemical Study of Groundwater in Kalapet village of Puducherry
  • Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
  • Soil testing for evaluation of major contaminants in 10 cities

Major Facilities

  • Atomic absorption spectroscopy
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Fluorescent spectrophometer
  • Biosafety cabinet with air flow
  • Flame photometer
  • Fluorescence Microscope
  • Gradient Thermal Cycler
  • High speed centrifuge with refrigeration
  • Hot air Oven
  • Incubator cum shaker (15 oC -42 oC)
  • NanoDrop Spectrometer
  • Photocatalytic reactors
  • Sonics Vibra-cell Sonicator
  • ULT80 Sub Zero Deep freezer (-80)
  • Visible spectrophotometer
  • UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
  • Automatic Weather Station
  • COD analyzer
  • BOD analyzer
Dr M THIRUNAVOUKKARASU

Dr M THIRUNAVOUKKARASU

Senior Principal Scientist & Scientist -in-charge
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  • mt_arasu@neeri.res.in
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Dr R SIVACOUMAR

Dr R SIVACOUMAR

Senior Principal Scientist
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Dr. G. SARAVANAN

Dr. G. SARAVANAN

Senior Scientist
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Dr T RAJESH

Dr T RAJESH

Scientist
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  • t_rajesh@neeri.res.in
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Mr Jowin Joseph M T

Mr Jowin Joseph M T

Scientist
  • +91 44 22544663
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Contact Us

CSIR

The Director

National Environmental Engineering Research Institute
Nehru Marg
Nagpur - 440020
Maharashtra, India

2249885-890

0712 -2249900

director[at]neeri[dot]res[dot]in

www.neeri.res.in

CSIR

Scientist-in-charge

NEERI Chennai Zonal Laboratory
CSIR Madras Complex,
Taramani
Chennai - 600113
India.

22544514

22541964

sicneeri[at]csircmc[dot]res[dot]in

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