Date: 25/09/2026​

Venue​

Muthian Auditorium, Centre for Environmental Studies, CEG Campus, Anna University, Chennai – 600 025

The Centre for Environmental Studies, Department of Civil Engineering, Anna University, Chennai, is organizing a One Day National Seminar on "WASTE TO WEALTH: POWERING A CIRCULAR FUTURE" on Friday, 25th September 2026.

The inaugural function will be presided over by distinguished academic and environmental professionals, with Hon'ble Justice R. Venkatesa Perumal, AF Tribunal, Chennai, as the Chief Guest.

Chief Guest​

Hon'ble Justice R. Venkatesa Perumal
AF Tribunal, Chennai

Eminent Speakers​

• Dr. Kurian Joseph – Project Advisor, AquaMAP, Centre for Water Management and Policy, IIT Madras
• Mr. K. Sundar – Technical Advisor, Westart Sustainable Systems Pvt Ltd
• Dr. P. Senthil Kumar – Associate Professor, Pondicherry University
• Dr. Veerapathman – Secretary, Tamilnadu Waste Management Forum
• Dr. V. Shankar Raman – Vice President, Zigma Global Environ Solutions Pvt Ltd

Inaugural Programme​

• 8:30 A.M. – Registration
• 9:00 A.M. – Invocation & Lighting of Kuthuvilakku
• 9:10 A.M. – Welcome Address
  Dr. S. Karthikeyan, Professor & Director, Centre for Environmental Studies
• 9:15 A.M. – Presidential Address
  Dr. S. Kannami, Professor & Head, Department of Civil Engineering
• 9:25 A.M. – Inaugural Address
  Hon'ble Justice R. Venkatesa Perumal, AF Tribunal, Chennai
• 9:45 A.M. – Vote of Thanks
  Dr. K. Soundaranayaki, Assistant Professor (Sr.Gr), Centre for Environmental Studies
• 9:50 A.M. – National Anthem

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