1. Dr. M. Jaikumar
E-Mail: jaikumarmarine@gmail.com; Contact: +91-44-22444865; +91-9941563955 (M)
Address: Project Scientist, Integrated Coastal & Marine Area Management (ICMAM), Ministry of Earth Sciences,
Government of India, NIOT Campus, Velacherry-Tambaram Main Road, Pallikaranai, Chennai - 600100
Seeking senior level assignments as Head - Project Scientist Operations & Management with
an organisation of high repute
Personal Dossier
Profile : Male, 28th
August 1979
Nationality : Indian
Current Location : Chennai
Driving Licence : F/TN/63Z/001344/2002
Passport Details : No. - K0046810; Expired On – 28/12/2021; Issued From – Regional Passport
Chennai
Marital Status : Married
No. of Dependents : 2
Religion : Hindu
Current Position : Project Scientist (Division – Ecotoxicology)
Current Organisation : Integrated Coastal & Marine Area Management ICMAM, Ministry of
Earth Sciences,
Government of India, Chennai
Preferred Location : Middle East
Salary Expectations : Not Specified / Negotiable
Professional Preface
Highly motivated and qualified Project Scientist with over 6 years of extensive experience in creating a healthy
environment in ICMAM for implementation of the project activities related to coastal and Marine Environment with
specific emphasizes such as All aspects of marine and estuarine Ecology, Biogeochemistry, Macro and Meiobenthology
with special reference to bio-diversity, population dynamics, community structure, trophic interactions, spatial and
temporal variations and EIA studies. Participation in scientific expeditions for collection of hydrographical and
sediment samples onboard. Nearly continuous 4 years long study in Chilka lake and cruise experience in Bay of
Bengal, East coast of India. Adroit in implementing all aspects of the environmental management plan. Deft in
managing and modifying systems of environmental monitoring and reporting. Skilled at conducting impact
assessments and devising risk management strategies. Qualified with Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Marine
Biology; Master of Science in Oceanography & Coastal Area Studies; and Bachelor of Science in
Microbiology. An effective communicator and team leader.
Employment Scan
Since Nov’12 with Integrated Coastal & Marine Area Management ICMAM, Ministry of Earth Sciences,
Government of India, Chennai as Project Scientist (Division – Ecotoxicology)
⇒ Developing marine water quality criteria for heavy metals by conducting bioassay experiments.
⇒ Submitting reports to the Ministry of Environment & Forest under central pollution control board.
Feb’10-Nov’12 with Aquaculture Foundation of India, Chennai as Scientist
Key Deliverables
⇒ Transferred knowledge on new fishing technologies to the fishermen population of Tamil Nadu.
⇒ Empowered fisher men & women by training them on seaweed cultivation at Palk Bay & Mandapam, Tamil Nadu.
⇒ Examined & executed environmental conservation. Coastal and marine management at national and municipal
level. Supervised mangroves plantation to conserve Parangaipattai Village in Tamil Nadu, India.
May’02-Mar’03 with Institute for Ocean Management, Anna University, Chennai as Acting as Senior
Project Assistant
Key Deliverables
⇒ Worked in Arc View 9 to digitised coastal regulation maps (i.e.) Andaman, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
and West Bengal Coasts.

2. ⇒ Gained experience of stakeholder engagement programmes and education.
⇒ Oversaw following Environmental Impact Assessment operations:-
o A.V. Raman, Jaikumar. M and others. 2007. Environmental impact assessment in the bay and coastal
waters off Subranarekha, India, for Subranarekha Special Economic Zone (SEZ). June 2007. Final
report submitted to Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board and Coastal Zone Management Authority
through EIL & M/s. L & T Ramboll, Hyderabad, India (Tech. Rep)
o A.V. Raman, Jaikumar. M and others. 2006. Environmental Impact Assessment in the Bay and coastal
waters off Kakinada, India, for Kakinada Special Economic Zone (SEZ). June 2006. Final report
submitted to Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board and Coastal Zone Management Authority
through EIL & M/s.L&T Ramboll, Hyderabad, India (Tech. Rep)
o A.V. Raman, Jaikumar. M and others 2006. EIA study in the coastal waters off Kalingapatnam, north
of Visakhapatnam, India - Assessing the role of a pharmaceutical company outflow on the hydro-
biological characteristics of the region. May 2006. Final report submitted to Andhra Pradesh Pollution
Control Board and Coastal Zone Management Authority through M/s. L & T Ramboll, Hyderabad, India
(Tech. Rep)
o A.V. Raman, Jaikumar. M and others. 2006. EIA study for Kakinada deep water port prior to
expansion for commercial navigation. March 2006. Final report submitted to Andhra Pradesh Pollution
Control Board and Coastal Zone Management Authority through M/s. L & T Ramboll, Hyderabad,
India(Tech. Rep)
o A.V. Raman, Jaikumar. M and others. 2005. Modelling Chilka Lake - A brackish water lagoon on the
east coast of India: An ecosystem approach. Annual report (October 2004-September 2005)
submitted to ICMAM project directorate, DOD, India (Tech. Rep)
o A.V. Raman, Jaikumar. M and others. 2005. EIA study for Krishnapatnam port, India. July 2005. Final
report submitted to Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board and Coastal Zone Management Authority
through M/s. L & T Ramboll, Hyderabad, India(Tech. Rep)
o A.V. Raman, Jaikumar. M and others 2005. Environmental Impact Assessment for Gangavaram port
Ltd. Visakhapatnam, India. December, 2004. Final report submitted to Andhra Pradesh Pollution
Control Board and Coastal Zone Management Authority through L & T Ramboll, Hyderabad, India
(Tech. Rep)
Training Programs Attended
⇒ National Fishery Development Board Training.
⇒ National Training conducted by Annamalai University with NFDB, Hyderabad on Ornamental fish Training Program
Chidambaram for 5 days (19 – 23, Oct’10).
⇒ National Training on Open SeaCage Farming conducted by CMFRI Vizhinium Kerala with NFDB, Hyderabad, for 7
days (27 October - 2 November, 2010) held at Vizhinium, Kerela.
⇒ National Training on Green Mussel Culture conducted by CMFRI Calicut Kerala with NFDB, Hyderabad, for 10 days
(10 January - 19 January 2011) held at Calicut, Kerala.
⇒ National Training on “Cage Farming of Marine Finfish & Shellfish CMFRI, in collaboration with NFDB is organizing a
10 day training at the (Karwar Research Centre of CMFRI, Baithkol, Karwar – 581301, Karnataka during March 7
to March 16, 2011).
⇒ JIFSAN (Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, University of Maryland) and Food and Drug
Administration (USFDA), USA training on“ Train the trainers for good aquaculture practice”, TANUVAS and Coastal
Aquaculture Authority on 17th
January to 21st
January held at TANUVAS , Chennai.
Scholastics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Marine Biology
Department of Zoology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam in 2009.
Thesis: Studies on meiobenthos with special emphasis to nematodes of Chilika Lake (Lagoon) east coast of India.
Master of Science in Oceanography & Coastal Area Studies
Algappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu in 2002.
Thesis: Behavior of mild steel in putrid seaweeds at Thondi natural sea water, south east coast of India.
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
University of Madras, Chennai in 2000.

3. Areas of Expertise
Project Scientist Operations & Management
⇒ Planning, initiating and executing project activities in order to improve understanding.
⇒ Addressing problem in the coastal areas including islands.
⇒ Participating in professional activities that promote science in general and ocean sciences in particular, including
dissemination of knowledge.
⇒ Attending tasks as assigned in the project plan document.
⇒ Creating healthy and ethical atmosphere that promotes research in the specific areas.
⇒ Providing timely advice to management and the project team on environmental issues related to projects.
⇒ Identifying and implementing critical environmental corrective actions and recognising opportunities for
improvement. Developing and reviewing environmental management plans and processes.
⇒ Performing site audits and inspections; training construction and management team regarding environmental
awareness. Liaising with regulatory bodies with regards to environmental issues.
Linguistic Abilities: English, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi

4. Annexure of List of Publications (Books, International Referred Journals, 2014 in Press and References) will be
presented upon request

5. ANNEXURE
List of Publications
Book
⇒ M. Jaikumar and C. Annapurna 2012. Meiobenthos of chilka lake (Lagoon). Published by Lambert academic
publishers, Germany ISBN 978-3-8473-7964-5.
International Referred Journals
⇒ M. Jaikumar, C. Suresh Kumar, Robin. RS, P. Karthikeyan, A. Nagarjuna (2013). Milkfish culture: Alternative
revenue for Mandapam fisherfolk, Palk Bay, southeast coast of India. International Journal of Fisheries and
Aquaculture Sciences 3(1): 31-43.
⇒ P. Karthikeyan, K. Manimaran, P. Sampathkumar, M. Jaikumar, RS. Robin, C. Saravana Kumar, C. Suresh
Kumar (2013). In vitro antioxidant activity of marine diatoms. Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and
Food Technology 5(2): 32-37.
⇒ C. Sureshkumar, M. Jaikumar, RS. Robin, P. Karthikeyan, C. Saravana Kumar (2013). Heavy metal
concentration of seawater and marine organisms in Ennore creek, southeast coast of India. The Journal of
Toxicology and Health 103: 192-201.
⇒ Robin RS, Vishnu Vardhan Kanuri, Pradipta R. Muduli, M.Jaikumar, P. Karthikeyan, C. Suresh Kumar, C.
Saravana Kumar (2013). Influence of coastal and backwaters coupling on sustenance of high nutrients and
organic production along the southeast Arabian Sea. Marine Science, 3(3): 79-90.
⇒ Robin. RS, V V Kanuri, Pradipta R. Muduli, Rajani K. Mishra, M.Jaikumar, P. Karthikeyan, C. Suresh Kumar, C.
Saravana Kumar (2013). Dinoflagellate bloom of Karenia mikimotoi along the Southeast Arabian Sea, Bordering
Western India. Journal of Ecosystems. (2013): 1-11
⇒ C.SureshKumar, M. Jaikumar, P.Karthikeyan, C.SaravanaKumar, A.Nagarjuna, V.Vishnuvardhan
(2013).Bioaccumulation of heavy metals with special emphasis to marine fishes of Puduchery coast, southeast
coast of India. Indian Journal of Science, 5(12), 20-25.
⇒ Robin RS, VV Kanuri, Pradipta R. Muduli, M.Jaikumar, P. Karthikeyan, C. Suresh Kumar, C. Saravana Kumar
(2013) . Influence of Coastal and Backwaters Coupling on Sustenance of High Nutrients and Organic Production
along the Southeast Arabian Sea. Marine Science, 3(3): 79-90.
⇒ M. Jaikumar (2012). Natural occurrence of Chanos chanos frys in chinnapalem area of Pamban coast in Tamil
Nadu. (International Journal of Current Research). 4, (01), 227-230.
⇒ M. Jaikumar (2012) .Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) phytoremediation to treat aqua pollution in
Velachery Lake. (International Journal of Recent Scientific Research. 3( 2):95 -102.
⇒ M. Jaikumar (2012). A review on biology and aquaculture potential of rabbit fish (Siganus canaliculatus) in
Tamilnadu, International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environment Science.2 (2): 57-64.
⇒ Kotiya.AS, Gunalan .B, Jaikumar.M, Jetani.KL, and Parmar.KHV(2011). Growth comparison of the seaweed
Kappaphucus alvarezii in nine different coastal area of Gujarat coast, India. (Pelagia Research Library,USA).
Advances in Applied Science Research Journal. 2 (3):99-106.
⇒ M. Jaikumar, Ramkumar, L.Kanagu,Gunalan, R (2011) . Length – Weight relationship of Lambis lambis (Mollusc:
Gastropoda) from Tuticorin coastal waters, Gulf of Mannar, southeast coast of India. (World Applied Science
Journal). 14(2): 207 – 209.
⇒ M. Jaikumar, L.Kanagu, C.Stella, Gunalan.(2011). Culturing A Rabbit Fish (Siganus Canalicullatus) In cages
an alternative source for fisherflok in mandapam coast (Palk – Bay south east coast of India)
IJWREE, (International Journal of water resources and Environment Engineering) 3(11):251-257.
⇒ M. Jaikumar, L.Kanagu, Cheliyan, P.Senthil kumar and, C.Stella (2011). Distribution and succession of aquatic
macrophytes in chilka Lake - India (Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment) 3(16):499-508.
⇒ R.Ramkumar,M.Jaikumar,L.Kanagu (2011). Use of artificial reefs in enhancement of fishery Resources in
tuticorin coastal waters, southeast coast of India”, (Journal of the Fisheries Society of Taiwan) 38 (3):187-200
⇒ JM. Guerra-Garcia, TG.Ganesh, M.Jaikumar, AV. Raman. (2010) The Caprellidae (Crustacea : Amphipoda) from
India (Helgoland marine Research Journal) 64:297–310.

6. ⇒ R.Ram Kumar, M. Jaikumar, and JK.Patterson Edward (2010). Macro benthic community structure on Tuticorin
coastal waters, Gulf of Mannar, south east coast of India. (World Journal of fish and marine science) 2(1); 70-77.
⇒ L. Kanagu, P. Senthil Kumar, C. Stella and M.Jaikumar (2010).Water quality assessment of shrimp culture ponds
located in thondi coastal area, Palk Strait, and southeastern India. (World Journal of fish and marine science)
2(3);193-199.
⇒ M. Jaikumar, Ramkumar,Stella and Hari (2010). Corrosion behaviour of mild steel in putrid seaweed system at
Thondi coastal area – (Palk bay) Southeastern coast of India (World Applied Science Journal. 11(7): 791- 802.
⇒ L.Kanagu, P.Senthilkumar, C.Stella, M.Jaikumar (2010). Effects of vitamins C& E And β-1,3 Glucan as
Immunomodulators In P.Monodon disease management (Middle East Journal of Scientific Research). 6(5) 537-
543.
⇒ M. Umamageswara Roa, M. Jaikumar, AV.Raman and BR.Subramanian,Taxonomy.(2009) Studies in Gracillaria
(Rhodophycea) off chilka lake a brackish water Lagoon .Seaweed Research and Utilization .Vol 31,Pp 1-6 ISSN
0971-7560
⇒ GVM. Gupta, VVSS. Sarma, RS. Robin, AV. Raman, M. Jaikumar, M. Rakesh and BR. Subramanian, Influence of
Net Ecosystem Metabolism in transferring riverine organic carbon to atmospheric Co2 in a tropical coastal
lagoon(Chilka Lake, India) Biogeochemistry Journal (2008) 87: 265 - 285).
2015 In Press
⇒ M. Jaikumar. Cage Culture of Grouper with special emphasis on Indian Context – Review.
⇒ M. Jaikumar Screening of physio-chemical parameters and bacterial population density of water and sediment
samples from mandapam coastal area (southeast coast) of India. In Press (Journal of Phytology).
⇒ C. Suresh Kumar. M. Jaikumar,P.. Bioaccumulation of metals in Tissue of marine organisms in Muttukadu creek,
Kovalam, South east coast of India.
⇒ C. Suresh Kumar, M. Jaikumar. Heavy metal (As, Cu, Pb, Cr, Ni, Cd and Zn) concentrations in the marine bivalves
collected from Pulicat Lake, South east coast of India.
References
⇒ Dr. M. Sakthivel - President, (Former Chairman & Director, MPEDA), Aquaculture Foundation of India, 4 / 40,
Kapaleeswarer Nagar, Neelankarai, Chennai – 6000115, Tamil Nadu, India; Contact: +91 – 44 - 24490924 /
09444462195; Fax: +91 – 44 – 24490924 ; E – Mail: sakthi.afi@gmail.com
⇒ Dr. G. V. M. Gupta - Scientist – E, CMLRE, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Kendriya Bhavan, CSEZ P.O. Cochin –
682037; Contact : 09446021967; Fax: +91 – 484 – 2421888 ; E - Mail: gvmgupta@gmail.com
⇒ Prof. C. Annapurana - Department of Zoology, Marine Biology Laboratory, Andhra University, Visahkapatanam
– 530003; Andhra Pradesh, India; Contact: 09985400419 / +91 – 891 - 2573310
⇒ Dr. K. Rashid - Scientist 'D', ICMAM - PD (Ministry of Earth Sciences), NIOT Campus, Velacherry - Tambaram
Main Road, Pallikaranai, Chennai – 600100, Tamil Nadu, India; Contact: +91 – 44 – 66783300, Extension - 7410

7. ⇒ R.Ram Kumar, M. Jaikumar, and JK.Patterson Edward (2010). Macro benthic community structure on Tuticorin
coastal waters, Gulf of Mannar, south east coast of India. (World Journal of fish and marine science) 2(1); 70-77.
⇒ L. Kanagu, P. Senthil Kumar, C. Stella and M.Jaikumar (2010).Water quality assessment of shrimp culture ponds
located in thondi coastal area, Palk Strait, and southeastern India. (World Journal of fish and marine science)
2(3);193-199.
⇒ M. Jaikumar, Ramkumar,Stella and Hari (2010). Corrosion behaviour of mild steel in putrid seaweed system at
Thondi coastal area – (Palk bay) Southeastern coast of India (World Applied Science Journal. 11(7): 791- 802.
⇒ L.Kanagu, P.Senthilkumar, C.Stella, M.Jaikumar (2010). Effects of vitamins C& E And β-1,3 Glucan as
Immunomodulators In P.Monodon disease management (Middle East Journal of Scientific Research). 6(5) 537-
543.
⇒ M. Umamageswara Roa, M. Jaikumar, AV.Raman and BR.Subramanian,Taxonomy.(2009) Studies in Gracillaria
(Rhodophycea) off chilka lake a brackish water Lagoon .Seaweed Research and Utilization .Vol 31,Pp 1-6 ISSN
0971-7560
⇒ GVM. Gupta, VVSS. Sarma, RS. Robin, AV. Raman, M. Jaikumar, M. Rakesh and BR. Subramanian, Influence of
Net Ecosystem Metabolism in transferring riverine organic carbon to atmospheric Co2 in a tropical coastal
lagoon(Chilka Lake, India) Biogeochemistry Journal (2008) 87: 265 - 285).
2015 In Press
⇒ M. Jaikumar. Cage Culture of Grouper with special emphasis on Indian Context – Review.
⇒ M. Jaikumar Screening of physio-chemical parameters and bacterial population density of water and sediment
samples from mandapam coastal area (southeast coast) of India. In Press (Journal of Phytology).
⇒ C. Suresh Kumar. M. Jaikumar,P.. Bioaccumulation of metals in Tissue of marine organisms in Muttukadu creek,
Kovalam, South east coast of India.
⇒ C. Suresh Kumar, M. Jaikumar. Heavy metal (As, Cu, Pb, Cr, Ni, Cd and Zn) concentrations in the marine bivalves
collected from Pulicat Lake, South east coast of India.
References
⇒ Dr. M. Sakthivel - President, (Former Chairman & Director, MPEDA), Aquaculture Foundation of India, 4 / 40,
Kapaleeswarer Nagar, Neelankarai, Chennai – 6000115, Tamil Nadu, India; Contact: +91 – 44 - 24490924 /
09444462195; Fax: +91 – 44 – 24490924 ; E – Mail: sakthi.afi@gmail.com
⇒ Dr. G. V. M. Gupta - Scientist – E, CMLRE, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Kendriya Bhavan, CSEZ P.O. Cochin –
682037; Contact : 09446021967; Fax: +91 – 484 – 2421888 ; E - Mail: gvmgupta@gmail.com
⇒ Prof. C. Annapurana - Department of Zoology, Marine Biology Laboratory, Andhra University, Visahkapatanam
– 530003; Andhra Pradesh, India; Contact: 09985400419 / +91 – 891 - 2573310
⇒ Dr. K. Rashid - Scientist 'D', ICMAM - PD (Ministry of Earth Sciences), NIOT Campus, Velacherry - Tambaram
Main Road, Pallikaranai, Chennai – 600100, Tamil Nadu, India; Contact: +91 – 44 – 66783300, Extension - 7410