Oswin Resume July 2009

Dr. DEIVA OSWIN STANLEY Mangrove Ecologist & Ecosystems Management Specialist 16 years of experience in the field of Coastal & Mangrove Ecosystems

CONTACT: C 10, Dhanalaxmi Apartment, Near Samta Shopping Subhanpura, Vadodara, Gujarat, India Mobile: +91-9426334634, Fax: +91 265-6641205 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] EDUCATION: • • • •

POST DOCTORAL FELLOW (UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA,MALAYSIA) PhD, Botany - Mangrove Eco-physiology & Environment Impact Assessment M. Phil, Marine Biology and Oceanography - Mangrove Physiology M.Sc, Botany - Marine Botany Specialization

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Post Graduate Diploma in Co-operative Management – PGDCM Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management - PGDTM Bachelor in Education - B. Ed

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16 years of Field experience in Marine and Terrestrial ecosystems, Implementing community based erosion mitigation schemes, forestry programs and beautifying landscapes at Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Andamans and Gujarat-India.

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Ecology, Biodiversity (micro to macro level floral and faunal organisms) and Habitat (Terrestrial, Coastal and Marine) Survey Mangrove and Coastal Habitat Restoration, Saline Wasteland Development Environmental Impact Assessment, Disaster Mitigation through Biological Management Training and Organizing Awareness Programs on Natural Resource Conservation Community Based Projects implementation

Associated with Government Bodies, NGO's & Churches and have a vast experience in working with disaster victims and related human and environment development projects (Orissa Super Cyclone 2000, Gujarat Killer Quake 2001 and Tsunami 2004) such as: • •

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Rehabilitation of Abandoned Shrimp Farms; Vulnerability Reduction through Mangrove Regeneration; Mangrove Plantation in Pulicat Lake, Andhra Pradesh Disaster Mitigation through Mangrove Regeneration; Livelihood Reconstruction through Social Forestry; Cyclone-2000 Rehabilitation Social Forestry schemes in 15 Villages, Puri dist;Mangrove Regeneration Project in Two villages (10 acres); Fisheries Schemes in 15 Cyclone Affected Villages, Orissa A Rapid Impact Assessment Of Gujarat Earthquake- 2001; Rapid Site Survey for mangrove restoration in Gujarat (after Earthquake 2001) Tsunami 2004 Relief Management in Kanyakumari and Kadiapatnam, Jan-Mar 2005 Site surveys for Coastal development and mangrove restoration projects along east coast Tamil NaduMarakkanam, Pondichhery and Karaikal-after Tsunami 2004) Shore cleaning project in Kanyakumari and Kadiapatnam after Tsunami 2004 with Salvation Army, Concern World Wide and PREPARE

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Communicates Effectively Interpersonal and interorganisational skills, Builds Rapport and Community Mobilization Analyses and Diagnoses Problems with Depth and Insight Provides Creativity and innovation; take risks within context of overall strategy Research, Teaching and Managerial; Coordinating Research Teams and Groups, PRA & RRA

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Organizing Training programs and Symposium Nature/Conservation/Technology related Training to gamut of audience from general public to technocrats Organizational Management, Manages and monitors budgets Efficient in developing funding proposals Able to work effectively in development/humanitarian context, outside of own culture. Able to deliver work effectively within the context of an agreed programme framework Able to work with and build the capacity of local partner organisations Able to travel unaccompanied overseas ; Adapts easily to change

COMPUTER AQUAINTANCE: •

MS Word, Microsoft Excel, Coral Draw, Power Point, Lotus Notes, Software-HR Team Plus, Internet access and utilization

LANGUAGE SKILLS: • • • • •

Tamil: Read, Write and Speak (Mother Tongue) - Competent English: Read, Write and Speak – Competent Malayalam: Speak Hindi: Speak Gujarati: Speak  

BOOK PUBLISHED: Five Steps to Successful Ecological Restoration of Mangroves Editors: R.R. Lewis, Alfredo Quarto, Jim Enright, Elaine Corets, Jurgenne Primavera, PhD. T. Ravishankar, PhD. Oswin Deiva Stanley, PhD. Rignolda Djamaluddin AWARD OBTAINED: UM Research, Invention and Innovation, Expo 2009. Date: 13-15 January, 2009. GOLD MEDAL - Institut Sains Samudera & Bumi, IPPP •

Modified L-Block Breakwater for Mangrove Rehabilitation Projects 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Prof. Madya Dr. Roslan Bin Hashim Dr. Noraini Binti Mohd Tamin Dr. Rozainah Binti Mohamad Zakaria Dr. Deiva Oswin Stanley Babak Kamali

OTHER RELEVENT INFORMATION: Countries visited Thailand, February 2000. • Attend Workshop on Mangrove Biodiversity and Conservation, MAP and Aquaculture 2000 Srilanka, October 2003 • As a Resource Person and Mangrove Ecology Trainer • February 1-19, 2007: As a Co trainer for EMR training-Sewalanka, Srilanka Singapore, February 2005 • Personal Malaysia, August 08 to July 09 • Post Doctoral Fellow with University of Malaysia PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS: •

UNU-UNESCO Training Course on Biodiversity in Mangrove Ecosystems, CAS in Marine Biology,

Porto Novo, March 10-24, 2003. •

STORMCUP (Short Training on Research in Marine Cyanobacterial Utilization Programme) involving modern and analytical techniques in Cyanobacterial Physiology, Bio Chemistry and Molecular Biology. National Facility for Marine Cyanobacteria, Bharathidasan University, Trichirapalli, February 1996

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Short Courses on low cost Tissue Culture, Hydroponics and Modern Nursery Techniques, CASTFORD, Pune, April 1995.

EXPERT LISTINGS: •

http://tnenvis.nic.in/coastal_experts.htm

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http://umexpert.um.edu.my/cv_listmenu.php?id=D&page=2

Radio / TV Program / PRESS • •

Talk in Tamil on “Saduppu Nila Thavarangal”, 13.01.1996. (All India Radio) Biodiversity of Mangroves, November 18, 1997.

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Rupavahini (Sri Lankan Television Interview)-2003 Doordharshan Gujarati documentation programs-2004

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Mangroves help to shrimp farmers Indian Express, July 12,1997 Thuglak (Regional - Tamil - Magazine), April 2003 Many articles in Indian Express and Gujarat Samachar

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DR. DEIVA OSWIN STANLEY is an environmentalist, marine scientist, and ecologist with more than 11 years of professional experience in various coastal habitat projects. Since 2000, she has been a mangrove restoration trainer, working with various stakeholders (government, academe, research institutes, NGOs, and communities) in an effort to mitigate coastal erosion and coastal and marine habitat destruction. Through her various projects with the Gujarat Ecology Commission, the Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE), and PREPARE, Chennai, she has been involved in initiatives for the improvement of coastal and marine ecology through appropriate shoreline management strategies. She holds a Ph D in Botany from the Bharathidasan University in Tamil Nadu, India and M.Phil degree in Marine Biology and Oceanography from the Center of Advanced Study in Marine Biology.

Her most relevant work experiences are described below: PRESENT POSITION Duration: August 2008 – July 2009 (1 year) Name of the project: 'Mangrove and Coastal Vegetation Establishment for Protection and Economic Enhancement' at Sg.Hj. Dorani, Kuala Selangor Location: University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Position: Post Doctoral Research Fellow; Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences, University of Malaya Main Project Features: Coastal Zone Management using Eco Engineering options -To establish mangroves and suitable coastal species as coastal buffers; To stabilize wave-impacted coastal habitats with hard structures eg. L-Block and geo-structures; To protect eroding coastline, habitats and communities; To enhance economic resources and livelihoods of local communities but introducing income generating activities within the coastal zones; To establish seaweed, sea-grass and other economic species via natural selection

Roles and Responsibilities: Researching the mangroves of Sg. Hj. Dorani to conserve the coastline from erosion, visiting the site with post graduate students and with project personals, supporting the post graduate students in research, assessment of environment, analyzing data, writing papers and assisting staff in teaching. Teaching: Coastal Management Course during the 2nd Semester to Post Graduates Teaching Evaluation Points obtained: 5.07 out of 6 July 2004 – June 2008 (4 years)

Consultant - Marine and Terrestrial Environment Eco Balance Consultancy (Own Venture)

Major Clients • Army (EME School, Faculty of Engineering Technology and Hospital) • Shell Gas, Hazira (Developed 150 ha of mangroves) • Indian Petrochemical Corporation Ltd., Dahej-Gandhar Complex • Gujarat Ecology Commission, Vadodara • Srinath Elevators, Vadodara • Fairdeal Engineers, Vadodara • PREPARE- Chennai • ARP-COPDANET, Chennai • PhD India, Kanyakumari • Salvation Army, Nagercoil • CCD, Madurai • Gujarat Life Sciences, Vadodara • The Science Ashram, Vadodara • IGCAR, Kalpakkam •

Mangrove Action Project (America)-Ecological Mangrove Restoration Trainer

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HR Management Consultant with Rangam Consultants, Vadodara (July – Dec 2007)

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Bio-Shield Project in Atomic Energy Research Station, Kalpakkam with Gujarat Life Sciences and Science Ashram (From February 2008 onwards-On Going)

Duration: 2000 – Present (5 years and 11 months) Name of Project: MANGROVE ACTION PROJECT, INDIA, SRI LANKA, AND THAILAND (Attached with the organization as Co Facilitator since 2000, whenever the program is being organized we as a team will operate) Location: India, Sri Lanka, Thailand Main Project Features: The Project involves planning and implementation of various interventions intended to restore the integrity of mangrove ecosystems in three countries in Asia. Position Held: Mangrove Restoration Trainer-Consultant Activities Performed: • • •

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Provides ecological mangrove restoration (EMR) training to NGOs, technocrats, and other stakeholders. Demonstrates and teaches EMR technology to government agencies, university personnel, and coastal communities. Established a regional mangrove restoration team well-versed in ecological restoration in India. Trained and set up teams of restoration ecologists and helps establish working restoration projects in nations that can be linked up with other such restoration teams in other regions. Prepares training reports and other technical documents required by the Project.

Duration: Jan 2005 – Present (2 yrs and 11 months) Name of Project: DISASTER MITIGATION PROGRAMS, INDIA Location: Tamil Nadu-Marakkanam, Pondichhery, and Karaikal, Chennai, India Client: PREPARE Main Project Features: The Project focuses on coastline management and development programs involving coastal communities. Project components include mangrove plantation projects, fisheries, saline waste land development, and coastal forestry. Position Held: Consultant Activities Performed: • •

Conducted a preliminary assessment of the health of coastal systems interlinked with livelihood sustenance along the Indian east coast after the tsunami in 2004. Implemented project activities related to mangrove plantations, fisheries, and coastal forestry Worked with disaster victims. Prepares regular reports.

Duration: July 2004 – Aug 2006 (2 yrs) Name of Project: DEVELOPMENT

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Location: Hazira, Gujarat, India Client: Shell Gas Main Project Features: The Project dealt with the socioeconomic development of the coastal Olpad district. Position Held: Consultant Activities Performed: • Provided support to communities for the regeneration of 150 ha of mangrove forest. • Conducted community mobilization, rapport building, training courses on mangrove ecology and plantation models and techniques, site surveys, biodiversity documentation, trainers’ training, participatory rapid appraisal (PRA) and rapid rural appraisal (RRA), and mangrove restoration training for the community, NGOs, and other stakeholders. Prepared technical reports.

Duration: 2005 (7 months) Name of Project: MANGROVE PLANTATION PROJECT, INDIA Location: Jetty-Dahej Gandhar Complex, India Client: Indian Petrochemical Limited Main Project Features: The Project aimed to address the problem of coastal erosion in the jetty area through mangrove plantations. Position Held: Consultant Activities Performed: •

Conducted coastal area surveys.

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Assessed effect of mangroves on coastal erosion. Developed a mangrove nursery and plantation. Shared findings with the stakeholders. Prepared reports.

Duration: January - March 2005 (3 months) Name of Project: TSUNAMI RELIEF MANAGEMENT, INDIA Location: Kanyakumari and Kadiapatnam, India Client: PREPARE, Salvation Army and World Wide Concern Main Project Features: The Project focused on tsunami relief management, relief material distribution, survey of damages, and shore cleaning activities. Position Held: Consultant Activities Performed: • Conducted surveys to assess the damage and losses in the coastal habitats as a result of the tsunami. • Assisted in the shore and residence cleaning activities. • Recommended protection measures against future incidents through mangrove reforestation. • Prepared a feasibility report on coastal and marine area development vis-à-vis livelihood opportunities of coastal communities.

Duration: 2004 (3 months) Name of Project: MANGROVE RESOURCE CENTER DEVELOPMENT, INDIA Location: Andaman Islands, India Client: ARP and COPDANET Fisher Federation, Chennai, India Main Project Features: The Project involved the establishment of a Mangrove Resource Center in the Andaman Islands, India. Position Held: Consultant Activities Performed: • • •

Studied the scope for a Mangrove Resource Center in Andaman Islands. Conducted surveys of areas suitable for a resource centre. Carried out biodiversity studies and conducted mangrove restoration training for NGOs.

Duration: 2004-2006 (2 yrs) Name of Project: ARMY AREA BEUTIFICATION Location: Vadodara Client: ARMY-EME School and Medical Hospital-ARMY Main Project Features: Landscaping-Beautification Position Held: Consultant Activities Performed:

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Planning, design and Landscaping of EME Dhakshinamurthy Temple and MH, Coordinated with All levels of Army Officers, Gardeners and laborers. “Excellence Award” for the garden

Duration: July 2002 – June 2004 (2 yrs) Name of Assignment: TECHNICAL MANAGER (MANGROVES), GUJARAT ECOLOGY COMMISSION, INDIA Location: Valdodara, India Main Project Features: The Gujarat Ecology Commission (GEC) was established by the Government of Gujarat in 1992 with the following mandate: (i) to provide an organization that plans and works for restoration of ecologically degraded areas; (ii) to arouse ecological consciousness among the people of Gujarat and to develop a conservation ethos in the state; (iii) to undertake on its own or with the support of other agencies, restoration of disturbed ecosystems of the State, with special emphasis on degraded lands; (iv) to create institutions and organizations necessary for achieving the objectives of GEC; and (v) to act as the State's single umbrella for accreditation of various NGOs eligible for funding for activities aimed at ecological restoration of degraded ecosystems, and allocation of funds to various non-government agencies for ecological restoration programs. Position Held: Technical Manager (Mangroves) Activities Performed: • •

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Coordinated research teams and groups for PRA and RRA. Organized training programs and symposiums. Participated in workshops and discussions with relevant officials from Government agencies and other stakeholders to develop, strengthen, and refine the objectives, scope, and implementation arrangements of ecological restoration programs. Conducted baseline surveys, site selection, and project implementation activities involving strategies for restoration, mangrove/coastal area rehabilitation through nursery development of mangrove and saline species. Supervised the conservation and restoration of mangroves in a 5,000-ha area in the Gulfs of Kachchh and Khambhat, India. Identified and documented rare and endangered floral and faunal species. Conducted surveys of potential sites for mangrove restoration in Gujarat. Identified, designed, implemented, maintained, and monitored appropriate measures for marine and estuarine ecological restoration. Prepared reports. Disseminated information through all possible mass media outlets.

Duration: November 2000 – June 2002 (1 yr and 8 months) Name of Assignment: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, GUJARAT INSTITUTE OF DESERT ECOLOGY (GUIDE), INDIA Location: Bhuj, India Main Project Features: GUIDE was established in May 1995 to (i) develop benchmark database for ecosystems of Kachchh and thereafter undertake continuous monitoring and trend-analysis through specific research activities; (ii) identify problem areas and evolve appropriate solutions and management strategies, with the help of applied research; (iii) formulate and implement relevant projects that would provide models for emulation; (iv) disseminate ecological information and communicate action plans to suit local conditions; and (v) provide consultancy and training to NGOs, Government officials, corporate sectors and other natural resources managers, in the principles of ecology, integrated management, and sustainable development. Position Held: Research Associate Activities Performed:

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Led a natural resource survey with the Research Biology team in Gulf of Kachchh. Involved in the assessment of rare and endangered species in various coastal habitats in Gujarat and Rann of Kachchh. Studied the biodiversity of the western coastal waters of India in ten various projects and Rann of Kachchh. Collated and assessed marine and estuarine related ecological data for preparation of shoreline management strategies. Assisted the Team Leader in preparing the technical reports. Conducted a Rapid Impact Assessment of the Gujarat Earthquake in 2001 and arranged for media coverage.

Duration: September 1998 – September 2000 (2 yrs and 1 month) Name of Assignment: REGIONAL PROGRAM OFFICER, PREPARE Location: Chennai, India Main Project Features: PREPARE is an NGO working in coastal resource management, fisheries, aquaculture, environmental protection. Position Held: Regional Program Officer Activities Performed: • • •

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Worked towards the conservation of natural resources and restoration of degraded habitats with the involvement of different stakeholders in Andhra Pradesh and Orissa, India. Implemented livelihood projects for the forestry and fisheries sectors in India such as the following: In Andhra Pradesh: Rehabilitation of Abandoned Shrimp Farms, Vulnerability Reduction through Mangrove Regeneration and Mangrove Plantation in Pulicat Lake (Prepared reports. Disseminated information,) In Orissa: Disaster Mitigation through Mangrove Regeneration, Livelihood Reconstruction through Social Forestry,Orissa, Cyclone Rehabilitation Social Forestry schemes in 15 Villages, Puri dist, Mangrove Regeneration Project in Two villages (10 acres), and Fisheries Schemes in 15 Cyclone Affected Villages, . Worked with and built the capacity of local partner organizations. Prepared regular reports.

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UNU-UNESCO Training Course on Biodiversity in Mangrove Ecosystems, CAS in Marine Biology, Porto Novo, March 10-24, 2003. STORMCUP (Short Training on Research in Marine Cyanobacterial Utilization Programme) involving modern and analytical techniques in Cyanobacterial Physiology, Bio Chemistry and Molecular Biology. National Facility for Marine Cyanobacteria, Bharathidasan University, Trichirapalli, February 1996 Short Courses on low cost Tissue Culture, Hydroponics and Modern Nursery Techniques, CASTFORD, Pune, April 1995.

PERSONAL DETAIL Date of Birth Nationality Gender Marital Status

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April 15, 1968 Indian Female Unmarried

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: • • • • •

Singing Drawing and Painting Swimming and Snorkelling Trekking National Service Scheme

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Badminton Carom Chess

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On the social front want to leverage recouping livelihood of the oppressed and orphans

DEIVA OSWIN STANLEY, PhD Name of the Referees 1. Dr. S.F. Wesley Sunderraj, Scientist Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE) Bhuj, Gujarat, India. email:[email protected] 2. Dr. C. Ragunathan Officer In charge and Scientist Zoological Survey of India Andaman and Nicobar Islands India Mobile: +91 94342 89298 Enail:[email protected] 3. Dr. K. Kathiresan Professor, CAS in Marine Biology Annamalai University, Parangipettai - 608 502, Tamil Nadu, India Tel: 91 - 4144 - 243223 (Off), 238419 (Res.) Fax: 91 - 4144 – 243555 E-mail: [email protected] 4. Dr. J.R.B. Alfred Retd. Director, Zoological Survey of India 522 C Lake Gardens 'Kundahar' Kolkata-700 045 West Bengal Tel Nos.: 91-33-24226608 Mobile: 91-33-9433758823 E-mail:; [email protected] Note: Can be contacted anytime