New SERD Field of Study Coordinators
In accordance with the Institute Reform, effective January 2003, the academic structure of the
School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) will comprise of the Dean’s office
and the 10 Fields of Study (FoS), listed below, which are responsible for, mainly, curriculum
development, research, training and sponsored project activities. Based on the SERD faculty
consultation, the following faculty members were appointed as the FoS Coordinators for a two-year
period, starting January 1, 2003:
| NAME | FIELD OF STUDY |
| Prof. Vilas M. Salokhe | Agricultural Systems and Engineering |
| Dr. Amararatne Yakupitiyage | Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management |
| Dr. S Kumar | Energy |
| Dr. Ajit P. Annachhatre | Environmental Engineering and Management |
| Prof. Athapol Noomhorm | Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology |
| Dr. Kyoko Kusakabe | Gender and Development Studies |
| Dr. Raimo O. Malinen | Pulp and Paper Technology |
| Dr. Edward L. Webb | Nature Resources Management |
| Dr. Jayant K. Routray | Regional and Rural Development Planning |
| Prof. A.T.M. Nurul Amin | Urban Environmental Management |
