Prof V.A. CHINNSAMY has received his B.E., in Civil Engineering from Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Madras University in the year 1984 and Master’s in Environmental Engineering from Government College of Technology, Coimbatore in the year 1994. He has 36 years of Industrial experience and 6 years of academic experience. His areas of interest include in Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering and Solid waste Management. He has authored his research papers in refereed Journals and conferences. He has arranged and attended various special lectures, FDPs and workshops. He is an active member of Institution of Engineers India Association.