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Dr. P. V. Radhakrishnan is an accomplished environmental and development professional with over three decades of multidisciplinary experience in environmental management, urban and rural development, water supply and sanitation, solid waste and wastewater management, policy development, training and capacity building, and applied research. Over the course of his career, he has held a range of technical, academic, and leadership positions, including Analytical Chemist, Lecturer, Program Coordinator, Team Leader, Solid Waste Management Specialist, Wastewater Management Expert, Environmental Expert, Policy Expert, Legal Expert, and Principal Investigator. He has successfully led and coordinated several projects at the national and state levels, focusing on environmental sustainability, urban governance, water and sanitation, waste management, institutional strengthening, and capacity development. Dr. Radhakrishnan holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry from the University of Kerala, a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Studies, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Studies from the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT). He also possesses a professional qualification from the Institute of Chemists (India) [AIC (India)] with specialization in Water, Wastewater, and Soil Analysis. Prior to joining the Centre for Environment and Development (CED), he worked with The Travancore-Cochin Chemicals (TCC) Ltd. and served as a faculty member at Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad. He is associated with the Institute of Chemists (India) and has made significant contributions to environmental research, policy formulation, training, and capacity-building initiatives across diverse sectors. Dr. Radhakrishnan is currently serving as Program Director at the Centre for Environment and Development (CED), Thiruvananthapuram. In this role, he provides strategic leadership in the planning, implementation, and management of projects related to environmental management, urban development, water and sanitation, and sustainable resource management. He has played a pivotal role in executing projects supported by the Government of India, State Governments, international agencies, and development partners, contributing significantly to sustainable development, environmental governance, and institutional capacity enhancement.