Name: S.ThirumalaiKolundu

Scientist

Head of Civil Engg. Laboratory

National Test House(SR)

Education:

Post Graduate in Applied Chemistry; Specialization in Civil Engineering and Building Material Testing

Experience and Achievements:

S. ThirumalaiKolundu has over 35 years of experience in the field of Civil Engineering and building material testing. He has served in various capacities within the Central government. He has been a member of committees related to Police Housing, Central Vigilance Committee, CBI, Vigilance, Defence, and has been a part of the Expert Committee of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)-ACB, Chennai. He has also been actively involved in testing and evaluation of building materials for major government projects, including the Tsunami Reconstruction Project (TRP) at Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the Mega Mess and Hostel Block at IITM, Chennai, thermal power projects by NTPC at Vallur and Kudgi, construction projects for the Department of Atomic Energy, BSNL Hi-Tech building in Chennai, and more.

Training and Consultancy:

ThirumalaiKolundu has a passion for imparting training programs on testing of building materials. He has conducted training programs for lecturers and final year students of Civil Engineering in various Engineering Colleges in Tamilnadu. He has signed MoUs with major universities in Chennai for training programs. Additionally, he has provided consultancy and testing services for various projects, including temple renovation projects, power grid infrastructure, and more.

Current Role:

ThirumalaiKolundu is currently serving as the Lead and Technical Assessor for NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) under Quality Council of India, New Delhi. He is responsible for accrediting civil engineering laboratories with testing facilities on building materials.