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Work History
Education
Skills
Awardsrecognition
Certification
Researchpublications
Accomplishments
Software
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Dr.Madhuri Damaraju

Environment Sustainability
Hyderabad,MH

Summary

Environmental and sustainability expert with 12+ years of experience in the environmental sector. Specialize in innovative technologies and sustainable practices. Recognized for strong research aptitude, exceptional communication, quick learning, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Skilled in developing design and processes, conducting outstanding research in water and waste management for power plants, sugar and distilleries, textile, and food industries. Proficient in writing scientific articles and publications with a focus on the concept of circular economy. Passionate about environmental sustainability and ESG research. Eagerly seeking opportunities in this field.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Program Manager - Environment (Sustainability)

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
12.2022 - Current
  • Leading the Water Ambassador Program across Indian operations in alignment with SDG-6
  • Managing water efficiency, operational excellence, and alternative water projects
  • Overseeing water security and climate change projects for CDP participation
  • Conducting water balance assessments and developing water positivity projects.
  • Product-specific water consumption anlaysis
  • Responsible for Alliance for Water Stewardship
  • Multi-stakeholder engagement

Program Manager - Water & Sustainability

Sustain Plus Pvt Ltd.
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Managed CDP disclosure processes and water sustainability initiatives
  • Spearheaded digitalization efforts for water management and conducted product-specific water assessments.

Freelance Consultant

Kaashyap Envergy India Pvt Ltd.
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Design consultant for a water treatment plant for GMR Infrastructures Ltd.

Manager- R&D

Rahyals Envergy India Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 08.2019

Detailed process design of wastewater treatment plants consisting of anaerobic treatment system (Hybrid anaerobic reactor/UASB, CSTR), aerobic treatment system (MBBR, SBR), and tertiary treatment systems.
 Proposal and detail engineering of wastewater treatment plants.
 Pilot plant project trails of Electrocoagulation system for wastewater treatment at
distilleries, Sugar factories, marigold flower processing plant, bulk drug industries & palm
oil mills.
 Pilot plant trails of Sequential Batch reactor for CETP.
 Development of design for Electrocoagulation system.

Manager-Design & Proposals

Rahyals Envergy India Pvt Ltd
09.2012 - 12.2013

Ø Determined optimal equipment design and managed supply and vendor relations to meet specific customer requirements.

Ø Developed detailed process designs for wastewater treatment plants, including anaerobic systems (Hybrid Anaerobic Reactor/UASB, CSTR) and aerobic systems (MBBR, SBR), along with solid-liquid separation and chemical dosing equipment (e.g., clarifiers, filters, electrocoagulation systems).

Ø Created proposals and detailed engineering plans for wastewater treatment plants to ensure project alignment with client needs.

Ø Finalized process and instrumentation diagrams, process schedules, datasheets, and general arrangement drawings to support efficient project execution.

Senior Engineer - Industrial Projects

Doshion Veolia Water Solutions
01.2011 - 09.2012
  • Designed water treatment systems, focusing on sustainable and innovative technologies
  • Conducted cost estimations, carbon footprint analyses, and developed process improvements.

Senior Executive-Product Development Division

WaterHealth India
03.2010 - 01.2011

Proposal Engineer for drinking water treatment plants
 Designing RO & UF plants
 Preparation of O&M Manuals
 Training for field operators on RO plants
 Development of water and wastewater laboratory

Education

Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering -

Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad

M.Sc. in Environmental Science and Technology - undefined

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad

Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management - undefined

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Pune

B.Sc. in Microbiology - undefined

Nizam College, Hyderabad

Skills

Water & Wastewater Treatment

Awardsrecognition

  • Research Excellence Award, IIT Hyderabad (2018, 2020)
  • Special Recognition for “Greening Hyderabad” strategy (Citizens for City Contest)

Certification

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) - Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

Researchpublications

  • 10+ peer-reviewed research articles on wastewater treatment and process optimization.
  • Book: “Arsenic Removal Technologies from Groundwater: Techno-Economic Evaluation” Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, 2013.

Accomplishments

  • Lead the Water Ambassador program across India operations, aligning with SDG-6 (Clean Water & Sanitation).
  • Responsible for the organization’s participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for Water security & Climate change
  • Implement water efficiency, operational excellence and alternative water projects to optimize resource usage within the organization.
  • Conduct product-specific water development assessments, analyzing water requirements for manufacturing processes.
  • Perform water balance assessments and Tier-1 & Tier-2 water analysis to identify areas for improvement.
  • Manage the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) project to promote sustainable water management practices.
  • Drive technology interventions and business continuity initiatives focused on environmental sustainability.
  • Contribute to ESG, GRI, DJSI, BRSR, and EcoVadis reporting to support organizational sustainability goals.
  • Contribute to Supplier sustainability initiatives
  • Ensure the implementation of Global Environment Management Systems (GEMS) guidelines throughout the organization.
  • Spearhead Water Positivity projects to enhance water sustainability initiatives.
  • Conduct environmental data analysis within the ESG data platform, validating monthly data for accuracy and consistency.
  • Engage with multiple stakeholders to foster collaboration and drive sustainability initiatives.

Software

MS office

ESG platform

Timeline

Program Manager - Environment (Sustainability)

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
12.2022 - Current

Program Manager - Water & Sustainability

Sustain Plus Pvt Ltd.
09.2022 - 12.2022

Freelance Consultant

Kaashyap Envergy India Pvt Ltd.
09.2019 - 02.2020

Manager- R&D

Rahyals Envergy India Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 08.2019

Manager-Design & Proposals

Rahyals Envergy India Pvt Ltd
09.2012 - 12.2013

Senior Engineer - Industrial Projects

Doshion Veolia Water Solutions
01.2011 - 09.2012

Senior Executive-Product Development Division

WaterHealth India
03.2010 - 01.2011

Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering -

Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad

M.Sc. in Environmental Science and Technology - undefined

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad

Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management - undefined

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Pune

B.Sc. in Microbiology - undefined

Nizam College, Hyderabad
Dr.Madhuri DamarajuEnvironment Sustainability