Coastal Zones and Oceanography

Dr. Sainudeen embodies several personalities- Environmental scientist, science manager, educator, author, editor and communicator- all rolled into one.  There are few Indian scientists who have done so much in so many different fields, and have done it with such fervour.  Dr. Sainudeen has been a pioneer in Environmental research and among of his work have been recognized internationally. Considering his research work and environmental awareness programme among public NASA and International Astronomical Union (IAU) had named a minor planet after his name called " Pattazhy planet 5178" in 2008.  Due to the efforts of Dr. Sainudeen the name of his native place Pattazhy in Kerala state has been elevated to the celestial orbit and has become part of the world history. 

He has acclaimed wide recognition among global scientific community through his research.  He has to his credit, 300 publications, which include scientific papers, reports of research projects as well as science articles in newspapers. He has authored more than 15 books internationally. He has been expert member of Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India to study possible impacts of mobile towers, Expert member of Indian Council of Medical Research  (ICMR ) to study impacts of mobile phones on living organisms, Expert member , Kerala State Wildlife Advisory Board and Expert member of Environmental  Impact Assessment Authority etc. He had received more than 100 national and International Awards.