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Amina is a Research Executive at the Centre for Management Development (CMD), Government of Kerala. She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and Management from APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, where she graduated with First Class with Distinction. With a multidisciplinary background blending Civil engineering and Environmental Sciences, she has been actively involved in the development and implementation of projects across sectors such as tribal welfare, climate action, disability inclusion, and sustainable livelihoods. Her professional expertise spans climate change modelling, environmental impact assessment (EIA), ESG integration, and preparation of detailed project reports (DPRs) for development projects. At CMD, Amina contributes to project proposal development, technical documentation, field coordination, and monitoring of sustainability-oriented interventions. She has earlier served with the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Kerala, providing enterprise development support to emerging entrepreneurs, and with the National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS), where she worked on flood forecasting models and hydrological process studies. Her prior work with the Trivandrum Corporation and Siddharth Foundation, Coimbatore, further enriched her experience in environmental planning, disaster management, and implementation of Environmental Management Plans (EMP). Amina has undertaken multiple academic and applied projects, including flood analysis modelling using ArcSWAT for Western Ghats river systems, municipal solid waste characterization for Waste-to-Energy projects, and comparative studies on sustainable waste management and road construction materials. She is also a frequent contributor to science and environmental magazines, writing on issues related to sustainability, environmental policy, and climate resilience.

• Climate Change Modelling and Adaptation
• Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) 
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Management Planning
• Sustainable Livelihoods and Resource Management
• Technical Documentation and Detailed Project Report (DPR) Preparation