important locations like the Chilean Coast and Makran Coast in Iran. He is also involved in the collaborative work and co-operation on tsunami hazard, among various researchers from many countries. He also writes articles for science popularisation. Dr. Rajendran has served as a Member, Research Advisory Committee, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Govt. of India [2004–2006]. Member, Council of the Geological Society of India [2004–2007] Member, Project Advisory and Management Committee on National Seismicity Programme, Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi, [1998– 2002]. Member, Natural Disaster Management Plan for the Kerala State, Science and Technology, and Environment Council, Government of Kerala (2005). Member, Expert Committee, Government of Kerala, Stability of Mullaperiyar dam in the light of recent earthquakes (2000–2001) Awards He was awarded the National Geoscience Award in 2009 by the Government of India for his contributions in the field of disaster management. References External links Dr. C.P. Rajendran CEAS IISC homepage On Sethusamudram Project CP on ancient canal and stone quarries near Halebidu, Hassan District, Call for studies on reservoir-induced seismicity in Idukki On Mullaperiyar in Malayalam Indian seismologists Living people People from Ottapalam 1955 births University of Kerala alumni 20th-century Indian earth scientists University of South Carolina alumni Scientists from Kerala