Anna University to start M.Tech course on climate change and disaster management this year

Anna University to start M.Tech course on climate change and disaster management this year

Anna University in Chennai has launched a new M.Tech programme on Climate Change and Disaster Management from this academic year.

To be offered through the Centre for Climate Change and Disaster Management, the course will seek to drive learning with a comprehensive understanding of climate systems, disaster risk reduction, and resilience planning using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

The course will enable students to develop expertise in climate and monsoon modelling for policy framing or climate adaptation, and pursue research and innovation in sustainable environmental, ecological, and social technologies.

S. Kanmani, Head, Department of Civil Engineering and Director-in-charge, Centre for Climate Change and Disaster Management (CCCDM), said the course seeks to create young scientists and professionals equipped with the ability to offer scientific, technological, and climate-based solutions to the challenges faced today.

“There is a huge requirement of professionals who can work on climate models in various fields, such as forest, agriculture, or water resources. This course will equip the professionals with skills that can be used in planning, decision making, or even direct climate action,” she added.

The course will include a deep dive into sectoral vulnerabilities and resilience strategies for agriculture, water resources, coastal and forest ecosystems, urban infrastructure and sustainable habitats, and socio-economic systems.

Students with a B.E. or B.Tech in Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Remote Sensing, and Geoinformatics, M.Sc. in Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Geography, Geology, and Geoinformatics, and B.Sc. (4 years) in Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, and Animal Husbandry will be eligible for the course.