Sarath SyamaprasadAbout me...

Passionate about heritage conservation.

Previously, Site Manager cum Research Asst. at Muziris Archaeological site.

Educated at University of Bath, UK.

Have a look at the subsequent pages for my work profile...

Contact:+971-564637720

Email:sarath.syamaprasad@ba

Adaptive Restoration, Renovations and Maintenance

o Residential Building converted into Children's Museum

(Related link: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Childrens-museum-opens-next-monthA-slice-of-ancient-history/articleshow/

o Upper storey converted into lecture space

Archaeological Excavations Administration and Programme Coordinator

o Provided logistic support to archaeological excavations (9th season) at Pattanam( Purchase of storage materials, excavation tools, trench management etc.) and got acquainted with locus excavation method.

o Trained to use Portable X ray Spectrometer by Chinese team from Palace Museum, China

For Details on excavations: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/tubular-jars-excavated-at-pattanam-puzzle-researchers/article7271893.ece

o Drafted the estimates and expenditure reports and managed the finance as per government norms.

o Co-ordinated Bamboo Prototype workshop in association with CEPT University Ahmedabad and Camilo Jose Cela University Spain. Installed Bamboo structure at Kochi Musiris Biennale (2014)as a part of the workshop.

(Related Link: http://blogs.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/plumage/a-bamboo-roof-for-historical-pattanam-from-kochi-muziris-biennale/)

Site Surveys

Project Conceptualization

o Assessing the site significance by studying the excavation patterns and providing report on land purchase.

o Collected accidental finds and conducted initial surveys.

o Surveyed a Residence of Historic Importance and Prepared the Statement of Significance.

(Related link: http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/150716/sree-narayana-gurus-home-to-be-academic-centre.html)

o Fencing: After careful consideration of enclosure options, a simple mesh fence was opted, followed it up with cost estimation and quotation assessments for execution.

o Design of Pottery sherds display unit.

o Construction of Pattanam Wharf roof and In-situ Museum -Execution strategy. ( simultaneous excavations and footing construction). Customized the Construction contract by adding clauses for heritage conservation.

Green Archaeology o To preserve the village ambience, we

campaigned to promote use of cycles and regulated the entry of external vehicles. (Related Link:https://walkabilityasia.org/2015/02/03/green-

archaeology-gets-the-thumbs-up-in-india/)

o Medicinal garden set up under the guidance of Dr. Sarala Samuel, Kerala Ayurveda Ltd.

o Timely care for Nutmeg trees ( 1.5 acres) , black pepper vines and Cocunut trees ( 5 acres).

Visitor ManagementAs a prominent and recently discovered site, it received attention from academia and public alike.

Dignitaries hosted include,

o Prof. Seneviratne, Srilankan High Commissioner to India (Related Link: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/sri-lankan-envoy-keen-on-lessons-from-pattanam-find/article7385348.ece)

o Dr. Bibek Debroy, Niti Aayog ( Planning Body of India)( Related Link: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/bibek-debroy-visitspattanam/article7676279.ece)

o Dr. Irving Finkel (Philologist, British Museum)( Related Link: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Childrens-museum-opens-next-monthA-slice-of-ancient-history/articleshow/49124793.cms )

Educationo Master of ScienceConservation of Historic Buildings University of

Bath, UKCoursework includes Structural Conservation, History of Conservation, Materials and Skills in Conservation and Legislative Framework

Dissertation: Review on traditional Cantilever stairs with special emphasis on its structural theory (Distinction)

o Bachelor of Technology Civil Engineering Amity University, India

Project work on Inland waterways of Kuttanad region, Kerala for sustainable development. Presented the paper at International Green Campus Summit, Puduchery 2013

Intern at Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi