Dr V S Joji, Associate Professor from, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala and Former Faculty, Rajiv Gandhi National Ground Water Training and Research Institute, Raipur and Ex.Senior Scientist (Scientist E), Central Ground Water Board, Ministry  of Jal Shakthi, Govt. of India (GOI) completed his PhD at the University of Kerala availing UGC-Junior Research Fellowship (UGC-JRF). He could be able to qualify  UGC-NET, CSIR-JRF, GATE, Geologist in ONGC & GSI, Scientist in CGWB and Asst. Professor in Collegiate Education.  Also working as GOI Training Needs Analysis (TNA) consultant and Recognized Trainer (National Resource Person) in Direct Trainer Skills (DTS). He is a trained Hydrochemist at UNESCO, IHE Delft, Institute for Water Education, The Netherlands. The author published many books (12 Nos.), Book chapters (10 Nos.), Research Papers (42 Nos.), Conference Proceedings (12 Nos.) and Research Reports – Based on Scientific field studies (20 Nos.) besides organized more than 100 trainings/ workshops / PIP, edited and scrutinized more than 120 technical reports and as an Invited Key Resource Person made presentations in 58 conferences / Symposia / workshops.