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Sustainable Ecosystem
Environmental Resilience
(SEER) Lab

SEER Lab

Welcome to the Sustainable Ecosystem Environmental Resilience (SEER) Lab, a pioneering research facility at the Amrita School for Sustainable Futures. The SEER Lab is a hub for interdisciplinary research, education, and community collaboration. The name ‘SEER’ draws inspiration from Sanskrit, symbolizing profound insight, wisdom, and intuitive powers—reflecting our mission to inspire sustainable environmental solutions. 

Our Mission

To foster sustainability and resilience, the SEER Lab advances cutting-edge research and promotes environmental stewardship. We aim to empower a new generation of sustainability leaders while contributing to the development of sustainable ecosystems.

Our Services

  • Water & Soil Divisions:
    • Quality analysis and environmental monitoring. 
    • Public-private collaborations and consultancy. 
    • Student internships and workshops. 
  • Marine Division:
    • Ocean acidification research and marine microplastics 
    • Development of underwater robotics for data collection. 
    • Conservation-focused physiological studies. 

Lab Divisions

Our lab features four specialized divisions to address diverse aspects of environmental sustainability: 

  1. Water Sustainability Lab: Analysis, treatment, and management of water resources. 
  2. Soil Ecosystem Lab: Soil health monitoring assessment, analysis of plant nutrition 
  3. Microbiology Lab: Microbial roles in health, bioremediation, and ecosystems. 
  4. Climate change and water resilience lab: Enhanced understanding of climate change’s impacts on water resources. Designing and testing resilient water infrastructure systems that can withstand climate-related stresses. 
  5. Marine Ecosystem Lab: Conservation, ocean acidification, and robotics.
    • Ocean Acidification Lab: Studying calcifying organisms. 
    • Underwater Robotics: Developing gliders and navigation technologies. 
    • Marine Physiology: Understanding marine invertebrates’ stress responses. 

Benefits of SEER Lab

  • Opportunities for advanced research and faculty collaborations. 
  • Training programs for students and public stakeholders. 
  • Real-time data and cost-effective solutions for marine conservation. 
  • Innovative tools for sustainable aquaculture and biodiversity preservation. 

State-of-the-Art Facilities

  • Ion Chromatography: Water sample analysis.
  • Multiparameter Water Quality Analyser: Real-time water assessments.
  • Ultrapure Water System: Milli-Q® Millipore standard water supply.
  • Spectrophotometer: Nutrient analysis.
  • Conductivity Meter: Dissolved ions presence
  • Weighing Balances: Precise measurement.

Available Instruments

Ion Chromatography-Thermo Fischer Scientific
Ultrapure Water System-Millipore
Portable Multiparameter Water Analyser-Aquaread AP6000
Bench Top Spectrophotometer-Hach

Explore the SEER Lab’s Offerings and Join Us in Shaping a Sustainable Future!

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