Civil Engineering Research

  • Structural Engineering
  • Concrete Technology
  • Ground water and hydrological modelling
  • Watershed management and Water quality
  • Soil stabilization
  • Irrigation Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Seismic analysis of structures
  • Asphalt concrete and pavement materials
  • Load transfer platforms
  • Traffic engineering

Research Faculty Details

S.No Research Supervisor Specialization Awarded University Year of Award
1. Dr. Eshwarayya B. L. Concrete Technology National Institute of Technology, Karnataka (NITK) 2024
2. Dr. Naveen R. Structural Engineering China University 2023
3. Dr. Saravanan P. Fluid mechanics Tamilnadu university 2022
4. Dr. Radhika M. Patel Numerical analysis of Pile-Supported Geogrid-Reinforced Embankments on Soft Grounds National Institute of Technology, Karnataka (NITK) 2022
5. Dr. Hemanth Kumar V. Effect of Working Temperature on Rheological Properties of Crumb Rubber Modified Binder with Warm Mix Additives National Institute of Technology, Karnataka (NITK) 2022
6. Dr. Ashwini L. K. Uncertainties in material strength and ground motion intensity, Performance based design of RC structures, Sensitivity analysis concerning material property, Nonlinear static Pushover analysis Bangalore University 2022
7. Dr. Arun B. R. Concrete Technology Bangalore University 2020
8. Dr. S. Kavitha Structural Engineering Dr.MGR Educational research institute & university,Chennai. 2018
9. Dr. Syed Abu Sayeed Mohammed Environmental Engineering VTU, Belaga 2012

Research Scholars

S.No Guide Name Student Name Field of Study Scholar Type Research Type Year of Admission Status Year of Completion
1. Dr. Radhika M.Patel Mr. Naveen Kumar M Analysis of jute geosynthetic reinforced JGT bamboo pile supported load transfer platforms LTPs Part Time Ph.D 2025 Ongoing 0
2. Dr. S. Kavitha Arpitha G. C. Development of high preference concrete using hybrid SCM’s and fibres Part Time Ph.D 2025 Ongoing 0
3. Dr. Hemanth Kumar V Raghavendra N Traffic congestion evaluation method for urban cities: Selected stretches in Bengaluru Part Time Ph.D 2025 Ongoing 0
4. Dr. Syed Abu Sayeed Mohammed Shreyas H C Enhancing Irrigation Water Management With The Assessment of Crop Water Requirement for Two Major Crops Grown in Malavalli Taluk Part Time Ph.D 2025 Ongoing 0
5. Dr. S. Kavitha Purnima Biranagi Investigation on the comparative performance of the different self-healing techniques in concrete with supplementary cementitious materials Part Time Ph.D 2025 Ongoing 0
6. Dr. S. Kavitha Sneha S. D. Experimental land analytical investigation of laminated bamboo lumber as a structural element using smart sensors Part Time Ph.D 2024 Ongoing 0
7. Dr. S. Kavitha Althurthi Navya Integrated approach to multi hazard resilient design of building balancing safety serviceability and cost Part Time Ph.D 2024 Ongoing 0
8. Dr. Arun B. R. Kushnappa Basappa Kenchakanavar Application of intelligent transport systems for sustainable transportation in Bengaluru Part Time Ph.D 2024 Ongoing 0
9. Dr. Arun B. R. Raghavendra R. Microstructural and flexural behavior of fiber reinforced SCC using supplementary cementitious material and C&D waste as partial replacements Part Time Ph.D 2024 Ongoing 0
10. Dr. S. Kavitha S Sahana Sastry Investigation of carbon capture capacity of concrete with synthesized supplementary cementitious materials Part Time Ph.D 2024 Ongoing 0
11. Dr. S. Kavitha Sugandha N Performance optimization of hemp fiber reinforced limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) concrete with carbon sequestration potential and life cycle assessment Part Time Ph.D 2024 Ongoing 0
12. Dr. S. Vijaya Tejaswini B. R. Reinforced Earth Strutures Part Time Ph.D 2018
13. Dr. S. Vijaya Arun Kumar Study on polypropylene fiber reinforced SCC with high volume mineral admixtures under static and impact loading Part Time Ph.D 2016
14. Dr. S. Vijaya Geetha K Investigation on the behavior of reinforced geo-polymer concrete beam with nano silica under static loading and impact loading Part Time Ph.D 2016
15. Dr. M. N. Hegde Siddesha H Assessment of Global Response of Structures from Local Damage Observations: Experimental and Analytical study Part Time Ph.D 2013 Completed 0
16. Dr. M. N. Hegde Prakruthi Gowda Damage Detection in Structures using Wavelet Neural Networks Part Time Ph.D 2013 Completed 0
17. Dr. M. N. Hegde Geetha L Structural Damage Detection and Identification using Fuzzy Genetic Algorithm Part Time Ph.D 2013
18. Dr. M. N. Hegde Neethu Urs Damage Detection and Assessment of Residual Strength of Structures using Vibration based Techniques Part Time Ph.D 2011 Completed 0
19. Dr. M. N. Hegde B. Surekha Energy in Construction and Maintenance of Buildings Part Time Ph.D 2011 Completed 0
20. Dr. C. Nanjundaswamy Srinivasa C. K. Carbon footprint estimation from an automobile industry Part Time M.Sc (Engg by Research) 2011
21. Dr. K V Lokesh Chandra Shekar H Studies on Techno-ecological Management of Lakes in Bangalore Urban and Rural Areas Using Remote Sensing and GIS Part Time Ph.D 2009 Completed 2016
22. Dr. C. Nanjundaswamy Shiju Easo John Development of the web-based information system with Geo-spatial techiques for solid waste and bio-medical waste management in Chikkamagaluru city Part Time Ph.D 2007
Availability of well-established laboratories in the field of Structural Engg, Construction Technology, Highway Engg materials, Public health Engg& surveying.
Contact Person Name : Dr. S. Vjaya, Professor and HOD
Description : Availability of well-established laboratories in the field of Structural Engg, Construction Technology, Highway Engg materials, Public health Engg& surveying.
Availability of Non – Destructive Testing Equipments in the laboratory.
Contact Person Name : Dr. S. Vjaya, Professor and HOD
Description : Availability of Non – Destructive Testing Equipments in the laboratory.
Availability of 60-tonne capacity loading frame.
Contact Person Name : Dr. S. Vjaya, Professor and HOD
Description : Structural engineering
Availability of 100 Tonne capacity Universal Testing Machine (UTM).
Contact Person Name : Dr. S. Vjaya, Professor and HOD
Description : Materials
Availability of Horizontal shake-table setup.
Contact Person Name : Dr. S. Vjaya, Professor and HOD
Description : Structures
Availability of 10 Total-Stations for surveying
Contact Person Name : Dr. S. Vjaya, Professor and HOD
Description : Surveying

Project Title : Synthesis of Magneto-Rheological(MR) fluid for engineering applications

Sanctioned Year : 2019

Amount : 240000/-

Funding/Sanction agency : Dr.AIT (In House)

Status : Completed

Principal Investigators : Dr. S. Soundeswaran and Dr. S. Vijaya

Project Title : Studies on geotechnical properties of contaminated soil along the Vrushabhavathi river stretch and its implications

Sanctioned Year : 2021

Amount : 5000

Funding/Sanction agency : KSCST

Status : Completed

Principal Investigators : Dr. S. D. Venkataraja Mohan and Dr. A. A. Jahagirdar

Project Title : Assesment of indoor pollution and its impact on human health

Sanctioned Year : 2020

Amount : 941000/-

Funding/Sanction agency : AICTE

Status : Completed

Principal Investigators : Dr. C. Nanjundaswamy

Project Title : Oil extraction by Pyrolysis of plastic waste

Sanctioned Year : 2023

Amount : 5000/-

Funding/Sanction agency : KSCST

Status : Completed

Principal Investigators : Dr. S. D. Venkataraja Mohan

Student Name : Geetha L

Title of the Paper : Damage detection in Structures using a stochastic search techniques

Research Description : Paper invited for publication in the International Journal by Indian Society for Earthquake Technology, IIT Roorkee, India

Faculty Coordinator : Dr. M.N. Hegde

Student Name : Surekha B, K.S. Jagadish

Title of the Paper : Operational Energy in Buildings

Research Description : International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology (IJSBT), Journals Pub., Vol. Issue 2, www. Journalspub.com, pp. 8-18. 2018

Faculty Coordinator : Dr. M.N. Hegde

Student Name : Goutham TN

Title of the Paper : Blast Resistant Buildings

Research Description : International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), Volume: 04; Issue: 09, Sep- 2017; www.irjet.net; e-ISSN: 2395-0056; p-ISSN: 2395-0072, pp. 1-4.

Faculty Coordinator : Dr. M.N. Hegde

Student Name : B. Surekha, K.S. Jagadish

Title of the Paper : Energy and Building Materials

Research Description : International Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (IASET), ISSN: 2278-9995, vol. 5, Issue 5, Aug-Sep 2016, pp.13-24

Faculty Coordinator : Dr. M.N. Hegde

Student Name : Neethu Urs, Manthesh BS, Harsh Jayaram

Title of the Paper : Residual Life Assessment of Concrete Structures-A Review

Research Description : International Journal of Engineering and Technical Research (IJETR), ISSN: 2321-0869, Volume-3, Issue-3, March 2015, pp.129-134. IJETR031567

Faculty Coordinator : Dr. M.N. Hegde

Student Name : Siddesha H

Title of the Paper : Damage Detection in Communication Tower

Research Description : International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, ISSN 0974-5904, Vol.7, No. 05, October 2014, pp. 869-874

Faculty Coordinator : Dr. M.N. Hegde

Student Name : Prakruthi, B, Gowd, Neethu Urs

Title of the Paper : Damage Assessment Of Structures Using Wavelets

Research Description : Paper ID. 10257, Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics, 2013, http://www.scirp.org/journal/jamp

Faculty Coordinator : Dr. M.N. Hegde

Student Name : Geetha L, Neethu Urs

Title of the Paper : Behaviour Of Reinforced Concrete Beams With Web Openings

Research Description : Paper ID. 10258, Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics, 2013, http://www.scirp.org/journal/jamp

Faculty Coordinator : Dr. M.N. Hegde

Title : MoU between Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology and EDALL Systems (#401, 4th Floor, Connection Point Building B-Block Airport Exit Road, Konena Agrahara, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560017) From 9/05/2021 to valid until expressly terminated by either parties.

Description : Internships, Skill based training for students, Guest lectures and Seminars, Research

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    Description : For skill development, outcome based training, internship, placement, R & D services and related activities.

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    Title : MoU between Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology and Civil Soft Structural Consultants and Trainers, 21/26 Fourt, Behind Bangalore Medical College, Fourth F Street, Kalasipalyam, Bangalore, Karnataka 560002. From 01/03/2023 to 01/03/2025

    Description : Skill development for students and faculty members, Outcome based trainings for students and staff, Internship and Placement for students, R&D and related services and scholarship for students.

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    Title : MoU between Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology and Construction Management Training Institute, 4th floor, 177/1, 7th B Main Rd, Jayanagar 3rd Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560011. From 02/03/2023 to 02/03/2028.

    Description : Skill development for students and faculty members, Outcome based trainings for students and staff, Internship and Placement for students, R&D and related services and scholarship for students.

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