Educational Qualifications:
- Tech – Calicut University -2012
- Tech – National Institute of Technology, Karnataka -2016
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Cultural Committee – Convenor
- Research and Consultancy cell – Department Co-ordinator
- NIRF – Department Co-ordinator
- ERP – Department Co-ordinator
- IQAC cell – Department Co-ordinator & Internal auditor
- Chief Faculty Advisor – 2019-2023 Batch
- Faculty in-Charge – Civil Engineering Workshop
Current Research Interest:
- Stability analysis of slopes and tunnels
- Ground improvement/modification methods
- Geotextile/Biotextile/Biopolymer
Publications:
- ‘Tunnel Stability under Different Conditions: Analysis by Numerical and Empirical Modelling’, International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 1, Issue 2 (2015)
- ‘Analysis of Tunnel Stability under Different Conditions along with a Case study’, Conference Proceedings, ISBN 978-93-5258-252-5, Page 33 (2015).
Short term Courses Attended:
- One week Online Short Term Training Programme on “Application of MCDM Methods in Logistics and Transportation Engineering (MMLT 2023)” organized by the Centre of Excellence in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, National Institute of Technology Calicut from 10th to 15th July, 2023.
- Five days FDP on ‘Research Paper writing’ jointly organised by Research Foundation of India & RFI-CARE from 21st to 26th August 2023.
- Five days FDP on ‘Innovative Teaching and Learning Pedagogy’ Jointly organised by Research Foundation of India & RFI-CARE from 27th to 31st May 2023.
- Five days TEQIP – II Sponsored FDP on ‘Application of Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering’, organised by Department of Civil Engineering, TKM College of Engineering, Kollam, from 30th Jan to 3rd Feb, 2023.
- Five days FDP on ‘Advanced Soil Reclamation Techniques’, Department of Civil Engineering, MITS, from 4th to 8th April, 2022.
- Five days FDP on ‘Advances in Earthquake Safe Design and Construction Practice’ by AICTE training and learning academy from February 7th – 11th at L D College of Engineering Ahmedabad, 2022.
- An In house FDP on “Software applications in Civil Engineering” , organised by Department of civil engineering, Muthoot institute of technology and science, Varikoli, from 28th to 30th July, 2021.
- Five days FDP on ‘Novel Materials for Next – Generation Applications’ by AICTE training and learning academy from 12-16 July 2021 at M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, 2021.
- Five days FDP on ‘Value Engineering for Infrastructure Projects’ by AICTE training and learning academy from 5-7 July 2021 at Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology, 2021.
- Five-days TEQIP sponsored Faculty Development Programme on ‘Transportation Geotechnics’, Department of Civil Engineering, LBS Institute of Technology for Women, Poojapura, Tvm, 2021.
- Five days ATAL sponsored Faculty Development Programme on ‘Sustainability Engineering’, Poojya Doddappa Appa College of Engineering, 2021.
- Eight days International Webinar, ‘GEOLIVE-2021’, Organized by School of Civil Engineering, Lovely Professional University in Association with IGS Jalandhar Chapter and Department of Civil Engineering, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, 2021.
- 2 days International Conference on Advanced Research and Innovations in Civil Enginneering’, organised by MITS, 2019.
- Five day Short Term Training Programme on ‘Designing with Geosynthetics’, Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Trivandrum, 2019.
- 2 days FDP on ‘Teaching Learning process-OBE’ conducted by Teaching and Learning Centre, IIT Madras and organised by MITS, 2019.
- Three-day Workshop on ‘Geohazards – Mitigation and Prevention’, Department of Civil Engineering, MITS, Cochin, 2018.
- Three-day Faculty Development Programme on ‘Advances in Smart Material Applications’, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam, 2018.
- Two-day Workshop on ‘NBA Accreditation Process for UG Tier II Engineering Program, Quality cell, MITS, 2018.
- Five-day Short Term Training Programme on ‘Design and Detailing of Structural Elements’, Department of Civil Engineering, MITS, 2018.
- One day Symposium on ‘Landslides: Analysis, Mitigation and Case Studies’, Division of Civil Engineering, CUSAT with IGS – Kochi Chapter & MACCAFERI, 2018.
- Three day Faculty Development Programme on Survey Camp using Total Station – Hands on Workshop, Department of Civil Engineering, MITS, 2017.
- One day FDP on ‘ESDM Tools in Education, Research & Industry’, Electronics & Communication Engineering Department, MITS, 2017.
- One day Workshop and demonstration on the theme “Productive materials from Scrap”, Civil Engineering Department, NSS College of Engineering, 2016.
- One day workshop on ‘Recent trends in piling and ground improvement’, Civil Engineering Department, NITK, 2015.
Programs Coordinated in the College
- ‘Shreshta 2023’ Inter-collegiate fest from 31/03/2023 to 01/04/2023.
- ‘Varnam 2023’ College Arts fest from 21/03/2023 to 30/03/2023.
- ‘Varnam 2022’ College Arts fest from 09/05/2022 to 14/05/2022.
- FDP on “Software applications in Civil Engineering”, conducted at Department of civil engineering, Muthoot institute of technology and science, Varikoli, from 28/07/2021 to 30/07/2021.
Professional Body Membership
- Institution of Engineers (India) – Associate member – AM1783931
- Chartered Engineer – The Institution of Engineers (India) [IEI]
Faculty Research & Consultancy
Research
- KSCSTE ETP scheme research proposal on ‘Slope Stability Analysis of Lateritic Deposits under Different Rainfall Intensities’. Total cost: 17 lakhs, Status: Found relevant but not sanctioned due to lack of fund
- MoES – Earth System Science Technology research proposal on ‘Slope Stability Analysis of Lateritic Deposits under Different Rainfall Intensities’. Total cost: 18 lakhs, Status: Under Review
Consultancy
- Sub-soil investigation work for the proposed Overhead water tank at Pannikuzhy for Kerala Water Authority
- Sub-soil investigation work for the proposed sewerage sump pit at Ernakulam South and Kadavanthra for Kerala Water Authority
- Sub-soil investigation work for the proposed OHSR & GLSR at Pallimukku for Kerala Water Authority
- Sub-soil investigation work for the proposed Sewerage at Alappuzha for Kerala Water Authority
- Sub-soil investigation work for the proposed Pump House and well at Ramamangalam for Kerala Water Authority
- Sub-soil investigation work for the proposed GLSR at Thoppumpady for Kerala Water Authority
- Various Geotechnical Laboratory consultancy works
Employment History:
Industrial
- Two year experience as Design Engineer (Geotechnical) at Geostructurals Pvt Ltd, Kochi. Consultancy works: Soil investigation works – Metro Rail Project for DMRC and KMRL, Cochin Shipyard, Projects of Sobha Developers, Confident group etc
- Lab results and recommendations – for various Soil testing firms
Teaching
- One year experience as Guest lecturer at NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad.
Subjects taught:
Geotechnical Engineering I, Advanced Geotechnical Engineering, Advanced Foundation Engineering (M-Tech -Structural), Basics of civil Engineering, Introduction to Civil Engineering, Civil Workshop, Geotechnical Engineering Lab.
- 6 years’ experience as Assistant Professor in Department of Civil Engineering at MITS, Varikoli.
Subjects taught: Geotechnical Engineering I, Geotechnical Engineering II, Construction Technology, Reinforced Soil Structures and Geosynthetics, Basics of Civil Engineering, Introduction to Civil Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering Lab, Transportation Engineering Lab, Civil Workshop, Surveying Lab, Earth Dams and Earth retaining Structures (B. Tech – Honours).