Department: Civil Engineering

Ms. Aswani A J

Experience – Draughtsman ( construction office -2yr)

Ms. Reji S

Experience – Industry 5 years
Teaching – one year

Ms. RAKHI.J.H

Employee Code / ID No. 10122102
Qualifications M Tech in Structural Engineering
Orcid ID  —
Industry / R & D Experience 6 years Industrial Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in UAE and 8 years Teaching Experience
Email ID [email protected]
Alternate E-mail ID [email protected]
Mobile No (Optional) / Intercom Extension No. 9947207700
Areas of Interest / Current Research Structural Engineering
Research, Consultancy, Publication Design of Steel Structures, Design of Concrete Structures, Structural Analysis
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Dr. Lekshmi Chandran M

Employee Code / ID No. 10112032
Qualifications MTech., Ph.D.
Orcid ID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6819-3935
Industry / R & D Experience Teaching -10yrs
Email ID [email protected]
Alternate E-mail ID [email protected]
Mobile No (Optional) / Intercom Extension No. 9496335333  (167)
Areas of Interest / Current Research Ground vibration ,Coir composites , Soil stabilisation
Research, Consultancy, Publication
  • Lekshmi chandran M, Sameer S (2019) ,” An Experimental study on iron based material:Ferrock” ,International Conference on Geotechnics for High Speed Corridors 25th and 26th July 2019, Thiruvananthapuram, India.
  • Lekshmi chandran M, Sameer S (2019) ,” Environmental Impact and Cost Analysis on Ferrock Paver Blocks” ,International Conference on Geotechnics for High Speed Corridors 25th and 26th July 2019, Thiruvananthapuram, India.
  • Jaya V., Lekshmi Chandran and Lakshmi Nandan (2016) , “Evaluation of Ground Vibration Isolation using In-Filled Coir- Latex Composite Trenches” Indian Geotechnical Society Chennai chapter, IGC 2016 December 15th-17th.
  • Lekshmi Chandran and Jaya V (2017) , “Numerical parametric study on Screening Effectiveness of Ground Vibration Isolation using coir composite trenches” International conference on Geotechniques for infrastructure projects GIP 2017.
  • Lekshmi Chandran, M., Jaya, V. & Balan, K. A Field Study Using Coir–Latex Composites as Wave Barriers for the attenuation of Ground Vibration. Indian Geotech J 54, 1511–1526 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-023-00828-y.
  • Lekshmi Chandran M, Jaya V. and Balan, K.(2023), “Laboratory Study of Vibration Isolation Performance of Needle Felt Coir Latex Composite (NFCLC) Trench Type Wave Barriers," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, 10(7), pp 45-57. https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V10I7P103.
  • Lekshmi Chandran M., Jaya V. and Balan, K.(2023), “Mitigation of Train-Induced Vibrations with Developed In-Filled Coir Composite Wave Barriers”, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 14(7).
  • Lekshmi Chandran M., Jaya V. and Balan, K. (2024), “Effect of Poisson’s Ratio of Developed Coir Latex Composite”,International Conference on Sustainable Materials for Engineering Applications(ICSMEA 2024),IIT Madras, Chennai, India.
  • Lekshmi Chandran M., Jaya V. and Balan, K.(2023), “Sound Absorption Property of Coir Latex Composite using ImpedanceTube”, 8 th International Conference on Engineering Research and Innovations (ICERI-2023), Terna Engineering College.
  • Lekshmi Chandran M., JayaV. andBalan,K. (2022), “Effectiveness of Ground Vibration Isolation using Needle Felt Coir Latex Composite (NFCLC) Barriers: An Experimental Model Study, International Conference on Recent Developments in Civil Engineering, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology(MNNIT) Allahabad, Prayagraj,India.
  • Jaya V. and Lekshmi Chandran M. (2016),“Evaluation of Ground Vibration Isolation Using In-Filled Coir- Latex Composite Trenches,”Indian Geotechnical Conference. IIT Madras, Chennai, India.
  • Chandran, L.M., Iraniose, D.C., Thankachan, A.A. et al. Effect of Latex Content on Morphological Behaviour of Coir-Latex Composite. Mater Circ Econ 6, 41 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42824-024-00126-9.
  • Lekshmi Chandran, M., Jaya, V. & Balan, K. Effect of Poisson’s Ratio of Developed Coir Latex Composite. Mater Circ Econ 6, 42 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42824-024-00125-w.
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Membership in Professional bodies/ organizations ISTE
Community Outreach Activities nil
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Dr. S. Jayasree

Employee Code / ID No. 10106007
Qualifications MTech Structural Engineering, PhD
Orcid ID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8736-3001
Industry / R & D Experience 15 years
Email ID [email protected]
Alternate E-mail ID [email protected]
Mobile No (Optional) / Intercom Extension No. 200
Areas of Interest / Current Research Areas of interest:-
Development of corrosion test methods for steel-in concrete
Bond performance of corroding prestressed (pre-tensioned) concrete systems
Service life estimation and time-variant structural reliability assessment of retrofitted structures
Repair and rehabilitation of concrete structures
Green super plasticizers in concrete
Characterization and application of self-compacting concrete
Health Monitoring and Forensic Engineering
Fracture study in RCC members.
Research, Consultancy, Publication Research: 1. Investigation on the Corrosion Performance of Blended Cement Concrete by incorporating Recycled Concrete Aggregate 2012- 15 —- 12 lakhs 2. Development of Sustainable Concrete by Using Black Liquor Sludge as Admixture- Ongoing — 4 lakhs

Consultancy: Soil investigation work at Taluk hospital, Santhivila and soil investigation work at Chala.

Publication: Has around 27 publications
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Academic / Professional Outreach Activities 1.Member of Technical Sub Committee of PMURKILSGD 2. Structures and Buildings, published by ICE Publishing, a division of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), 3. Construction and Building Materials, Open access journal, Science Direct, Chair of national/ international conference .
Membership in Professional bodies/ organizations Institution of Engineers, Indian Institution of Values, American Concrete Institute, Indian Concrete Institute, Indian Institution of Civil Engineers, Indian Association of Structural Engineers.
Community Outreach Activities Part of ‘THANAL’
Awards / Distinctions / Rank / Other Achievements if any ICI – UltraTech Award for Outstanding Thesis in field of Concrete in Trivandrum Region – 2018.

Dr. Amal Raj

Employee Code / ID No. 10122098
Qualifications M.Tech Transportation Engineering, PhD
Orcid ID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9550-031X
Industry / R & D Experience —-
Email ID [email protected]
Alternate E-mail ID [email protected]
Mobile No (Optional) / Intercom Extension No. 7736606107
Areas of Interest / Current Research Pavement material characterisation, cold bituminous mixes, microstructural and rheological characterisation of binders and mastics, sustainable construction materials
Research, Consultancy, Publication 1.       Amal, R., M. Sivakumar & M.V.L.R. Anjaneyulu (2022), “Investigation of Curing and Strength Characteristics of Cold Mix Asphalt with Rice Husk Ash Activated Fillers”, Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part B: Pavements, American Society of Civil Engineers, ASCE. https://doi.org/10.1061/JPEODX.0000408
2. Vimal,C., R. Amal, M. Sivakumar, and M.V.L.R. Anjaneyulu (2022), “Use of Nano-lime Extracted from Egg Shell in Cold Bituminous Mix”, International Conference on New Technologies and Innovations in Rural Roads, May 24-26, 2022, New Delhi
3. Amal, R., J. Narendra, M. Sivakumar, and M.V.L.R. Anjaneyulu (2021), “Performance Evaluation of Cold Bituminous Mix Reinforced with Coir Fibre”, Proceedings of International Web Conference in Civil Engineering for a Sustainable Planet, ICCESP-2021(In collaboration with ASCE), March 5 and 6 March 5-6, 2021. AJIR Books, https://doi.org/10.21467/proceedings.112.67
4. Anand, K., R. Amal, M. Sivakumar, and M.V.L.R. Anjaneyulu (2018), “Effect of Aggregate Gradation and Size on Cold Bituminous Mix Performance”, Proceedings of the 5th Colloquium on Transportation Systems Engineering and Management (CTSEM 2018), NIT Warangal
5. Abhinag, R. Amal and M.V.L.R. Anjaneyulu (2018), “Study on Moisture Susceptibility of Cold Bituminous Mixture”, Shaastra Research Conference (SRC-2018), IIT-Madras
6. Amal, R, K. Pradeep and K. Sitaramanjaneyulu (2017), “Development of Correlation between Roughness Index and International Roughness Index for Indian Condition”, Indian Highways, Indian Roads Congress, New Delhi
7. Prince, T, R.K. Garg and R. Amal (2016), “Vibration-Based Health Monitoring and Damage Detection of Steel Beam”, Structural Engineering Convention (SEC-2016), CSIR-SERC, Chennai
8. Amal, R, V.T. Stephen and V. Sivabala (2012), “Potential use of Phosphogypsum in Concrete” National conference on Sustainability and innovations in Civil Engineering, TKM College of Engg., Kollam
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Membership in Professional bodies/ organizations Life member in Indian Geotechnical Society, Delhi Chapter
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Ms. Ansu Mathew

Employee Code / ID No. 10121089
Qualifications M.Tech Structural Engineering
Orcid ID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1488-8701
Industry / R & D Experience L&T Ramboll Chennai, Ahmed mansoor Al Aali Co.Bsc Bahrain
Email ID [email protected]
Alternate E-mail ID [email protected]
Mobile No (Optional) / Intercom Extension No. 220
Areas of Interest / Current Research Earthquake Engineering, Strength of Materials
Research, Consultancy, Publication 1. K Rama Raju, M Ansu and Nagesh R Iyer (2013), “A methodology of design for seismic performance enhancement of buildings using viscous fluid dampers”, Structural Control and Healh Monitoring, Wiley online library. DOI: 10.1002/stc.1568.
2. Deepa Varghese and Ansu Mathew (2015), “Optimal Design and Placement of Viscous Fluid Dampers Using Scissor-Jack Mechanism for Seismic Energy Dissipation in a 9-Storey Building”, Barton Hill College of Engineering, Trivandrum.
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Awards / Distinctions / Rank / Other Achievements if any M.Tech 3rd Rank, VIT University

Dr. Jaya S. Pillai

Employee Code / ID No. 10114051
Qualifications Ph.D
Orcid ID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2471-8354
Industry / R & D Experience Industry experience: 5 years

Teaching experience : 13 years
Email ID [email protected]
Alternate E-mail ID [email protected]
Mobile No (Optional) / Intercom Extension No. 9633265828/  209
Areas of Interest / Current Research
  • Water and Wastewater treatment
  • Air Quality Management
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Solid Waste Management
Research, Consultancy, Publication
  • Jaya S. Pillai and Brijesh Nair, A.N. (2022), ‘Constructed Wetlands planted with Lignocellulosic Grass Species for Wastewater Treatment and Biomass Utilisation ‘, Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, 26 (4), 86-98
  • Jaya S. Pillai and Brijesh Nair, A. N. (2021), ‘Performance of Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands Planted with Indigenous Species for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment and Biomass Production in Kerala, India’, Nature Environment and Pollution Technology 20(2), 541-550.
  • Jaya S. Pillai  and Brijesh Nair, A.N. (2015), ‘Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetlands: Review of Applications and Recent Developments’, Pollution Research, 34 (4), 95-105.
  • Jaya S. Pillai and Vijayan, N. (2013), ‘Wastewater Treatment: An Ecological Sanitation Approach in a Constructed Wetland’, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, 2 (10), 5193-5204.
  • Jaya S. Pillai and Vijayan, N. (2013), ‘Wastewater treatment coupled with biomass production in a Constructed Wetland’, in Proceedings of the National Conference on Technological Trends NCTT, College of Engineering Trivandrum.
  • Jaya S. Pillai and Vijayan, N. (2012), ‘Decentralized greywater treatment for non-potable reuse in a vertical flow constructed wetland’, in Proceedings of the International Conference on Green Technologies (ICGT), Trivandrum, India, IEEE Xplore, 058-063, doi: 10.1109/ICGT.2012.6477948.
Ph.D Research Guidance (Research Scholar, E-mail ID, Research Topic/ Tentative Thesis Tittle) Research Supervisor of Ms. Nimisha Anna Jacob (Reg. No. D-MBT24JUL007, Registered under APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University)
Academic / Professional Outreach Activities

Translator in Regional Language (Malayalam) of the original of Second Year UG IV th Semester Book “Disaster Management” under AICTE- Technical Book Writing and Translation Scheme
Membership in Professional bodies/ organizations Life Member ISTE
Community Outreach Activities Mentor and Institute Nodal Officer, AICTE – Jal Dharohar Sanrakshan Student Internship Project for Pond Rejuvenation as part of Mission Amrit Sarovar, “Rejuvenation of Kambiyil Pond, Kadavoor, Kollam”, 2022 (Funded by NEAT Cell- AICTE, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Govt. of India)
Awards / Distinctions / Rank / Other Achievements if any 1. Second Rank Holder, M. Tech Environmental Engineering (2011-13), College of Engineering Trivandrum.
2. Best Paper Award , 14th National Conference on Technological Trends (NCTT), August 2013, College of Engineering Trivandrum.

Dr. Minu Ann Peter

Employee Code / ID No. AC22CE02
Qualifications PhD Structural Engineering
Orcid ID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1055-1282
Industry / R & D Experience
Email ID [email protected]
Alternate E-mail ID [email protected]
Mobile No (Optional) / Intercom Extension No. 201
Areas of Interest / Current Research Structural Engineering, Earthquake Engineering
Research, Consultancy, Publication 1 M. A. Peter, A. S. Sajith and P. Nagarajan, “Experimental and Numerical Investigations on response of a conventional framed tubular structure and a diagrid structure for earthquake ground motions”, Journal of Structural Engineering, 2021, Vol. 47, No.6, pp. 508-518.
2. R. Akilesh, M. A. Peter, A. S. Sajith and P. Nagarajan, “Behaviour of CFST columns and their classification based on ductility factor and failure modes”, Journal of Structural Engineering, 2022, Vol.48, No.6, pp. 425-435
3. M. A. Peter, A. S. Sajith and P. Nagarajan, “Comparison of the Performance of Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular and Steel Diagrid Building”, Materials Science and Engineering, 2018, Vol. 330, No. 1, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/330/1/012116.
4. M. A. Peter, A. S. Sajith and P. Nagarajan, “A Review of Diagrid Systems for Lateral Load Resistance of Structures”, Journal of Applied Mechanics and Materials, 2016, Vol. 857, pp. 19-23, doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.857.19.
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Membership in Professional bodies/ organizations Associate Member of Institution of Engineers (India)
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Dr. M. Satyakumar

Employee Code / ID No. 10116064
Qualifications M.Tech, Ph.D
Orcid ID 0000-00010-8089-4764
Industry / R & D Experience 2 years, 1 year in state PWD and 1 year in Military Engineer Service
Email ID [email protected]
Alternate E-mail ID [email protected]
Mobile No (Optional) / Intercom Extension No. 9847223294, 189
Areas of Interest / Current Research Transportation Engineering
Research, Consultancy, Publication Completed 5 R&D projects, Done several consultancy works, Has around 40 publications
Ph.D Research Guidance (Research Scholar, E-mail ID, Research Topic/ Tentative Thesis Tittle) Jisha, [email protected], Traffic accidents, Accidents studies on NH in India,  Wilson.K.C, [email protected], Water Induced damages of pave,ments, Ann George, [email protected], porous pavements, Asha Davood, [email protected], Traffic Engineering, Sabitha.B.Nair(co-guide), [email protected], graph theory
Academic / Professional Outreach Activities Docotoral Committe member of several research  scholars of KTU
Membership in Professional bodies/ organizations Indian Roads Congress, Computer Socity of India, Institution of Engineers India, Indian Socity of Technical Education
Community Outreach Activities Served as Coordinator , State Technical Agency, Pradhan Mandhri, Gramme Sadak Yogana, for 4 years from 2013 to 2016
Awards / Distinctions / Rank / Other Achievements if any Commendation Certificate for a technical publication in the annual conference of Indian Roads Congress