Department: Civil Engineering

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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Dr. Archana J. Satheesh

Employee Code / ID No. 10121090
Qualifications Ph.D
Orcid ID 0000-0002-0401-3103
Industry / R & D Experience –
Email ID [email protected]
Alternate E-mail ID [email protected]
Mobile No (Optional) / Intercom Extension No. 9497272863
Areas of Interest / Current Research Structural/Earthquake engineering
Research, Consultancy, Publication Research Ph.D (4 yrs) 2 international SCOPUS & SCI journal publication
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Dr. Alice Thomas

Employee Code / ID No. 10121091
Qualifications Ph.D.
Orcid ID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1433-7064
Industry / R & D Experience Teaching Assistant(IIT Bombay) : 8 Years; Research associate (NCESS) : 2 Years
Email ID [email protected]
Alternate E-mail ID [email protected]
Mobile No (Optional) / Intercom Extension No. –
Areas of Interest / Current Research Grounwater parameter estimation, Hydro climatological studies, Flood modeling, Numerical modelling, Optimization methods
Research, Consultancy, Publication Thomas, A., Eldho, T. I., Rastogi, A. K. & Majumder P. (2019). A comparative study in aquifer parameter estimation using MFree point collocation method with evolutionary algorithms, Journal of Hydroinformatics https://doi.org/10.2166/hydro.2019.105
• Thomas, A., Majumdar, P., Eldho, T. I., & Rastogi, A. K. (2018). Simulation optimization model for aquifer parameter estimation using coupled meshfree point collocation method and cat swarm optimization. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 91, 60-72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enganabound.2018.03.004
• Thomas, A., Eldho, T. and Rastogi, A. (2016). Simulation of Seawater Intrusion in Coastal Confined Aquifer Using a Point Collocation Method Based Meshfree Model. Journal of Water Resource and Protection, 8, 534-549. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/jwarp.2016.84045
• Thomas, A., Eldho, T. I., & Rastogi, A. K. (2014). A comparative study of point collocation based MeshFree and finite element methods for groundwater flow simulation. ISH Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 20(1), 65-74. https://doi.org/10.1080/09715010.2013.840120
International Conferences Thomas, A. & Eldho, T. I., (2021). A review of evolutionary algorithms in inverse modeling for groundwater flow and transport parameter estimation. Hydro 2020, International Conference on hydraulics, water resources and coastal engineering. NIT Rourkela, 26 th to 28 th March 2021. [Best Presentation Award Winner] • Thomas, A. & Eldho, T. I., (2019). Aquifer parameter estimation using meshfree RPCM with evolutionary algorithms. EGU, Vienna, Austria, April 17-20.
• Thomas, A., Eldho, T. I., & Rastogi, A. K. (2018). A review of recent heuristic optimizers in inverse groundwater modeling. ICWR, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, March 15-17.
• Thomas, A., Saubhagya, R., & Eldho, T. I. (2015). Simulation of sea water intrusion in coastal confined aquifers by using SEAWAT, Proceedings of Hydro -2015, IIT Roorkee, Dec 17-19.
• Thomas, A., Eldho, T. I., & Rastogi, A. K. (2015). Simulation of sea water intrusion in coastal confined aquifers by using a meshfree method, IAHR Conference, The Hauge, Netherlands, June 28- July 3.
• Thomas, A., Eldho, T. I., & Rastogi, A. K. (2014). Meshfree based simulation of Seawater Intrusion. MTSWRM, IIT Hyderabad, Dec 26-30. [Best Paper Award Winner] • Thomas, A., Eldho, T. I., & Rastogi, A. K. (2013). Simulation of sea water intrusion in coastal confined aquifers by using a meshfree method, Proceedings of Hydro -2013, IIT Madras, Dec 4-6.
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Membership in Professional bodies/ organizations Indian Society of Hydraulics (ISH), European Geosciences Union (EGU)
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Awards / Distinctions / Rank / Other Achievements if any • Won best presentation award in the Hydro International Conference, 2021 held at NIT, Rourkela, during 26th to 28th March 2021.
• Early Career Scientist’s Travel Support (EGU), Vienna, Austria, April,2019
• Won best paper award for ‘Meshfree based simulation of Seawater Intrusion’ in MTSWRM, conducted at IIT Hyderabad, Dec 26th-30th, 2014.

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. 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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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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Dr. Manju Dominic

Employee Code / ID No. —–
Qualifications Mtech, PhD(Structures),MBA,F.I.E
Orcid ID 0000-0003-1430-4198
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Areas of Interest / Current Research Structural Analysis, Composite Materials, Finite Element Method and Sustainable Construction Practices
Research, Consultancy, Publication 1.     Material Testing : concrete,cement, Reinforcement Steel, Fine aggregate, coarse aggregate
2. Mix Design
Papers Published :26 nos.
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Ph.D Research Guidance ( Research Scholar, E-mail ID, Research Topic/ Tentative Thesis Title) At present NIL
Academic / Professional Outreach Activities Conducted various software training programmes
Membership in Professional bodies/ organizations 1. Life member of ISTE
2. Fellow of Institution of Engineers
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Awards / Distinctions / Rank / Other Achievements if any 1) Received an award for excellence in teaching, instituted by the Management of RASET
2) Third rank for Mtech in CASAD from CUSAT

Ms. SANGEETHA SAJEEV

Employee Code / ID No. 10120086
Qualifications Mtech. Hydraulics Engineering
Orcid ID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8892-9687
Industry / R & D Experience 4 years 6 months teaching experience
Email ID [email protected]
Alternate E-mail ID [email protected]
Mobile No (Optional) / Intercom Extension No. 8921587881
Areas of Interest / Current Research Rainfall runoff modelling, Ground water hydrology
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Academic / Professional Outreach Activities Kerala Government Project- Rejuvenation of Critically Polluted Rivers in Kerala
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Mr. U P GOVIND

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Qualifications M.Tech in Structural Engineering
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Industry / R & D Experience 2.5 years as Senior Bridge Design Engineering in L & T Constructions, and 2 year teaching experience
Email ID [email protected] 
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Areas of Interest / Current Research Analysis and Design of substructure components of bridges, live load analysis of Road and Railway bridge segments, transverse live load analysis of bridge segmeents, sesimic analysis of buildings and bridges.
Research, Consultancy, Publication consultancy work on superstructure analysis of double lane I girder bridge for Inland Navigation Department, conference publication on storey displacement using linear static and dynamic analysis
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Ms. INDHU LUKE

Employee Code / ID No. 10122101
Qualifications M.Tech in Geotechnical Engineering
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Industry / R & D Experience 2 years of Teaching experience
Email ID [email protected]
Alternate E-mail ID [email protected]
Mobile No (Optional) / Intercom Extension No. 9400610230
Areas of Interest / Current Research Geotechnical Engineering, Deep Foundation,Soil exploration
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Awards / Distinctions / Rank / Other Achievements if any M.Tech CUSAT 5th rank Holder