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Department of Civil Engineering

  1. Ph.D. Guidance : 13 (completed), 10 (in progress)
  2. M.Tech. Guidance : 58 (completed)
  3. B.Tech. Project Supervision : 35 (completed)

Ph.D. Guidance (Completed)

  1. Rohan Deshmukh: Field Evaluation of geosynthetic reinforced pavements. (co-guide – Prof. Satyajit Patel). Registered at SVNIT, Surat.
  2. Pranjal Mandhaniya (2023): Dynamic Analysis of Railway Tracks. (Co-Guide, Prof. Sarvesh Chandra, Superannuated from IIT Kanpur)
  3. Rahul Pai (2022): Performance and design evaluation of test tracks of flexible pavements with waste materials in base layers (Co-guide – Prof. Satyajit Patel). Registered at SVNIT, Surat.
  4. Mamta Mohanty (2020): Some experimental and numerical investigations on soft soil reinforced with soil-cement columns.
  5. Riya Bhowmick (2019): Inclined pullout behavior of anchored geogrids used as veneer reinforcement in cover systems of landfills. (Co-guide – Prof. Manoj Datta)
  6. Suresh Kumar (2018): Behavior of stone column foundation under plane strain condition subjected to monotonic and cyclic loading.
  7. Satyajit Patel (2016): Experimental and Numerical Studies on Utilization of some industrial wastes in flexible road pavements.
  8. Shantanu Patra (2013): Laboratory tests and analysis of reinforced subgrade soils.
  9. Kausar Ali (2013): Behavior of Geosynthetic Reinforced Granular pile group-soft soil foundation system. (Co-guide: Prof. K.G. Sharma)
  10. L.S. Sowmiya (2013): Analysis and experimental investigation of railway tracks on clayey soil reinforced with and without geosynthetics. (Co-guide: Dr. K.K. Gupta)
  11. Raju Sarkar (2012): Geotechnical Characterisation and Reuse of Pond Ash. (Co-guide: Dr. S.M. Abbas). Thesis submitted at Jamia Millia Islamia on 1.8.2012.
  12. Y. Ramana Reddy (2010): Soft Soil Reinforced with Granular Pile-Mat System: Analysis and Model Tests.
  13. Amit Sharma (2007): Geotechnical evaluation and numerical modeling of railway tracks on compacted subgrade. (Co-guide: Prof. K.G. Sharma)

Ph.D. Guidance (Ongoing)

  1. Arnab Sur (2016CEZ8153): Vibration Isolation problems on metros and railways. (Co-Guide, Prof. B. Manna, IIT Delhi)
  2. Sujata Fulambarkar (2017CEZ8080): Use of Geosynthetics in embankments on soft soils. (Co-guide – Prof. B. Manna, IIT Delhi)
  3. Mayuresh Bakare (2017CEZ8530): Field Evaluation of utilization of waste material in subbase layer of pavements. (Co-Guide, Prof. Satyajit Patel, SVNIT Surat)
  4. Ankur Chauhan (2018CEZ8390): Finite analysis of tunnel cross-sections under variable ground conditions-Field validation and parametric study. (Co-Guide, Dr. Altaf Usmani, EIL)
  5. Debtanu Seth (2019CEZ8223): Pile foundation with raft on soft soils (Co-Guide, Prof. B. Manna, IIT Delhi)
  6. Sriparna (2019CEZ8254): Micropile foundation for Civil Engineering applications (Co-Guide, Prof. Tanusree Chakraborty, IIT Delhi)
  7. Sayanti Banerjee (2019CEZ8250). Geocell applications on road pavements (Co-Guide, Prof. B. Manna, IIT Delhi)
  8. Satish Pandey (2019CEZ8248). Utilization of steel slag in Road Construction (Co-Guide – Late Prof. Prakash Mehta, Director of Tawata Technologies, Gujarat)
  9. Amrisha Khandelwal (2022CEZ8139). Inclined pullout testing of geosynthetic reinforced walls (Co-Guide – Dr. Debayan Bhattacharya, IIT Delhi)
  10. Shruti Raut (2022CEZ8129). Soil cement columns (Co-Guide, Prof. B. Manna, IIT Delhi)

M.Tech. Guidance (Completed)

  1. Tarun Kumar (2023). Analysis and parametric study on twin tunnels.
  2. Seema Pandey (2022). Seismic Analysis of Earth Dam. (Co-guide).
  3. Krishna Choudhary (2021). Numerical analysis of reinforced earth wall with gabion facing and large vertical reinforcement spacing.
  4. Abhijeet Singh (2019). Two-dimensional and three-dimensional finite element analyses of large underground rock caverns. (Co-guide).
  5. Prem Kumar (2019). Uplift and lateral capacity of buried offshore pipelines. (Co-guide).
  6. Major Gaurav Bangari (2019). Numerical Analysis of Soil-Cement Column Improved Ground under Embankment loading. Army Sponsored candidate. (Co-guide).
  7. Major Vikas Kumar Srivatava (2019). Numerical Analysis of Geosynthetic Reinforced Flexible pavement. Army sponsored candidate. (Co-guide).
  8. Madhav Varshney (2018). Analysis of ground vibration induced by underground metro. L&T sponsored candidate.
  9. Firoz Ahmed (2018). Modelling and analysis of stone column reinforced ground.
  10. Shweta Gupta (2018). Static and Dynamic analysis of Rohtang Tunnel.
  11. Lt. Col. Naveen Kumar Sah (2017). Static and Dynamic Analysis of tall geosynthetic reinforced walls and slopes. Army sponsored candidate.
  12. Lt. Col. Sunny (2017). Analysis of Road Tunnels in rocks. Army sponsored candidate.
  13. Lt. Col. Anurag Talwar (2017). Analysis of Deep excavation support measures used in Indo-Gangetic Plains. Army sponsored candidate.
  14. Diptangshu Debnath (2017). Study of Suitability of railway track substructure materials for heavy axle load. L&T sponsored candidate.
  15. Kirti Kashyap (2016): Finite element analysis of tunnels under various rock conditions.
  16. Harshit Gupta (2016): Effect of morphology and mineralogy on mechanical behaviour of sands.
  17. R. Monica (2015): Effect of randomly distributed geosynthetic fibers on liquefaction resistance of saturated Yamuna Sand.
  18. Gaurav Kumar (2015): Seismic analysis of foundations on rock slopes.
  19. Maliha Ashraf (2015): Analysis of tunnels under various ground conditions.
  20. Sandeep Kumar (2014): Static and dynamic analysis of retaining wall with shredded tyre backfill.
  21. Gurpreet Billing (2014): Analysis of pile foundation.
  22. Surendra Godara (2014): Analysis of foundations on jointed rock slopes.
  23. Neeraj Gupta (2014): Parametric study of gravity dam foundations with inclined seam.
  24. Manish Garg (2013): Parametric study of pile foundation for an abutment.
  25. Rajeshwar Kushwaha (2012): Dynamic analysis of large piled-raft foundation for nuclear power station. (Co-guide)
  26. Mayank Parmar (2012): Seepage and stability analysis of earth and rock fill dams.
  27. Daya Sagar Minj (2012): Utilization of zinc slag in flexible pavements. (Co-guide)
  28. Shiv Kant Singh (2012): Analysis of foundations on jointed rock.
  29. Sumant Mohanto (2012): Thermo-mechanical analysis of horizontal well-bore in CAES cavern. (Co-guide)
  30. Manish Garg (2011): Parametric study of pile foundation for an abutment.
  31. Abhishek Tripathi (2011): deformation characteristic of raft foundation supported on piles.
  32. Koshy Vaidyan (2011): Behaviour of pilesliquefiable soil during earthquake. (Co-guide)
  33. Dhiraj Joshi (2011): Study of geosynthetics reinforced rural road pavements. (Co-guide)
  34. Anshul Sarswat (2010): Model tests on geosynthetic reinforced track structures.
  35. Varun Kumar (2010): Cyclic triaxial tests on subgrades below railway tracks. (Co-guide)
  36. Nayeb Dada (2010): Model tests on geosynthetic reinforced retaining walls.
  37. Ganesh Deepak (2009): Strength and deformation characteristics of fiber reinforced pond ash. (Co-guide)
  38. Suraj Kumar (2009): Analysis of Railway tracks using Flac 3-D.
  39. Murtaza Hyder Khan (2009): Geosynthetic reinforced structures–Analysis and Design.
  40. Kiran Kumar G. (2008): Analysis and Design of Railway Tracks.
  41. Sameer Uddin (2008): Finite element analysis of geosynthetics reinforced track structure.
  42. Kiranpal Singh (2008): Experimental Investigation and analysis of geosynthetics reinforced granular pile on soft clay.
  43. S.V.S.D. Prasad (2007): 3-D finite element analysis of pile-raft foundation (Co-guide)
  44. Kannaiah Chille (2007): Leaching of fly ash and preventive measures using surfactants. (Co-guide)
  45. Tirumala G. (2007): Geotechnical characteristics of pond ash mixed with randomly oriented fibers. (Co-guide)
  46. Suresh Gupta (2006): Parametric study of soft ground reinforced with granular pile-mat.
  47. Jeevan Beela (2006): Pseudo-static analysis of dam foundation with and without seam.
  48. Studipto Raychaudhuri (2005): Permeability measurement of clays by flexible wall permeameter and effect of different types of permeants on clay permeability. (Co-guide)
  49. Saradindu Mondal (2005): Geotechnical properties of marble dust and its use in embankments. (Co-guide)
  50. Biswajeet Bhoi (2005): Analysis and model tests on soft ground reinforced with floating granular piles.
  51. Shital Kumar Khandar (2005): Bearing Capacity of Bridge Foundations on Slopes.
  52. Laxmikant Yadu (2005): Analysis of gravity dam foundation with shear seam and remedial measures.
  53. Upendra Kumar (2005): Design and numerical analysis of rock bolts in tunnels by convergence control method. (Co-guide)
  54. Venkateswarlu, B. (2005): Analysis of subsidence due to mining methods.
  55. Gautam Vishal Charan Pahari (2004): Pull-out tests on extensible coir geosynthetics.
  56. Supriya Majumder (2004): Analysis of granular pile-granular mat-soft soil system.
  57. Ajay Kumar (2004): Strength & deformation of gouge filled jointed rock (Co-guide)
  58. Sravananand C. (2004): Shear Strength behaviour of jointed rock mass. (Co-guide)

B.Tech. Project supervision

  1. Reinforced wall design by a Simplified method and Comparative Evaluation (2021).
  2. FEM Analysis of Embankment over Soil Improved with Stone Columns. (2018). Part I.
  3. FEM Analysis of Embankment on Soft Soil Improved with Stone Columns resting over Reinforced Sand Mat (2018). Part I.
  4. FEM Analysis of Embankment over Soft Soil Improved with Geogrid Encased Stone Column (2018). Part I
  5. Design of Reinforced Soil Walls. (2018). Part I.
  6. Cavity Expansion Analysis (2018). Part I.
  7. Geopolymerization of Soils (2018). Part I.
  8. Dynamic analysis of embankment (2017). Part I.
  9. Modelling of railway tracks (2017). Part I.
  10. Ground Response Analysis (2017). Part I.
  11. Characterization of large earthquakes (2017). Part I.
  12. Dynamic Analysis of Geosynthetic Reinforced Railway Tracks (2016). Part I and II.
  13. Influence of various parameters on design of tailings dams (2015)
  14. Design of retaining walls for widening of Shimla air-strip (2014)
  15. Design of Tailings Dam at RD Mines, Rajasthan and fly ash pond at Orissa (2014)
  16. Behavior of granular piles in soft soil (2013)
  17. Numerical solutions of piles under lateral loads (2013)
  18. Bearing capacity of shallow foundation (2013)
  19. Multi-hazard assessment of high rise buildings with vibration control devices (2012)
  20. Response of CRPF strengthened structures to blast and response mitigation (2012)
  21. Slope stability analysis and remedial measures (2011)
  22. Foundations on rock (2011)
  23. Analysis of slopes under earthquake forces (2011)
  24. Analysis of granular pile reinforced soft ground (2011)
  25. Model for analysis of railway tracks (2009)
  26. Dynamic analysis of homogeneous earth dam using geostudio (2008)
  27. Software for analysis and design of track foundation (2008)
  28. Leaching characteristics of Fly ash and design of retaining walls (2007)
  29. Ultimate Bearing Capacity of foundations on slopes (2005)
  30. Design of Earth Dams (2004)
  31. Design of foundation for new hostel building (2004)
  32. Design of Road Embankment (2004)
  33. Software for design of common geotechnical structures (2001)
  34. Analysis of soft ground reinforced by non-uniform granular pile-mat system (2000)
  35. Evaluation of contact stresses using finite element method (1995)