Associate Professor|
Civil Engineer, transportation specialist, and researcher with 10+ years of academic excellence. Passionate about sustainable construction, AI-integrated materials, and community development.
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A highly motivated and disciplined individual with strong academic background and a passion for continuous learning. Readily accept challenges with a unique approach to problem solving, professional skills, and a positive attitude.
With sound technical knowledge in civil engineering, capable of applying theoretical concepts to practical situations. Deeply committed to community development through social service initiatives and youth engagement via the NSS cell at SGBIT, Belagavi.
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Guest Lectures on "Total Quality Management" at Rani Chennamma University, Belagavi
A strong academic foundation spanning over two decades of learning, from schooling through a distinguished Ph.D.
Thesis recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as "Thesis of the Month" (Feb–March 2026), highlighting contribution to AI-integrated sustainable construction materials.
AIU Thesis of the Month – Feb/Mar 2026Graduated as Best Outgoing Student and Brand Ambassador of REVA Institute of Technology & Management. Award presented by Dr. K. Kasturirangan, Former Head of ISRO.
86% · Best Outgoing StudentComprehensive undergraduate programme covering structural, geotechnical, environmental, and transportation engineering disciplines.
68.5%Foundation in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics preparing for higher engineering studies.
59.5%Completed schooling with distinction from Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board.
82%Over a decade of progressive academic and consultancy experience across premier engineering institutions of Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Department of Civil Engineering. Promoted to Associate Professor in February 2026 following Ph.D. completion. Responsibilities include teaching, research mentorship, NSS Program Officer, and Cultural Club Head. Organized 50+ events including Bliss cultural fests.
Department of Civil Engineering. Organized a One-Week National Level STTP on "Recent Advances in GIS & Its Applications in Civil Engineering" in January 2020 as Organizing Secretary.
Department of Civil Engineering. Founded and led the Kannada Balaga Cell (2017). Organized the first-ever National Level Multi-Conference on Recent Advances in Civil Engineering (March 2018). Guided KSCST-funded student projects. Active in consultancy services across Belagavi District.
Led and contributed to consultancy works through KLE CET Chikodi and SGBIT Belagavi, with key engagements at Karnataka Soaps & Detergents Limited (Bengaluru), Belagavi Smart City Limited, Public Works Department, KRIDL, and Municipal Corporations of Chikodi, Ramadurga, and Bailhongal.
Interdisciplinary research at the intersection of sustainable construction, waste valorisation, and artificial intelligence.
Production and characterisation of eco-blocks from industrial by-products using alkali activation technology. Focus on strength, durability, and environmental impact.
Harnessing ML algorithms to predict compressive strength characteristics of alkali-activated eco-blocks. A mathematical model approach published in quartile-indexed journals.
Traffic studies, warm mix asphalt behaviour, park and ride feasibility, highway gradient influence analysis, and smart road network design for urban and rural contexts.
Innovative approaches to leachate treatment using zinc/aluminium electrodes, fast degradation of food waste, and behaviour of concrete incorporating industrial solid and liquid wastes.
Influence of GGBFS, egg shell powder, and solid waste incinerated ash on index and engineering properties of black cotton soil for subgrade construction.
Design and fabrication of smart bins, automated road lane separators, energy generation from traffic wind mills, and paver block development for smart road networks.
Research focused on AI-integrated sustainable construction materials, specifically the development and characterisation of eco-blocks using alkali activation of industrial by-products, combined with machine learning models for strength prediction. The thesis was featured as the "Thesis of the Month" in AIU University News (Feb–March 2026).
12+ peer-reviewed papers, conference proceedings, and a published book spanning transportation engineering, materials science, and environmental engineering.
A collection of honours earned through academic excellence, student mentorship, and institutional leadership.
Ph.D. research thesis recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and featured as the "Thesis of the Month" in AIU University News, highlighting contributions to AI-integrated sustainable construction materials research.
Honored by REVA Institute of Technology & Management, receiving the award from Dr. K. Kasturirangan, Former Head of ISRO, for academic excellence and institutional representation.
"Study on Design and Fabrication of Smart Bin for Smart City" – guided project awarded Best Project at the 44th KSCST Student Project Programme.
"Production of Eco Bricks from Industrial Wastes Using Alkali Activation Technology" – selected and funded with ₹4,000 at the 41st KSCST Student Project Programme.
Two projects selected and funded with ₹9,500: "Behaviour of Concrete Using Solid Waste and Liquid Waste" & "Smart Bin for Smart City".
"Energy Generation from Traffic Wind Mills for Smart Road Networks" – selected and funded with ₹5,000 at the 45th KSCST Student Project Programme.
Served as Joint Secretary of the prestigious Institution of Engineers (IEI), Local Center, Belagavi for the period 2023–25.
Over 13 significant student research projects mentored across transportation, structural, environmental, and smart city domains.
Spearheading impactful academic, cultural, and social events at institutional, state, and national levels across a decade of service.
Founded and inaugurated the first-ever Kannada Balaga at KLE CET, Chikodi in the divine presence of Poojyashri Allamaprabhu Swamiji. Chief Guest: SP Dr. B.R. Ravikantegouda.
Convener & Working PresidentFirst-ever two-day national level conference at KLE CET Chikodi. Appreciated by Dr. Satish Annigeri, Former Registrar (Evaluation), VTU, Belagavi.
Organizing CoordinatorHands-on training programme on VISSIM traffic simulation software at KLE CET Chikodi – 22nd & 23rd September 2018.
Organizing CoordinatorOne-week STTP at Sanjay Ghodawat University, Kolhapur (20–24 Jan 2020). Featured luminaries including Dr. Nagendra Rao Velaga, IIT Bombay.
Organizing SecretaryHistoric bike rally under NSS banner in association with City Corporation Belagavi & Rotaract Club. Flagged off by Poojyashri Dr. Allamaprabhu Mahaswamiji.
NSS Program Officer & OrganizerHistoric adoption ceremony of road dividers in front of SGBIT, attended by Honorable Mayor Shri Mangesh Pawar, Deputy Mayor Smt. Vani Joshi, MD Belagavi Smart City Ltd., and other dignitaries.
NSS Program Officer & HostParticipated in the advisory board meeting at VTU, Belagavi chaired by Vice Chancellor Dr. S. Vidyashankar and Registrar Dr. B.E. Rangaswamy. Discussed youth engagement strategies for the academic year.
NSS Advisory Board MemberOrganized 50+ events as Head of Cultural Club & NSS Cell at SGBIT including BLISS 2K24 (Vijayaprakash), BLISS 2K25 (Raghu Dixit), and BLISS 2K26 (Jaskaran Singh Live Concerts).
Cultural Club HeadInvited as keynote speaker at KLE's Venudhwani 90.4 FM for a programme on Rainwater Harvesting organised with the Government of Karnataka. Delivered live telephonic interviews and technical talks.
Keynote SpeakerGlimpses of a decade-long journey — events, conferences, leadership, and meaningful milestones captured in photographs.
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Open to research collaborations, consultancy projects, guest lectures, and professional discussions in civil and transportation engineering.
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