Areas of Interest: Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System [Weather radar, satellite, digital terrain model, Semi-distributed hydrological modeling (SWAT) & hydrodynamic modeling (HEC-RAS, HEC-GeoRas, RAS Mapper, MIKE11, MIKE-FLOOD)], Real-time Flood Forecasting (System design, real-time updating, un-gauged catchment, uncertainty, lumped hydrological modeling), Flood Risk Assessment and Management (Flood statistics, frequency analysis, PMP/PMF, geo-statistics, hydrological design), Water Resources Management (Water resources assessment, hydro-ecology, watershed prioritization and modeling, soil and water conservation techniques), Natural Hazards (drought and flood), All aspects of flood resilience and urban flooding.

Brief Profile: Dr. Dhruvesh Patel is an Associate Professor and Head of the Civil Engineering Department at Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), with over 15 years of academic, consultancy and research experience in NAAC A++ grade universities. He is the founder of Flood Lab (Digital flood library and safety tool) (www.floodlab.in), a ground-breaking digital flood library and safety tool that offers comprehensive solutions for managing pre, during, and post-flooding situations. With a strong publication record of more than 40 peer-reviewed papers in high-impact journals (GoogleScholar:https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=TgMQq4QAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao), Dr. Patel's expertise encompasses flood risk assessment and management, watershed management, and advanced technologies such as UAVs (Drones), Remote Sensing (RS) & GIS, Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML), Hydrodynamic Modelling, and AHP-MCDM techniques. His specialization includes 1D/2D flood risk mapping, flood control, dam break modelling, Emergency Action Plans (EAP), dam safety, sedimentation, scouring modelling, hydrologic modelling, and watershed management. Dr. Patel has supervised 03 PhD thesis, more than 27 MTech projects, and 30 BTech projects. His work has earned him prestigious accolades such as the Best Teacher Award 2022 from ISTE, the Dam Safety Excellence Award 2018 from Aqua Foundation, and ITS from SERB. His technical expertise includes ArcGIS, Arc Toolbox, ArcScene, Arc Hydro techniques, Q-GIS, UAV (Drone), Pix4D, AI and ML algorithm, , ERDAS- IMAGINE, ENVI, HEC-RAS, HEC_HMS, HEC-GEORAS, TUFLOW, MIKE 11, MIKE FLOOD, CAESAR-LISFLOOD, DRAIN ++, AV- SWAT, Arc-SWAT, Payton/R and GIS model builder, C, C++, AutoCAD, SPSS, and more.

Areas of Interest: Project Management; Project Risk Management; Underground Corridor Construction for Metro rail operations; Building Information Modeling (BIM); Green Building Materials & Technology; Statistical Quality Control; Ready Mixed Concrete; Value Engineering and Advanced Construction Technology.

Brief Profile: Dr Debasis Sarkar has graduated in Civil Engineering from Bangalore University, India in 1996, did his M. Tech in Building Science and Construction Management from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi in 2001 and PhD in Civil Engineering (Project Management) from Collaborative Programe of D. D. University, Gujarat, and Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad India in 2009, under the guidance of Prof. Goutam Dutta, IIM Ahmedabad. He is presently employed as Professor & former Head, Dept. of Civil Engineering, School of Technology, PDPU. Formerly he was Associate Professor with Dept. of Construction & Project Management, CEPT University, Ahmedabad. He has about seven years of industrial experience and over twenty years of academic experience. Prior to joining academics, he was employed for about two and half years as Senior Engineer and Site In Charge with International Metro Civil Contractors (IMCC JV), Delhi Metro. His expertise lies in construction of underground corridor for metro rail constructions. He has received Gold Medal from IMCC JV for "Outstanding Performance". He has published over hundred international and national research papers in referred journals. His noteworthy presentation in International Conferences include presentations at Athens, Singapore, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. He has guided over 29 students for their M. Tech thesis work, out of which three students have been awarded Gold Medal. Presently he is guiding 6 students for their PhD work at PDPU. He is also involved in active consultancy work in the above areas.

Areas of Interest: Urban Micro Climate, Heat Islands, Building Energy Modelling, Air Quality Modelling and Monitoring, Satellite Meteorology, Remote Sensing and GIS, Emission Inventory, Green Engineering Materials, Decentralized wastewater treatment, Decentralized solid waste management, Renewable Energy, Green Transportation Systems, Clean Development Mechanisms

Brief Profile: I am currently the Coordinator, Office of Environmental Engineering along with M.Tech Program and working as Associate Professor at Civil Engg Dept. I have pursued PhD in the field of 'Urban Micro Climate' from IIT Delhi (2015), M.Tech in 'Environmental Engineering' from IIT Delhi (2006) and B.E. Civil Engg from LD College of Engg (1999). I have a consolidated teaching and research experience of more than 24 years and have worked in institutions like IIT Delhi, ISRO Ahmedabad, CEE Ahmedabad, Nirma University, Indus University, CEPT University and have the credentials of authoring a book titled 'Elements of Civil Engineering' [IV Edition, 2017], 13 research papers in International Journals (https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=8KCAqToAAAAJ&hi=en) having 1054 citations (h index - 10 and i index - 11), 42 research papers in International and National Conferences and have visited countries like USA, UK, Egypt, Greece, Ireland, Canada, France and Singapore for scientific deliberations. I am currently handing 4 research projects funded by ISRO, DAE, DST, CSIR and 3 research projects funded by PDPU I was conferred various awards for my scientific works like (i) Winner of Summer Innovation Challenge - 2018 by Government of Gujarat (ii) Visiting Fellow at Lamar University, USA (iii) Best Paper Award by International Association of Urban Climate (iv) Best Poster Award by Indian Climate Research Network (v) Young Scientist International Travel Grant by DST, GoI (vi) Brightest Youth Climate Leadership Fellowship by British Council (vii) Certificate of Appreciation by American Society of Civil Engineers (viii) Special Presenter Award by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Areas of Interest: Air Pollution: Measurement and Modeling, Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry, Climate Change, Indoor Air Pollution, Source apportionment, Carbon Isotope, Design and Development of low cost sensors, solid waste management, environmental impact assessment, dispersion modeling, big data analytics and climate change, pollution assessment due to landfill, air treatment technologies

Brief Profile: Dr. Daya Kaul earned his Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur, where he conducted extensive research on smog formation and related pollution issues in the Indo-Gangetic Basin. Following his doctoral studies, he worked at the City University of Hong Kong for two years, focusing on vehicular fleet emissions, indoor air quality, and pollution in microenvironments. His work also involved the design and development of air pollution monitoring devices and instruments. Since 2016, Dr. Kaul has been associated with PDPU, contributing in various teaching, research, and administrative roles. He brings several years of experience in both academia and research, with numerous journal and conference publications to his credit. Currently, under his guidance, research at the university spans several key areas, including: Air Pollution: Measurement and Modeling; Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry; Climate Change; Indoor Air Pollution; Source Apportionment; Carbon Isotope Studies; Design and Development of Low-Cost Sensors; Solid Waste Disposal and Associated Soil and Air Pollution

Areas of Interest: Computational Solid Mechanics, Finite Element Method, Alternate Finite Element Method, Functionally graded Maerials, Laminated Composites, Fibre-reinforced and Pre-stressed concrete, Special and cost effective Composite Concrete, Optimum design of Pre-stressed concrete bridge girders considering IRC Loads. Optimum design of stay cable profiles, Cost effective MCR Tiles, Optimum Design of Trapezoidally corrugated Steel Girders, Optimum Design of Pylons and cable stay bridges, Fink Truss Topology optimization

Brief Profile: Dr H R Dhananjaya has graduated in Civil Engineering from Govt.B D T College of Engineering Davangere and Post graduated in Structural Engineering from University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering Bangalore. He Obtained his PhD in Structural Engineering from Indian Institute of Science Bangalore in April 2004.He was a Professor at MIT Manipal for 5 years starting Jan 2007 and Professor and Head - Civil Engineering at NMIT Bangalore for 3.5 years starting from Jan 2012. He has published more than 18 research papers in peer reviewed Journals and published more than 34 research papers in national and international conferences. He taught both BTech (Civil Engineering) and MTech(Structural Engineering) students. He guided 20 B Tech Projects and 27 M Tech Thesis. He was visiting Professor to University of Malaya, Malaysia during 2010. (One Academic Year). Organized national and International Conferences and workshops. Delivered invited guest lectures at Institute of Plasma Research at Gandhinagar on Finite Element Method.. Chairman BOS of the Dept since 2012 till date. Additional responsibilities include Departments NAAC Coordinator and Chairman BOE. He is reviewer for Journals: Engineering Structures, Structural Engineering and Mechanics-An International Journal, Acta-Mechanica-Journal, Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Finite Element design and Analysis Journal. He is a life member of professional bodies/institutions like Institutions of Engineers, Indian Society for Technical Education,Indian Concrete Institute, Association of Consulting Civil Engineers, Indian Institute of Bridge Engineers, Indian Association of Structural Engineering, Indian Association of Computational Mechanics.

Areas of Interest: Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering: Seismic Microzonation, Seismic Hazard and Risk Mitigation; Site Specific Studies; Site-characterization; Liquefaction Problems; Geophysical Studies; GIS-GPS Seismic Modeling etc. Seismic characteristics of retaining wall; Reinforced earth wall; Slope; Foundation; Piles; Anchors; Numerical and Analytical Modeling of Geotechnical Structures; Ground Improvement Techniques; Waste Management.

Brief Profile: Dr. Tejaskumar Thaker has earned his doctoral degree (Ph.D) in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. He has worked extensively in the area of Seismic Hazard assessment and Microzonation. He obtained Masters and Bachelors of Civil Engineering both from M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara. Presently he is associated with Department of Civil Engineering, School of Technology, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhingar as an Assistant Professor since May 2012. Dr. Thaker has over eight years of professional experience in industry, academia and as an active researcher. He has around 25 research publications in high impact factor peer reviewed International Journals, National and International Conferences. He has visited various countries like Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia and delivered expert lecture and presented his research. He is a member of Indian Geotechnical Society, Institute of Engineers, Indian Society for Technical Education, Indian Society for Remote Sensing, etc. He has organized and actively participated in various seminars, workshop and short term courses for constant up gradation.

Areas of Interest: Climate change modeling, environmental change assessment, Vulnerability framework, Physio-climatic database development for the Indian subcontinent, Surface water hydrology, Catchment classification, Computational Hydrology, Geoprocessing, and geoinformatics, Geographical information systems and cartography, Automation, and scripting with R(1) python(2) and SQL(3).

Brief Profile: Experienced Researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Strong research professional with a Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad. My fields of interest are Computational Hydrology and Surface Water Hydrology. I am highly motivated in data analysis (finding meaningful insights in data). Skilled in programming with R, MATLAB, and Python scripting. Efficient in GIS and geospatial analysis using 'arcpy' and 'PyQGIS.' I am a passionate learner and trying to be a better teacher who enjoys storytelling with data.

Areas of Interest: Pavement Geotechnics, Pavement Materials, Ground Improvement Techniques, Testing and Modelling of Aggregates and Soils, and Pavement Instrumentation.

Brief Profile: Dr. Maheshbabu Jallu is currently working as Assistant Professor at Pandit Deendayal Energy University (starting from August 2020). He has obtained his joint Ph.D. from IIT Hyderabad, India, and Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. He has a strong research background in pavement geotechnics, and he has published four international journals and two book chapters. Currently, he is teaching Pavement Engineering, Ground Improvement Techniques, and Pavement Management Systems for B.Tech. and M.Tech. students.

Areas of Interest: Study of Interference effect of footings under different loading condition; Study of reinforced foundations; Non linear Numerical analysis of Geotechnical problems using Finite element method.; Study of Engineering behavior of heavy metal and other chemical contaminated soil; Constitutive property of pavement soil .

Brief Profile: Dr Manas Kumar Bhoi joined the University in November 2012 and is working as an Assistant Professor. He received his PhD degree from Indian Institute of Science(IISc), Bangalore in 2009. He later continued as senior research associate at IISc upto april 2010 and worked in the Finite Element Analysis of geotechnical soil structure using software like SAGE-CRISP , ABAQUS and MATLAB. After that he joined Industry ( VJCoresoft Pvt Ltd.,Pune) as Senior Engineer and worked with the Geotechnical finite element softwares PLAXIS 2D and PLAXIS 3D. After working for more than 2.5years in industry(Post PhD), he joined PDPU. His research works has been published in high quality international journal like Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental engineering (ASCE), Geotextile and Geomembrane etc. He has received invitation to review some international journal paper articles. He is/was involved in teaching of courses such as Geotechnical Engineering-I, Geotechnical Engineering-II, Finite Element Method, Advance Foundation Engineering, Ground Improvement Techniques, Construction Equipment and Methods. . He has also developed some equipments like, (i) modified direct shear machine to study the shear failure behavior of soil in an inclined plane and (ii) Grout Injection system to prepare multiple grouted soil samples at a given time. Presently, He is guiding Phd student and guiding few Mtech/Btech students in their respective final projects. Phd student is working the area of studying the engineering behavior of soil contaminated with paint industry waste. The Mtech/Btech students were/are working in various areas like, (i) study of foundation behaviors using plate load test and analysis using FEM software ABAQUS, (ii) Engineering behavior of grouted soil and constitutive modeling, (iii) Stress-Strain behavior of natural soil, reinforced with plant roots., (iv) Study of Heavy metal contamination of surface soil, in industrial waste dumping zone

Areas of Interest: Electric Vehicle (EV) Integration: Investigating strategies for the seamless integration of Electric Vehicles into urban environments. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS): Exploring innovative technologies and methodologies for the planning and implementing Intelligent Transportation Systems. Renewable Energy for EV Operation: Researching the utilization of renewable energy sources to power Electric Vehicles for a more sustainable and environmentally friendly operation. Road Safety Studies: Conducting in-depth analyses of road safety issues, identifying contributing factors, and proposing measures for accident prevention. Traffic Studies and Analysis: Investigating patterns and trends in traffic flow to optimize transportation systems. Utilizing data-driven approaches for comprehensive traffic analysis and management. Transportation Infrastructure Planning: Contributing to developing effective and sustainable transportation infrastructure plans. Policy Analysis: Conducting policy analyses related to transportation, EV integration, and road safety.

Brief Profile: Dr. Manivel M is a faculty in the Department of Civil Engineering at the School of Technology, PDEU (formerly PDPU). He earned his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Thanthai Periyar Govt Institute of Technology and pursued Ph.D. and M.Tech in Transportation Engineering and Management at the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli. With a commitment to advancing knowledge in the field, Dr. Manivel M actively engages in research areas to address critical issues in transportation. His work involves exploring innovative solutions for Traffic Demand Management, Improving Road Safety Measures, Planning and Implementing Intelligent Transportation Systems, and Promoting the Integration of Electric Vehicles into the urban fabric of Indian cities. As a dedicated academic, Dr. Manivel M contributes significantly to the academic community by sharing his insights through publications and collaborations. His comprehensive research profile underscores his passion for creating sustainable and efficient transportation systems while addressing crucial road safety and accident prevention challenges.

Areas of Interest: Following are the areas of interest; Hydrology, Project Risk Management, Flood Risk and Watershed Management, Building Simulation and Energy Modelling, GIS

Brief Profile: I did my graduation from Bhavnagar University in 2008 in Civil Engineering and Master from Gujarat University in 2010 in WRM. Pursuing Ph.D from PDPU in Project Management. I have 5 years of teaching experience.

Areas of Interest: Structural Design, Geotechnical Characterization & Concrete Technology

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Areas of Interest: Application of Innovative materials in Pavements ,Utilization of Waste materials in Pavements ,Transportation Planning & Modeling, Traffic Engineering and Management

Brief Profile: Dr. Rajesh Gujar has earned his doctoral degree ( PhD) in Transportation Engineering from SVNIT ( Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat. He has graduated in Civil - Water Management engineering from Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Colleg of Engineering & Technology,( Presently SGGSIE&T) Vishnupuri, Nanded, Maharashtra in 1997 & obtained his Master's Degree in Construction Engineering & Management from B.V.M. Engineering College, V.V. Nagar, Anand in 1999. He has worked extensively in Utilization of Waste in Transportation. Presently he is associated with Department of Civil Engineering, School of Technology, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar since may 2011.He has visited various countries like Singapore, Malaysia, Srilanka, Thailand and presented his research.He has also been nominated to take summer course on Transportation Engineering and also to accompany with School of Technology students for International Exposure Program at Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, USA. He has published 16 papers in International Journals & 10 papers in International & National Conferences. He has guided over 22 students for their M. Tech Thesis work in areas of Transportation Engineering. He is guiding 4 PhD students in the area of Traffic Engineering Pavement Health Monitoring using AI .He has been invited as expert speaker, expert panelists for PhD candidate selection, doctoral Committee member in various institutes / universities. He has been awarded for his best performance in Public Works Department at Akola Muncipal Corporation, Akola, Maharashtra.

Areas of Interest: Structural Dynamics,Seismic Risk Assessment, Concrete technology.

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Areas of Interest: Waste to Energy, BioCNG from Waste, Environment Management, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Environment Audit, Environment Impact Assessment, Landfill leachate Treatment, Total Waste Management at Domestic Level, Soil pollution and remediation.

Brief Profile: Dr. Shabiimam M A has joined the School of Technology, PDPU since December 2019 as an Assistant Professor. He did his PhD in Environmental Engineering at IIT Bombay in 2015. He completed his M.Tech from NIT Karnataka in Industrial Pollution Control. Dr. Shabiimam also former Head of Environmental Wing at Gujarat Energy Research and Management Institute (GERMI). He also occupied as GPCB schedule 1 Environmental Auditor for various industries. He is a Technical Committee Member (EIA) for Gujarat Pollution Control Board. Earlier 2.5 years he worked as Assistant Professor at AIKTC, Mumbai and 1 year worked as Senior Project Fellow in IIT Bombay. Dr. Shabiimam was selected as prestigious Erasmus Mundus Fellow award by Europen Commission All over ASIA and he served 1 year as an International Research Scholar in Future Energy Centre, Malardalen University, Sweden. He also received the Excellent Paper Award at ICLST 2012 conference held in Hong Kong. Dr.Shabiimam is an Expert Reviewer for BIG Scheme Proposal, DBT. He is also a reviewer for the various international journal in Elsevier like Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Journal of Cleaner Production, Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal of Hazardous Materials, Energy Conservation and Management etc., Recently he received an outstanding Reviewer Contribution award from Elsevier. He is also a life member of professional bodies like the Institution of Engineers India and Indian Association for Environmental Management, NEERI.

Areas of Interest: Sustainable Building Design: Research and development of strategies and technologies to create environmentally friendly and resource-efficient buildings. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Applications: Use of AI and ML techniques for analyzing remote sensing data and improving decision-making processes in urban planning and management. Urban Planning: Development and optimization of urban spaces to enhance functionality, resilience, and sustainability. Remote Sensing: Application of satellite and aerial imagery to monitor and analyze environmental and urban changes. Project Management: Strategies and methodologies for effective management of construction and engineering projects, including risk assessment and resource optimization.

Brief Profile: I am an Assistant Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, with a PhD from IIT Roorkee. My research expertise spans Sustainable Building Design, AI and ML applications in Remote Sensing, Urban Planning, and Project Management. I have authored 10 SCI-indexed journal papers in these areas. My work focuses on advancing urban resilience and smart city development, integrating innovative technologies with sustainable practices to address urban challenges. I leverage AI and ML to enhance remote sensing data analysis, contributing to more effective urban planning and management. I am committed to mentoring students and engaging in interdisciplinary collaborations that connect academia with industry needs. My career goal is to contribute to research that drives practical, sustainable solutions for urban development, ensuring cities are more adaptive and efficient in the face of growing challenges.

Areas of Interest: Fiber-reinforced soil, Desiccation cracking of soil, Image analysis, Geo-environmental engineering, Application of geosynthetics in civil engineering, additive manufacturing in civil engineering

Brief Profile: Dr. Uma Chaduvula joined as an Assistant Professor in the Civil Engineering Department of PDPU Gandhinagar in November 2019. She pursued her Ph.D. jointly from IIT Bombay and Monash University, Australia on Desiccation cracking of fiber-reinforced expansive clay. She is an experimentalist and enjoys science in daily tasks.

Areas of Interest: Earthquake Source Modelling, Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis, SHM, Offshore Structures, and Petroleum Pipelines.

Brief Profile: Dr. Vasudeo Chaudhari is a Civil Engineering Assistant Professor with 12+ years of teaching experience. He earned his doctoral degree in 2021 from IIT-Hyderabad and holds an M.S. by research in Computer-Aided Structural Engineering from IIIT-Hyderabad. Dr. Chaudhari's research interests include seismic analysis of critical infrastructure facilities, structural health monitoring, and the applications of AI and M.L. in Structural Engineering. He has published over 15 articles in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences.