PAPER PUBLISHED
• Application of Quarter Car Model for Assessment of Attenuation Characteristics of Soil at Low Strain in Surat Region (India)-Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology (Scopus Indexed).
• “Design and Development of Scaled Laboratory Model to Generate and Measure Dynamic Response of Soil due to Track Irregularities” - Innovative Infrastructure Solutions (Scopus Indexed).
• Assessment of Plastic Deformation of the Soil in the Gujarat Region Caused by High-Speed Train”, International journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, ISSN: 2277-3878, Volume-8, Issue-1, May 2019. (Scopus Indexed).
• “Potential of Vibration Studies for Soil Characterization around Proposed High Speed Track near Surat City”, Indian Geotechnical Conference 2019 – GeoINDUS, 19-21 December 2019, Surat. (Springer Nature, Book Chapter).
• “A Study on High Speed Train Induced Wave Dissemination in Supporting Soil” International Conference on Geotechnics for High Speed Corridors 25th and 26th July 2019, Thiruvananthapuram, India. (Published and Presented)
• “A Study on Dynamic Behaviour of Monoblock Concrete Sleepers using SAP2000”, International Conference on Smart Materials and Techniques for Sustainable Development, Coimbatore, May 2019. (Springer Nature, Book Chapter).
• “Dynamic Analysis of Slab Track under Cyclic Loading”, International Conference on Advances in Sciences, Technology and Engineering, Thane, April 2017.
• “Analysis of Vibrations Induced on Ballastless Track Due to High Speed Trains”, Indian Geotechnical Conference, Guwahati, December 2017.
• “A Review: Various Parameters Influencing Soil Dynamic Properties”, Science direct; Materials Today: Proceedings, ICEMS (2016) 1IC–072
• “Application of synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Data in the Evaluation of Volumetric Settlement”, National Conference on Recent Advances in Civil Engineering (RACE 2016), SVNIT, Surat, March2016.
• “Statistical Analysis for Size and Electrical Properties of Soil”, 5th Young Indian Geotechnical Conference 2015, Baroda Chapter.
• “Multiple Regression Modelling of Dielectric Response Of Soil”, Proceedings of Indian Geotechnical Conference December 22-24, 2013, Roorkee.
• “Experimental Investigation on Self-Compacting Geopolymer Concrete (SCGC)”, Paripex-Indian Journal of Research, Vol:2, Issue:5, May-2013, ISSN: 2250-1991.
• “Experimental Investigation on Strength of High-Performance Concrete with GGBS and Crusher Sand”, Paripex-Indian Journal of Research, Vol:2, Issue:5, May-2013, ISSN: 2250-1991.
• “Improvement of Bearing Capacity using Geogrid-State of the Art”, International Journal of Scientific Computing, Vol-6, No-2, July-Dec 2012, ISSN: 0973-578X.
• “Geo-Spatial Seismic Zonation Map for Kachchh Earthquake of 2001”, Journal of Civil engineering and Architecture, USA, ISSN 1934-7359 (in process).
• “Geo-Spatial Seismic Zonation Map for Kachchh Earthquake of 2001”, Proceedings of Indian Geotechnical Conference December, 2012, Delhi (Paper No. H-801).
• “Factors Influencing Complex Permittivity of the Soil Matrix”, Proceedings of Indian Geotechnical Conference December 15-17, 2011, Kochi (Paper No. A-209).
• “Bioventing: a technique to recycle petroleum contaminated vadose zone”, Proceedings of National Conference on Current Trends of Research & Development in Civil & environmental Engineering: An Indian Perspective.
COURSES ATTENDED
Orientation Program of T.E. Civil Semester VI [Rev-2019 ‘C’ Scheme Syllabus] “Geotechnical Engineering-II” conducted on behalf of University of Mumbai, on 5th July 2021. • Tunnel (Numerical Modelling & Analysis) Short Course organized by MIDAS Research and Development Centre, India, April 20, 2020 to May 8, 2020.
(FDP) Software Applications and Research in Civil Engineering, A.P.Shah Institute of Technology ,July 13-17,2020
FDP : Software Application and Research in Civil Engineering, A. P. Shah Institute of Technology, Thane 13/07/2020 - 17/07/2020
ISTE : STTP/FDP : Research in Engineering, A. P. Shah Institute of Technology, Thane 06/07/2020 - 10/07/2020.
iGrip Webinar titled Road ahead for Jute Geotextiles (JGT) and its blends with other Natural Fibres by Dr. U. S. Sarma, “Monday, July 06, 2020 @10:00AM (India)”.
iGrip Webinar titled Development of Geosynthetics Reinforced-soil Structure for Japanese high speed bullet train “Shinkansen” by Dr. Kenji Watanabe, “Monday, June 08, 2020 @10AM (India)”. • iGrip Webinar titled “Challenges in the Geotechnical Investigations of Hydroelectric Projects” by Dr. R. Chitra. “Tuesday, May 26, 2020 @10AM (India)”.
iGrip Webinar with a difference titled "Learning from Civil Engineering in the Harappan Civilization" by Prof. Michel Danino, "Monday, May 11, 2020 @10AM (India)".
3-day online FDP on “ADVANCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING” from 21/05/2020 to 23/05/2020 • Structural Analysis and Design using Staad.Pro (Fundamental Course) V8i | EN | SELECTseries 6, Friday, April 12, 2019 - Saturday, April 13, 2019.
One day National Seminar on “ Advances in Geotechnical Engineering(AGE-2017) on 4th November 2017, organised by Applied Mechanics Department, SVNIT, Surat
Workshop on “Soil Structure Interaction using Computer and Realistic Constitutive Models on 24-28 Feb 2014 (approved by TEQIP-II), organised by Structural Engineering Department, VJTI, Matunga.
Workshop on “High Impact Teaching Skills” attested by Dale Carnegie and Associates, Inc. Trainer and Wipro.
Short term training programme on “Structural Steel Design for University Faculty” organised at the Department of applied Mechanics, SVNIT, Surat.
An AICTE sponsored staff development programme on “Advances in Geotechnical Engineering”, organised by the Department of applied Mechanics, SVNIT, Surat.
Patent Applied:
Title of Invention: Apparatus for Generation of Vibration due to Cyclic Loading Application No: 201921023373 A
Date of Publication: 21/06/2019
Journal Number: 25/2019
Applicants: Mrs. P. S. Rao, Prof. A. K .Desai, Prof. C. H. Solanki, Mrs. P. S. Rao
MASTER’S THESIS GUIDED
• Durability Study of High-Performance Concrete, 2012-2013.
• Durability Aspect Study of Self Compacting Geo-Polymer Concrete, 2012-2013. • Modelling of Dielectric Response of Soil, 2011-2012.
• Electrical Properties of Soil under various Physical Conditions, 2010-2011.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR CREDENTIALS:
• 3# Papers published in International Journals - Scopus Indexed
o Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, February 2021
o Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology, October 2020
o International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, May 2019
• Contributed to book chapters
o Proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical conference, 2019; Publisher: Springer Singapore o Smart Technologies for Sustainable Development, 2019; Publisher: Springer Singapore • Presented Paper in an International Conference
o International Conference on Geotechnics for High Speed Corridors, July 2019 • Faculty Development programs organised – 1# Classroom session and 2# Webinar o 1 Day Faculty Orientation Program ( Rev-2019 'C' Scheme Syllabus) in association with Board of Studies in Civil Engineering under the Faculty of Science and Technology of the Mumbai University, 5th July 2021, (online).
o 5 Day online Faculty Development Programme, Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering, A. P. Shah Institute of Technology ,June 22-26, 2020, (online).
o 5 Day Short Term Training Programme on Recent Trends in Geotechnical Engineering, ISTE approved, 28-2nd December, 2011, (classroom).
Industrial Experience: Geotest House, Alkapuri Vadodara-Gujarat – 0.5yrs
