Graduated PhD Students
Dr. Veena U
Dr. Veena completed her PhD defense on 1st June 2023. The title of her thesis is "Response of Natural Rubber Latex Treated Soils Under Static and Cyclic Loading". This study explores the suitability of Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) to be used as a soil stabilizer.
Current Position: Guest Faculty, Department of Civil Engg., PEC Chandigarh
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Dr. Ankit Tyagi
Dr. Ankit Tyagi completed his PhD defense on 22nd August 2023. The title of his thesis is "Data Driven Spatio-Temporal Prediction of Landslide Susceptibility for the Himalayan Region". The current study focuses on accurate prediction of future landslide hotspot zones. Here, Dr. Tyagi has identified the key landslide causing factors and used them for predicting future landslide events.
Current Position: Geotechnical Engineer at the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NWE)
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Dr. Manoj Kannan
Dr. Manoj Kannan completed his PhD defense on 09th September 2024. The title of his thesis is "Enhancing Seismic Resilience of RC Buildings Through Foundation Rocking". The outcome of this thesis will be useful to guide the application of shallow foundations with varying degrees of rocking in seismic zones in order to improve the seismic resilience of Reinforced Concrete (RC) framed structures with and without shear walls.
Current Position: Head Geotechnical and Operations, STR Labs
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