Dr. Bharat

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Education

Ph. D. (2009) Geotechnical Engineering – Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
M. Sc. Eng. (2004) Geotechnical Engineering – Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
B. E. (2002) Civil Engineering – S. R. K. R. Engineering College, Andhra University, India

Professional Experience

Professor (Since September 2021), Dept. of Civil Engineering, IIT Guwahati, India
Associate Professor (Dec 2016 – Sep 2021), Dept. of Civil Engineering, IIT Guwahati, India
Assistant Professor (Nov 2012 – Dec 2016), Dept. of Civil Engineering, IIT Guwahati, India
Post-Doctoral Researcher (Aug – Nov 2012), Dept. of Civil Engineering, IISc Bangalore, India
Guest Faculty (Jun – Aug 2012), Dept. of Civil Engineering, JNTU Kakinada, India
Post-Doctoral Researcher (Sep 2010 – May 2012), Dept. of Civil & Geological Engg., Univ. of Saskatchewan, Canada
Visiting Fellow (Oct 2009 – Apr 2010), Dept. of Civil & Geological Engg., Univ. of Saskatchewan, Canada

Areas of Research

Waste Containment Systems: For MSW, Biomedical, Nuclear waste, Heavy Metals, etc.
Waste Management: Application of various waste materials in Civil Engineering
Rainfall-induced Landslides: Monitoring, Prediction, Mitigation strategies
Mine Tailing Dams: Settlement behavior, Hydraulic characteristics
Heave and Subsidence: Mechanisms, Stabilization, Restoration methods
Geotechnical & Architectural Aspects of Heritage Structures: Ancient temples, water storage systems, etc.