Education
- Ph. D. (2009) Geotechnical Engineering – Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
- M. Sc. Eng. (2004) Geotechnical Engineering – Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
- Bachelor of Engineering (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
- 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
Administrative Experience
- Head of Ceter for Educational Technology (Since 26 August 2022), IIT Guwahati
- Secretary of Center Postgraduate Programme Committee (CPPC) of Center for Indian Knowledge System (CIKS) (Since 2021), IIT Guwahati
- Member of Department Postgraduate Programme Committee (DPPC) of Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Guwahati
- Member of Department Undergraduate Programme Committee (DUPC) of Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Guwahati
Areas of Research
- Rainfall-induced Landslides: Monitoring, Prediction, Mitigation strategies
- Waste Containment Systems: For MSW, Biomedical, Nuclear waste, Heavy Metals, etc.
- Waste Management: Application of various waste materials in Civil Engineering
- 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.
