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Vision
To be a knowledge centre in civil engineering education, training, research, entrepreneurship and industry outreach services for creating sustainable infrastructure and enhancing quality of life.
Mission
- To generate quality civil engineers with strong engineering fundamentals.
- To provide civil engineers with strong technical and managerial skills with ethical values.
- To provide conducive environment for creative learning, research, and innovations in association with stakeholders.
M. Tech in Geotechnical Engineering
The M.Tech in Geotechnical Engineering offers advanced courses that cover essential topics such as soil mechanics, foundation engineering, slope stability analysis, and geo-environmental engineering. The program delves into advanced soil behaviour, underground construction techniques, earthquake engineering, and numerical modelling in geotechnics. It also provides opportunities for students to explore specialized areas through elective courses like tunnelling, deep excavation, and ground improvement techniques. The curriculum integrates practical learning through laboratory work, field studies, and research projects, ensuring students gain a well-rounded skill set to address complex geotechnical challenges.
Students of the M.Tech in Geotechnical Engineering can pursue rewarding careers in consulting and design firms, construction companies, and government agencies. Their expertise in soil analysis, foundation design, and geological hazard mitigation makes them highly sought after for roles such as geotechnical engineers, foundation designers, and geotechnical consultants. They play crucial roles in infrastructure projects such as buildings, bridges, tunnels, and dams, contributing to the stability and safety of vital structures.
Dr. R.N Khapre
Head of Department
He has completed BE in Civil Engineering in 1999 from YCCE, Nagpur. He has completed M. E in Civil Engineering in 2001 Engineering from BITS, Pilani. He has also completed Ph. D in 2006 from BITS, Pilani in the field of Application of Parallel Computing in Finite Element Analysis.