V Ravindra

Dr.V Ravindra

professor
Department:Civil Engineering
Qualification:Ph.D (IIT Bombay)
Phone(Office):0884-2300919
Mobile:9704700005
Email:ravindra.vipparthy@gmail.com
Date of Birth:15/08/1966
Date of Joining:09/11/1989
Subjects Taught:Courses offered at Graduate Level-11
1. Advanced Solid Mechanics
2. Structural Engineering -I (Reinforced Concrete Structures)
3. Structural Engineering -I (Drawing)
4. Structural Analysis-II
5. Structural Engineering -II (Steel Structures)
6. Structural Engineering -II (Drawing)
7. Advanced Structural Engineering -III (Bridge Engineering)
8. Advanced Structural Analysis
9. Computer Aided Design in Civil Engineering
10. Finite Element Method
11. Concrete Technology

Courses offered at Post Graduate Level-11
1. Theory of Elasticity & Plasticity
2. Concrete Technology
3. Experimental Stress Analysis
4. Stability of Structures
5. Design of Plates and Shells
6. Computer Aided Design
7. Structural Dynamics & Introduction to Earthquake Engineering
8. Advanced Concrete Technology
9. Finite Element Methods and application to structural engineering
10. Matrix Methods in Structural Analysis
11. Structural Dynamics
12. Earthquake Resistant Design
Research Area:Structural Damage Detection, Special Concretes, Earthquake Resistant Design, Reliability, NDT
Teaching Experience:33 Years
Research Experience:33 Years
Industry/Professional Experience:29 Years
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International Journals
1. Nagendra Prasad C, M. Potharaju and V Ravindra, “Effect of High Temperatures on Properties of NSC and HSC” International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT), ISSN:2249-8958, Vol 9(4) Issue -4, Apr 2020
2. Penumatcha Krishnam Raju, Vipparthy Ravindra and Mylapalli Gopi, “A study on Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Coupled Beams” accepted for publication in Disaster Advances, Sep 2019.
3. J.V. Narasimha Raju, T. Chandrasekhar Rao V. Ravindra V, “Effect of type of curing on Mechanical Properties of flyash based Geopolymer Concrete” International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE), Vol-8, Issue-183, pp. 302-307, 2019
4. Ramesh Vekivala, Ravindra Vipparthy and Rao Panduranga Bhavineni, “An Alternative Approach for lateral Load Analyses of Framed Elevated Water Tank Stagings” Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, , Springer PublishingSep 2019
5. V L Satish, V. Ravindra, “Diagnosis and Analysis of Old Concrete Structures in Coastal Environment- Field investigation, Analysis and recommendations” in Global Journal of Research Analysis, ISSN 2277-8160 Vol. 8(12), Dec 2019, pp.32-34
6. V L Satish, V. Ravindra, “Rapid Chloride Permeability Test for Evaluating the Durability Parameters of Corrosion inhibiting Admixtures” in Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research ISSN 2349-5162, Vol. 07(4), Apr 2020, pp.317-323
7. V L Satish, V. Ravindra, “A study on the effect of Anodic and Bipolar Corrosion Inhibiting Admixtures on strength parameters of Concrete” in International Journal of Science and Research, ISSN 2319-7064, Vol. 7(12), Dec 2018, pp.1-5
8. B. Krishna Rao, V. Ravindra and A. Rajagopala Rao, “Steel Fibre Reinforced Self-Compacting Concrete with a High Volume Fly Ash” in International Journal of Applied Engineering Research Vol. 5(15), 2010, pp.2687-2697.
9. B. Krishna Rao, V. Ravindra, “Steel Fibre Reinforced Self-Compacting Concrete with a High Volume Fly Ash” in International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Vol. 2(9), 2010, pp.4936-4943.
10. V. Lakshmi, M.V.R. Satyanarayana V. Ravindra, ‘Study on Performance of 220 KV M/C MA Tower Due to Wind” In proceedings of International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (IJEST) Vol. 3 No. 3 March 2011, PP 2475-2485.
11. B. Krishna Rao, V. Ravindra and A. Rajagopala Rao, “Experimental Investigation on Impact Strength of Steel Fibre Reinforced Self-Compacting Concrete with a High Volume Fly Ash” in International Journal of Civil Engineering Vol. 3(2), 2011, pp.123-132.
12. V. Ravindra and Markandeya Raju Ponnada Paper titled “Effect of Loss of Pre stress on performance of Prestressed Steel I-beam” Global Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (GJEAS), Volume 2. No 1. PP 81-87, 2012 (ISSN 2249-2623)
13. Markandeya Raju Ponnada, V. Ravindra and T. Raghuram Sandeep “Performance of Lack of Fit induced Steel Truss” in “Global Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Computational Science (GJMECS)” Volume 2. No 1. PP.43-47, 2012 ((ISSN 2249-2468)
14. R. V. S. Rama Krishna and V. Ravindra, “Experimental Investigation on Rehabilitation of Reinforced Cement Concrete Interior Beam-Column Joints using CFRP and GFRP sheets” In proceedings of International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (IJEST) Vol. 4 No.03 March 2012, PP 874-881.
15. R. V. S. Rama Krishna and V. Ravindra , “Rehabilitation of concrete structures with fiber reinforced polymer materials” In proceedings of International Journal of Engineering Science & Advanced Technology (IJEST) Volume-2, Issue-2, March-April 2012 PP 241-244.
16. Ravindra V and Markandeya Raju P., “Computerized Optimum dimensioning of Pre-stressed Homogenous Steel I-beam” Under review International Journal of Steel Structures, JAPAN
17. Ravindra V and Markandeya Raju P., “Improved method of estimating deflections in Prestressed steel I-beams” Under review In proceedings of the Journal of Elasticity, Netherlands
18. Ravindra V and Markandeya Raju P., P Raghuram Sandeep “Performance of lack of fit induced steel truss” Under review In proceedings of the Asian journal of Civil engineering, Iran
19. Ravindra V and Markandeya Raju P., “Effect of loss of prestress on performance of prestressed steel i-beam” Under review In proceedings of the Journal of Civil Engineering, Bangladesh
20. Ravindra V and Markandeya Raju P., “Computer aided evaluation of prestressed steel beams” Under review In proceedings of the International conference on steel structures, South Korea (Nov. 2011)
21. M Raju Ponnada, R. Vipparthy, “Improved method of estimating deflections in Prestressed steel I-beams” Technical note in Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (BHRC) Vol. 14, No. 5 (2013), pp. 756-772.
22. P. Krishnam Raju, V Ravindra, M. Bhanu Singh, “An Investigation on Strength of Concrete for Marine Works Using OPC and Sea Water” in SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering (SSRG—IJCE) Vol.1, Issue1, Feb 2014, pp. 6-11.
23. P. Krishnam Raju, V Ravindra, P Venkata Venu Gopala Rao, “A Study on Strengths of Ordinary Portland Cement Concrete under Marine Water” International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Vol.6, No. 3, March 2014, pp. 76-81.
24. Satyanarayana M.V.R, Lakshmi.V and Mohammad Naveedul Haq, “Reliability Assessment of Transmission Tower of 220 kV M/C “MA” Vertical Members”, in the Proceeding of International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Vol. 6, No. 4, , pp. 99 – 110,April 2014.
25. Ravindra Vipparthy and Satyanarayana M V R., “Study on performance evaluation of reliability of Truss Girder Railway Bridge by Hasofer- Lind Method” Under review in proceedings of the International Journal of Advanced Scientific and Technical Research, ISSN: 2249-9954, Issue. 5, Vol. 7, pp. 101 - 114Dec 2015.
National Journals
26. V.L. Satish, V Ravindra, L Anitha, “Influence of corrosion inhibiting admixtures on strength and durability parameters of concrete: a comparative study” Journal of Structural Engineering, Jan 2021, Vol.47 (5): pp. 400-407.
27. Krishnam Raju Penumatcha, Ravindra Vipparthy, Ambika Yadav “A study on effect of Connecting Beams in a Twin Tower Structure” Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India): Series A ISSN 2250-2149, Dec 2020, Vol.101(4): pp. 847-856, Springer Publications.
28. Ravindra Vipparthy, Krishnam Raju Penumatcha, “Long term performance of flyash concrete under marine water” Journal of Structural Engineering, Mar 2017, Vol.43(6): pp. 580-589.
29. Mukherjee A., Ravindra V., A fuzzy-neuro health monitoring tool using transient vibration response, Journal of Shock and Vibration Institute, India.
30. Mukherjee A., Ravindra V., A Fuzzy-Neuro Health Monitoring Tool using Transient Vibration Response, Advances in Vibration Engineering, Vol. 1 No. 1, pp 100-116 (2002)
31. Vaishali.G.Ghorpade., Sudarsana Rao. H , Ravindra. V (2009), “Resistance of Fly ash based High Performance Concrete in Acidic Environment “Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol.No.8, No.2, pp. 197-206.
32. Vaishali.G.Ghorpade., Sudarsana Rao.H and Ravindra.V, (2009), “ Durability studies on Silicafume based High-Performance Concrete” Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol.2, No.2, pp 34-38
33. V. Ravindra, and B.N.V.V.S.Sundara Rao “Study on Rehabilitation of M30 Grade RCC beams and Evaluation of Non Destructive Methods” accepted for publication in the Journal of Institution of Engineers (India)
34. V. Ravindra, and B.N.V.V.S.Sundara Rao “Study on Rehabilitation of M25 Grade RCC beams and Evaluation of Non Destructive Methods” accepted for publication in The Indian Concrete Journal.
35. V. Ravindra, and B.N.V.V.S.Sundara Rao, “Slurry Infiltrated Fibrous Reinforced Concrete (SIFCON)” accepted for publication in the Journal of Institution of Civil Engineers (India)
36. V. Ravindra, and B.N.V.V.S.Sundara Rao, “Testing and Evaluation of Drilling Waste for its Suitability as Building Material / Bricks” accepted for publication in the Journal Environmental Engineering.
37. Vipparthy Ravindra and Ponnada Markandeya Raju, “Performance of Prestressed homogenous steel I-beam and I-beam strengthened in compression” Journal of Structural Engineering, SERC, Chennai, Vol.40, No. 4, Oct-Nov 2013, pp 343-350
38. V. Ravindra, T Venkateswarulu and Markandeya Raju Ponnada “Computerized Design of Prestressed Homogenous Steel Beams” in Journal of Structural Engineering, SERC, Chennai, Vol. 35, No.2, June-July 2008 153-158.
39. V. Ravindra and Markandeya Raju Ponnada, “Performance of Prestressed homogeneous Steel I-beam and I-beam strengthened in Compression” Journal of Structural Engineering, SERC, Chennai.(2012) (ISSN 0970-0137) Vol. 40 No.6, pp. 343-350.
40. Ravindra V and Markandeya Raju P., “Performance of prestressed steel I-beam and I-beam strengthened in compression” Under review in proceedings of the Journal of Institution of Engineers, India, Springer Publications.
41. M.R. Ponnada and R. Vipparthy., “Analytical Study on Prestressed I Beams Strengthened in Compression by Angles” Journal of Institution of Engineers (Series A) Vol.94, Issue 3, pp. 139-151, India, Springer Publications.
42. Ravindra Vipparthy and Krishnam Raju Penumatcha., “Long Term Performance of Flyash Concrete Under Marine Water” accepted for publication in the Journal of Structural Engineering, SERC, Chennai. Vol 43, No. 6 pp.580-589 Ref. No. 320(10.1)/2016/JoSEMar 2017.
43. Ravindra Vipparthy and Krishnam Raju Penumatcha, “Suitability of Sea Water Mixing and Curing of Portland Slag Cement Concrete” Under review in proceedings of the Journal of The Indian Concrete Journal, Thane. June 2015.

Workshops/Courses Attended:1. Leadership in Higher Education sponsored by Rastriya Uchatar Sikhsah Abhiyan (RUSA) and State Project Directorate (SPD) Maharashtra organized by Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai 8-9 Jan 2016
2. Fifth Batch of Pedagogical Training on Core Module under TEQIP-II for SC 1.1 & 1.2 Institutes of Andhra Pradesh at Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad 20-25th January 2014.
3. National Programme Earthquake Engineering at IIT Roorkie
4. International Workshop on Recent Advances in Civil Engineering, ACE Engineering College, Ankushapur, 3-4th January 2014.
5. NPEEE Sponsored One Week Short term training Course on “ Earthquake Resistant Structural Design” Programme at IIT Madras during 7th to 12th July 2003
6. NPEEE Sponsored One Week Short term training Course on “ Structural Dynamics and Applications to Earthquake Engineering” Programme at IIT Madras during 1st to 5th July 2003
7. Member Quality control teams for various Irrigation works in Andhra Pradesh.
8. National Conference on Ground Amelioration Techniques at JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada
9. National Conference on recent trends in CAD/CAM at JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada
10. Conference on Rehabilitation and Restoration of structures at National Academy of Construction, Hyderabad
11. Refresher course on Environmental Management at JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada
12. International Conference on Vibration Engineering and Technology of Machinery at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
13. Structural Engineering Convention at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Mumbai
14. International Conference on Vibration Problems at Jadavpur University, Calcutta
15. International Conference on Smart Materials Structures and Systems at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
16. Fibre Composites in Infrastructure Construction and Development at Indian Institute of technology, Bombay, Mumbai
17. Modern tools in Computer Aided design and Drafting at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Mumbai
18. Operation Research at JNTU College of Engineering, Anantapur
19. Induction Training for Teachers at JNTU College of Engineering, Anantapur
20. Latest techniques in modeling of surface and ground water systems- at JNTU College of Engineering. Anantapur
21. Recent advances in Low cost building materials and technologies at JNTU College of Engineering. Anantapur
Workshops/Conferences Organized:Organizing Secretary- International work shop on Recent advances in Special Concretes Composites and Structures February 2008
Organizing Secretary- National Conference on Recent Advances in Structural Engineering at JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada-2006
Conferences:International Conferences / Workshops
1. V L Satish, V. Ravindra “Evaluation of Corrosion Resistance of Corrosion Inhibitors in Concrete Structures by Impressed Voltage test” International Conference on Sustainable System and Structures (ICSSS 2019) IOP Conference Series: Material Science and Engineering 1025 (2021)012002, Jan 2021
2. Penumatcha Krishnam Raju, Vipparthy Ravindra, “Verification of Irregularities in a reinforced concrete tall structure” International Conference on Sustainable System and Structures (ICSSS 2019) IOP Conference Series: Material Science and Engineering 1025 (2021)012028, Sep 2019
3. P. Krishnam Raju, V. Ravindra, V. Susmitha “Influence of wind speed on a Reinforced Concrete Tall Building” International Conference on Sustainable System and Structures (ICSSS 2019) IOP Conference Series: Material Science and Engineering 1025 (2021)012029, Sep 2019.
4. P. Krishnam Raju, V. Ravindra, M. Gopi “Behavior of Buildings with coupled Reinforced Concrete Columns” International Conference on Sustainable System and Structures (ICSSS 2019) IOP Conference Series: Material Science and Engineering 1025 (2021)012030, Sep 2019.
5. V L Satish, V. Ravindra “Protection of Reinforced Concrete Structures against Corrosion in Coastal Environment” Lift off, the house magazine of SDSC, SHAR, ISRO, Jan 2021
6. Mukherjee A., Ravindra V., A Cascading Network of Artificial Neurons for Structural Health Monitoring, published in Proc. First Asia-Pacific Conference on Mechanics, pp 1289-1294, University of New South Wales, 19-23 November 2001
7. Mukherjee A., Ravindra V., A Fuzzy-Neuro Health Monitoring Tool Using Transient Vibration Response, Vibration Engineering and Technology of Machinery (VETOMAC-I), October 25-27, 2000, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India.
8. Mukherjee A., and Ravindra V., A Neuro-Fuzzy Tool for Automatic Damage Detection Using Vibrational Characteristics, January 5-8 2000, Structural Engineering Convention, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
9. Mukherjee A., and Ravindra V., Automatic Damage Detection Using Vibrational Characteristics- A Neural Network Approach, November 27-30, 1999, International Conference On Vibration Problems, Jadavpur University, Calcutta.
10. Mukherjee A., and Ravindra V., Vibrational Characteristics In Structural Health Monitoring Systems, International Conference on Smart Materials, Structures And Systems, July 1999, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
11. V. Ravindra, V.S. Chalapathi Rao and B.N.V.V.S. Sundara Rao, ‘Sorptivity characteristics of high performance mortar mix using fly ash and blast furnace slag with/without superplasticizer’ in proceedings of ICACC International conference at Vasavi College of Engineering, Hyderabad.
12. V. Ravindra, P. Markandeya Raju, “Comparison of Pre-Stressed Homogenous Steel I-Beam and Pre-stressed steel I-beam strengthened in compression by welding a plate ”, in Proceedings of Fifty First congress on The Indian Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, (An International meet) –ISTAM 2006 December 2006, Department of Mechanical engineering, Andhra University, Vishakapatnam
13. V. Ravindra and P. Markandeya Raju, “Optimum Design of unsymmetrical laterally supported Prestressed Steel I Beams” in the proceedings of the International Conference on Steel and Aluminum structures at Oxford Brookes University, UK during 24-27th July 2007
14. V. Ravindra and P. Markandeya Raju, “Prestresses Homogeneous Steel beams Strengthened in Compression and Tension- A Hypothetical case study” in the proceedings of the Three Day International Conference on Innovations in Structural Engineering at Osmania University, Hyderabad during 14-16thDecember 2015.
15. V. Ravindra B. Panduranga Rao, V. Lakshmi and V. Ramesh, “A Value Procedure for lateral Load Analysis of framed Stagings for Elevated Water Tanks under Seismic Loading” submitted for publication in 24th Australian International Conference on Mechanics of Structures and Mechanics ACMSM24.
National Conferences / Workshops
16. Ravindra V., Anjaneyulu E., Study on Brick Masonry with Mud Mortar, in proceedings of the Seminar on Recent Trends in Low Cost Housing at JNTU College of Engineering, Anantapur.(1994)
17. Ravindra V., Lakshmi V., A Finite Element Procedure to Predict Vibration Characteristics of the Damaged Cantilever Beams, in Proceedings of the National Seminar on CAD/CAM at JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada
18. V. Ravindra, K. Srinivasa Rao, V. Lakshmi, and B. Krishna Rao ‘Condition assessment of an aged bridge structure- A case study on an aged bridge at Seethapalli - Rampachodavaram’ In proceedings of the Recent developments in Structural Engineering at JNTU college of Engineering, Anantapur.
19. V. Ravindra B. Vara Prasada Rao, S.K. Hanumantha Reddy “A Numerical Study of Vibration Characteristics of Damaged Earth Dam” for publication in IGC-2005 17-19 December 2005.
20. V. Ravindra, Dr. A. Mukherjee, V. Lakshmi “Health monitoring of laminated composite beams using transient vibration response- a fuzzy-neuro approach” in publication National Conference on Composite Component Construction during 12-13th September 2005 at JNTU college of Engineering, Kakinada
21. V. Ravindra, K. Srinivasa Rao, V. Lakshmi, and B. Krishna Rao ‘Condition assessment of an aged bridge structure In proceedings of the National Conference on Recent developments in Structural Engineering 11th-12th February at JNTU college of Engineering, Kakinada
22. V. Ravindra, V.S. Chalapathi Rao and B.N.V.V.S. Sundara Rao, ‘Sorptivity characteristics of high performance mortar mix using fly ash and blast furnace slag’ In proceedings of the National Conference on Recent developments in Structural Engineering 11th-12th February 2006 at JNTU college of Engineering, Kakinada
23. William Paul C.E., Krishna Rao B., Ravindra V. “Introduction to self compacting Concrete” In proceedings of the National Conference on Recent developments in Structural Engineering 11th-12th February 2006 at JNTU college of Engineering, Kakinada
24. Markandeya Raju P., Ravindra V. “Performance of Prestressed Steel I Beam and I beams Strengthened in Compression” In proceedings of the National Conference on Recent developments in Structural Engineering 11th-12th February 2006 at JNTU college of Engineering, Kakinada
25. V. Ravindra “ An introduction to deterioration in structures- Need for restoration studies” in proceedings of the Recent developments in Structural Engineering 2007 at JNTU college of Engineering, Anantapur
26. Vipparthy Ravindra, 2009, “Concepts of Finite Element Analysis: Plane Stress and Plane Strain problems”, National Workshop on Finite Element Analysis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, AU College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam.
27. Killaru Divya, Vipparthy Ravindra, Velivela Ramesh, 2016, “Effect of CFRP on Shear Strengthening of RC Beams”, National Workshop on National Conference on Sustainable Materials and management Systems in Civil Engineering (NCS2MCE2016) at CBIT Hyderabad.
28. Nagendra Prasad, M. Potha Raju, V. Ravindra, “State of art Literature on the Study of Microstructure of the Concrete at Elevated Temperatures through SEM”, National Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainability. pp. 159-169,2016.
Session Chair/Keynote Speaker/Guest Lecture:1. Motivational Lectures to 2nd year B.Tech students on Civil Engineering prospects, Curriculum Development, Regulations, Career Orientation, Post Graduation, Research Areas, Competitive Examinations and prospects
2. Motivational Lectures to University Research Scholars on Research Methodologies and Innovations
3. Motivational Lectures to 2nd year B.Tech students at MVGR Institute of Technology Vizianagaram
4. Keynote address at National Workshop on “Soil Structure Interaction” at GMRIT, Rajam
5. Lecture on “Introduction to Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering” at SOUDHA 2015 National student workshop at JNTU Kakinada
6. “Research Methodologies” to University Research Scholars on 9th May 2015
7. “Research in Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures” at Andhra Pradesh Akademy of Sciences, Amaravathi.
R&D Projects:External Funded Research Projects
1. Fund for Improvement of Science and Technology Infrastructure (FIST). Funding from Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi for Establishing Laboratory facilities in the area of Structural Dynamics. Grant 1.65 Crore
Ph.D Scholars guided:Ph. D Students Guided-6

1. Performance Evaluation of Steel Structures using Hisofer Lind method of Reliability- Dr. M. V. R. Satyanarayana - Assistant Executive Engineering, AP Irrigation Engineering Department – July 2017.
2. Studies on Retrofitting Interior and Exterior Beam Column Junctions- Dr. R. V. S. Rama Krishna –Former Construction Manager (Civil) GVK Industries Jegurupadu Head of Civil Engineering Pragathi Engineering College Surampalem working on –January 2017
3. An Investigation on Influence of Marine Water onStrength Aspects of Blended Cement Concretes–Dr. P. Krishnam Raju, Former Deputy Chief Engineerg Visakhapatnam Port Trust and Professor, Gayatri Vidhya Parishad College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam 2016
4. Steel Fibre Reinforced Normal Compacting and Flyash based Self Compacting Concrete- Dr. B. Krishna Rao- Professor in Civil Engineering & Additional Controller of Examinations JNTU, Kakinada-2012
5. Prestressed steel I sections –Dr. P. Markandeya Raju - Professor & Head of Civil Engineering Department, MVGR College of Engineering Vizianagaram-2009
6. Properties of High Performance Concretes –Dr. G. Vaishali Ghoerpade - Professor & Head of Civil Engineering JNTU, Anantapur-2007

Ph. D Students Adjudicated- 20

1. Mr. S.K.V.S.T. Lavakumar –Investigation of Durability Specifications of IS 456: 2000 for Reinforced Concrete labs-Andhra UniversityVisakhapatnamJune 2018
2. Mr. Mahdi Hossaini- Study of Seismic Effect of Different Types of Shear Walls in Concrete Frame Structures -Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad March 2019
3. Mr. D. Pavan Kumar- Strength and Shrinkage Studies on Self Compacting Concrete using Manufactures Sand-Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur January 2018
4. Mr. K. Mallikharjunappa- Studies on Strength Properties along with Mode-II Fracture of Cement Concrete Altered with Artificial Cold Bonded Light Weight Aggregates Manufactured from Agricultural Waste-Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur October 2017
5. Ms. Singam Subba Reddy- Utilizaion of Black Stone Marble Waste in Fibre Reinforced Concrete as Building Material- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur September 2017
6. Ms. V.L.S. Banu- Analysisof Thin Walled Steel Structures Subjected to Blast Loads- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad November 2016
7. Mr. G. Subbaramaiah- Strength and Durability Studies on Wood Waste Ash Structural Grade Concrete- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur July 2016
8. Ms. T. Geetha Kumari- Strength and Deformation Studies on Fibre Reinforced Self Compacting Concrete- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur June 2016
9. Ms. S. Sofi- Effect of Pond Ash and Steel Fibre on Engineering Properties of Concrete–Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore – October 2015
10. Mr. T. Chinna Venkata Reddy- Study on Behavior of High performance Concrete Two Way Slabs in Flexure, Shear and Impact Loading - Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur – June 2015
11. Mr. Mettu Bhaskar Rao - Behavior of Concrete Beams Reinforced with Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer Bars and Flats under Shear, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad – June 2014
12. Mr. K. Ramujee- Strength and Durability Studies on Low Calcium Flyash Based Geopolymer Concrete- GITAM University – November 2014
13. Ms. Bulea- Genetic Algorithm based performance evaluation of High Performance Concrete - Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur – October 2014
14. Mr. K. Muniratnam- Strength and Durability Studies of Natural Rubber Latex Modified Fibre Reinforced High Performance Concrete- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur - Oct 2013
15. Mr. Jadaprolu Guru Jawahar- Development and Evaluation of Normal Strength Self Compacting Concrete- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur - July 2013
16. Mr. Konda Rajasekhar- Analysis of Slurry Infiltrated Fibrous Concrete Slabs Using Finite Element Analysis- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur - March 2013
17. Mr. D.V.C. Mohan Rao- Analysis and Optimization of Prismatic and Axisymmetric Shell Structures- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad -November 2012
18. Mr. P.V. Subba Reddy - Modelling Strength and Stiffness Properties of Ferro Cement Elements Using Hybrid Neural Networks- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad – May 2012
19. Mr. Wasudeo Narayanrao Deulkar- Seismic Response of Steel Buildings Using Different Bracing Configurations - Sardar Vallabhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Gujarat- May 2012
20. Mr. Shah Dinesh L- Evaluation of Shear Strength in Self Compacting Fibre Reinforced Concrete and Conventional Concrete Deep Beams, Sardar Vallabhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Gujarat- February 2012

Ph.D Students Guiding -10

1. Mr. B. Srinivasa Rao, Assistant Professor IIIT Nujividu, Seismic evaluation admitted January 2016
2. Mr. B. Anil Kumar, SBI Probationary Officer Performance of Special Concretes admitted January 2016
3. Mr. V. L. Satish, Scientist/ Engineer (Construction Management) Indian Space Research organization, SDSC SHAR, Dept of Space, Sriharikota working on Restoration and Rehabilitation of Structures
4. Mr. V. Ramesh, Associate Professor in Civil Engineering, Siddartha Engineering College Vijayawada working on Seismic Evaluation of Water Tanks
5. Mr. J. V. Narasimha Raju - Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, SVH College of Engineering, Machilipatnam working on Polymer Concretes
6. Mr. T. Blessingstone - Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, Vignan University, Vadlamudi working on Performance of Concrete at Elevated Temperatures
7. Mr. C. Nagendra Prasad - Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, VITAM Visakhapatnam working Study on Strength and Durability of Post Fire Damaged Concrete
8. Mr. B. N. V. V. Sundar Rao - Consultant, Sundar Associates Kakinada registered for Ph.D to work on Properties of SIFCON concrete- to submit in Dec 2015
9. Mr. Gopala Krishna Nair - Scientist Grade C, DGNP- Visakhapatnam working on Properties of Ready mix concretes
10. Mr. V. Srinivasa Rao- Lecturer Government Polytechnic- Visakhapatnam working on Online health monitoring of Composite Laminates
PG Scholars guided :M.Tech students and Project works Guided -63
Memberships in Professional bodies:11. Fellow of the Institute of Engineers (India) F113074-5
2. Fellow of the Indian Association of Structural Engineers F-339
3. Fellow of Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India) FM-3223
4. Life Member Indian Society for Technical Education LM-11281
5. Life Member of Confederation of Chartered Engineers CE/LM/110638-13
6. Life Member Institution of Civil Engineers (India) LM 30269
7. Life Member Institution of Structural Engineers CE/ISE/ LM/ 157
8. Life Member Indian Chapter of American Concrete Institute LM 13.41
9. Life Member Indian Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics L /820
10. Life Member Institute for Steel Development & Growth L -303
11. Life Member Indian Society of Earthquake Technology LM-1559
12. Life Member Indian Society for Wind Engineering LM 527
13. Life Member Indian Roads Congress-40179
14. Life Member Indian Geotechnical Society LM-2873
15. Life Member, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay Alumni Association- 10071
16. Life Member Indian Buildings Congress – ML-6653
17. Life Member, JNTU Engineering College Old Students Association
18. Life Member International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineers
19. Fellow Indian Society for Non Destructive Testing LM9295HD
20. Fellow Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences
Positions held :1. Convener, Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agriculture Pharmacy Common Entrance test 2021 (APEAPCET 2021) appointed by AP State Council of Higher Education, Mangalagiri
2. Convener, Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agriculture Medical Common Entrance test 2020 (APEAMCET 2020) appointed by AP State Council of Higher Education, Mangalagiri
3. Coordinator FIST Department Coordination Committee- Department of Science & Technology New Delhi- Initiation for proposal for grants received to the tune of 1.65 Crores for providing Structural Dynamics Laboratory.
4. Coordinator- NAAC - University Internal Quality Assurance Cell.
5. Chairman for various Committees for approvals for Procurement of various facilities for JNTU Kakinada in the capacity of Director Academic Audit.
6. Member, Central Purchase Committee, RGUKT, Nujiveedu
7. Member, Civil Engineering Committee for drafting unified Syllabus for State Universities of Andhra Pradesh APSCHE Tadepalli
8. University Nominee, Set Committee Member APPGECET 2019 Andhra University, Waltair
9. Member, Selection Committee for Appointments of Professors and Associate Professors in Civil Engineering Andhra University, Waltair
10. Member, Inspection Committee for verification stability of the structures at University College of Engineering Pulivendula Cuddapah Dt.
11. Member, Selection Committee for Award of Scientist Award instituted by APCOST Vijayawada for Engineering Discipline.
12. Member, Screening Committee for Appointments of Professors and Associate Professors in Civil Engineering JNTU Anantapuram,
13. Member, Selection Committee for Appointments, Dr Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem.
14. Member, University Building Committee, Krishna University Machilipatnam
15. Advisor, Indian Engineering Services Examination, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) New Delhi.
16. Member, Committee for deciding Scientific Awards, Researcher Award, Engineer Award for Andhra Pradesh State Council of Science and Technology (APCOST) Vijayawada.
17. Coordinator World Times Higher Education University Rankings, JNTU Kakinada.
18. Member- Task Force Committee, Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Vijayawada .
19. Chairman, Board of Studies in Civil Engineering, JNTU Kakinada –July 2015
20. Member Admission Committee-2015, AP State Council for Higher Education, (APSCHE) for APEAMCET-2015.
21. Expert, Selections for the post of Professors and Associate Professors at JNTU Anantapur-2015
22. Member, Post Graduate Studies in Faculty of Civil Engineering, JNTU Anantapur-2015
23. Member, Academic Council, GMR Institute of Technology, Rajam-2014
24. Member, Governing Body,GMR Institute of Technology, Rajam-2014
25. Member, Interview Committee for RGKT Faculty Selection Panel-2014.
26. Member, Board of Studies in Civil Engineering, University College of Engineering (Autonomous) JNTU Kakinada-2014
27. Member, Research Review Committee, Civil Engineering Department, University College of Engineering, Autonomous-2013.
28. Member, University Academic Senate, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada-2012
29. Member, University Sport Council, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada
30. Member, Board of Studies in Civil Engineering JNTU Kakinada-2012
31. Member, University Works Committee, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada-2011
32. Member, Governing Council, University College of Engineering (Autonomous) Kakinada, JNTU Kakinada-2011
33. Director of Evaluation, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada-2011
34. Founder Registrar, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada-2008
35. Member- AICTE Fact Finding Committee 2008
36. Organizing Secretary- International work shop on Recent advances in Special Concretes Composites and Structures February 2008
37. Organizing Secretary- National Conference on Recent Advances in Structural Engineering at JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada-2006
38. Organizing Secretary- Diamond Jubilee celebrations- JNTU college of Engineering, Kakinada-2006
39. Member- Doctoral Review committee- Mechanical Engineering department, JNTU college of Engineering, Kakinada-2004.
40. Project Engineer- Civil at JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada-2003
41. Member, Committee for providing CAD/CAM facilities at Mechanical Engineering department, JNTU college of Engineering, Kakinada-2002.
42. Member Convener of various disciplinary committees in JNTU college of Engineering, Kakinada -2001
43. Officer In-Charge – Academic Section at JNTU Ananthapur-1995
44. Deputy warden –Ajanta , Amaravathi, Shilpa hostels at JNTU Ananthapur-1995
45. In-charge- Strength of Materials, Structural Engineering and Experimental stress analysis laboratories at JNTU Ananthapur-1994
46. Officer in Charge of Hostels, JNTU, Kakinada-1993
47. Deputy Project Engineer at JNTU Ananthapur-1991

Organizational Responsibilities handled
1. Coordinator, Internal Quality Assessment Cell” JNTU Kakinada
2. Director, Infrastructure Development & Chief Engineer JNTU Kakinada-2015
3. Director, Bureau of Industrial Consultancy Services and Chief Engineer, JNTU
Kakinada-2015
4. Member, Research Review Committee, UCE(A) JNTU Kakinada-2014
5. Member, Governing Council, University College of Engineering (Autonomous) Kakinada, JNTU Kakinada-2013
6. Member, University Sport Council, JNTU Kakinada-2013
7. Member, University Academic Senate, JNTU Kakinada-2013
8. Member, University Engineering Works Committee, JNTU Kakinada-2012
9. Director of Evaluation, JNTU Kakinada-2011
10. Founder Registrar, JNT University, Kakinada-2008
11. Organizing Secretary, International Workshop on Fibre reinforced Composites & Special Concretes, IWCSS -2008 at JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada
12. Secretary, Engineering College Kakinada, Golden Jubilee celebrations June 2005- July 2006.
13. Treasurer, Engineering College Old Students Association Kakinada (ECOSAK)
14. Organizing Secretary, National Conference on recent Advances in Structural Engineering, NCRASE-2006 at JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada
15. Treasurer, IIT Bombay, Quality Improvement Program Research Scholars Forum 1998-99.
16. Conducted One-day workshop on Fiber Composites in Infrastructure and Maintenance at I.I.T. Bombay- 1998
17. Systems Administrator – Gemini (Communication Server) and Swati, Chitra, Rohini, Revathi, Aries (Linux Servers) at I.I.T Bombay-1997-1999.
18. Scheduling Computer Lab duties for maintenance by Research Scholars group in Civil Engg. Dept. I.I.T, Bombay.1997-1999
19. Served in positions like Vice- President and Joint Secretary and EC member in JNTU College Teaching staff association at Anantapur.1990-1997
Honors & Awards:1. Andhra Pradesh Government State Teacher Award-2013 awarded on Teachers day
2. Distinguished Services in Engineering Education Award from the District Collector East Godavari District on Independence Day 15-8-2010
3. Best Teacher award by student evaluation of 2002 batch outgoing students
4. Best Teacher award by student evaluation of 2003 batch outgoing students
5. Best Teacher award by student evaluation of 2004 batch outgoing students
6. Best Teacher award by student evaluation of 2008 batch outgoing students
7. Best Engineer of the University 2014 on 6th University Formation Day
Foreign Visits:1. The Great Education Fare - Indian Universities at Dubai 17February 2016
2. The Great Education Fare - Indian Universities at Abudabi 18 February 2016
3. Haute Ecole d'Ingénierie et de Gestion du Canton de Vaud (HEIG-VD)-University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland, Yverdon-les-Bains Campus, Switzerland
4. University of Bern, Switzerland.
5. Universitat Bielefeld, Psychologie and Sportwissenschaft, AB Sportmadizin- Gesundheit and Training Switzerland.
6. Exhibition of Inventions Geneva - Palexpo 1207 Geneva / Switzerland.
7. Swiss Society for Biomedical Engineering's Annual Meeting (SSBE 2011), Bern, Switzerland, August 22, 2011.
8. Visited England, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, Dubai, Abudabi