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Dr. Neenu Thomas

Assistant Professor, Department of Civil & Architecture

Architecture, Behavioral Studies, SustainableTransport, Urban Planning
BITS Pilani Dubai Campus, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai, UAE. Chamber No. 218

TEACHING

First-Degree Courses

Introduction to Engineering Design and Prototype (BITS F103) &  Engineering Graphics (BITS F110)

Engineering design, Prototyping, Stages of new product development, Translating design ideas into 2D sketches, Theory of projection, Orthographic Projection drawings, Isometric drawings, Projection of lines, Projection of planes, Projection of solids, Section of solids, Development of surfaces, Characteristics of  prototypes, Concept of fidelity, Importance of prototypes in new product development, Basics of traditional and modern manufacturing processes for prototyping, metrology for measurement, fits and tolerances, Design iteration for enhancing manufacturability, End-to-end design and development of prototypes (hands-on exercises).

Evolution of Architecture (BITS F239)

Comprehensive exploration of architectural history, spanning from ancient civilizations to contemporary structures, evolution of design philosophies, cultural influences, and technological advancements that have shaped architectural marvels throughout history, interdisciplinary journey encompasses the analysis of iconic structures, influential architects, and the socio-economic factors impacting architectural development. dynamic evolution of architecture, critical appreciation for the built environment and its profound impact on societies across time.

Construction Economics (AUE F243)

Introduction to Construction Economics, Estimation: Necessity of Estimation, Units and Measurements, Types of Estimates- Methods of Estimation, Types of Estimation - Plinth Area Estimate, Cubical Content Estimate, Unit Rate Estimate, Detailed Estimate, Real world examples in Civil and Architectural context. Specification and Tenders: Data, Schedule of rates, Analysis of rates, Detailed and general specifications, sources, Tenders, Contracts, Types of contracts, Build Operate Transfer (BOT), Arbitration and legal requirements. Valuation: Necessity, Basics of value engineering, Capitalized value, Depreciation, Escalation, Calculation of Standard rent, Mortgage – Lease, Valuation of Building, Loss assessment. Report Preparation, Real world case studies.

Operation Research for Engineers (CE F411) - Elective

Linear programming, Simplex method, Duality and sensitivity analysis, Transportation model and its variants, Integer linear programming, Nonlinear programming, Introduction to Multi-objective optimization and case study, Game theory, Evolutionary computation, Inventory models, Queuing system, Decision making under certainty, risk, and uncertainty.

Higher-Degree Courses

Transportation Systems Planning and Management (CE G523)

System and environment; sequential transportation systems planning: trip generation, trip distribution, modal split and traffic assignment. Transportation Systems Management (TSM) actions: traffic management techniques for improving vehicular flow, preferential treatment for high occupancy modes, demand management technique for reduced traffic demand, staggered hours, vehicle restrictions; planning for pedestrians, parking planning; Methods of accident data collection and analysis.