Monthly Newsletter – March 2026
Research Publications
Wani, K.M.N.S., Ali, A., Muzafar, Z., Kashani, S.N.F., Jan, A., Showkat, R., Kumar, R., 2026. Bio-stabilisation of soils using crude urease enzymes: mechanisms, applications and challenges. Geomechanics and Geoengineering 1–28.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17486025.2025.2612039
Samadhiya, A., Tiwari, B.R., Pradhan, S., Bhunia, D., Chakraborty, S., Lahoti, M., Brar, S.K., 2026. Environmental benefits and sustainability potential of alkali-activated mortars derived from sandstone processing waste: a life cycle assessment study. Clean Techn Environ Policy 28, 97.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10098-026-03441-8
Akash Samadhiya, and Dipendu Bhunia, “Geopolymerization: A novel technique for the development of a new class of cementitious material”, Indian Concrete Journal (ICJ) (Technical Paper) (Scopus, Q4), accepted, 2026.
Book chapter
Biswas, N., Chou, S., Ramineni, K., Chakraborty, S., Puppala, A.J., 2026. Enhancing Durability and Permanency of Problematic Soils Using Silica-Based Co-Additives with Calcium-Based Stabilizers, in: Geo-Congress 2026. Presented at the Geo-Congress 2026, American Society of Civil Engineers, Salt Lake City, Utah, pp. 364–374.
https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784486764.036
Mukherjee, Ajeyo, Kotha, V., Chakraborty, S., S, S., Biswas, N., Roy, S., 2026. Effect of Clay Mineralogy on the Extent of Ettringite-Induced Heaving in Lime-Treated Sulfate-Rich Soils, in: Geo-Congress 2026. Presented at the Geo-Congress 2026, American Society of Civil Engineers, Salt Lake City, Utah, pp. 333–343.
https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784486764.033
Mukherjee, A., Suresh, S., Chakraborty, S., Patil, U., 2026. Stabilization of high-sulfate soils using lime and quarry dust, in: GeoVadis. CRC Press, London, pp. 424–430. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003645955-53
Conferences
Prof. Sayantan Chakraborty presented a paper titled “Effect of Clay Mineralogy on the Extent of Ettringite-induced Heaving in Lime-treated Sulfate-rich Soils” in the ASCE Geo-Congress 2026 held at Salt Lake City Utah, USA from 8th to 13th March, 2026
Prof. Rakshanda Showkat presented a paper titled “Probabilistic Analysis of Compacted Embankments Using Kriging Surrogates” in the ASCE Geo-Congress 2026 held at Salt Lake City Utah, USA from 8th to 13th March, 2026
Award
Prof. Rakshanda Showkat has been awarded the Young Geotechnical Engineer Award for best paper on shallow foundations for the year 2025 organized by the Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC)
Invited Talks
Prof. Dipendu Bhunia Delivered an Invited Lecture on "Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation of Masonry Arch Bridges on Indian Railway" in CANADA-INDIA WORKSHOP Celebrating Resilience and Heritage: Masonry Arch Bridges Across the Indian Railways Network, IC-Impact, MARCH 19-20, 2026, IIT Delhi, New Delhi.
Prof. Ravikumar Guntu was invited to deliver online talk on "On the Need for Low-Cost Sensor Technologies for Digital Twin Development " during PRAVAAHA 2026 Water Tech Fest, organized by the Department of Hydrology, on March 20, 2026, IIT Roorkee.
Seminars / Workshops / Conferences Conducted
The Department of Civil Engineering successfully organized a one-day workshop on “Junior Civil Engineers Boot Camp 2026” on 28 March 2026. Conveners: Prof. Maripini Himabindu and Prof. Sanchari Thakur.
The Department of Civil Engineering successfully organized a one-day workshop on “Sustainable Construction Materials for Civil Engineering” on 16 March 2026. Convener: Prof. Shamsher Bahadur Singh.
New Equipment / Software Facilities
Equipment name: WP4C, Soil Water Characteristic Curve Apparatus; Amount: 18,65,698; Date of purchase: 26/02/26; Faculty in charge: Prof. Rakshanda Showkat; Funding agency: NFSG
