Department of Civil Engineering was started in the year 1979 with an intake of 30 for UG program. The intake was increased to 50 in 1994 and to 90 in 2009. The Department was granted autonomy by VTU, Belagavi in 2007. The department has been accredited thrice by NBA, in 2002 for the first time, in 2005 for the second time and recently in March 2020 for the third time (under Tier-1). The department has been recognized as Research Centre by VTU, Belagavi since 2002. The department is actively engaged in the Material Testing & Consultancy. In the year 2005-06, the department started PG program, M.Tech. in Computer Aided Design of Structures(CADS) with an intake of 18.
Year of Establishment: 2002
Head of Department: Dr. R. J. Fernandes
PG Coordinator: Dr. M. S. Bhandiwad
Current Intake: 18
Phone Number: 0836 232-8222
Vision:
To be the center of excellence providing the state of art civil engineering education developing competent engineers responsible for serving the society.
Mission:
The development of robust curricula to meet the industrial expectations.
Interactive teaching-learning process with modern educational tools & soft skills.
Establishing synergy between teaching and research with ethical values.
Industry-Institute interaction.
PEOs & POs
Programme Educational Objectives(PEOs)
PG Computer Aided Design of Structures : PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES (PEOs)
PEO 1 :
To provide proficiency in the basic principles and advanced courses of technology in Computer Aided Design of Structures so that students are able to formulate, analyze and solve the societal problems for sustainable development related to Structural Engineering.
PEO 2 :
To expose students to the latest innovations and trends with a view to inculcate strong research orientation in Computer Aided Design of Structures as well as in multidisciplinary streams.
PEO 3 :
To create a congenial environment that promotes learning, growth and imparts ability to work with inter-disciplinary groups in professional, industry and research organizations.
PEO 4 :
To produce Structural Engineers who integrate and build on the program’s core curricular concepts in the pursuit of professional leadership, teamwork, life-long learning, and successful career advancement.
Programme Outcomes(POs)
PG – Computer Aided Design of Structures : PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)
Engineering Graduates will be able to:
PO
Description of the Programme Outcome (PO) Engineering Graduates will be able to:
PO-1 :
An ability to independently carry out design /research/investigation and development work to solve practical problems.
PO-2 :
An ability to write and present a substantial technical report/document.
PO-3 :
Students should be able to demonstrate a degree of mastery over design of structures using software tools as per the specialization of the program.
About
Prof. I T Shirkol is a Professor in the department Civil Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. He obtained his Bachelor of Technology from SDM college of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Master degree in Ecology and Environmental Engineering from MCNUJ, Bhopal. He has guided 35 UG Projects. He is an expert in GIS , Remote sensing and Watershed development.
Qualifications: B.E, M.E in Ecology and Environmental Engineering
Publications: National / International Journals: 5
About
K Venkateshrao Pramod, is a Professor in the department Civil Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering from Mangalore University, Master degree in Industrial Structures, from Mangalore University, Ph. D. ongoing at SGBIT, Belagavi, Karnataka State, India.
Qualifications: B.E, M.Tech in Industrial Structures)
Published TWO Technical Books in Civil Engineering field.
Worked out Low cost method for sealing cracks in RCC Slabs.
Successful ly identified more than 50 bore well points (without a single failure till date)
Vaastu Rectification of more than 300 Residential/Non Residential Buildings.
Provided Structural Solutions for some typical field problems.
Dr. D. K. Kulkarni (Professor)
About
Dr. D K Kulkarni is a Professor in the department Civil Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering from REC Hulakoti, Master degree in Structures from Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli. He completed Ph.D. from Walchand College of Engineering Sangli under Shivaji University, Kolhapur. He has guided 42 PG students. He has guided 5 PhD students and 4 PhD students have registered under him.
Qualifications: B.E, M.E and Ph.D in Civil Engineering
Publications:
National / International Conference Proceedings: 12/12
Worked as BOS member at S U Kolhapur, GIT Belgavi and SDMCET Dharwad.
Visited as a LIC committee member for 10 institutions.
Visited as a subject expert for the recruitment committee for 11 institutions
Visiting faculty at GEC Karad, WCE Sangli and Pandharpur.
Recognized PG and PhD guide at SU Kolhapur, VTU Belagavi and JNTU Hyderabad.
Involved as resource person/judge/reviewer/editor in many organisations and institutions -34
Organised 5 STP/NC/Seminar
Attended 77 STP/NC/Seminar
Dr. Udayashankar D Hakari (Associate Professor)
About
Dr. Udayshankar D Hakari is an Associate Professor in the department Civil Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. He obtained his Bachelor of Technology from NIT Warangal, Master degree in Foundation Engineering from Goa University, Goa. He completed Ph.D. from Karnataka University, Dharwad. He has guided 25 UG students. He has conducted many workshops.
Qualifications: B.Tech, M.E and Ph.D. (Soils).
Publications:
National / International Conference Proceedings: 5
Member of Technical Evaluation Committee, HDBRTS(Govt.of Karnataka)
Member , Board of Studies in Civil Engineering, Goa University
Member, Indian Geotechnical Society
Dr. Reginald Fernandes (Associate Professor & Head)
About
Dr. R J Fernandes is Associate Professor and Head in the department Civil Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering from BVB College of Engineering and Technology Hubli Karnataka University Dharwad Master degree in Industrial Structures from KREC Surathkal Mangalore University. Ph. D. from NITK Surathkal. Guiding 3 Ph.D. students at Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Karnataka India and guided 10 UG and 24 PG students. Conducted one Conference and 4 CEP Workshops. He is department PG and NAAC Coordinator.
Qualifications: B.E, M.Tech in Industrial Structures, PhD in Structures
Publications:
National / International Conference Proceedings: 2
Prof. Basavaraj Gudadappanavar (Assistant Professor)
About
Prof. Basavaraj Gudadappanavar is an Assistant Professor in the department Civil Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering from SDM College of Engineering &Technology Dharwad.Master degree in Structural Engineering from BVB College of Engineering &Technology Hubballi. Pursuing Ph. D in Concrete Structures from VTU Belagavi, Karnataka State, India. He has guided more than 10 UG and more than 10 PG students. He had coordinated many webinars in the department of Civil Engineering SDMCET Dharwad. He is department Coordinator for Teaching staff Association, Executive member of Alumni association and Board Director of cooperative society.
Qualifications: B.E, M.Tech in Structural Engineering
About
Prof. M B Mogali is a Assistant Professor in the department Civil Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. She obtained his Bachelor of Engineering from SDM College of Engineering and Technology Dharwad. Master degree in Structural Engineering from BVBCET Hubli. She joined the institution on September 2011 and guided 9 UG Projects and 8 PG projects.
Qualifications: B.E, M.Tech in Structural Engineering
Publications:
National / International Conference Proceedings: 1
About
Dr. Shravan A Kanalli is an Assistant Professor in the department Civil Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. He has 11 years of Experience in Teaching/Research. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering from STJIT Ranebennur Master degree in Transportation Engineering and Management from BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore. He was awarded Ph.D by VTU, Belagavi for his research work titled “Utlization of Mine Waste on Unpaved Road Construction on Black Cotton Soil” in the year 2022. He has guided 72 UG students. He has Conducted 2Workshops and guided 4 Industry Defined Project.
Qualifications: B.E, M.Tech in Transportation Engineering, Ph.D.
Publications:
National / International Conference Proceedings: 2
Technical Expert for Road Safety Commission, Government of Karnataka.
Faculty Coordinator for Memorandum of Understanding with National Highway Authority of India (NHAI).
Faculty Coordinator for Memorandum of Understanding with InfoTrans Engineers Pvt.Ltd. Hyderabad (Road Safety Consultants).
NBA Coordinator, Department of Civil Engineering.
Prof. Praveen Kumar Sakare (Assistant Professor)
About
Prof. Praveen Kumar Sakare is Assistant Professor in the department Civil Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering from B.V.B. College of Engineering and Technology, Hubballi (Karnataka) in 2009, Master’s degree in “Construction Technology and Management” from NIT-K, Surathkal (Karnataka) in 2012 and has guided 21 UG student projects. He has industrial experience of 2 years and has conducted Land survey consultancy works in and around Dharwad district. His area of interest includes zero energy buildings, building planning and construction project management. He has published papers in international reputed peer reviewed research journals and proceedings. He is a member of Institution of Engineers (India)
Qualifications: B.E, M.Tech in Construction Technology and Management
Publications:
National / International Conference Proceedings: 01
He has published papers in international reputed peer reviewed research journals and proceedings.
Prof. Gavisiddesh S Majjagi (Assistant Professor)
About
Prof. Gavisiddesh S Majjagi is a Assistant Professor in the department of Civil Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering from SDMCET Dharwad. Master degree in Geotechnical Engineering from Basaveshwar Engineering College Bagalkot, Karnataka State, India. He joined the SDM Institution in September 2016 and has 6years of academic experience. He has guided 8 UG projects and has industrial experience of 6years in areas of Geotechnical engineering and worked with various prestigious projects like Kempegouda International Airport Bangalore(phase-II),BMRCL(Phase-I),National Highways Authority of India(NHAI) ,Baba Atomic Research Centre(BARC) Bangalore ,etc .
Qualifications: B.E, M.Tech in Geotechnical Enginenring
Publications:
National / International Conference Proceedings: 3
Has undertaken consultancy works relating to geotechnical investigation and rehabilitation of irrigation structures for various Government and Private agencies. He has also been Departmental NSS coordinator and has been involved in various site visits along with students for various social causes.
About
Prof. Prateek Cholappanavar is a Assistant Professor in the department of Civil Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering from SDM College of Engineering and Technology and Master degree in Structural Engineering from KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi, Karnataka State, India. Guided 5 UG and 5 PG students. Conducted 2 Conferences and 2 Workshops.
Qualifications: B.E, M.Tech in Structural Engineering
Has undertaken consultancy works relating to geotechnical investigation and rehabilitation of irrigation structures for various Government and Private agencies. He has also been Departmental NSS coordinator and has been involved in various site visits along with students for various social causes.
About
Prof. Suresh Hubballiis a Assistant Professor in the department Civil Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. He/she obtained his Bachelor of Engineering from SGBIT Belgaum and Master Degree in Water Resources Engineering from University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering Bangalore, Karnataka State, India.
Qualifications: B.E, M.Tech in Water Resources Engineering
Publications:
National / International Conference Proceedings: 01
About
Prof. Sameer S Chitnis is a Assistant Professor in the department Civil Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering from SDM College of Engineering and Technology Dharwad. Master degree in Structural Engineering from Gogte Institute of technology Belagavi. He has also 1 year industrial experience. He joined the institution on September 2017 and guided 6 UG Projects and 6 PG projects. Has undertaken consultancy works relating to Material testing and Stability for various Government and Private Agencies. He has also been Departmental NSS coordinator and has been involved in various site visits along with students for various social causes.
Qualifications: B.E, M.Tech in Structural Engineering
About
Prof Kushal Kapali is a Assistant Professor in the department Civil Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. She obtained her Bachelor of Engineering from SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad and Master degree in CAD Structures from SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka State, India. She has guided 3 UG and 6 PG students. She is departmental MIS coordinator.
About
Prof Pooja Hukkeri is a Assistant Professor in the department Civil Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. She obtained her Bachelor of Engineering from SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Master degree in Environmental Engineering from KLE College of Engineering and Technology, Belagum, Karnataka State, India.
Qualifications: B.E, M.Tech in Environmental Engineering
About
Prof. Vishwanatha Bhat is an Assistant Professor in the department Civil Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering from The National Institute of Engineering (NIE) Mysuru, Master degree in Remote Sensing and GIS from National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal.Pursuing Ph. D. from VTU Belagavi, Karnataka State, India.
Qualifications: B.E, M.Tech in Remote sensing and GIS
Publications:
National / International Conference Proceedings: 4
About
Prof.Dr. Shruti Kambalimath S is an Assistant Professor in the department of Civil Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. She obtained her Bachelor of Engineering from KLE Technological University (Formerly known as BVBCET), Hubli, Master of Technology from VTU PG Centre, Belagavi. She completed Ph.D. from National Institute of Technology, Karnataka. Her core research areas are Soft Computing, Hydrology, Water Resources, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Remote Sensing and GIS.
Qualifications: B.E, MTech. (Water and Land Mgt.) and Ph.D. (Water Resources).
Publications:
National / International Conference Proceedings: 2
Secured Second Best Paper Award in the National conference on Make in India- An opportunity for engineering technologies, 2016, organized by S. G. Balekundri Institute of Technology, Belagavi
Secured Second place at university level in MTech (WLM)
Government of India (MHRD) Scholarship for PhD studies
Prof. Akhilesh Menashi (Assistant Professor)
About
Prof. Akhilesh Menashi a Assistant Professor in the department Civil Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering from GEC Haveri and Master Degree in Structural Engineering from Center For P.G Studies VTU, Belagavi, Karnataka State, India.
Qualifications: B.E, M.Tech in Structural Engineering
Publications:
National / International Conference Proceedings: –
Dr. Mallikarjun S. Bhandiwad (Assistant Professor)
About
Dr. Mallikarjun S. Bhandiwad working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology in Dharwad, Karnataka, India. He has 11 years of experience, including teaching and research. He obtained his Bachelor’sdegree in Civil Engineering and Master’s degree in CAD Structures from VTU Belagavi. He received Ph.D. degree from NITK Surathkal in the year 2023.
Qualifications: B.E, M.Tech, Ph.D.
Publications:
National / International Conference Proceedings: –
About
Prof. Bhanupriya N is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at SDM College of Engineering & Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, India. She has 4 years of experience in teaching and research.
She obtained her Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Civil Engineering and Master’s degree (M.Tech.) in Computer Aided Design of Structures (CADS), both from SDM College of Engineering & Technology, Dharwad. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, Karnataka.
Ms.Bhanupriya has guided 4 undergraduate (UG) projects and serves as the Departmental CIII Coordinator.
Qualifications: B.E. in Civil Engineering, M.Tech. in Computer Aided Design of Structures (CADS), Pursuing Ph.D. (VTU, Belagavi)
Publications: National / International Journals: 1
About
Mohan H. Badiger is an Assistant Professor at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad. He earned his M.Tech. degree in Transportation Engineering and Management from Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru, in 2017. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in the Department of Civil Engineering at Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru.His research focuses on the application of geosynthetics and recycled materials in the granular layers of pavements. Mohan has presented his work at various international conferences and published his research in Scopus-indexed conference proceedings. Additionally, he has authored papers in refereed international journals, contributing significantly to advancements in sustainable pavement engineering.
Qualifications: B.E (Civil), M.Tech(Transportation Engineering and Management)
Publications: National / International Journals: 10
About
Dr. V S Hegde is an Adjunct faculty in the department Civil Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. He obtained his Bachelor degree, Master degree from Karnataka University Dharwad. He completed his Ph.D. in Geology from Karnatak University, Dharwad. He has guided 6 PhD students and at present 7 students have registered under him.
Qualifications: Msc, M.Phil, PhD (Geology)
Publications:
National / International Conference Proceedings: 28
