Research & Consultancy Overview

The Department of Civil Engineering is a recognised Research Centre under both Andhra University and JNTUK. With six Centres of Excellence and an active consultancy division contributing over 80% of the institution's consultancy revenue, the department bridges academic research and real-world engineering practice. Faculty have published 150+ papers in SCI/Scopus journals and secured projects totalling approximately ₹1.2 Crores from agencies like DST and VGST.

  • Structural Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Water Resources Engineering
  • Advanced Construction Materials
  • Centre for Water Quality & Environmental Studies
  • Centre for Structural Safety & Advanced Materials
  • Centre for Geotechnical Innovation
  • Centre for Transportation Systems & Smart Infrastructure
  • Centre for Remote Sensing & GIS Applications
  • Centre for Sustainable Construction
  • 2 DST-funded research projects in Structural and Environmental Engineering domains.
  • 1 VGST-funded project on advanced geotechnical materials.
  • Total funded research of approximately ₹1.2 Crores across all active and recently completed projects.
Type 2022–2023 2023–2024 2024–2025 2025–2026*
Journals 13 21 16 05
Conference 20 07 02 06
Book Chapters 03 15
Books 03

* 2025–2026 figures are partial/ongoing.

Domains

  • Structural Engineering — testing, analysis, and design of RC and steel structures.
  • Geotechnical Engineering — soil investigation, foundation analysis, and ground improvement.
  • Transportation Engineering — road pavement design, traffic studies, and highway materials testing.
  • Environmental Engineering — water quality analysis, EIA, and wastewater treatment design.

The department contributes over 80% of the institution's total consultancy revenue, serving government agencies, municipalities, and private industries across Andhra Pradesh.

Department Contact

Civil Engineering Department
SRKR Engineering College