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Dr. K. S. Sreekeshava

Civil Engineering

Dr. Sreekeshava K S

Dr. K. S. Sreekeshava

Associate Professor & Head of the Department

Dr. K. S. Sreekeshava

Email: hod.civ@jyothyit.ac.in

Dr. K. S. Sreekeshava is an accomplished academic and researcher in Civil Engineering with over 10 years of teaching experience. He currently serves as an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering at Jyothy Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, Karnataka. He is also serving on the editorial boards of Scientific Reports (Springer Nature), Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering Technology (Savvy Science Publishers), and Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology (Learning Gate). Holding a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering & Sciences from BMS College of Engineering (Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi), his expertise spans Earthquake Engineering, Concrete Technology, Soil-Structure Interaction, GIS applications in Water Resources, and Masonry Structures. He has also enhanced his skills with a postgraduate certification in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from IIIT Nagpur. A prolific author and editor, he has published 3 authored textbooks, 6 edited books, 26 international journal papers, 12 conference papers, and 19 book chapters. His research impact is reflected through 244 citations, an h-index of 8, and an i10-index of 5 since 2020. He also holds a design patent for a safety helmet equipped with a camera and a solar-powered fan for construction workers. Dr. Sreekeshava has successfully secured and managed research and faculty development grants, including ₹2 lakhs from VTU TEQIP and ₹4.5 lakhs from AICTE for FDPs, and has guided 14 KSCST-sponsored projects. A life member of numerous professional bodies such as ISTE, ICI, INSC, NICEE, IAENG,ISET, IGS, and IEI, he also serves as a reviewer for several esteemed international journals from Elsevier,Springer, and MDPI. Under his dynamic leadership, the Civil Engineering Department at JIT has receivedNBA accreditation for two consecutive tenures and achieved the ICI Ultratech Outstanding Student Chapter Award (Karnataka, 2023). He is currently supervising six Ph.D. scholars and providing extensive consultancy services in Civil Engineering.

  • Teaching: 9 Years, 9 Months
  • Research: 6 Years

Masonry structures, Earthquake Engineering, Bio-composites, and Structural design

  1. Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), New Delhi Grade of Membership: Life Member | Membership Number: 101282 | Year of Selection: 2014
  2. Indian Concrete Institute (ICI), Chennai Grade of Membership: Life Member | Membership Number: 12053 | Year of Selection: 2017
  3. The National Information Centre of Earthquake Engineering (NICEE), IIT Kanpur Grade of Membership: Life Member | Membership Number: 17JSY17 | Year of Selection: 2017
  4. International Association of Engineers (IAENG) Grade of Membership: Life Member | Membership Number: 255843 | Year of Selection: 2020
  5. Indian Society of Earthquake Technology (ISET) Grade of Membership: Life Member | Membership Number: 1889 | Year of Selection: 2023
  6. Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS) Grade of Membership: Life Member | Membership Number: 5571 | Year of Selection: 2023
  7. The Institute of Engineers, India (IEI) Grade of Membership: Life Member | Membership Number: 1809789 | Year of Selection: 2024
Journal Publications

  1. Kavya, B. R., Shrikanth, A. S., & Sreekeshava, K. S. (2025). Prediction of Shear Strength of Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Beams with Stirrups Using Hybrid Machine Learning and Deep Learning Models. Buildings, 15(8), 1265. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15081265

  2. Sreekeshava, K. S., Rodrigues, H., Arunkumar, A. S. et al. (2025). Parametric studies on fundamental period of vibration of masonry in-filled reinforced concrete frames strengthened at interfaces of MI and RC with geo-fabric. International Journal of System Assurance Engineering and Management, 16, 1590–1606. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13198-025-02773-w

  3. Anilkumar, Sreekeshava, K. S., & Bhargavi, C. (2025). Studies on Optimization of Fly Ash, GGBS and Precipitated Silica in Geopolymer Concrete. Construction Materials, 5(2), 29. https://doi.org/10.3390/constrmater5020029

  4. C. R., G., Rao, K. R., Sumalatha, J., K. S., S., & Raghu Prasad, B. K. (2025). Minimizing Heavy Metal Contamination in Mining-Affected Soils: A Leaching-Based Approach. Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal, 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/15320383.2025.2518147

  5. Bhargavi, C., Sreekeshava, K. S., & Raghu Prasad, B. K. (2025). Evolution of Studies on Fracture Behavior of Composite Laminates: A Scoping Review. Applied Mechanics, 6(3), 63. https://doi.org/10.3390/applmech6030063

  6. Gadekari, R. S., Kolathayar, S., & Sreekeshava, K. S. (2025). Experimental Studies to Evaluate Performance of Coconut Shell Mat as Cellular Confinement in Sandy Soils. Indian Geotechnical Journal. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-025-01184-9

  7. Lam, T. Q. K., Sreekeshava, K. S., Bhargavi, C., Ganesh, C. R., Ambale, N. S., & Do, T. M. D. (2024). Exploring the Potential of Green Microalgae‐Based Phycoremediation Treated Wastewater for Sustainable Concrete Production. Advances in Civil Engineering, 2024(1). https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/8564202

  8. Yadav, J., Shekhawat, P., & K S, S. (2024). Evaluation of Pressure-Settlement Response of Square Footing Rested on Sand Reinforced with Coir Geotextile. Journal of Mining and Environment, 15(2). https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2023.13721.2539

  9. Nagalakshmi, A. R., Shrikanth, A. S., Kalavathi, G. K., & Sreekeshava, K. S. (2024). The Degree Energy of a Graph. Mathematics, 12(17), 2699. https://doi.org/10.3390/math12172699

  10. Sreekeshava, K. S., Rodrigues, H., & Arunkumar, A. S. (2023). Response of Masonry-Infilled Reinforced Concrete Frames Strengthened at Interfaces with Geo-Fabric under In-Plane Loads. Buildings, 13(6), 1495. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13061495

  11. Ganesh, C. R., Sumalatha, J., Sreekeshava, K. S., & Sharath, K. (2023). Experimental study on strength behaviour of geofibre reinforced stabilized mud blocks using industrial by-products. Materials Today: Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.04.045

  12. Sreekeshava, K. S., Arunkumar, A. S., & Ravishankar, B. V. (2021). Strengthening of brick masonry wallette by polyester geo-fabric reinforced cementitious matrix. Materials Today: Proceedings, 46, 2392–2399. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.01.161

  13. Dharek, M. S., Sunagar, P., Harish, K., Sreekeshava, K. S., Naveen, S. U., & Bhanutej. (2020). Performance of Self-flowing Concrete Incorporated with Alumina Silicates Subjected to Elevated Temperature. In: Subramaniam, K., Khan, M. (eds) Advances in Structural Engineering. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 74. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4079-0_10

Paper Presentations in International/National Conferences

  1. Ganesh, C. R., Sreekeshava, K. S., & Prachand Man Pradhan. (2021). Influence of Randomly Distributed Geo-Fibers with Fly Ash on the Performance of the Soil. 8th International Kerpic Conference: KERPIC’20 – 26–27 November 2020, Istanbul.

  2. Sreekeshava, K. S., Arunkumar, A. S., & Ravishankar, B. V. (2021). Strengthening of brick masonry wallette by polyester geo-fabric reinforced cementitious matrix. Materials Today: Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.01.161

  3. Sreekeshava, K. S., Arunkumar, A. S., Dharek, M. S., & Sunagar, P. (2021). Studies on Inclusion of Polypropylene (PP) Geo-fabric in Concrete. In: Dasgupta, K., Sudheesh, T. K., Praseeda, K. I., Unni Kartha, G., Kavitha, P. E., & Jawahar Saud, S. (eds) Proceedings of SECON 2020. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 97. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55115-5_2

  4. Kilabanur, P., Dharek, M. S., Sreekeshava, K. S., & Thejaswi, P. (2020). Enhancing Index and Strength Properties of Black Cotton Soil using Combination of Geopolymer and Flyash. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 955, 012061. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/955/1/012061

  5. Sunagar, P., Sreekeshava, K. S., & Ramegowda, R. (2020). Non-Linear Seismic Analysis of Steel Plate Shear Wall Subjected to Blast Loading. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 955, 012025. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/955/1/012025

  6. Dharek, M. S., Raghunath, S., & Sreekeshava, K. S. (2020). Stress strain characteristics of reinforced hollow concrete block masonry melded with mesh reinforcement. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 814, 012040. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/814/1/012040

  7. Rao, K. R., Sreekeshava, K. S., Dharek, M. S., Sunagar, P. C., & Ganesh, C. R. (2020). Spatial variation of climate change issues using remote sensing technique. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 814, 012042. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/814/1/012042

  8. Desai, J., Sreekeshava, K. S., Dharek, M. S., Sunagar, P., & Ganesh, C. R. (2020). Carbon Dioxide Sequestration by Mineral Carbonation Using Alkaline Rich Material. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 814, 012035. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/814/1/012035

  9. Sunagar, P., Dharek, M. S., & Sreekeshava, K. S. (2020). Blast resistance of steel plate shear walls designed for seismic loading. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 814, 012041. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/814/1/012041

  10. Nair, A., Prashant, S. C., & Sreekeshava, K. S. (2020). Additive Manufacturing of Concrete: Challenges and opportunities. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 814, 012022. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/814/1/012022

  11. Rao, Kumar R., & Sreekeshava, K. S. et al. (2020). Issues on Planning of Solid Waste Management Scheme through Evaluation in Integrated Data Information System. American Institute of Physics Conference Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5141548

  12. Sreekeshava, K. S., Arunkumar, A. S., & Ravishankar, B. V. (2020). Experimental Studies on Brick Masonry Elements with Geo-fabric Bed Joint Reinforcement. In: Pancharathi, R., Sangoju, B., & Chaudhary, S. (eds) Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 68. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-3361-7_3

  13. Sunagar, P., Bhashyam, A., Dharek, M. S., Sreekeshava, K. S., Ramegowda, R. S., & Lakshmi, H. S. (2020). Blast resistance of steel plate shear walls designed for seismic loading. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 814(1), 012041. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/814/1/012041

  14. Sreekeshava, K. S., Arunkumar, A. S., & Ravishankar, B. V. (2020). Experimental Studies on Polyester Geo-Fabric Strengthened Masonry Elements. In: Prashant, A., Sachan, A., & Desai, C. (eds) Advances in Computer Methods and Geomechanics. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 55. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-0886-8_58

  15. Sreekeshava, K. S., Kumar, S. (2018). Rainfall distribution and its spatial and temporal variability over Arkavathi River Basin under climate change scenario. International Journal of Advances in Science Engineering and Technology, 6(1), Special Issue 1, February 2018. ISSN (p): 2321–8991, ISSN (e): 2321–9009.

  16. Sreekeshava, K. S., & Arun Kumar, A. S., & Ravishankar, B. V. (2017). Influence of Geofabrics on the Performance of Concrete Elements. ICERTMCE-2017-IJASRE. ISSN: 2454-8006, REVA University, Bangalore.

Patents
  1. Design Patent: Safety Helmet with Camera and Solar Powered Fan for Construction Workers, 18/04/2024, 408343-001
Grants/Funded Projects/ Consultancy

Major Funded Projects (as Principal Investigator – PI):

  1. Visvesvaraya Technological University TEQIP CELL – Competitive Research Funding Scheme (2019-2020) Project: “Studies on MI-RC reinforced frames under lateral loads” Grants received: ₹2 Lakhs (as PI)
  2. AICTE-ISTE Sponsored Refresher Course (2021-2022) Project: “Recent Advances in Civil Engineering”  Grants received: ₹1 Lakh (as PI)
  3. AICTE Teaching and Learning (ATAL) Academy sponsored Technical Faculty Development Programme (20th Nov to 25th Nov 2023) Project: “Integrated Approaches and Sustainable Practices in Geotechnics” Grants Received: ₹3.5 Lakhs (as PI)

Minor Funded Projects:

Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) Funded Projects:

  1. “Studies on predicting the mechanical properties of Geopolymer concrete using novel machine learning algorithms” (2024-2025)
  2. “Nano-silica: a catalyst for advancing ambient cured ground granulated blast furnace slag based geopolymer concrete characteristics” (2024-2025)
  3. “Studies on the response of geo-polymer block masonry assemblages subjected to in plane shear” (2023-2024).
  4. “Studies on sustainable Geopolymer Paver Blocks with Coalmine Overburden as a replacement to fine aggregates” (2023-2024).
  5. “Design and development of alkali activated hybrid sustainable Geopolymeric blocks” (2023-2024).
  6. “Secure step: advanced home security with door mat sensors using IOT” (2023-2024).
  7. “Phycoremediation of Wastewater using Green Microalgae” (2022-2023).
  8. “Strength and durability studies on Sustainable Paver Blocks for Low Volume Traffic Pavements utilizing fly ash through alkali activation” (2021-2022).
  9. “Experimental Studies on effect of slenderness ratio on the strength of reinforced brick masonry” (2020-2021).
  10. “Design and Development of sustainable paver blocks for low volume traffic pavements using alkali activated aluminosilicates utilizing copper slag and demolition wastes.” (2019-2020).
  11. “Effect of marine water for mixing and curing on structural concrete and study on morphology of concrete when casted and cured with marine water” (2018-2019).
  12. “Experimental evaluation of Geogrid reinforced cementitious matrix for strengthening masonry infills” (2017-2018).
  13. “Rainfall distribution and its spatial and Temporal variability over Arkavathi river Basin under climate change scenario” (2016-2017).
  14. “Environmental effect on rainfall pattern and trend of Bangalore district” (2015-2016).