Dr. M Chittaranjan

Professor & Head

BIO

Dr.M.Chittaranjan did his Diploma in Civil Engineering at S.V.Govt.Polytechnic Tirupati. He completed his Under graduation, Post-graduation and Doctor of Philosophy at Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering, S.V.University, Tirupati. He worked as an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor at Bapatla Engineering College, Bapatla. Later he worked as a Professor and Head at Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science(MITS), Madanapalle. Currently he is working as a Professor and Head at SV College of Engineering (SVCE) Tirupati. He represented Civil Engineering Department before NBA expert committee members and got NBA accreditation to Civil Department at SVCE. He is also acting as a Chairmen of Board of Studies and framing syllabus for Civil Engineering students at SVCE. He published 43 research papers in reputed journals and conferences. He has been published 5 patents and authored three Text Books. He has been recognized as NPTEL Star by NPTEL-SWAYAM Centre IIT Madras. He received Innovative research and dedicated Academician Award and Excellent Professional Achievement Award from The Society of Innovative Educationalist & Scientific Research Professional, Chennai.

TEACHING INTERESTS

Soil Mechanics
Foundation Engineering
Concrete Technology
Building Materials and Construction
Environmental Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
Engineering Mechanics

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Ground Improvement Techniques
Environmental Geotechniques

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

M.Chittaranjan,Abdhesh Kumar Sinha,V.R.Sai Devayani,Chennakesava Reddy Gadikota,Jash Nimesh Kanasara,M.Vadivel “Experimental Investigations on Self Compacted Concrete using Polymer Waste” Corrosion And Protection, Vol. 51 Issue. 2 (2023) 405-416, ISSN:1005-748X(Scopus Indexed from 2013 to Present)
M.Chittaranjan P. Rajasulochana, ,C.B.Senthilkumar, Jemima Daniel,S. Christy, AshwiniM “Ecofriendly, Low Cost Biodegradtion Of PlasticsResearch Study” European Chemical Bulletin.E_ISSN:2063-5346, 2023,12(5), 1623-1633(Scopus Indexed from 2017 to present)
M.Chittaranjan, P. Rajasulochana, M.Hanuma Reddy “Production of Probiotics from Environment” Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results Volume 14 Issue 3 ¦2023. ISSN:0976-9234 E-ISSN:2229-7723(Scopus Indexed from 2013 to Present)
M.Chittaranjan, K.Narsimhulu, H.Prasad Raju “Experimental Investigations On Bacterial Based Self-Healing Concrete With Bacillus Subtilis” Corrosion And Protection, Vol. 51 Issue. 1 (2023) pp103-122 ISSN:1005-748X(Scopus Indexed from 2013 to Present) (Scopus Indexed from 2002 to Present)
M.Chittaranjan,T.Saikrishna,S.Akhil Tej “Effect of Pollutants on Permeability Characteristics of Soil” International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), e-ISSN: 2395-0056, p-ISSN: 2395-0072,Volume: 09 Issue: 07, July 2022 ,pp2641-2643 (UGC Approved)
M.Chittaranjan,K.Muniswamy , V.R.Sai Devayani,V.Mahesh “Effect of Water treatment plant sludge on the Geotechnical Properties of an Expansive Soil” International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications, ISSN: 2248-9622, Vol. 11, Issue 6, (Series-III) June 2021, pp. 11-15, (UGC Approved)
M.Chittaranjan, J.Harish, M.Sriram, A.Usha (2021) “Effect of Sugarcane press mud on the Geotechnical Properties of an Expansive Soil” International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications(IJERA), ISSN: 2248-9622, Vol. 11, Issue 6, (Series-II) June 2021, pp. 06-09 (UGC Approved)
M.Chittaranjan, K. Nagendra Prasad. (2019). “A Rational Approach in Competitive Bidding Practices and Streamlining Missing Aspects of Public Procurements”. i-manager’s Journal on Civil Engineering 9(3):42.
M.Chittaranjan,K.N. Prasad.(2016) “A Brief Appraisal and Analysis of Existing Practices in the Contracts of Infrastructure Projects of Indian Railways”, Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management 6 (1), 14-23,
M.Chittaranjan,K. N. Prasad,(2016) “A Rational Approach for Assessing the Competitive Bidding of Infrastructure Projects of Indian Railways”, International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 7(3), 2016, pp. 145–162.(Scopus Indexing 2018-2019 ISSN:0976-6308 (print), 0976-6316 (online)
M. Chittaranajan, D.V. Siva Sankara Reddy, K. Ramu (2020) “Effect of Poly Com admixture on Geotechnical Properties of Black Cotton Soil “International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE) ISSN: 2277-3878, Volume-8 Issue-5, January 2020. Scopus Indexing: 2018-2019
M.Chittaranjan, D.V.Sivasankara Reddy, C.Ravikumar Reddy, K.Kowshik (2018) “Performance Evaluation of stone column Installed soft ground- A parametric study with Numerical Investigation” International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering(IJITEE) ISSN: 2278-3075, Volume-8 Issue-2S December, 2018. Scopus Indexing: 2018 – 2019
M.Chittaranjan,D.V.Siva Sankara Reddy, E.Anusha, “Effect of Lime and Stone Dust Admixtures on Geotechnical Properties of an Expansive Soil” Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR) Vol.4,issue 10,October,2017(UGC Approved)
M.Chittaranjan. Narasimha Rao, A.V. Penchalaiah, B., Ramesh.P (2014)”Compressibility Behaviour of Black Cotton Soil Admixed with Lime and Rice husk Ash” Published in International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJIRSET),Vo.3,issue No.4,April-2014,Pp:11473-11480.
Chittaranjan.M., NarasimhaRao, A.V.,(2012) “Effect of Certain Industrial Effluents on Compaction Characteristics of an Expansive Soil– A Comparative Study” published in International Journal of Engineering Inventions(IJEI),ISSN: 2278-7461, Vol.I, issue No:7, October-2012,Pp: 22-28.
Chittaranjan.M., NarasimhaRao,A.V.,(2012) “Effect of Certain Industrial effluents On plasticity and swelling behaviour of an Expansive Soil-A Comparative Study” published in International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, (IJEST) ISSN:0975-5462Vol.4,No.10,October, 2012, pp.4390-4397.
Chittaranjan.M., NarasimhaRao, A.V., Laxma Naik, K.V.N(2012)“Effect of Certain Industrial Effluents on Undrained Shear Strength behavior of an Expansive Soil: A Comparative Study“ published in International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology (IJERT). ISSN: 2278-0181, October – 2012,(Vol. 1,Issue8), pp.1-9
Chittaranjan.M., NarasimhaRao, A.V.,(2012)“Influence of soil-industrial effluents interaction on subgrade strength of An Expansive Soil-comparative Study” published in International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Technology (IJAET),ISSN-2231-1963Nov.2012.Pp.326-335.
Chittaranjan,M.,NarasimhaRao,A.V.,(2012)“Undrained Shear Strength Characteristics of an Expansive Soil contaminated with Certain Industrial Effluents at Various Pore fluid content Ratios” Published in International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJIRSET),ISO:3297:2007,Nov.2012,Vol.1,Issue.1, Pp.58-65.
Chittaranjan,M., Narasimha Rao, A.V.,(2011)“Applications of Agricultural and Domestic wates in Geotechnical Applications- An Overview” published in International Journal of Environment Research and development (JERARD)ISSN 0973-6921,Vol. NO.5,Issue N0.3, Page.No.673-678, January-March, 2011.
Chittaranjan,M.,Srikanth,T.,YaminiLakshmi,B.,Pavani,D(2011)“Effect of sea water on the geotechnical properties of clayey soils” published in International Journal of earth sciences and Engineering,ISSN0974-5904,Vol.4,No.6SPL,October, 2011,Pp.161-164.
Chittaranjan,M.Vijay,M.Keerthi,D,(2011)”Agricultural wastes as soil stabilizers” published in International journal of earth science sand Engineering,Vol.4,No.06SPL,October 2011,pp.50-51.
Chittaranjan,M,NarasimhaRao,A.V.,(2010) “Harmful effects of certain industrial wastes on Geotechnical Properties of soils-A Review Article” published in International Journal of “Nature Environment and Pollution Technology”Vol.9,No.4, December, 2010, Pp.799-804. ISSN: 09726268(Print); ISSN: 2395.3454 (online) (Scopus Indexed from 2009 to present)

AWARDS AND HONORS

Received the Award title of “Excellent Professional Achievement Award” from The Society of Innovative Educationalist & Scientific Research Professional, Chennai in 2020.
Received the Award title of “Innovative Technological Research &Dedicated Academician Award” from Innovative Scientific Research Professional Malaysia Accredited with The Society of Innovative Educationalist & Scientific Research Professional in 2018.
Appointed as Hon. Editorial Board Member-Consulting Editor by Innovative Scientific Research Professional Malaysia, Publisher Scientific Research Journals in 2019-20.
Appointed as Hon. Editorial Board Member-Technical Editor for Journal of Engineering Technological Research ISSN:2229-9262 in 2018.
Recognized as Research Supervisor by JNTUA during 2020-21 Academic year.
Acting as a Executive Committee member of “Indian Geotechnical Society-Tirupati Chapter, S. V. University college of Engineering, Tirupati.
Recognized as NPTEL Evangelists by NPTEL – Swayam Centre IITM for passing 18 subjects in 4 Years /8 semesters.
Recognized as “NPTEL Believer” by NPTEL – Swayam Centre IITM for passing four subjects at a time in a semester in the time line of January-April-2023
Recognized as “NPTEL Believer” by NPTEL – Swayam Centre IITM for passing four subjects at a time in a semester in the time line of January-April-2022
Recognized as “NPTEL Motivated Learner” by NPTEL – Swayam Centre IITM for passing 8 exams in four semesters in the time line of January-April-2022
Recognized as “NPTEL Believer” by NPTEL – Swayam Centre IITM for passing four subjects at a time in a semester in the time line of July-December-2020
Recognized as “NPTEL Discipline Star” by NPTEL – Swayam Centre IITM for completing more than 50 weeks of learning, final score in each subject >=55 in the time line of July-December-2020.
Completed 13 NPTEL courses and got two Gold medals,4 Silver medals and placed 6 times in Topers list.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Obtained Ph.D in Civil Engineering in the Specialization of Geotechnical Engineering from S.V. University, Tirupati in the year 2013 and did his research at S.V.University College of Engineering, Tirupati from 2007-2012.
Obtained M.Tech in Geotechnical Engineering with First Class with Distinction from S.V. University, Tirupati in the year 2005 and studied at S.V.University College of Engineering, Tirupati from 2002-2004.
Obtained B.Tech in Civil Engineering with First Class from S.V. University, Tirupati in the year 2000 and studied at S.V.University College of Engineering,Tirupati from 1996-2000.
Obtained Diploma in Civil Engineering with First Class with Distinction from S.B.T.E.T, Hyderabad, A.P in the year 1995 and Studied at S.V.Governement Polytechnic, Tirupati in 1992-95.

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