Civil Engineering

Head of Department

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Gautam
Ph.D(NIT Jaipur )

E-mail:
hod.civil@nitm.ac.in

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Dr. Rubi Chakraborty Assistant professor

Ph.D, IIT Guwahati

rubi@nitm.ac.in
8486222619
https://nitmeghalaya.irins.org/profile/264263

Research Interest

Stability and Stabilization of Slopes, Seismic behaviour of Retaining Structures, Probabilistic geotechnical site characterization, Probabilistic study of geotechnical structures, Landslide Susceptibility Mapping

Education Qualification

Ph.D, IIT Guwahati

Education

PhD (2022), IIT Guwahati

M.Tech (2016), IIT Guwahati

B.Tech (2013), NIT Agartala

Profiles

  1. Vidwan-ID : 264263
  2. Orcid Id: 0000-0002-5665-9977
  3. Google Scholar Id: v6N0Ue0AAAAJ
  4. Scopus Id: 57205502815

Professional Experience:

21 July, 2014 – 12 Nov 2023 Trainee Teacher (Faculty), NIT Meghalaya

13 Nov 2023-Present Day Assistant Professor (Grade II), NIT Meghalaya

Publications

Journals:

1. Probabilistic slope stability analysis: state-of-the-art review and future prospects, Chakraborty R, Dey A, Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2022, 7, 177. DOI: 10.1007/s41062-022-00784-1.

2. Probabilistic assessment of seismic response of toe-excavated hillslopes retained using anchored sheet-pile-wall, Chakraborty R, Dey A, Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 2022, 13, 5. DOI: 10.1007/s41062-022-00784-1. 

3. Hillslope instability induced by toe excavation: A comparative study of LEM-based deterministic and probabilistic approaches, Chakraborty R, Dey A, S?dhan?, 2021, 46, 210. DOI: 10.1007/s41062-022-00784-1.

4. Random finite element and limit equilibrium methods based probabilistic stability analyses of a cut slope, Chakraborty R, Dey A, Indian Geotechnical Journal, 2022. DOI: 10.1007/s40098-022-00617-z

5. Probabilistic Assessment of Seismic Response of Toe-Excavated Partially Saturated Hillslopes. Chakraborty R, Dey A, Indian Geotechnical Journal, 2024. DOI:10.1007/s40098-023-00840-2


Conferences:


1. Development of Prediction Equations for Static and Pseudo-static Stability of Slopes using Regression and Machine Learning Techniques, Chakraborty R, Ahmad F, Dey A, Samui P., In proceedings of GeoMandu 2024, an International Conference Series of Nepal Geotechnical Society, 28-29 November, 2024 | Kathmandu, Nepal (Accepted).

2. Effect of Spatial Variation of Soil on Probabilistic Slope Stability Analysis for Cut Slopes, Chakraborty R, Dey A., In proceedings of International Conference on Landslide and Slope Stability (SLOPE 2019), Bali, Indonesia, 2019.

3. Stability of hill-slope using LE and FE analyses, Chakraborty, R. and Dey, A.  National Conference on Engineering Problems and Application of Mathematics: EPAM 2016, NIT Agartala, Tripura, India, 2016, pp. 59

4. Numerical investigation of slope instability induced by hydraulic and seismic actions, Chakraborty R. and Dey A., North-East Students Geo-Congress: NESGC 2016, Agartala, India, pp. 237-244.

5. Importance of Spatial Variability on Probabilistic Slope Stability, Chakraborty R., Dey A., Indian Geotechnical Conference, Guwahati, 2017.

6. Multiple nonlinear regression analysis for slope stability using limit equilibrium method, Chakraborty, R. and Dey, A., International Geotechnical Engineering Conference on Sustainability in Geotechnical Engineering Practices and Related Urban Issues, Mumbai, India, 2016.

 

Book Chapters:

 

1.   Influence of Toe Cutting on Seismic Response of a Typical Hill Slope in North East India, Chakraborty R., Dey A., In: Sitharam, T.G., Kolathayar, Sreevalsa, Sharma, Mukat Lal (Eds.) Seismic Hazard and Risk. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 2020. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-9976-7

2.   Effect of Toe Cutting on Hillslope Stability. In: I.V. A., Maji V. (eds) Geotechnical Applications, Chakraborty, R., Dey, A., Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 13. Springer, Singapore, 2019, pp 191-198.

3.   A Comparison of 1D and 2D Spatial Variability in Probabilistic Slope Stability Analysis, Chakraborty, R., Dey, A., In: Sundaram R., Shahu J., Havanagi V. (eds) Geotechnics for Transportation Infrastructure. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 2019, vol 28. Springer, Singapore

4.   Stochastic Modeling of the Spatial Variability of Soil, Chakraborty R., Dey A., In: Shehata H., Desai C. (eds) Advances in Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering. GeoMEast 2018. Sustainable Civil Infrastructures. Springer, Cham.

Students Supervised/ Supervising

B.Tech

1. Maybryan Wahlang and Richard Puwein (2023- 2024), Topic: Assessment of Landslide Susceptibility Map For East Khasi Hills District Of Meghalaya By Using The Frequency Ratio Method.

2. Himanshu Kashyap, Yoobiangmi Suiam, Sojib Datta and Damemanbha Lyngdoh Lyngkhoi (2024- ongoing)

PhD
1. Masud Hussain (2024- ongoing)
2. Aditya Tarafdar (2024- ongoing)
3. Soumya Ranjan Satapathy (2024- ongoing)

Summer Internship:

2024:

1. Aibankhrawbok Syiem (3rd June - 17th July, 2024); Topic: Rainfall Induced Slope Instability Study in North-East India

2. Seitaro Honda (14th June to 26th July, 2024); Topic: Rainfall Induced Slope Instability Study in North-East India

3. Abid Hussain (24th June to 26th July, 2024); Topic: Rainfall Induced Slope Instability Study in North-East India

Subjects Taught/ Teaching (UG Course)

UG Courses

1. Geotechnical Engineering I

2. Geotechnical Engineering II

3. Engineering Geology

4. Ground Improvement Techniques

5. Surveying

6. Engineering Drawing

7. Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering

8. Transportation Engineering I

9. Disaster Management

10. Estimation, Costing and Valuation

11. Fluid Mechanics

12. Introduction to Finite Element Method

13. Term Paper

14. Geotechnical Engineering Lab I

15. Geotechnical Engineering Lab II

16. Surveying Lab

PG Courses

1. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering

2. Site Investigation and Foundation Design

3. Slopes and Retaining Structures

Workshop/ Short Term Course/ Faculty Development Program Conducted:

1. Registration committee member of Viksit Bharat 2047 through Atmanirbhar North East organized at the permanent campus (Sohra) on the 15th and 16th of November 2024.

2. Co-coordinator in SERB-sponsored workshop: “Space and Remote Sensing Technologies for Climate Change Mitigation, Water Resource Management, and Waste Management,” held from November 11–15, 2024.

3. Convener of One Week Short Term Course On Automated Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC)  at National Institute of Technology Meghalaya in association with NIELIT, Shillong (June 03-07, 2024)

Outreach Activities:

1. Reviewer for 2nd NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON STRUCTURAL AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING - 2024 (NCSGE – 2024), 06–07 September 2024, Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India - 831014.

2. Scientific committee member of 8th International Conference On Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics (8ICRAGEE) (December 11-14, 2024)

3. Reviewer for 8th International Conference On Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics (8ICRAGEE) (December 11-14, 2024)

4. Reviewer for National Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering (NCSGE - 2022) held during 11-12 November 2022 organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur.


Keynote/Invited Talk/Session Chair:

1. Invited talk on "Probabilistic Slope Stability Analysis using GeoStudio"  in a 5-day short-term program on "Application of  Multi-module Geostudio Software for -Comprehensive assessment of Geotechnical structures (AMGS-25)", 7th to 11th January 2025, NIT Warangal.

2. Keynote Speech in International Conference on Computer-Aided Modeling for the Sustainable Development of Smart Cities, Nov. 27 - 30, 2024, NERIST, Itanagar, India.

3. Session Chair for technical session on "Soil Improvement for Sustainable Development" in International Conference on Computer-Aided Modeling for the Sustainable Development of Smart Cities, Nov. 27 - 30, 2024, NERIST, Itanagar, India.

4. Invited talk on "Ground Truth: Unveiling Probabilities for Enhanced Slope Stability Assessment" in International Congress And Expo On Infrastructure And Construction (Barcelona Spain, March 18-20, 2024).

Events Organized:

1. Mohiniyattam by Smti Gopika Varma organized by NITM-SPIC MACAY Heritage Club on 04.09.2024 (Event organizer)

2. Cultural Event by Sri Nilimesh Chakraborty, a Tabla Player and Sri Sourav Ganguly, a Sitar Player on 25.09.2024 (Event organizer)

3. A Cleanliness and Plantation Drive at NIT Meghalaya Sohra Campus on 21.10.2024 under Special Campaign 4.0-2024 (Event organizer)

4. Essay writing and painting competition on 22.11.2024 for observance of Communal Harmony Campaign Week from 19th November to 25th November 2024.

5. Felicitation of the cleaners and gardeners 30th of October, 2024 under Special Campaign 4.0-2024 (Event organizer)

Reviewer:

1. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions

2. Arabian Journal of Geosciences

3. Scientific Reports

4. Geoenvironmental Disasters

5. Discover Civil Engineering

6. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology Transactions of Civil Engineering

7. Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources

8. Sadhana

9. Earth Science Informatics

10. Frontiers in Built Environment

11. Discover Geoscience


Awards and Recognitions

1.      2nd position in 12th in Tripura Board of Secondary Education (2009)

2.      2nd position in B.Tech in Civil Engineering Department of NIT Agartala

3.      MHRD sponsorship under NIT-IIT Trainee Teacher Scheme (2014) during M.Tech and PhD

Administrative/ Other Responsibilities:

1. Faculty-In-Charge of Green Campus, NIT Meghalaya Sohra (2024-till date). 

2. Faculty in Charge of NITM - SPIC MACAY Heritage Club (March, 2024 - till date)

Workshops/ Short Term Course attended

1. Professional Development Programme on “INNOVATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES AND PEDAGOGICAL EXCELLENCE” For Faculty of National Institute of Technology Meghalaya (NITM), Shillong – 793 003 (23.09.2024 to 27.09.2024)

2. Two day workshop on "Importance of Terminology in the Context of NEP 2020" at NIT Meghalaya on 23-24 September 2024.

3. Two - day Technical Workshop on "Electromagnetic Properties of Geomaterials" at Civil Engineering Department IIT (ISM) Dhanbad sponsored by CRG - Department of Science and Technology (DST) from 13-14 Sept, 2024.

4. A One Week Online Faculty Development Programme On GEO-INFORMATICS IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT (18th – 22nd June, 2024).

5. Workshop on Space Technology in Disaster Risk Management Jointly organized by NESAC (DOS), NRSC (ISRO)& NIDM (MHA) May27-28, 2024.

6. One Week Online Course on “Advances in Remote Sensing Techniques for Geological Applications” March 11-15, 2024, Organised by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Indian Space Research Organisation,  Department of Space, Govt. of India Dehradun.

7. Geospatial Analysis using Google Earth Engine, Feb 19-23, 2024, Organised by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Indian Space Research Organisation,  Department of Space, Govt. of India Dehradun.

8. NNRMS Sponsored course on Fundamental of Remote Sensing & GIS using Open Source Software and Python Programming, Date: 22nd Jan-2nd Feb, 2024, North Eastern Space Applications Centre, Department of Space, Government of India Umiam, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya - 793103.

9. Geodata Processing using Python, January 15-19, 2024, Organised by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Indian Space Research Organisation,  Department of Space, Govt. of India Dehradun.

10.   Workshop on: Earthquakes and other Ground Movements: Hazard Assessment, Mitigation and Management, June 16-17, 2023, at the Lemon Tree Premier Hotel, New Town, Kolkata, organized by the ISMAA- Kolkata Chapter.

11.  Indo-Chile Workshop on Recent Advancements in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, organized by SRKR Engineering College, India, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India and University of Chile, Chile; 07 Sept - 09 Sept, 2021

12. Outcome Based Engineering Education and Accreditation (OBEEA 2020), sponsored by TEQIP-III, organized by NIT Meghalaya during 21st-23rd September, 2020.

13.  Indo-Canadian Workshop on Interactive Design in Geotechnical Engineering: Theory to Practice, 24 Sep - 2 Oct, 2020

14.  SEISMIC HAZARD & RISK ASSESSMENT -Special attention to North East India on 12th & 13th September, 2020 by, Department of CIVIL Engineering, TCEA

15.  Quantification of Seismic Hazard and Mitigation of Induced Effects in NER, 8-9 November 2019, organized by: Department of Civil Engineering, Organized by: Knowledge Incubation for TEQIP Centre for Educational Technology

16.  3rd Indo-Japan workshop on Geotechnics for natural disaster mitigation and management, 13 December 2017, IIT Guwahati

17.  CET TEQIP Short Term Course on “Impact and Blast Resistant Design of Structures”, 23-27 March, 2015, IIT Guwahati

18.  Two-Week ISTE STTP on “Introduction to structural Engineering”, IIT Kharagpur, and NIT Meghalaya.


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