smrutirekha.sahoo@nitm.ac.in
9402102410
https://nitmeghalaya.irins.org/profile/101567
Working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at NIT Meghalaya since 2nd November, 2015.
1. Received Financial Sanction of the research project titled “Instrumentation, Real Time-Monitoring and Remediation of a steep soil slope" from Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) at a total cost of Rs. 3503500/- (Rs. Thirty Five Lakh Three Thousand Five Hundred Only) for a duration of 36 months (commencing from 29th June 2019) as Early Career Research Award from Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), (i.e., A Statutory Body Established Through an Act of Parliament : SERB Act 2008) Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
2. Received Financial Sanction of Rs. 100000/- from State Council of Science, Technology and Environment (SCSTE) Meghalaya to carry out a project titled as "Ground improvement using Waste Plastic coated Bamboo Grid (WPBG) reinforced soils" at NIT Meghalaya.
3. Received Financial Sanction of Rs. 200000/- through minor research grant of TEQIP – III, NIT MEGHALAYA, INDIA to carry out a project titled as "Slope stability aspects of using Waste Plastic coated Bamboo Nails (WPBNs) as reinforcing elements" at NIT Meghalaya.
I. Received “Young Geotechnical Engineer” Award sponsored by Centre for Geomechanics and Railway Engineering, University of Wollongong, Australia and the Organizing Committee of ISGTI-2018 on 7-8 April, 2018.
II. Awarded for "Outstanding achievement from external agency for the year 2018-19" at Institute level from NIT Meghalaya.
III. Awarded as "Young Woman Researcher in Geotechnical Engineering” by VIWA 2022 under Venus International Foundation on 5th March, 2022.
IV. Awarded as "Leading Woman Educationist & Researcher” Award under India'
V. Awarded for "Outstanding Contribution towards S&T Application" by North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) in association with NIT Meghalaya on 8th March 2022.
VI. International Travel Support (ITS) i.e., Financial assistance granted for participating in "Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering 2023 (NUMGE2023), United Kingdom (26 June, 2023 to 28 June, 2023)" by SERB, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
VII. Featured as one of the top 75 Indian women leaders in the field of Geotechnical Engineering by the SC 15 committee (IGS Women Forum) of the Indian Geotechnical Society which is published through a book titled "Daughters of Indian Soil", to recognize 75 women leaders of Indian origin in Geotechnical Engineering in line with the 75th year celebrations of IGS published during IGC 2023 (14-16 Dec 2023) at IIT Roorkee.
1. Delivered a talk on "Real Time-Monitoring of rainfall-Induced Slope Instability: A case study" on 10th of January, 2023 at College of Engineering, Bhubaneswar for a national level seminar conducted by the Institute.
2. Delivered a lecture on "CFD and Flow through porous media" on 6th December 2021 at NIT Meghalaya in the Short Term Course titled, "RECENT APPLICATIONS OF CFD IN CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING".
3. Delivered a lecture on 'GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN OF DRIVEN PILES UNDER AXIAL LOADS' on 26-03-2022 via online mode in the 10-Day FDP on "Soft Computing Techniques in Geotechnical Engineering with Emphasis on Pile Foundations" during 14th March to 26th March, 2022 jointly organized by Civil Engineering Department, Vardhaman College of Engineering and E&ICT Academy NIT Warangal.
4. Delivered a talk on "Real Time-Monitoring of rainfall-Induced Slope Instability: A case study" on 25-04-2024 via online mode in the One-Week online Faculty Development Program (FDP) on ‘Emerging Trends in Geotechnical Engineering' during 22nd to 27th of April, 2024 organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Vardhaman College of Engineering, Hyderabad.
5. Delivered a talk on "Real time-monitoring on precipitation and infiltration triggered Landslide in Meghalaya" on 06-10-2024 via online mode in the Webinar series and Lecture meeting organized by Indian Geotechnical Society Bhubaneswar Chapter in association with Lions Club Brahmapur Techno.
Sl. No. |
Details |
Period[From- To] |
Sponsoring Organization |
Co- Investigator[if any] |
1 |
Conducting of soil test for the
following locations: i) Proposed Extension of Annexe Building of the
Meghalaya High Court, Shillong. ii) Proposed Sub Divisional Court Building at
Sohra East Khasi Hills. |
24-07-2017 to 22-11-2017 |
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER,P.W.D. (BUILDINGS),
GOVERNMENT OFMEGHALAYA, SHILLONG |
Dr. C. Marthong |
2 |
Testing of
Soil to be filled at 33/11kv Mawkynrew Substation under NERPSIP scheme
Meghalaya, Sample from Umtong (Community Land),Meghalaya |
20-02-2018
to 27-04-2018 |
POWERGRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED |
|
3 |
Testing of
Soil to be filled at 33/11kv Mawkynrew Substation under NERPSIP scheme
Meghalaya, Sample from Demseiniong (Private Land), Meghalaya |
01-03-2018
to 27-04-2018 |
POWERGRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED |
|
4 |
Testing of
Soil to determine soil bearing capacity for the Wahiajer site |
27-04-2018
to 03-08-2018 |
D.D.U., Community College at Wahiajer, West Jaintia
Hills District, Meghalaya |
|
5 |
Vetting
Report on Up-gradation of Mawsmai-Shella road from km 8/00 (Laittyra village)
to km 15/500 (Kynrem falls) |
25-10-2018
to 14-12-2018 |
Public works (Roads & Buildings) Department, Special
Works Branch, Government of Meghalaya |
Dr.
M.L.Patton & Dr.S.Sharma |
6 |
Vetting
Report on DPR regarding Construction including Metalling and Blacktopping of
Pynursla-Latangrian Road towards Mawlynnong (Length = 12.781 km) |
25-10-2018
to 14-12-2018 |
Public works (Roads & Buildings) Department, Special
Works Branch, Government of Meghalaya |
Dr.
M.L.Patton & Dr.S.Sharma |
7 |
Testing of
soil for the work, Development of RGIIM Campus at Shillong under IIM Project
Division-I |
18-03-2019
to 30-04-2019 |
CPWD, Dhankheti, Shillong, Government of India |
|
8 |
Conducting
of soil tests to confirm the quality and type of soil for setting up Retail
outlets in Urkaliar, Smit, Mawdiangdiang and Dawki of Meghalaya as per
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India |
17.05.2019
to 02.10.2019 |
BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD., A Government of India
Enterprise, Shillong Territory (Retail) |
|
9 |
Conducting
of soil tests to confirm the quality and type of soil for setting up a Retail
outlet in Raitkharu Lad Demthring Village, West Jaintia Hills District,
Jowai, Meghalaya as per Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of
India |
28.02.2020
to 11.03.2020 |
BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD., A Government of India
Enterprise, Shillong Territory (Retail) |
|
10 |
Conducting
of soil tests for ensuring proper compaction at site at Officers Block,
Meghalaya And Soil bearing capacity for construction of Barrack
Accommodations for security Personnel at Dawki, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya |
24.02.2020
to 16.03.2020 And 12-03- 2021 to 18- 03-2021 |
M/s. A.K. & B Associates, Arunachal Pradesh |
|
11 |
Testing of
Soil for location NRO Mylliem ON NH (WITHIN 3KM FROM HPC RO) in East
Khasi Hills, Meghalaya as per Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas,
Government of India. |
11-12-2020
to 18-12-2020 |
BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD., A Government of India
Enterprise, Shillong Territory (Retail) |
|
12 |
Conducting
of soil tests to confirm the quality and type of soil for setting up Retail
outlets at Nartiang, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya |
13-05-2021
to 22-05-2021 |
BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD., A Government of India
Enterprise, Shillong Territory (Retail) |
|
13 |
Geotechnical
Investigation On Collected Soil Samples
From Shillong, Meghalaya |
25-08-2023
to 16-10-2023 |
The BCC Buildtech Pvt. Ltd. Sco 99, Sector-17, Huda, Jagadhri Distt., Yamunanagar |
Dr. S. Sharma |
14 |
Review work
for a view tower from M/S Tanor Engineering |
19-12-2023
to 14-02-2024 |
M/S Tanor
Engineering |
Dr. D.
Podder, Dr. N. Kotoky and Dr. S. Sharma |
15 |
Conducting
of soil tests to confirm the quality and type of soil for Construction of
External Infrastructure work of Ph-ll & III of IIM Shillong at the permanent
campus of IIM Shillong at Umsawli, Meghalaya. |
29/03/2024
to 05/06/2024 |
M/s SOM Project
Pvt. Ltd. Under RITES |
|
16 |
DLC Report for Supply and Construction of Helipad |
01/08/2024
to 10/08/2024 |
R L Pareek &
Sons, Civil
Hospital Road Tezpur (Assam) – 784001 |
Dr. D.
Podder, Dr. G. C. Dhal and Dr. R. Chakraborty |
17 |
Issuance of Fitness Certificate for a
Commercial Building at Mawlai Mawkynroh |
19-08-2024
to 09-09-2024 |
Mr. P. Thawmuit,
Mawlai Nongmali 3, Shillong 8 |
Dr. D.
Podder, Dr. G. C. Dhal and Dr. R. Chakraborty |
18 |
PQC Report for Supply and Construction of Helipad |
21/08/2024
to 29/08/2024 |
R L Pareek &
Sons, Civil
Hospital Road Tezpur (Assam) – 784001 |
Dr. D.
Podder, Dr. G. C. Dhal and Dr. R. Chakraborty |
19 |
Preparation of Plan, Estimate and Quotation
for a Commercial Building at Mawlai Mawkynroh |
07-11-2024
to 23-12-2024 |
Mr. P. Thawmuit,
Mawlai Nongmali 3, Shillong 8 |
Dr. D.
Podder and Dr. R. Chakraborty |
PhD
M.Tech Projects
B.Tech Projects
“Prediction and Monitoring of Rainfall induced Landslides” by Ms. Altrey Sansara Swer and Ms. Baiahunlang Lyngdoh in the Academic Year 2022-23. (Inter-disciplinary project jointly guided with Dr. Shubhankar Majumdar, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering)
8. “Controlling Parameters for rainfall induced instability of a slope in Meghalaya” by Ms. Sweety Merry Jyrwa Nongsiej and Mr. Rishanbor Synshiang in the Academic Year 2022-23.
9. "Assessment of Landslide Susceptibility Map for East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya Using Frequency Ratio Method" by Mr. Maybryan Wahlang and Mr. Richard Puwein in the Academic Year 2023-24. (jointly guided with Dr. Rubi Chakraborty, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering)
Book Chapter:
National/International Journals:
[3] Gidon, J.S. and Sahoo, S.(2020). "Rainfall-Induced Slope Failures and Use of Bamboo as a Remedial Measure: A Review." Indian Geotechnical Journal, 50, 766–783 . https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-020-00409-3. (Scopus)
[4] Sahoo, S., Manna, B. and Sharma, K. G. (2021). “Shaking table tests to evaluate the seismic performance of soil nailing stabilized embankments.” International Journal of Geomechanics (ASCE), Volume 21, Issue 4. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0001981. (SCIE) Q1
[5] Samal, R., and Sahoo, S. (2023). "Importance of PET Geogrid in the Enhancement of Hill Slope's Safety Factor: A Finite Element Approach." Engineering Research Express. , DOI 10.1088/2631-8695/acd049 (Scopus)
[6] J. S. Gidon, J. Borah, S. Sahoo, S. Majumdar and M. Fujita (2023). "Bi-Directional LSTM Model for Accurate and Real-Time Landslide Detection: A Case Study in Mawiongrim, Meghalaya, India." IEEE Internet of Things Journal, DOI: 10.1109/JIOT.2023.3326203. (SCIE) Q1
[10] Samal, R., Sahoo, S. and Badavath, N. (2024). "A Comparative Study of Seismic Behaviour of a Bamboo Grid Reinforced Slope by Considering Three Major Ground Motion". Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40996-024-01519-1. (Scopus)
[11] Samal, R., Sahoo, S. and Naveen, B. (2024). "Static and seismic stability investigation of a bamboo grid reinforced slope with different stepped reinforcing arrangements”. Engineering Research Express. Volume 6, Number 1. DOI 10.1088/2631-8695/ad32b1 (Scopus)
[12] Badavath, N., Sahoo, S. and Samal, R. (2024). "Assessing soil erosion risk in Meghalaya, India: integrating geospatial data with RUSLE model". Environment, Development and Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-024-04855-4. (SCIE) Q1
[13] Badavath, N., Sahoo, S. and Samal, R. (2024). "Unveiling Meghalaya topography: slope length gradient (LS) factor estimation for insightful soil erosion evaluation". Journal of Engineering and Applied Science; 71, 174 . https://doi.org/10.1186/s44147-024-00508-5
[14] Samal, R., Sahoo, S. and Naveen, B. (2025). "Seismic stability study of a bamboo grid reinforced sloping ground". Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice (ASCE); Volume 30, Issue 2 https://doi.org/10.1061/JSDCCC.SCENG-1522
[15] Gidon, J.S., Borah, J., Sahoo, S., Majumdar, S. (2024). "Neural network approaches for enhanced landslide prediction: a comparative study for Mawiongrim, Meghalaya, India". Natural Hazards. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-024-06948-9. (SCIE) Q1
[16] Samal, R. and Sahoo, S. (2024). "Effect of geogrid spacing on the global stability of reinforced slope: a finite element approach". Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 9, 432. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-024-01747-4. (Scopus) Q2
[17] Badavath, N., Kumar, A. and Sahoo, S. (2024). "Recent rainfall-induced landslides in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, Northeast India". Landslides. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10346-024-02406-6. (SCIE) Q1
[18] Gidon, J. S., Samal, R. and Sahoo, S. (2024). "Real-time monitoring and numerical analysis of rainfall-induced slope instability". International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1080/
[19] Badavath NaveenSmrutirekha Sahoo (2024). "Geospatial Assessment and Integrated Multi-Model Approach for Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in Meghalaya, India". Advances in Space Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2024.11.052 (SCIE) Q1
[20] Badavath, N. and Sahoo, S. (2025), Geospatial Assessment and Mapping Landslide Susceptibility for the Garo Hills Division, Meghalaya, India. Geological Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/gj.5166 (SCIE) Q2
[2] Sahoo, S., Manna,B., and Sharma, K. (2016). “Seismic Stability Analysis of Un-Reinforced and Reinforced Soil Slopes.” Geo-China 2016, Shandong, China, July 25-27, pp.74-81.
[3] Sahoo, S., Manna, B. and Sharma, K. G. (2016). “Seismic stability analysis of a steep soil slope: with and without nailing.” 6th International Conference on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering & Soil Dynamics 2016,IIT Roorkee Greater Noida campus, Greater Noida (NCR) India, August 1-6.
[4] Sahoo, S., Manna, B. and Sharma, K. G. (2017). “Seismic stability of a steep nailed soil slope- Shaking table testing and numerical analysis.”19th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (19th ICSMGE), Seoul, Republic of Korea, September 17-22,pp. 2195-2198.
[5] Sahoo, S., Manna, B. and Sharma, K. G. (2018). “Seismic response of a steep nailed soil slope: Shaking table test and numerical studies. ”International Symposium on Geotechnics of Transportation Infrastructure (ISGTI 2018), IIT Delhi, India, April 07-08.
[6] Sahoo, S., and Naveen, B. (2023). "Seismic Response of a Buried Pipeline in Sandy Soil Layer: Numerical Approach". 10th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering, Imperial College London, 26 - 28 June.
https://doi.org/10.53243/NUMGE2023-410 |
National Conferences:
[2] Sahoo, S., Manna, B. and Sharma, K. G. (2013). “Slope stability analysis of an island under earthquake condition.” Fourth Indian Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference, Chennai, India, May 17-18,237-240.
[3] Sahoo, S., Biswas, S. and Manna, B. and Sharma, K. G. (2013).“Dynamic behaviour of buried pipelines under seismic condition - Finite element approach. ”Indian Geotechnical Conference, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India, December 22-24.
[4] J Sharailin Gidon and Smrutirekha Sahoo (2019). “Stability of slope during rainfall: A finite element approach.” Seventh Indian Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference, Chennai, India, March 15-16, 209-214.
[5] J Sharailin Gidon and Smrutirekha Sahoo (2023). "Detailed site investigation and installation of real time monitoring system for studying Landslides at a local scale". Indian Geotechnical Conference, Delhi, India, December 14-16.
[6] Naveen, Badavath, Sahoo, Smrutirekha (2023). "Mapping Landslide Susceptibility for Sustainable Development: A Case Study of Meghalaya’s Southwest Khasi Hills". Indian Geotechnical Conference, Delhi, India, December 14-16.
[7] Samal, Rasmiranjan and Sahoo, Smrutirekha (2023). "Internal Stability Analysis of Bamboo Grid Reinforced Slopes Subjected to Seismic Loading based on Non-linear Time History Analysis". Indian Geotechnical Conference, Delhi, India, December 14-16.
[8] Naveen, Badavath, Sahoo, Smrutirekha (2024). "Comparative Analysis of Landslide Sampling Techniques for Enhanced Susceptibility Mapping in the West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India". Indian Geotechnical Conference, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, December 19-21.
[9] Samal, Rasmiranjan and Sahoo, Smrutirekha (2024). "Seismic Stability Assessment of a Reinforced Slope Combined with Bamboo Grids and Bamboo Nails by Non-linear Time History Analysis: A Finite Element Approach". Indian Geotechnical Conference, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, December 19-21.
[9] Samal, Rasmiranjan, Naveen, Badavath and Sahoo, Smrutirekha (2025). "A Comparative Study of Failure criteria between Bamboo-grid and bamboo-nailed reinforced Hill slope based on non-linear time history analysis". 10th INDIAN YOUNG GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS CONFERENCE INDORE, India, March 11-12.
[8] Naveen, Badavath, Sahoo, Smrutirekha and Samal, Rasmiranjan (2025). "Landslide susceptibility mapping using statistical methods in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, India". 10th INDIAN YOUNG GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS CONFERENCE INDORE, India, March 11-12.
Academic Year 2015-16:
Autumn 2015: (2nd November 2015 to End of the Semester)
Geotechnical Engineering-II (UG) and
Geotechnical Engineering Lab - II (UG)
Spring 2016:
Geotechnical Engineering - I (UG);
Geotechnical Engineering Lab - I (UG) and
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (UG)
Academic Year 2016-17:
Autumn 2016:
Geotechnical Engineering - II (UG);
Geotechnical Engineering Lab - II (UG) and
Ground Improvement Techniques (UG)
Spring 2017:
Geotechnical Engineering - I (UG);
Geotechnical Engineering Lab - I (UG) and
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (UG)
Academic Year 2017-18:
Autumn 2017:
Geotechnical Engineering - II (UG);
Geotechnical Engineering Lab - II (UG) and
Engineering Geology (UG)
Spring 2018:
Geotechnical Engineering - I (UG);
Geotechnical Engineering Lab - I (UG) and
Sustainable Engineering Concepts and Life Cycle Analysis (NPTEL Course) (UG)
Academic Year 2018-19:
Autumn 2018:
Engineering Geology (UG);
Geotechnical Engineering Lab - II (UG) and
Finite Element Methods in Engineering (PG & PhD)
Spring 2019:
Advanced Foundation Design (PG & PhD);
Slopes and Retaining Structures (PhD) ;
Site Investigation and Foundation Design (PhD);
Structural Engineering Lab - IV (PG)and
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (UG)
Academic Year 2019-20:
Autumn 2019:
Engineering Geology (UG) and
Geotechnical Engineering Lab - II (UG)
Spring 2020:
Advanced Foundation Design (PG) and
Structural Engineering Lab - IV (PG)
Academic Year 2020-21:
Autumn 2020:
Fluid Dynamics and Fluid Machines (UG) and
Geotechnical Engineering - I (UG)
Spring 2021:
Fluid Dynamics and Fluid Machines (UG) and
Geotechnical Engineering - II (UG)
Academic Year 2021-22:
Autumn 2021:
Engineering Geology (UG) and
Finite Element Method (PhD)
Spring 2022:
Geotechnical Engineering - II (UG);
Geotechnical Engineering Lab - II (UG) and
Slopes and Retaining Structures (PhD) ;
Soil Structure Interaction (PhD)
Academic Year 2022-23:
Autumn 2022:
Engineering Geology (UG) and
Finite Element Method (PhD)
Spring 2023:
Advanced Foundation Design (PG) and
Mechanics of Soil Laboratory (PG)
Academic Year 2023-24:
Autumn 2023:
Surveying (UG)
Surveying Lab (UG) and
Engineering Geology (UG)
Spring 2024:
Hydraulics & Hydraulic Structures (UG) and
Introduction to Finite Element Method (UG)
Academic Year 2024-25:
Autumn 2024:
Geotechnical Engineering - I (UG);
Geotechnical Engineering Lab - I (UG) and
Finite Element Method (PhD)
Dynamics of Soils and Foundations (CE 421)
Ground Improvement Techniques (CE 431)
Disaster management (CE 291)
Advanced Foundation Design (CE 519)
Soil Structure Interaction (CE 5xx)
Site Investigation and Foundation Design (CE 532)
Slopes and Retaining Structures (CE 534)
Design of Foundation and Retaining Structure (CE 314)
Smart Geotechnology
Soil Dynamics and Foundation Engineering Lab
Engineering Geology
Modern Indian Architecture
Rock Engineering
Underground Space Technology
Introduction to Earthquake Engineering
Indian Geotechnical Journal (Springer); |
Journal of Geotechnical and Geological Engineering (Springer);
Journal of Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (Elsevier);
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Journal of Pipeline Systems - Engineering and Practice (ASCE);
Arabian Journal of Geosciences (Springer);
Journal of Mountain science (springer)
European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering (Taylor and Francis); |
1. Life member of Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS): LM3509
2. Affiliate Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE): ID: 12377792 for 15th March, 2023 to 31st December, 2024
3. International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) Membership for the period of 2022-2025: IND14LM3509
1. Added a Finite element method based software, i.e., Midas GTS/NX to the computational Laboratory of Civil Engineering Department, NIT Meghalaya.
2. Established a new Engineering Geology Laboratory in Civil Engineering Department, NIT Meghalaya in Spring semester 2019.
3. Improved the facilities of Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory in Civil Engineering Department, NIT Meghalaya by adding the major laboratory and field soil testing equipments to carry out all the basic soil tests, i.e., Atterberg limits, Shear strength Properties, CBR properties, Compaction and Consolidation characteristics, Permeability, Grain size analyses, Relative Density, Bearing Capacity, etc.
4. Currently establishing Geosynthetics Engineering Laboratory in Civil Engineering Department, NIT Meghalaya in Autumn semester 2024.