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Dr. Nikhil T R
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Dr. Nikhil T R

Assistant Professor

  • School/College

    Faculty of Engineering and Technology

  • Department

    Department of Civil Engineering

Dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the academic growth and development of every student in the class. Efficiently guided UG and PG students through their project work. Motivated students to come up with innovative ideas for project work as part of self-study in transportation engineering

Guest Lecture Delivered

  • Delivered expert lecture on “Concrete technology” at Abhimaan ISTE Student Chapter Aryabharathi Polytechnic, Tumakuru on 02nd September 2013.
  • Delivered expert lecture on “Airport Engineering” at Abhimaan ISTE Student Chapter Aryabharathi Polytechnic, Tumakuru on 17th August 2015.
  • Delivered a lecture on topic “Functional Evaluation of pavements “at two day workshop on “PAVEMENT DETERIORATION AND REHABLITATION” organized by IEI, Belagavi and Department of Civil Engineering, Dr. KLE MSSCE&T Belagavi on 7th and 8th September 2017

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering Sciences

    VTU, RRC Belagavi, 2023

  • M.E. Highway Engineering

    UVCE, Bangalore University, 2011

  • B.E. Civil Engineering

    Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Tumkur, 2009

Experience

Total Years of Experience

13 Years

Academic Experience

11 Years 6 Months

  • RUAS, Bengaluru - Assistant Professor - 2016 to Present
  • Sambhram Institute of Technology - Associate Professor - 2015 to 2016
  • Acharya Institute of Technology - Assistant Professor - 2011 to 2015
Industry Experience

06 Months

  • Mycon(MCC) - Assistant Engineer - June 2009 - September 2009
  • Azizullah Constructions - Quality Control Engineer - July 2011 - October 2011

Training Program Attended

  • Two Day Workshop On “inovative Construction Products And Practices Deminar 2009” Organized By Indian Concrete Institute At Uvce Bangalore On March 2009.
  • Aicte Sponsored Short Term Training Program On “structural Restoration Of Historical Monuments” Organized By Department Of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute Of Technology Madras (Iit-m) On January 2012.
  • One Day Workshop On “cement Concrete Roads By L.R.kadiyali “organized By Rasta-vtu Extension, Bangalore On February 2012.
  • Vtu, Belgaum And Ministry Of Earth Science, Govt Of India Sponsered Workshop On “ Development Of Office Tools For Rate Analysis And Estimation “organized By Department Of Civil Engineering Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering, Bangalore On September 2012.
  • One Day Workshop On “Techno Jam “Organized By Saptech University At Kptl It Park, White Field Bangalore On November 2012.
  • One Day Workshop On “Asian Elephants At Bannerghatta National Park “organized By Usha Charitable Trust At Bannerghatta National Park Bangalore On December 2012.
  • One Day Workshop On “Intllectual Property Rights “Organized By Acharya Bm Reddy College Of Pharmacy, Bangalore On June 2013.
  • Two Day Workshop On “Cirriculum Development Using Outcome Based Education In Engineering” Organized By Department Of Civil Engineering, Msrit, Bangalore On June 2013.
  • Six Day Workshop On “Outcome Based Education In Engineering” Organized By Acharya Institute Of Technology, Bangalore On 12, 13,14th March & 15, 16, 21st April 2014.
  • One Day Faculty Development Program On “Irrigation Design And Drawing “Organized By Acharya Institute Of Technology, Bangalore On September 2014.
  • Two Day Seminar And Exhibition On “Indian Sustainability Congress “Organized By Indian Technology Congress At Nimhans Convention Centre Bangalore During 21-22 August 2014.
  • Five Day International Seminar And Exhibition On “Recent Developments On Design And Construction Of Precast Concrete Technology“ Organized By Acce, Redecon At Nimhans Convention Centre Bangalore On 9-13th November 2014.
  • Two Day State Level Training Program On “Eco Mapping Gis And Remote Sensing Using Qgis“ Organized By Nature Watch Acharya Institute Of Technology And Kcube Consultancy Services On 24 & 25 April 2015.
  • TWO DAY Hands on training Program on “CEMENT AND CONCRETE“ organized by Sambhram Institute of Technology, Bangalore on October 2015.
  • Oneday Hands on training Program on “INNOVATIONS AND CREATIVITY’’ organized by M S Ramaiah University of applied sciences Bangalore on 25th July 2016.
  • One day workshop on “'INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS” Organized by M S Ramaiah University of applied sciences in association with TIFAC, An Autonomous Body of DST, Govt. of India Bangalore on 27th July 2016.
  • Two day workshop on “DEVELOPMENT OF WARRANTS FOR USE OF MODIFIED BINDERS FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTS ” organized by IITM- Chennai in association with DST, Govt. of India on 24th and 25th October 2016.
  • One day workshop on “URBAN TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT (UTM-2017)” organized by ABUHEA at Hotel the Lalit Ashok, Bangalore on 11th March 2017.
  • Five day Short term course on “ADVANCES IN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT” organized by Department of Civil Engineering and CEQUIP at IIT- Bombay from 3rd to 7th July 2017.
  • Two day workshop on “PAVEMENT EVALUATION AND REHABLITATION” organized by IEI, Belagavi and Department of Civil Engineering, Dr. KLE MSSCE&T Belagavi on 7th and 8th September 2017.
  • One day workshop on “Retrofitting of Lifeline structures” Organized by M S Ramaiah University of applied sciences in association with ASTR- Association of Structural rehabilitation, Bangalore on 8th June 2019.

Interest
  • Bio Concrete
  • Applications of AI in Transportation Engineering
  • Advances in Materials of Pavement Construction
  • Smart Cities
  • Pavement and Bridge Management Systems
Expertise
  • Traffic Analysis
  • Pavement Engineering
  • Pavement Design Evaluation and Maintenance
  • Concrete Technology

  • Water Supply Engineering ISBN : 978-93-5625-162-5 Scientific international publishing house, 2022
  • Waste Water Engineering ISBN : 978-93-5685-198-6 Scientific international publishing house, 2022
  • Environmental Science and Engineering ISBN : 978 - 93 - 94304 - 77 - 2, GCS Publishers,2022
  • Highway Traffic Analysis and Design, ISBN : 978 - 81 - 96069 - 19 - 3, Academic Guru publishing house, 2022

  • Best B.E Project Guided Award 2014-15 (Department of CTM Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India)“Feasibility study on aggregate crusher and its effective management”

National Conference Papers
  • Nikhil T R “Compatibility of Cement with Superplasticizer” National Conference ROADTECH-2009 RASTA, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Nikhil T R “Fatigue Analysis of High volume Fly ash Concrete Pavements” National Conference ROADTECH-2011 RASTA, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Nikhil T R “Identification of Black Spots and Improvements to Junctions in Bangalore City” National Conference RACE 2013, Belagavi, Karnataka.
  • Nikhil T R “Use of High Volume Fly Ash in Concrete Pavements for Sustainable Development” National Conference ICCE 2013, Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka.
  • Nikhil T R and Kamalakara G K Presented a paper titled “Remedial measures and Improvements to Yeshwanthpur junction”, A case study in ICICE National Conference 2013 on 26-09-2013 & 27-09-2013, RRCE, Bangalore.
  • Nikhil T R “Impact of Water Quality on Strength of Concrete” National Conference ICICE 2015, Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka.
International Conference Papers
  • TR Nikhil, S M Gopinath, B C Shanthappa and M R Prakash “Studies on Strength Characteristics of Self-Healing Bacterial Concrete” in International Conference on Biosciences: State - of - the- Art Advancements Sept. 11-12, 2014, Kottayam, Kerala, India, ISBN 818805880-7.
National Journal Papers
  • Nikhil T R "Design and Evaluation of High Volume Fly ash Concrete for Rigid Pavements- White topping", Volume 1, Issue 12, September 2012, page No 81-82, Indian Journal of Applied Research ISSN-2249-555X.
  • Kiran A, Nikhil T R and Harish J Kulkarni "Harvested rain Water for Drinking", Volume 2, Issue 1, October 2012, page No 71-72, Indian Journal of Applied Research ISSN-2249-555X
  • Nikhil T R and Yateen Lokesh "Laboratory Studies on Fibrous and non-Fibrous Bitumen using Brookfield Viscometer", Volume 2, Issue 3, March 2013, page No 01-03, Indian Journal of Research-PARIPEX ISSN-2250-1991
  • Nikhil T R and Harish J Kulkarni "Accident analysis and improvements to Yeshwanthpur junction in Bangalore City ", Volume 3, Issue 9, September 2013, page No 258-261, Indian Journal of Applied Research ISSN-2249-555X.
  • Nikhil T R, Sushma R, Dr. B C Shanthappa, Dr. S M Gopinath "Impact of water quality on strength properties of concrete ", Volume 4, Issue 7, July 2014, page No 197-199, Indian Journal of Applied Research ISSN-2249-555X.
  • Arun M, Chandanshree N S, Nikhil T R “Road user cost for arterial streets in Bengaluru city", Volume 10, Issue 11, November 2020, page No.81-86, Suraj Punj Journal for Multidisciplinary research (SPJMR), ISSN: 2394 –2886, IF= 6.1, Scopus ID -51M9SP57H6453A17, UGC Approved No: 64786
  • Seema Bheemanaik, Harshad R. Parate, N. S. Chandanshree and Nikhil T. R “A Review Paper on Assessment of Conflict Areas Using VISSIM and Surrogate Safety Assessment Model (SSAM)", Volume 20, Issue 1, January 2021, page No.1-4, SAS Tech Journal (Technical Journal of MSRSAS), ISSN: 2249–5924.
International Journal Papers
  • Nikhil T R, Harish J Kulkarni and Sarvada H "Identification of Black spots and Improvements to Junctions in Bangalore City ", Volume 2, Issue 8, August 2013, page No 136-139, International Journal of Scientific Research. IJSR ISSN-2277-8179.
  • Nikhil T R “ Use of High volume Fly ash in Concrete Pavements for Sustainable Development", Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2014, page No 131-133, International Journal of Scientific Research. IJSR ISSN-2277-8179.
  • Nikhil T R, Harish J Kulkarni, Yateen Lokesh and Dr. M.R. Prakash“ Suggestions and Improvements to M D block in Bangalore City", Volume 3, Issue 8, August 2014, page No 96-98, Global research analysis- International GRA, ISSN-2277-8160.
  • Nikhil T R, Dr. M.R. Prakash, Dr. S.M. Gopinath and Dr. B.C. Shanthappa“ Studies on Strength Characteristics of Bacillus Subtilus Induced Self Healing Bacterial Concrete", Volume 5, Issue 11, November 2016, page No 509-511, Global research analysis- International GRA, ISSN-2277-8160.
  • Sanath H, Nikhil T R, and Yateen Lokesh “Prioritization of Black Spots in East Bangalore & Improvements of Geometrics to Black Spots in outer Ring Road,", Volume 9, Issue 8, August 2018, page No. 1564-1574,International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET), ISSN Online: 0976-6316. Scopus Indexed- IF= 4.19.
  • Sanjana Y C, Nikhil T R, and Yateen Lokesh “Performance Evaluation of Hot Mix Asphalt using Modified Binders for Bituminous Concrete Grade-2,", Volume 5, Issue 9, September 2018, page No. 12-17, SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering ( SSRG –IJCE ), ISSN: 2348 –8352. IF= 2.21.
  • Manohar S N, Nikhil T R, Dr. S M Gopinath, Dr. B C Shanthappa and Dr. M R Prakash “Development of Flexural Fatigue Model for Bacterial - Induced Concrete", Volume 7, Issue 9, September 2018, page No. 169-175, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), ISSN: 2278 –0181.
  • Sunil G, Nikhil T R and Yateen Lokesh “Pavement Serviceability Index for Urban Roads in Bengaluru", Volume 3, Issue 11, November 2018, page No. 169-175, International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT), ISSN: 2456-2165. IF= 5.15.
  • Rajesh R, Nikhil T R, Yateen Lokesh and Eshwar Reddy H N “Performance Evaluation Stabilized soil for pavements", Volume 5, Issue 12, December 2018, page No. 9-16, SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering (SSRG –IJCE), ISSN: 2348 –8352. IF= 2.21.
  • Mr. Ashwij L, Mr. Nikhil T R, Dr. B.C. Shanthappa, Dr. M.R. Prakash, Dr. S.M. Gopinath,(2019). A Study on Strength, Workability and Fire resistance properties of Bacteria Induced concrete. SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering 6(9), 12-15, ISSN: 2348 –8352. IF= 2.21
  • Mohammad Abdul Muqeet, Nikhil T.R., Akshaya Kumar V.Hanagodimath (2019). Planning, scheduling and earned value management analysis of green construction. International Journal of Engineering science and Mathematics 8(10), 09-17, ISSN: 2320 –0294. IF= 6.765. Scopus ID -3D9ED96C3EFA9FBD.
  • Supreeth R , Nikhil T R, Yateen Lokesh , "Identification and Improvements to geometrics of blackspots at West Bangalore" SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering 6.10 (2019): 8-13. IF= 2.21.
  • Nikhil T R, Naveen Kumar H S and Lakshmish T P “Effect of Sugar on Strength and Durability Characteristics of HVFAC Pavements ", Volume 8, Issue 9, November 2019, page No. 288-291, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), ISSN: 2278 –0181
  • Siddharth Nayak, Yateen Lokesh and Nikhil T R, “Economic analysis of NH-48 (Four Laning of Hassan to Maranahally section of NH-75) in the state of Karnataka on EPC Mode ", Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2020, page No. 597- 601, International Research Journal of Engineering & Technology (IRJET), ISSN: 2395 –0056, IF= 7.34.
  • Naveen R, Nikhil T R and Akshay Kumar V H “Analysis and Prediction of delay at signalized junctions in Bangalore ", Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2020, page No. 604- 608, International Research Journal of Engineering & Technology (IRJET), ISSN: 2395 –0056, IF= 7.34.
  • Prashanth M, Nikhil T R, Yateen Lokesh and Chandanshree N S “A review paper on driving behaviour modelling", Volume 9, Issue 5, April 2020, page No. 1073-1082, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), ISSN: 2319 –7064, IF= 7.58.
  • Nikhil T R, Dr. B.C. Shanthappa, Dr. M.R. Prakash, Dr. S.M. Gopinath “Development of Flexural model for bacteria induced concrete pavements", Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2020, page No.2863-2868, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), ISSN: 2320 –2882, IF= 7.97.
  • Nikhil T R, Sudeep M, Dr. B.C. Shanthappa, Dr. M.R. Prakash, Dr. S.M. Gopinath “Studies on warping stresses for bacterial induced concrete pavement ", Volume 7, Issue 4, April 2020, page No. 3436- 3443, International Research Journal of Engineering & Technology (IRJET), ISSN: 2395 –0056, IF= 7.34.
  • Nikhil T R, Chaitra D, Dr. B.C. Shanthappa, Dr. M.R. Prakash, Dr. S.M. Gopinath “ A review paper on fire resistance properties of Bacteria induced concrete", Volume 5, Issue 4, April 2020, page No. 750-756, International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT), ISSN: 2456-2165. IF= 5.15.
  • Nikhil T R, Nayana Kumari J R, Dr. B.C. Shanthappa, Dr. M.R. Prakash, Dr. S.M. Gopinath “A Critical review paper on durability properties of Bacteria induced concrete ", Volume 8, Issue 5, May 2020, page No.2812-2818, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), ISSN: 2320 –2882, IF= 7.97.
  • Ashwini, Naveen Kumar H S and Nikhil T R “A Review Paper on Performance Behavior of High Volume Fly-Ash Concrete Under Elevated Temperature " Volume 5, Issue 9, September 2020, page No. 85-91, International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT), ISSN: 2456-2165. IF= 5.15.
  • Prashanth M, Nikhil T R, Yateen Lokesh, Chandanshree N S “Calibration and Validation of VISSIM Driving Behavior Parameters for Signalized and UN-Signalized Intersections in Bangalore City", Volume 7, Issue 11, November 2020, page No.911-936, GIS Science Journal, ISSN: 1869 –9391, IF= 6.1, Scopus Indexed, UGC Approved, Q4.
  • Nikhil T R, Chaitra D, Dr. B.C. Shanthappa, Dr. M.R. Prakash and Dr. S.M. Gopinath“Study on parameters of bacterial induced concrete subjected to elevated temperature for air field rigid pavements", Volume 7, Issue 11, November 2020, page No.1194-1213, GIS Science Journal, ISSN: 1869 –9391, IF= 6.1, Scopus Indexed, UGC Approved, Q4.
  • Nikhil T R, Sudeep M, Dr. B.C. Shanthappa, Dr. M.R. Prakash and Dr. S.M. Gopinath “Studies on Warping stress for bacterial induced concrete pavements", Volume 7, Issue 12, December 2020, page No.391-412, GIS Science Journal, ISSN: 1869 –9391, IF= 6.1, Scopus Indexed, UGC Approved, Q4.
  • Arun M, N S Chandanshree and Nikhil T R “Road user cost for arterial roads in Bangalore city", Volume 7, Issue 12, December 2020, page No.1971-1985, GIS Science Journal, ISSN: 1869 –9391, IF= 6.1, Scopus Indexed, UGC Approved, Q4.
  • Nayana Kumari J R, Nikhil T R, Naveen Kumar H S, Dr. B.C. Shanthappa, Dr. M.R. Prakash and Dr. S.M. Gopinath “Study on durability properties of bacterial concrete", Volume 8, Issue 1, January 2021, page No.371-394, GIS Science Journal, ISSN: 1869 –9391, IF= 6.1, Scopus Indexed, UGC Approved, Q4.
  • Ashwini M, Nikhil T R and Naveen Kumar H S “Performance behaviour of high volume fly ash concrete under elevated temperature for rigid pavements ", Volume 8, Issue 2, February 2021, page No.275-290, GIS Science Journal, ISSN: 1869 –9391, IF= 6.1, Scopus Indexed, UGC Approved, Q4.
  • Anusha S Muthkur, Nikhil T R “A CRITICAL REVIEW ON TRANSPORT PLANNING ANALYSIS OF AIRPORT CONNECTIVITY – AIRPORT SURFACE ACCESS ", Volume 10, Issue 12, December 2021, page No 1-4, International Journal of Scientific Research. IJSR ISSN-2277-8179.
  • Mr. Harsh Goyal, Dr. Kanan Thakkar, Dr. G. Chinna Ram, Dr. L. S. Thakur, Mr. Mukul Saxena, Mr. Nikhil.T. R., “Ground Water Recharging and Reducing Water Logging Condition Using Pervious Concrete”, DE, pp. 3208 - 3225, Dec. 2021.
  • Anusha S Muthkur, Nikhil T R, “Airport Surface Access – Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, Karnataka”, DE, pp. 12874 - 12885, Dec. 2021.
  • Prashanth K L, Chethan Gowda R K, Nikhil T R, “Identification and Improvements of Accident black spots on National Highways: A Review” Volume 8, Issue 8, January 2022, page No 368-376, International Journal Of Innovative Research In Technology. ISSN-2439-6002, UGC Care-II approved.
  • Sai Dhruvajala A, Nikhil T R, “Post Implementation Studies of Intelligent Transport System for Smart City: A Review” Volume 8, Issue 8, January 2022, page No 368-376, International Journal Of Innovative Research In Technology. ISSN-2439-6002, UGC Care-II approved.
  • Kavya S. M., Nikhil T R, Akshayakumar V Hanagodimath “A Review Paper on Prediction of Construction Productivity Using Artificial Neural Network Model” Volume 11, Issue 1, January 2022, page No 778-784, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ISSN: 2319-7064, DOI: 10.21275/SR22109204923
  • Jayakumara K B, Nikhil T R “Identifications and Improvements of Accident Black Spots of National Highways: a Review", Volume 12, Issue 01, January 2023, page No 58-60, International Journal of Scientific Research. IJSR ISSN-2277-8179.
  • Nikhil T R, Sachin Mattihal, Sharanabasava Gadad, Shilpa Harish and Aishwarya S Wali “Stabilization of Black Cotton Soil for Road Construction Using E-Waste – Review Paper” Volume 08, Issue 01, January 2023, page No 1268-1272 International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (IJSDR) ISSN: 2455-2631.
  • Jayakumara K B, Nikhil T R, Yateen Lokesh “Identification and Improvements of Accident Black Spots on NH-75 (Nelamangala-Hassan section)” SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering 8(10), 28-36, January 2023, ISSN: 2348 –8352. IF= 2.21
  • Yashaswini K.G , Nikhil T.R “Impact Analysis of Parking on Traffic Congestion in Yeshwanthpur Central Business Area of Bangalore City: A Review " Volume 8, Issue 1, January 2023, page No. 2106-2113, International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT), ISSN: 2456-2165. IF= 6.253.
  • Vivekanand S Murashillin, Nikhil T. R. “A Review paper on optimizing intersection performance and vehicular emissions. ", Volume 8, Issue 08, January 2023, page No 422-429, International Journal of Novel Research and Development. IJJNRD, ISSN-2456-4184.
  • Pampapathi V , Nikhil T R, Yateen Lokesh “Road Safety and Road Safety Audit of Rural Roads in India: a review", Volume 12, Issue 02, February 2023, page No 1-3, International Journal of Scientific Research. IJSR ISSN-2277-8179.
  • Shwetha Menon , Nikhil T R, Yateen Lokesh “ Bypass planning and upgradation proposed to the selected route -a review", Volume 12, Issue 02, February 2023, page No 1-2, International Journal of Scientific Research. IJSR ISSN-2277-8179.
  • Sandeep R G , Nikhil T R, Yateen Lokesh “Studies on Geometric Improvements on Highways a review", Volume 12, Issue 02, February 2023, page No 1-2, International Journal of Scientific Research. IJSR ISSN-2277-8179.
  • Pampapathi V, Nikhil T R, Yateen Lokesh “Road Safety Audit: A Case Study of Rural Road on SH 117 in Ramanagara District, Karnataka” SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering 2(10), 1-8, February 2023, ISSN: 2348 –8352. IF= 2.21

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