IGS-Hyderabad Chapter

Inauguration of IGS–Anurag University Student Chapter
Anurag University, Ghatkesar, Hyderabad, inaugurated the IGS–Anurag University Student Chapter on 15th September 2025, coinciding with the celebration of Engineers’ Day.
The chapter was established with the approval of the local IGS body under the chairmanship of Prof. Seerish S. Prof. of Civil Engineering IIT-Hyderabad and the Executive Committee members of the IGS Hyderabad Chapter. The newly formed student chapter, affiliated with the IGS Hyderabad Chapter, will be mentored by Dr. Pallavi Badry, Professor and Head, Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Anurag University.
To mark the occasion, the Department of Civil Engineering organized a technical talk on “Global Trends and Challenges in Building Sustainable Bridges.” The talk was delivered by Er. Ankala Sai Baba, ME, MBA, IRSE, Ph.D. (HAG) — Ex-Chief Engineer, Indian Railways (Govt. of India); Chief Executive Officer, Abhilan Bridgetech Consultants; and Advisor (Tunnel Projects) to NHIDCL, NHAI, and BRO.
The event provided valuable insights to students on the vital role of Geotechnical Engineering in modern infrastructure development. Faculty members, students, and invited guests actively participated, making the inauguration a grand success.

Dear Sir/Madam,

IGS Hyderabad Chapter invites you to GeoPractices 2025, a prestigious symposium jointly organized with B V Raju Institute of Technology (BVRIT), Narsapur, on Saturday, 25th October 2025 at ELN Seminar Hall, BVRIT Narsapur.

🌟 Event Highlights:

Madhav Lecture on “Chenab Railway Bridge” by
Prof. G. Madhavi Latha, FNAE, Professor, IISc Bengaluru

Invited talks by eminent academicians and industry experts:
Dr. B. Janaki Ramaiah (IIT Tirupati)
Dr. Prasanna R. (IIT Hyderabad)
Mr. Mahendra Shewalla (Jacobs Engineering India)
Dr. Rajasekhar Reddy (Greenko Group)

Networking platform for researchers, practitioners, and students in Geotechnical and Geo-environmental Engineering.

Insightful discussions bridging academia and industry.

📅 Date: 25th October 2025 (Saturday)
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: ELN Seminar Hall, BVRIT Narsapur

Registration Fee:
Students: ₹500
Academicians/Practitioners: ₹1000
🔗 Register Here: https://shorturl.at/Lnm7Z Looking forward to meeting you all. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact with leading experts and explore advances in geotechnical engineering!

Warm regards,
BVRITN IGS Hyderabad Chapter.

SYMPOSIUM ON GEOAPPS-2025, BITS-PILANI, HYDERABAD CAMPUS
The Symposium on GeoApps 2025, held at BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus on March 22, 2025, in collaboration with the Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS) Hyderabad Chapter, was a remarkable event that brought together experts, researchers, and students to explore innovative applications in geotechnical engineering. The symposium served as a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and discussions on emerging trends in geotechnical engineering and sustainability. The event was graced by the Executive Committee members of IGS Hyderabad Chapter. The organizing committee,led byProf. AnasuaGuharay and Dr. Raghuram Ammavajjala, played a crucial role in ensuring the success of the symposium, fostering a collaborative environment for discussions on geotechnical innovations.The symposium featured an impressive lineup of eminent speakers, each bringing unique perspectives and expertise to the event:
• Er. Ravikiran Vaidya delivered an insightful talk on "A Summary of Methods for Deep Foundation Testing," offering valuable perspectives on modern foundation testing techniques and their significance in geotechnical investigations.
• Prof. NeelimaSatyan presented a session on "Nature-Based Approach for Stabilization of Coastal Soil Erosion," emphasizing sustainable methods to mitigate coastal erosion challenges using eco-friendly solutions.
• Mr. Nanda Kishore shed light on "Innovative Applications in Geosynthetics for Infrastructure Projects," highlighting the evolving role of geosynthetics in modern geotechnical and construction practices.
• Prof. M. Ramarao engaged the audience with his thought-provoking lecture on "Mind Map for Engineers," offering insights into cognitive approaches to engineering problem-solving and conceptualization.

A notable aspect of GeoApps 2025 was the active participation of students through technical presentations showcasing their research and innovative applications in geotechnical engineering. The symposium provided an invaluable platform for young researchers to present their work, receive feedback, and engage with experts in the field.To recognize outstanding student contributions, Best Presentation Awards were conferred upon the most exceptional presenters, acknowledging their clarity, depth of research, and potential impact in the field.
The symposium concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony for all participants, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Raghuram Ammavajjala, expressing gratitude to all the distinguished speakers, student presenters, participants, and organizers. His closing remarks emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in driving geotechnical engineering forward.GeoApps 2025 at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, stood as a landmark event, reflecting the interplay of innovation, research, and practical applications in geotechnical engineering. The symposium successfully fostered knowledge exchange, strengthened industry-academia collaborations, and inspired future advancements in the field.

We are pleased to announce that GeoApps 2025 will be held on 22nd March 2025 at the BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus.

The symposium will feature:
Morning Session: Invited guest lectures by eminent experts in the field.
Afternoon Session: PhD student presentations, providing a platform to showcase their ongoing research.

We warmly invite you to attend the symposium and encourage your PhD students to submit an abstract (200 word limit) for the presentation session on or before 16th March 2025. The best presenters will be awarded for their contributions.

We look forward to your participation and support in making GeoApps 2025 a success.

Best regards,
Organizing Committee
GeoApps 2025.

We are just a month away from the Geopractices 2024 Conference!
Register Today to:
1..Meet Geotechnical Expets and leaders from across the country.
2..Network with a vibrant community of IGS .
3..Enhance your knowledge about everything Geotechnical.
What all awaits you at the Geopractices 2024:
4..A 2-Day conference on “ Geopractices towards Sustainable Infrastructure” on 4th and 5th Oct 2024
5..International Workshop on “Advances in Roadway and Railway Applications using Geosynthetics” on 3rd Oct 2024
6..Engaging Plenary & Keynote Sessions
7..Exciting sponsors Demos Vibrant Exhibition Stalls
8..Elaborate Technical Sessions
9..Specialized Industry Tracks​​​​​​
10..Enriching Paper Presentations

Visit the conference page for more details https://geopractices2024.com/index.php

Don’t Miss this opportunity to Engage. Explore & Grow.

Secure your spot and avoid missing the chance by registering with the following details which cover both the events International pre-conference Workshop and conference.
We are exited to see you soon at Venue Convention Centre, IIT Hyderabad

Registration Details

Category Early bird (till September 8th) Regular
Student delegates INR 2500/- INR 3000/-
IGS members INR 5000/- INR 5500/-
Non-IGS members INR 6000/- INR 6500/-

Updates on Geopractices 2024
Dear all
Greetings from IGS Hyd. Chapter.
IGS Hyderabad chapter and IIT Hyderabad conducting Two days Conference on the theme of GeoPractices towards Sustainable Infrastructure. The special attraction of the conference is the IGS-Ferroco Terzaghi Oration. Inviting the researchers and practitioners to submit the paper and it is planned to publish the peer-reviewed and selected papers of the conference as proceedings with Springer in their prestigious “Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering” series.
Venue: IIT Hyderabad

ANNOUNCEMENT
A Pre-Conference Workshop on GEOSTNTHETICS is being organized on 3rd October 2024 by the International Geosynthetics Society (India Chapter). Dr. Samuel R. Allen, President, International Geosynthetics Society Prof. Jorge Zornberg, The University of Texas Austin, and Prof. Erol Tutumluer, The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, USA will be the keynote speakers of the workshop. The conference delegates can participate in the well-crafted workshop on stabilization using geosynthetics. We will post the workshop details and registration fee soon.
Dates: 4th and 5th October 2024

CALL FOR PAPERS
Technical papers are invited on the following themes of GeoPractices towards Sustainable Infrastructure. 1. Sustainable Ground Improvement Techniques 2. Sustainable Transportation Geotechniques Please submit the abstracts through email: [email protected] The peer-reviewed and selected conference papers will be published by Springer in their prestigious “Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering” series.

IMPORTANT DATES
Abstract due : 15th April 2024
Abstract acceptance : 1st May 2024
Full length paper due : 1st July 2024
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Category Early bird/Regular Student delegates: INR 2500/3000 IGS members: INR 5000/5500 Non-IGS members: INR 6000/6500 REGISTRATION DETAILS Please contact [email protected] for more information
Regards
Organizing Team-IGS Hyderabad and IIT Hyderabad.

Geoapps @ 2024 JNTUH
The workshop provided a forum for the exchange of technical information about the design and
construction of highway projects, High rise buildings, Landslides mitigation, which pose
challenges to Geotechnical Engineers in terms of complex ground conditions, difficult
foundation sites, deep excavations, cost-effective solutions, etc., due to natural calamities,
liquefaction of soils untreated problematic soils such an expansive soils and reclaimed soils.
About 100 students (UG and PG) and research scholars attended to the workshop.
Keynote speakers of the workshop and the topics on which they spoke were:
1. Prof. M. R. Madhav, Emeritus Professor, JNTUH & Visiting Professor, IIT Hyderabad.
Carrying Capacity of Foundations – IS Codes vs Modern Geo-Practice
 IS Codal Approach
 Developments in Estimation of
 Bearing Capacity – Geometric Modelling, Compressible Ground, Leaning
Instability, etc.
 Settlement – Conservatism in Terzaghi & Peck and Meyerhof; Recent Methods
based on SPT & CPT
2. Mr. C. R. Eswar Prasad, General Manager – Engineering Tata projects Limited,
Hyderabad.
Geotechnical Failures – A Case Study
 Case 1: Pile construction Quality
 Case 2: Failure of shoring system
 Alternate solutions for the failures
3. Mr. C. R. Balaji, Principal Engineer, Prof. V.S. Raju Consultants, Hyderabad.
Liquefaction analysis and mitigation measures for infrastructure and multi storey
projects.
4. Dr. Naresh Mali, HMR, Hyderabad.
Smart applications of Geotechnical Engineering
5. Mr. S. Krishna Karthik, Technical Engineer, TenCate Geosynthetics India, A Solmax
Company, Hyderabad.
(Advanced Geosynthetics for infrastructure projects)
Research scholars:
1. Mr. D. Sidhu Ramulu, Research Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering, Ecole
Centrale School of Engineering, Mahindra University, Hyderabad.
(Assessment of Quality Control and Strength Parameters in the Field by using
PLT, FWD and LWD Methods for Pavement Applications)
2. Mr. Batchu Ramanjaneyulu, Faculty, CVR COLLEGE OFENGINEERING, Hyderabad.
(Eco-Friendly and Efficient: The Dual Benefit of Using Marble dust and
Terrazyme in Geotechnical Engineering)
3. M.C Venkata subbaiah, Assistant Professor, St. Peters Engineering college
(Autonomous), Maisammaguda
(Seismic stability of reinforced cohesive-frictional backfill carries a uniform
surcharge: Linear and non-linearbackfill response )
4. Mr. M. Bhanu Chitra, Research Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering,
JNTUCESTH.
(Prediction of failure of embankment on soft clay from construction control chart)
5. Mr. J Y V SHIVA BHUSHAN, Assistant Professor, VNRVJIET.
(Influence of Desiccation on Stress-Settlement Behavior of Circular Footings on
Granular Bed overlying Non- homogeneous Ground)

Join us for GeoApps 2024 @ JNTUH

In the recent past, natural calamities such as flooding,
earthquake-induced landslides, and liquefaction of soil
were observed in several regions in India. To sustain
these hazards, expert researchers and industry experts
constantly place their good efforts into developing various
viable technical solutions to protect the infrastructure solutions to protect the infrastructurel solutions to protect the infrastructure solutions to protect the infrastructures
found on the ground. Not only natural hazards, but
sometimes untreated problematic soils such as expansive
soils and reclaimed soils will cause enormous damage to
the infrastructure in terms of excessive and differential
settlement, and also stability-related problems.
Everywhere on the earth massive infrastructure
development in terms of major irrigation, housing,
Highways, PMGSY, Modern Airports, High-Speed rail
Corridors, Power Projects, etc has gained momentum.
Civil engineering structures such as dams, railways,
highways, bridges, mass transit systems, seaports,
airports and tall structures aid in improving the living
standards of the ever-increasing global population.
The design and construction of these structures pose
challenges to Civil Engineers in terms of complex ground
conditions, difficult foundation sites, deep excavations,
cost-effective solutions, etc. Significant progress has been
achieved in several fields of geotechnical engineering.
The ground can be engineered to suit a variety of difficult and
complex environmental loading conditions.
The workshop on GeoApps 2024 aims to provide a forum
for the exchange of technical information among
academicians, practitioners, and young engineers. The
workshop consists of 8 invited lectures from academics
and practitioners followed by presentations of research
scholars from JNTUH, IITH, NITW, VNR, Mahindra
University, etc. The discussions mainly focus on ongoing
research and industrial aspects in Geotechnical
engineering.

# Upcoming Mega Event

Dear all

Greetings from IGS Hyd. Chapter.

IGS Hyderabad chapter and IIT Hyderabad conducting Two days Conference on the theme of GeoPractices towards Sustainable Infrastructure. The special attraction of the conference is the IGS-Ferroco Terzaghi Oration. Inviting the researchers and practitioners to submit the paper and it is planned to publish the peer-reviewed and selected papers of the conference as proceedings with Springer in their prestigious “Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering” series.
Venue: IIT Hyderabad
Dates: 4th and 5th October 2024
Save the date and Submit the abstract by March 20th
Brochure is attached for more information.
Regards
Organizing Team-IGS Hyderabad and IIT Hyderabad.

Webinar, Mahindra University-IGS student chapter :
The student chapter of Department of Civil Engineering -Mahindra university organized a webinar on "Approach and Options of Landslide Risk Mitigation” by Dr. Uday Mandi, Associate Professor, IIT Mandi.He presented the real time problems and mitigation techniques. The speaker explained the challenges and innovative approaches in the project ex*****on stage.The talk concluded with technical discussion and interaction with faculty members and students inthe presence of Dr. Hariprasad Chennarapu, Mahindra University.