Geohazards Research Lab IIT Indore

Exciting News – India to Host ISL 2028! 🎉

It is my great pleasure to announce that India has been selected as the host of the 15th International Symposium on Landslides (ISL) 2028. This achievement reflects the hard work and collaborative efforts of several key organizations and individuals.

Our bid was strongly supported by:

- Indian Society of Engineering Geology (ISEG)
- Indian National Group of the International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (ISRM)
- Indian Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS)

We are also grateful for the backing of:

- National Building Research Organisation (NBRO), Sri Lanka
- Nepal Geotechnical Society
A special thanks to Dr. Minu Treesa Abraham from the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) and Dr. Kunal Gupta for their support.

We look forward to organizing a remarkable symposium in 2028 and working together with all stakeholders to make ISL 2028 a grand success.

Warm regards,
Dr. Neelima Satyam Devarakonda, JTC1 Member and NEC Member IGS

🌧 A Sobering Study of Wayanad Landslides

Our research on landslides in Wayanad (Kerala) has been highlighted in The Hindu’s Frontline section. In Geohazards Lab, we are working on modeling of landslides in regions like Western ghats and Himalays to better understand these phenomena, given the increased frequency of extreme rainfall events.

More information on our ongoing research can be obtained by contacting the Geohazards Research Lab ([email protected]) or Professor Neelima Satyam ([email protected]).

Read the full article here: https://frontline.thehindu.com/.../article68528102.ece

Wayanad Landslide Disaster: When Nature Rewrote the Map The devastating landslides in Wayanad that claimed over 250 lives and wiped out two villages show that climate change is here to stay and the need for adaptation is clear and present.

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Kunal Gupta! 🎉

Kunal successfully defended his thesis on 16/08/24 and is now a proud graduate of GeoHazards Lab IIT Indore. Over the past three years, Kunal has been working under the guidance of Prof. Neelima Satyam Devarakonda, focusing on co-seismic landslides. His PhD work includes 9 publications in reputed journals including Engineering Geology and Landslides (Google Scholar link - https://shorturl.at/u9dwB). He has been a PMRF fellow, addressing issues of national importance.

We at the GeoHazards Lab extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Kunal Gupta and Prof. Neelima Satyam for this incredible accomplishment.

Thrilled to share that Prof. Neelima Satyam Devarakonda, Geohazards Research Lab, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Indore, has been selected as an Associate Fellow of INSA, New Delhi-2024 in Engineering Sciences! 🌟

Congratulations, Prof. Satyam! Your dedication, expertise, and contributions are truly commendable. Your achievement is a testament to your hard work and passion for advancing engineering sciences. Wishing you continued success on this remarkable journey. 🎉 🥳 "

🏆 It brings us immense joy to announce that our dedicated research scholar and PMRF Fellow, Mr. Kunal Gupat, has been awarded the prestigious Young Scientist Award in Civil Engineering discipline by the Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology during the 39th Young Scientist Congress event hosted at MITS Gwalior from February 21st to 23rd, 2024! 🌟

This esteemed accolade underscores the significance of his research paper titled "Integrating Real-time Sensor Data for Improved Hydrogeotechnical Modelling in Landslide Early Warning in Western Himalaya,".

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟

Dear All,

We're thrilled to share some exciting news with you all! 🎉

🌐 12th International Symposium on Field Monitoring in Geomechanics (ISFMG):
Every four years, the field monitoring community comes together for an international symposium on field monitoring in geomechanics. These symposia are crucial gatherings for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, mining engineers, and others to discuss the latest advancements in field monitoring technologies and applications. From dams and foundations to offshore structures and field testing, these symposia cover a wide range of topics that are essential to our industry.

🚀 Website Launch Event:
We are delighted to announce the launch event of the official website for ISFMG 2026! 🚀 Join us as we unveil the website that will serve as a hub for all information related to the symposium. This event marks an important milestone in our journey towards hosting the 12th ISFMG in Indore, India. Your participation in this event is invaluable, and we can't wait to share this moment with you.

Save the Date:
📅 Date: February 15, 2024
🕒 Time: 03:30 PM IST

🔗 Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89080370010?pwd=M1E4elpaSEx3UWFiMkhXT0JSTnU3QT09
Meeting ID: 890 8037 0010
Passcode: 631084

Stay tuned for more updates, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Best regards, Organizing Committee
12th ISFMG 2026

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The Geohazards Lab at IIT Indore, under the leadership of Prof. Neelima Satyam, along with her former research students Dr. Meghna Sharma (Asst Prof NIT Hamirpur) and Dr. Minu Treesa Abraham (Humboldt fellow and Project Engineer at NGI), has been recognized by the Indian Geotechnical Society at IGC 2023 at IIT Roorkee. The lab's outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of geotechnical engineering have been acknowledged as below.

• IGS-Prof. Leonard’s Annual Award 2022: Dr. Minu Treesa Abraham, a former PhD student at IIT Indore received this prestigious award for the best Ph.D. Thesis in “Geotechnical Engineering” for her thesis titled, “Rainfall Induced Landslides in the Western Ghats, India: Spatio-temporal Forecasting and Debris Flow Modeling.”

• Best Woman Researcher in Geotechnical Engineering Award 2022: Prof. Neelima Satyam has been honoured with this esteemed award in recognition of her significant contributions to geotechnical engineering research.

• IGS-Sardar Resham Singh Memorial Award: Dr. Meghna Sharma and Prof Neelima Satyam received this distinguished award for their research entitled “Design of Bio-Chem-Reactor for Liquefaction Mitigation using Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation Method” in the “Original and Innovative Research/Applications/Procedures” category.

• IGS- ISSMGE Bright Spark Lecture 2023: Dr. Meghna Sharma delivered the Bright Spark Lecture 2023 at the IGC 2023.

• 2nd Prize in "Best Editorial Board Member of 2022": Prof. Neelima Satyam has received the 2nd Prize in this category, highlighting her commitment to editorial excellence and impactful contributions to the field.

Congratulations to the Geohazards Lab, IIT Indore, for these remarkable achievements.

*Exciting News about the "Field Monitoring in Geomechanics" series*

Our next lecture is scheduled for December 15, 2023, and we are honoured to present Dr. LUCA PICIULLO as our esteemed speaker. Dr. PICIULLO's presentation will focus on "IOT-BASED REAL-TIME MONITORING AND SLOPE STABILITY ANALYSIS OF AN UNSATURATED SLOPE IN NORWAY".
Here are the event details:
Date: December 15, 2023
Time: 15:30 IST (10:00 UTC)
Speaker: Dr. LUCA PICIULLO
Topic: IOT-BASED REAL-TIME MONITORING AND SLOPE STABILITY ANALYSIS OF AN UNSATURATED SLOPE IN NORWAY
To join the lecture, please use the following Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81278784416?pwd=cVdTNk1DZklXZzBmM1Q2aDZoeGFPZz09

Meeting ID: 812 7878 4416
Passcode: 272335
To register for the lecture, kindly use the provided link: https://forms.gle/e3haUpQeV8tMdSR59
You can also find a QR code for registration in the attached flyer.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to reach out to:

Prof. Neelima Satyam (Member TC 220)
Email: [email protected]

*Exciting News about the "Field Monitoring in Geomechanics" series*

Our next lecture is scheduled for October 20, 2023, and we are honoured to have Dr. Skevi Perdikou as our speaker.

Here are the details:
Date and Time: October 20, 2023, at 15:30 IST (10:00 UTC)
Speaker: Dr. Skevi Perdikou
Topic: "USE OF SATELLITE REMOTE SENSING TECHNOLOGY AND SPECIFICALLY INSAR FOR ASSESSING THE CONDITION OF INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS"

To join the lecture, please use the following Zoom meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89574324394?pwd=Q284Njh3R2FqZDEwZXhYZzdNSU1BZz09

Meeting ID: 895 7432 4394
Passcode: 109032

To register for the lecture, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/e3haUpQeV8tMdSR59

You can also find a QR code for registration in the attached flyer.
Should you have any inquiries or require additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact:

Prof. Neelima Satyam (Member TC 220)
Email: [email protected]

We value your continued support and participation in our lecture series. We look forward to your active involvement in this upcoming lecture.

https://youtu.be/j1pwdDJRc-0?si=eFPtzXBBlqJ0Xj7U The tenth episode of International Interactive Technical Talk has just been launched and is supported by TC220. Dr.-Ing. Giorgio Pezzetti, Dr. Neelima Satyam D. and Emma McConnell are discussing with Dr. Marc Ballouz about “Field Monitoring in Geomechanics”

ISSMGE IIT Episode 10: Field Monitoring in Geomechanics (TC220) The tenth episode of International Interactive Technical Talk has just been launched and is supported by TC220. Dr.-Ing. Giorgio Pezzetti, Dr. Neelima Satyam...

We're excited to let you know about our upcoming lecture in the "Field Monitoring in Geomechanics" series. This series is organized by TC 220 of ISSMGE and offers valuable insights for professionals and those interested in this field.

Our next lecture is scheduled for September 22, 2023, and we are honored to have Dr. Lin Wang as our speaker. This lecture will provide innovative insights into monitoring techniques for unstable slopes.

Here are the details:
- Date: September 22, 2023
- Time: 15:30 IST (10:00 UTC)
- Speaker: Dr. Lin Wang
- Topic: CASE STUDIES OF EARLY WARNING MONITORING OF UNSTABLE SLOPE USING TILTING AND MICRO SEISM SENSORS

To join the lecture, please use the following Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85377423613?pwd=eVRzY0sxenJLMkFjVDJaeCtHVDE4UT09
Meeting ID: 853 7742 3613
Passcode: 001540

To register for the lecture, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/e3haUpQeV8tMdSR59 You can also find a QR code for registration in the attached flyer.

Should you have any inquiries or require additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact:

Prof. Neelima Satyam (Member TC 220)
Email: [email protected]

We value your continued support and participation in our lecture series. We look forward to your active involvement in this upcoming lecture.