Name: Mr M Ashok Kumar (Roll No: 21CEREP04)
Thesis Title: Effect of Cross-linked Biopolymer Inclusion on the Geotechnical Behaviour of Soils Exhibiting Different Plasticity Characteristics
Digital Identifier: NA
Thesis Submission Date: 05 December 2025
Brief Abstract: The current study investigates the effect of Guar gum (G) and Xanthan gum (X) inclusion along with their combined effect in enhancing the geotechnical properties of three different soils exhibiting different distinct plasticity characteristics. The effectiveness of crosslinked biopolymer inclusion in soils has been investigated by assessing alterations in consistency limits, compaction characteristics, shear strength, erosion and compressibility characteristics. Microstructural analyses such as SEM and FTIR have been used to elucidate the probable interaction mechanism responsible for the observed changes in biopolymer-treated soils.
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M. Ashok Kumar, Arif Ali Baig Moghal, Romana Mariyam Rasheed and Ateekh Ur Rehman (2025). Enhancing Durability and Erosion Resistance of Soils with Varying Plasticity using Crosslinked Biopolymers. Scientific Reports. Vol. 15, Article No. 12572. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-96977-6
M Ashok Kumar, Arif Ali Baig Moghal, Kopparthi Venkata Vydehi and Abdullah Almajed (2023). Embodied Energy in the Production of Guar and Xanthan Biopolymers and their Cross-linking Effect in Enhancing the Geotechnical Properties of Cohesive Soil. Buildings. Vol. 13, No. 9. Article No. 2304. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13092304
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Name: Dr Romana Mariyam Rasheed (Roll No: 21CEPJ020)
Thesis Title: Geotechnical Behavioural Studies on Low Organic Soil Treated with Chitosan and Casein Biopolymers
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Degree Award Date: 30 November 2024
Brief Abstract: The current study investigates the influence of two hydrophobic biopolymers, namely chitosan and casein, on the modification of strength, compressibility, and stability under saturated conditions of low organic soil. The effect of dosage and curing period on the efficacy of biopolymer-treated soil is also evaluated. The multivariate non-linear regression models were developed to predict strength and compressibility parameters, displaying an R2 value of 0.99 and establishing a perfect correlation between the dependent and independent variables. From reliability analysis, Chitosan outperformed casein and attained a reliability index of 3 at 1.2% and 2.25% dosages for application as an embankment and subgrade material. The current study demonstrates the applicability of biopolymer-treated low organic soil for bulk civil engineering applications and also aids practising engineers in adopting suitable dosages and mixing criteria to be adopted in the field.
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Romana Mariyam Rasheed, Arif Ali Baig Moghal, B. Munwar Basha and Abdullah Almajed (2025). Effect of Chitosan and Casein on the CBR behavior of silty clay for low volume roads: Reliability-based design optimization approach. Construction and Building Materials. Vol. 473, No. 2025, pp. 141014. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.141014
Romana Mariyam Rasheed, Arif Ali Baig Moghal, Munwar B Basha and Abdullah Almajed (2024). Target Reliability-Based Design Optimization Studies on Cohesive Soil amended with Chitosan and Casein for Liner Applications. Scientific Reports. Vol. 14, Article No. 14202. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-64408-7
Romana Mariyam Rasheed and Arif Ali Baig Moghal (2024). Efficacy of Crustacean and Protein-based Biopolymer Inclusion on the Strength Characteristics of Organic Soil. International Journal of Geomechanics. Vol. 24, No. 11, pp. 04024249 https://doi.org/10.1061/IJGNAI.GMENG-10012
Romana Mariyam Rasheed and Arif Ali Baig Moghal (2024). Compressibility and Durability Characteristics of Protein-based Biopolymer Amended Organic Soil. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. Vol. 36, No. 7, pp. 04024154. https://doi.org/10.1061/JMCEE7.MTENG-17285
Romana Mariyam Rasheed, Arif Ali Baig Moghal, Sai Sampreeth Reddy Jannepally, Ateekh Ur Rehman and Bhaskar C. S. Chittoori (2023). Consolidation and Shrinkage Characteristics of Chitosan Amended Soft Soil - A Sustainable Alternate Landfill Liner Material. Buildings. Vol. 13, No. 9, Article No. 2230. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13092230
Romana Mariyam Rasheed, Arif Ali Baig Moghal, Rambabu S and Abdullah Almajed (2023). Sustainable Assessment and Carbon Footprint Analysis of Polysaccharide Biopolymer-Amended Soft Soil as an Alternate Material to Canal Lining. Frontiers in Environmental Science. Vol. 11, Article No. 1214988. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1214988
Romana Mariyam Rasheed and Arif Ali Baig Moghal (2022). Critical Appraisal of the Behavioral Geo-mechanisms of Peats/Organic Soils. Arabian Journal of Geosciences. Vol. 15, No. 12, Article No. 1123. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-022-10396-9
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Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6504-3517
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Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=z5zkSZ4AAAAJ&hl=en
Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Romana-Mariyam-Rasheed
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Name: Dr G Amulya (Roll No: 719015)
Thesis Title: Behavioural Studies on Cohesive Soil Amended with Granite Sand and Calcium Lignosulphonate
Digital Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10603/489550
Degree Award Date: 16 September 2023
Brief Abstract: This work concentrated on the sustainable blending of Granite Sand (GS) along with Calcium Lignosulphonate (CLS) at varying dosages in enhancing the geotechnical properties of an intermediate compressible clay. The performance indicators chosen were unconfined compressive strength, hydraulic conductivity, and California bearing ratio behaviour. The interaction mechanism between soil and GS blended with CLS was established by relying on micro-level studies. The carbon footprint analysis carried out for a 3.75m wide and 2 km long stretch low-volume road with 30% GS and 0.5% CLS addition to clay as a subgrade layer, revealed that there are significant savings in terms of carbon emission factors when the subgrade layer is prepared using lime (6%) and cement (4%) at their respective optimum dosages.
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Gudla Amulya, Arif Ali Baig Moghal and Abdullah Almajed (2023). Sustainable Binary blending for Low Volume Roads - Reliability-Based Design Approach and Carbon Footprint Analysis. Materials. Vol. 16, No. 5, Article No. 2065. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16052065
Gudla Amulya, Arif Ali Baig Moghal, B Munwar Basha and Abdullah Almajed (2022). Coupled Effect of Granite Sand and Calcium Lignosulphonate on the Strength Behavior of Cohesive Soil. Buildings. Vol. 12, No. 10, Article No. 1687. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12101687
Amulya G, Arif Ali Baig Moghal and Abdullah Almajed (2021). A State-of-the-Art Review on Suitability of Granite Dust as a Sustainable Additive for Geotechnical Applications. Crystals. Vol. 11, No. 12, Article No. 1526. https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst11121526
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Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5099-5972
Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57383258500
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=2n_YhuEAAAAJ
Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Amulya-Gudla
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Name: Dr K Venkata Vydehi (Roll No: 718004)
Thesis Title: Effect of Biopolymer Inclusion on the Geotechnical Behaviour of Cohesive Soil
Digital Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10603/439608
Degree Award Date: 04 September 2022
Brief Abstract: This work concentrated on the use of biopolymers (‘Guar gum’, a non-ionic polysaccharide and ‘Xanthan gum’, an anionic polysaccharide) having low embodied energy levels compared to conventional stabilizers, in modifying the geotechnical properties of an intermediate plastic clay. The performance indicators chosen were unconfined compressive strength, compressibility characteristics and the stability of biopolymer treated soil under saturated conditions. The soil-biopolymer interaction mechanisms were established relying on microlevel studies. In addition, CO2 emissions associated with these biopolymers at the production stage were evaluated. This thesis corroborated the fact that, biopolymer treatment can be a sustainable alternative to conventional soil stabilization methods.
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Vydehi KV, Arif Ali Baig Moghal and Munwar B Basha (2022). Target Reliability-Based Design of Embankments using Biopolymer Modified Cohesive Soil. International Journal of Geomechanics. Vol. 22, No. 8, pp. 04022115. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0002429
Vydehi KV, Arif Ali Baig Moghal and Munwar B Basha (2022). Reliability-based Design Optimization of Biopolymer-Amended Soil as an Alternative Landfill Liner Material. Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste. Vol. 26, No. 3, pp. 04022011. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HZ.2153-5515.0000697
Vydehi KV and Arif Ali Baig Moghal (2022). Effect of Biopolymeric Stabilization on the Strength and Compressibility Characteristics of Cohesive Soil. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. Vol. 34, No. 2, pp. 04021428. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0004068
Arif Ali Baig Moghal and Vydehi KV (2021). State-of-the-art Review on Efficacy of Xanthan Gum and Guar Gum Inclusion on the Engineering Behavior of Soils. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions. Vol. 6, Article No. 108, pp.1-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-021-00462-8
Arif Ali Baig Moghal, Vydehi K V, Moulali Baig Moghal, Rayan Almatrudi, Abdullah Almajed and Mosleh Ali Al-Shamrani (2020). Effect of Calcium Based Derivatives on the Consolidation, Strength and Lime Leachability Behavior of Expansive Soil. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. Vol. 32, No. 4, pp. 04020048. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0003088
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Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3110-3163
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Name: Dr Mohammed Abdul Lateef (Roll Number: 1HK17PCA01)
Thesis Title: Efficacy of EICP (Enzyme Induced Carbonate Precipitation) Techniques for Tropical Soils – Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Applications
Digital Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10603/421178
Degree Award Date: 10 March 2022
Brief Abstract: This work concentrated on the use of Urease Enzyme sourced from Jack beans, in improving the geotechnical and geoenvironmental performance of two native Indian soils. Sorption and desorption tests were conducted on artificially metal spiked (Cd+2, Ni+2 and Pb+2) soils to quantify the contaminant remediation potential of enzyme treatment. Enzyme treatment proved to be an effective way of improving the contaminant remediation potential, enhance the shear strength of soils and reduce the swell and permeability characteristics of selected soils through carbonate precipitation. This thesis corroborated the fact that, enzyme treatment can be a sustainable alternative to conventional soil stabilization methods.
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Abdullah Almajed, Mohammed Abdul Lateef, Arif Ali Baig Moghal and K. K. Lemboye (2021). State-of-the-Art Review of the Applicability and Challenges of Microbial-Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP) and Enzyme-Induced Calcite Precipitation (EICP) Techniques for Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Applications. Crystals. Vol. 11, No. 4, Article No. 370. https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst11040370
Arif Ali Baig Moghal, Mohammed Abdul Lateef, Syed Abu Sayeed Mohammed, Munir Ahmad, Adel R.A. Usman and Abdullah Almajed (2020). Heavy Metal Immobilization Studies and Enhancement in Geotechnical Properties of Cohesive Soils by EICP Technique. Applied Sciences. Vol. 10, No. 21, Article No. 7568. https://doi.org/10.3390/app10217568
Arif Ali Baig Moghal, Mohammed Abdul Lateef, Syed Abu Sayeed Mohammed, K. K. Lemboye, Bhaskar C. S. Chittoori, Abdullah Almajed (2020). Efficacy of Enzymatically Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation in the Retention of Heavy Metal Ions. Sustainability. Vol. 12, No. 17, Article No. 7019. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12177019
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Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mohammed-Lateef-10
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Mr Nuruddin Mohammad (22CER1R08). Type: Full-Time; Institute Fellowship. (Current Status: Advanced Stage)
Mr Teshome Gebreyohannes Selamu (22CER1F01). Type: Full-Time (ICCR). (Current Status: Advanced Stage)
Mrs N Snehasree (23CER1R06). Type: Full-Time; Institute Fellowship. (Current Status: Advanced Stage)
Mr M Ganesh (24CER2P02). Type: Part-Time. (Current Status: Cleared Comprehensive Viva-Voce Examination)
Mrs Ann Mary Mathew (25CER1P03). Type: Part-Time. (Current Status: Completed Course Work and CVV Scheduled)
Mr Chintapalli Bharath Chandra (25CER1P09). Type: Part-Time. (Current Status: Completed Course Work and CVV Scheduled)
Mr Chintala Siddartha (25CER2P01). Type: Part-Time. (Current Status: Registered and Undergoing Course Work)
Mr C Naveen Kumar (23CEM2R12). Geoengineering Behavior of Dispersive Soils Treated with Calcinated Coal Gangue and Xanthan Gum. Academic Year: 2024-2025.
Mr Bainapudi VSD Hanuman (23CEM2R24). Stabilization of Dispersive Soil for Subgrade Layers using Calcined Coal Gangue and Biopolymer-Based Amendments. Academic Year: 2024-2025.
Ms H S Sharanya (23CEM2S02). Effectiveness of Calcinated Coal Gangue and Xanthan Gum in Controlling Heavy Metal Leachability from Dispersive Soil. Academic Year: 2024-2025.
Mr Amit Modak (22CEM2R05). Remediation Studies on Clayey Soil Spiked with Cadmium (Cd2+) and Lead (Pb2+) Metal Ions by Electrokinetic Technique using Eco-friendly Electrolyte Solution. Academic Year: 2023-2024.
Ms Sandra Jyothi (22CEM2R13). Biochar Enhanced Electrokinetic Remediation for the Removal of Contaminants from the High-Plastic Soil. Academic Year: 2023-2024.
Mr Bhukya Praneeth Paul (22CEM2R21). Remediation of Heavy Metal Contaminated Soil using Biochar: A Study on Immobilization and Strength Characteristics. Academic Year: 2023-2024.
Mr Omkar Kulkarni (22CEM2S02). Enhancing Geotechnical Properties of Expansive Soil with Sugarcane Bagasse Biochar and GGBS. Academic Year: 2023-2024.
Mr Rambabu S (21CEM2R21). Durability and Erodibility Characteristics of Soft Soil Amended with Chitosan Biopolymer. Academic Year: 2022-2023.
Mr Jannepally Sai Sampreeth Reddy (21CEM2R22). Experimental Studies on the Consolidation and Shrinkage Characteristics of Clayey Soils Amended with Sustainable Biopolymer. Academic Year: 2022-2023.
Miss Bonagiri Varsha (21CEM2R30). Shear and Consolidation Characteristics of Clayey Soil Blended with Sustainable Binders. Academic Year: 2022-2023.
Mr Harshit Harsh (201556). Geotechnical Benign Characterization of Nano-Amended CLS Stabilized Soil. Academic Year: 2021-2022.
Miss Mansi Gandhi (201562). A Study on the Biopile Treatment for Decontamination of Benzene. Academic Year: 2021-2022.
Mr Nuruddin Mohammad (201566). Electrokinetic Remediation Studies on Clayey Soil Spiked with Copper (Cu2+) and Lead (Pb2+) Metal Ions. Academic Year: 2021-2022.
Miss K L Saraswathi (191816). Compare the Performance of Micropiles with Piles of the same Volume in Different Soils using Numerical Modelling. Academic Year: 2020-2021.
Mr P Adinarayana (191824). Development of Design Charts for the Analysis of Laterally Loaded Piles in Cohesionless Soil. Academic Year: 2020-2021.
Miss Soumya Chithaloori (171806). Optimizing the Performance of a Reinforced Soil Wall at Yadadri Temple, Yadadri, Bhongir-District. Academic Year: 2020-2021.
Mr Chavan Mohit Jayaprakash (181804). Resilient Modulus of Calcium Lignosulfonate Treated Black Cotton Soil. Academic Year: 2019-2020.
Miss Manishiba Mahapatra (181811). Effect of Loading Duration on the Swell and Compressibility Characteristics of Biopolymer Treated Soils. Academic Year: 2019-2020.
Mr Shivaraj Biradar (181823). Resilient Modulus of Alkali Contaminated Kaolinite Soil Stabilized with Alkali Resistant Glass Fiber. Academic Year: 2019-2020.
Mrs K. Manjula (171812). Deformation and Strength Characteristics of Lime Stabilized Expansive Soil Reinforced with Fibers. Academic Year: 2018-2019.
Mr Ali Abdul Kareem Hammood Al-Obaid (2011-2015). Title: Effect of duration of load increment on the swell and compressibility characteristics of lime stabilized expansive soils. Status: Degree Awarded in 2015.
Comined Effect of Xanthan Gum and Biochar on the Strength and Shrinkage Characteristics of Clayey Soil (Academic Year: 2024-2025). Kota BVNS Ram Kumar (21CEB0B22), Potugalla Vivek (21CEB0B28), Puchakayala Kumar Jain (21CEB0B40).
Sustainable Soil Stabilization using Bagasse and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (Academic Year: 2023-2024). Geetha Krishna Sravya Ghatta (201213), Ravuri Balaramakrishna (201241), Yebushi Vyshnavi (201155).
Characteristics of Kuttanad Soil Amended with Sustainable Biopolymers (Academic Year: 2022-2023). Divya Prakash Pandey (191120), Hassan Chouhan (191226) and Ansaf Althaf (191206).
A Study on the Energy Optimization of HVAC System using Building Envelope Design (Academic Year: 2021-2022). Naina Gajula (181120), Ashwani Mukhiya (181106) and Pingili Preethi (181138).
3D Printing: The Comparative Study between Traditional Building and 3D Printed Building (Academic Year: 2020-2021). Sonali Pandey (171146), Apurva Harsh (171107), Rupal Hande (171219) and Jagadisan (161160).
Stabilization of Black Cotton Soil using Xanthan Gum (Academic Year: 2019-2020). Gadiyaram Anuhya (161117), Devi Rachana (161115), Shapoori Rakshitha (161247) and Doggela Samuel (161116).