Dr Priya Achamma Jacob

St Thomas Institute for Science and Technology

Dr. Priya Achamma Jacob

Associate Professor & HOD

Civil Engineering

Phone : 9840428232

Email-id : priya.ce@stisttvm.edu.in

Date of Joining : 08.03.2023

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priya-jacob-12822b1a8/

Google Scholar : https://scholar.google.com/citationsuser=N1tBKugAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra

Experience

Previous Experience :
- 04/2022 – 02/2023 - Principal, North Malabar Institute of Technology, Kanhangad, Kerala
- 11/2019 – 04/2022 - Principal-in-charge, North Malabar Institute of Technology, Kanhangad, Kerala
- 01/2017 – 10/2019 - Associate Professor & HOD, Department of Civil Engineering, North Malabar Institute of Technology, Kanhangad, Kerala
- 06/2011 – 05/2016 - Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Karunya University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- 06/2009 – 03/2011 - Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Sathyabama University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- 06/2008 – 05/2009 - Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- 07/2006 – 05/2008 - Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Hindustan University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- 07/2004 – 05/2006 - Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamanagalam, Kerala

At STIST : From 08.03.2023 till date

Educational Profile

Ph.D - Karunya Institute of Technology & Sciences, Coimbatore, 2022.
- "Studies on Optimal Design and Efficacy of Transversely Stiffened and Corrugated Web Plate Girders using Genetic Algorithm"
M.E - Structural Engineering - Anna University, Chennai, 2004
- "Dynamic Buckling Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Circular Cylindrical Shell using Layered Shell Element"
B.E - Civil Engineering - Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, 2002
- "Submergence Analysis using Geographic Information System (GIS)"
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
- Chartered Engineer under “The Institution of Engineers (India)”

Area of Interest

Optimization of steel structures, Genetic Algorithm, Corrugated Plate Girders, Stiffened Plate Girders, Castellated Beams

Publications

INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS

Priya A Jacob, Justin S, R Mercy Shanthi (2025), “Efficient optimization of Corrugated Web Plate Girders using Genetic Algorithm”, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Exploring Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering Vol. 1, Springer (Accepted)
Priya A Jacob, Aiswarya S, Basil Johny, Blesson Joy, Tijo Chacko Thomas (2023), "Finite Element Analysis of Castellated Beams with Different Web Openings”, Applied Mechanics and Materials ISSN: 1662-7482, Vol. 920, July 2023, pp 77-84, https://doi.org/10.4028/p-FeuCb8
Priya A Jacob, R Mercy Shanthi, S Justin, Daniel C (2022), “Minimum weight design of transversely stiffened plate girder using genetic algorithm”, Civil Engineering and Architecture 10(4): 1243-1252, 2022, DOI: 10.13189/cea.2022.100401 (Scopus).
Priya A Jacob, S Justin, R Mercy Shanthi (2019), “Development of efficiency based standards for optimum design of stiffened plate girders”, International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, ISSN 0976-6316, Volume 10, Issue 01, January 2019, pp.891-903 (Scopus).
J Vinotha Jenifer, PK Umesha, Priya A Jacob (2017), “ A comparative study on analysis of telecommunication tower with different member cross section”, International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, ISSN 0976-6316, Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2017, pp.1002-1011 (Scopus).
J Vinotha Jenifer, Priya A Jacob (2016), “Optimization of stiffened plate girders – an overview”, International Journal of Advanced Technology in Engineering and Science, ISSN 2348-7550, Vol. 4, Issue 1, January 2016, pp.133-146.
A. Annie Pauline Sarah, Priya A Jacob (2016), “A review of optimization of plate girders with corrugated webs” International Journal of Innovative Research in Science and Engineering, ISSN 2454-9665, Vol. 2, Issue 2, February 2016, pp.63-71.
Abhijith Harikumar, Sreejith M H, Priya A. Jacob, Aiswarya S (2014), “Minimizing Construction Wastes By Efficient Site Practices”, International Journal of Education and Applied Research, ISSN 2249-4944, Vol. 4, Issue Spl-2, June 2014, pp. 46-48.
Rebecca George, Varsha Joy, Aiswarya S, Priya A Jacob (2014), “Treatment Methods for Contaminated Soils - Translating Science into Practice”, International Journal of Education and Applied Research, ISSN 2249-4944, Vol. 4, Issue 1, June 2014, pp. 17-19.
Midhun B Sankar, Priya A Jacob (2013) “Comparison of design standards for steel railway bridges”, International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications, ISSN 2248-9622, Vol. 3, Issue 2, April 2013, pp.1131-1138.
Annette Herinng, D Tensing, Priya A Jacob (2013), “Studies on plate girder with various types of web plates”, International Journal of Engineering Research and Development, ISSN 2278-800 , Vol. 6, Issue 2, March 2013, pp.14-21.

NATIONAL JOURNALS

Annette Hering, D Tensing, Priya A Jacob (2013), “Effect of grade of steel on optimum design of plate girders”, Journal of Emerging Technology in Mechanical Science and Engineering, ISSN 0976-2558, Special Issue, March 2013, pp. 23-33.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

- - Priya A Jacob, Ashik K Azad , Anas S, Lekshmi B, Niranjan N A, and Rusaina Roshen (2025), “Comparative Analysis of Pavement Condition Assessment Methods for Low-Volume Roads Constructed with New Technology and Conventional Methods: IRC vs. ASTM Approaches”, Sixth International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (SECON’25), 4th, 5th and 6th June 2025.
  - Priya A Jacob, Aiswarya S, Basil Johny, Blesson Joy, Tijo Chacko Thomas (2023), "Finite Element Analysis of Castellated Beams with Different Web Openings”, International Conference on Sustainable Design, Materials and Manufacturing in Engineering organized by the Departments of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Dr.N.G.P. Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, sponsored by Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), New Delhi during April 05 & 06, 2023.
  - Priya A Jacob, Justin S (2016),“Studies on the parameters influencing shear strength of stiffened plate girders”, International Conference on Recent Advances in Civil Engineering ICRACE’16, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, 14th-16th January 2016.
  - J Vinotha Jenifer, Priya A Jacob (2016). “Optimization of stiffened plate girders – an overview”, 3rd International Conference on Science, Technology and Management, India International Centre, New Delhi, 17th January 2016.
  - Nova Pius, Priya A Jacob, Justin S, Mercy Shanthi (2015), “Studies on optimum design of plate girder”, International Conference on Power, Energy and Control Systems ROCKS’15, Royal College of Engineering and Technology, Thrissur, 26th - 28th March 2015.
  - Nikhil Kumar, Priya A Jacob (2014), “Optimization of steel structural elements”, International Conference on Advances in Sustainable Materials and Innovative Technologies in Civil Engineering, Nehru Institute of Technology , Coimbatore, 5th - 6th December 2014.
  - Edwin A, Priya A Jacob, Aiswarya S (2014), “Sustainable Development through Fuctionally Graded Materials- An Overview”, International Conference on Sustainable and Innovative Construction Technologies (ICSICT-2014), Karunya University, Coimbatore, 15th -16th December 2014.
  - Vimal Raj R. D, Priya A Jacob (2014), “Studies on flexural behaviour of longitudinally stiffened plate girders”, International conference on Advances in Civil Engineering and Chemistry of Innovative Materials-ACECIM ’14, SRM University Chennai, 13th-14th March 2014.
  - Teena Susan Abraham, Priya A Jacob (2014), “Studies on flexural behaviour of hybrid plate girders”, International Conference on Recent Trends in Engineering and Technology (ICRTET - 2014), Cochin, 18th–19th January 2014.

NATIONAL CONFERENCES

Priya A Jacob, Muhammed Muhsin (2025), “Biomimicry in Wastewater Treatment and the Rise of Eco-Friendly Sewage Solutions in India”, All India Seminar “Blue Planet, Green Future”, organized by IEI Kerala State Centre on 10th and 11th June 2025.
Priya A Jacob, Ashik K Azad, Anas S, Lekshmi B, Niranjan N A, and Rusaina Roshen (2025), “Comparative Analysis of Pavement Condition Assessment Methods for Low-Volume Roads Constructed with New Technology and Conventional Methods: IRC vs. ASTM Approaches”, National Conference on Advancing Sustainability in Civil Engineering Practices – ASCP’25, St. Thomas Institute for Science & Technology, Trivandrum, 2nd and 3rd May 2025.
Priya A Jacob, Justin S, R Mercy Shanthi (2024), “Efficient optimization of Corrugated Web Plate Girders using Genetic Algorithm”, at 39th National Convention of Civil Engineers organized by Institution of Engineers India (IEI), Kochi Centre under the aegis of Civil Engineering Division Board at Sree Gokulam Convention Center, Kaloor, Kochi, on 17th & 18th October 2024.
Priya A Jacob, Aiswarya S (2024), “Noval use of Ultra - High Performance Concrete for Reinforced Concrete structural strengthening application”, National Conference on Advancing Sustainability in Civil Engineering Practices – ASCP’24, St. Thomas Institute for Science & Technology, Trivandrum, 12th April 2024.
Priya A Jacob, Fathima N S, Kiran B Santhosh, Krishna Hari, Merlin M B (2024), “Optimizing Strength in Ternary Blended Cement - Impact of Slag Dissolution Method”, National Conference on Advancing Sustainability in Civil Engineering Practices – ASCP’24, St. Thomas Institute for Science & Technology, Trivandrum, 12th April 2024.
Priya A Jacob, Muhammed Subin, Ali Jafer, Shajan Johnson, Adwaith R (2024), “Design of eco-friendly waste water treatment plant for STIST campus”, National Conference on Advancing Sustainability in Civil Engineering Practices – ASCP’24, St. Thomas Institute for Science & Technology, Trivandrum, 12th April 2024.
Priya A Jacob, Muhammed Subin, Ali Jafer, Shajan Johnson, Adwaith R (2023), “Bio mimetic Innovations in Civil Engineering: Nature-Inspired Solutions for Sustainable Infrastructure”, National Conference on Recent Advancements in Civil Engineering - RACER 2023, MEA Engineering College Vengoor, Perinthalmanna, Kerala, 18th – 20th October 2023.
Ashish Mohanan Pillai, Selestin K B, Priya A Jacob, Aiswarya S (2018), “Hyperloop the Future of Transportation – A Critical Analysis”, National Conference on Eco-friendly infrastructure Development- EID 2018, Karunya Institute of Technology & Sciences, Coimbatore, 22nd March 2018.
L. Sasi Kumar, Priya A Jacob, Aiswarya S (2018), “Experimental Study on Influence of Micro Silica on the Corrosion Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Beams”, National Conference on Eco-friendly infrastructure Development- EID 2018, Karunya Institute of Technology & Sciences, Coimbatore, 22nd March 2018.
Vinotha Jenifer J, P. K. Umesha, Priya A Jacob (2016), “A Comparative Study on Analysis of Telecommunication Tower with Different Material Cross Section”, National Conference on Innovative Materials and Techniques in Civil Engineering (IMTC-2016), Karunya University, Coimbatore, 6th-7th April 2016.
Nova Pius, Priya A Jacob (2015), “Genetic Algorithm based Optimum Design of Plate Girders”, National Conference on Optimization Techniques in Engineering Sciences and Technologies-OPTEST 15, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology , Coimbatore, 10th-11th April 2015.
Teena Susan Abraham, Priya A Jacob (2014), “Studies on Flexural Behavior of Hybrid Plate Girders”, National Conference on Recent advances in Civil Engineering Research, Karunya University, Coimbatore, 12thApril 2014.
Vimal Raj R. D, Priya A Jacob (2014), “Studies on Behavior of Longitudinally Stiffened Plate Girder”, National Conference on Recent advances in Civil Engineering Research, Karunya University, Coimbatore, 12thApril 2014.
Priya A Jacob, Farheen Khan, Aiswarya. S (2013), “Relevance of Non-Destructive Testing Methods”, National conference on “Futuristic of Concrete”, Karunya University, Coimbatore, 20th July 2013.
Priya A Jacob, E Venkata Lakshmi and Aiswarya S (2013), “Structural Health Monitoring of Smart Super Structures”, National conference on “Futuristic of Concrete”, Karunya University, Coimbatore, 20th July 2013.
Priya A Jacob, Rebecca George, Aiswarya. S (2013), “New Perspectives on Concrete Types – An Overview”, National conference on “Futuristic of Concrete”, Karunya University, Coimbatore, 20th July 2013.
Priya A Jacob, Abhijith Harikumar, Sreejith M H (2013), “Reduction of Construction Wastes through Efficient Jobsite Practices, National Seminar on Green Environment: Theme: Waste Management, Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, Ernakulam, 17th - 18th December 2013.
Priya Achamma Jacob and Midhun B (2012), “ A Review on Comparison of Design Standards for Steel Bridge Design”, RACE 2012 National Conference on Recent Advances in Civil Engineering, Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam, 20th - 21st Dec, 2012.
Priya Achamma Jacob, Binay Kumar, Sandeep A, Emmauel Kindo and Kazhiko (2012), “Shear Lag Effects on Steel Structural Elements”, 5th CUSAT National Conference on Recent Advances in Civil Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Nov 29th Nov – 1st Dec, 2012.
Priya Achamma Jacob and Samuel J (2008), “Performance of Machine Foundation Subjected to Dynamic Loads”, National Conference on Advances in Steel, Concrete, Composite and Aluminum Structures, Hindustan College of Engineering, Chennai , 24th - 25th April, 2008.
Priya Achamma Jacob (2005), “Software Development for Dynamic and Buckling Analysis of Axisymmetric R.C Shell”, 21st National Convention of Civil Engineers, Kochi , 30th Sep – 1st Oct, 2005.

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