Shri. Y. Kamala Raju is a Structural Engineer with M. Tech in Structural Engineering from J N T U K, Kakinada and B.E. in Civil Engineering from Osmania University, Hyderabad. His contributions in education for decade of experience in teaching and research in the field of Structural Engineering with many peer-reviewed publications have supported to the growth of Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology (GRIET), Hyderabad, Telangana. He has been guided B.Tech., M. Tech. Students as well. He has been taking an active part in organizing events like Workshops, Seminars, FDPs, and Conferences by the Department of Civil Engineering, GRIET.
Research Areas of Interest: Modelling of Structures, Finite Element Analysis (Static, Dynamic, Modal Analysis), Simulation and Optimization of Structural Systems, Structural Analysis, Earthquake Resistant Design of structures, Nonlinear Structural Dynamics, Ground Improvement, Construction Materials, Soil-Structure Interaction, Durability of Concrete, Self-Compacting Concrete. Analytical Research of RC and Prestressed Concrete Bridges, Estimation, Performance-Based analysis, Fibre Reinforced Concrete. Wind, Fire Engineering, Masonry effects.
Professional Service
Academic Service
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Engg.,
Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engg. and Tech. (GRIET), Hyderabad, India
May 22, 2012 to Currently.
Coordinator, Institute of Engineers India (IEI) Student Chapter,
Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engg. and Tech. (GRIET), Hyderabad, India
July 18, 2022 to Currently.
Government Service
Engineering Consultant, Gandeed (Mandal), M P D Office, Parigi
O/o Project Director, District Water Management Agency, Ranga Reddy District
Dept. of Rural Development, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, India
Jan 04, 2010-Jan 04, 2012.
Consultancy Service
Engineer in Trainee,
ZEDCON Consultants Pvt. Limited, Kingkoti, Hyderabad, India
May 26, 2007 to Oct 25, 2007.
Professional Skills acquainted with
Autodesk Fusion 360, ANSYS, ETABS, SAP2000, STAAD. Pro, Revit, Autocad2020, MAT Lab, Scilab.
Computer Languages comfortable with C & C++
Organized Workshops/FDP/Events at GRIET
Organizer-4th National Conference on Recent Innovations in Civil Engineering (RICE 2023) on 17-18 April 2023
Organizer-AICTE Margadharsan FDP on Outcome based Education from 02- 07 December 2019
Coordinator, FDP on Faculty Induction Program-2019 from 24 - 29 June 2019.
Coordinator, National Seminar on Sustainable Technologies in Civil Engineering: Perspectives and Strategies(STEPS) on December 2012.
Coordinator-National Workshop on Sustainable Technologies in Civil Engineering: Perspectives and Strategies (STEPS) from December2013 to Present
Coordinator-United Nations World Water Day on 22 March 2014 to Present
Coordinator-Engineers 'Day on 15 September 2014 to Present
Coordinator-United Nations International Day of Peace on 21 September 2014 to Present
Educational Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy (Pursuing) Civil Engineering. JNTUK, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Master of Technology (2012) Structural Engineering. JNTUK, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Bachelor of Engineering (2007) Civil Engineering, Osmania University, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Intermediate - MPC (2003) Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Secondary School Certificate (2001) Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Service Responsibilities at GRIET
Budget Coordinator - Dept. of Civil Engg GRIET, Hyderabad from Nov 2017 to Present
Member, Co & Extra Curricular Committee, GRIET, Hyderabad from 12 July 2021 to Present
Coordinator, SC/ST Cell, at GRIET, Hyderabad. from 01 Nov 2017 to Present
Member, Discipline committee, GRIET, Hyderabad from 01 July 2019 to 31 Oct 2021
Lab in Charge of Solid Mechanics Laboratory, Dept. of Civil Engg. GRIET, Hyd. from 01 Nov 2015 to Present
Coordinator of Final Year, Dept. of Civil Engineering at GRIET, Hyd. AY2018-19, AY2019-20 Batches
Coordinator of Second year, Dept. of Civil Engineering at GRIET, Hyd. 2020-21 Batch
Mentor for 17 Nos students, at GRIET, Hyderabad.
Coordinator of Internal Examination for M Tech from 01 Oct 2014 - 31 Jul 2016, GRIET, Hyderabad.
Office in-Charge, Dept. of Civil Engineering from 01 Aug 2013 -to 31 Mar 2017at GRIET, Hyderabad.
In-charge, Semester Examinations, GRIET, Hyderabad
Member, Staff Selection committee for Civil Engineering , GRIET Hyderabad.
Member, Board of Studies (BOS)for Civil Engineering at GRIET, Hyderabad from January 2014 to present
Member of Consultancy at GHMC, GRIET, Hyderabad
NBA files prepared: Budget, Student Projects Student Publications, Strength of Materials-II, Engineering Geology, Strength of Materials Lab, Concrete Technology Lab, Advanced Concrete Technology Lab, Surveying Lab.
Professional Membership/ Association with Professional organizations
Member of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) M 10875848
Recognized Member of American Concrete Institute (ACI) RM 1457537
Member of Indian Association of Structural Engineers (IAStructE) M 266
Chartered Engineer (India) of Institute of Engineers India (IEI) M 1564638
Life Member of Indian Society for Earthquake Technology (ISET) LM 1688
Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) LM 114257
Life Member of Association of Consulting Civil Engineering (ACCE) L 8751
Life Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers (India) (IEI) M 30423
Life Member of the Institute of Engineers -India (IEI) M 1564638
Life Member of the Indian Institute of Bridge Engineers (IIBE) LM 6554
Member of Structural Engineering Society of India (SEFI) M 19576
Professional Member of Institute for Engineering Research and Publication (IFERP) PM 2988414
Member of International Association of Engineers (IAENG) M 203877
Associate Member of Universal Association of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineers (UACSE) AM101000581854
Awards and Honours
Member, Scientific Committee, 2nd International Conference Futuristic Trends in Embedded Systems and Networking (ICFTEN-2021) on 20th - 21st May 2021, Ballari, Karnataka. https://icften.com/scientific-committee.php
Reviewer of Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier, ISSN: 2214-7853 August 2021. https://www.journals.elsevier.com/materials-today
Reviewer of International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138, June 2019. (UGC Indexed) http://www.ijrar.org
Winner of Competition on "Vallyball" on 02 May 2025
Winner of Competition on "Cricket" on 18 March 2023
Winner of Competition on “Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engg.”on 26 May 2020
Winner of Competition on “Test Your Knowledge on Plagiarism” on 19 May 2020
Question Paper Setter (UG/PG)
BVRIT, Narasapur
CMRCET, Hyderabad
JNTUH Hyderabad
JNTUA, Ananthapur
MREC, Hyderabad
NREC, Hyderabad
GVPCE, Vishakhapatnam
GIET, Rajahmundry
SR Engineering College, Warangal
Board of Examiner for Laboratories
CVR College of Engg.
BVRIT, Hyderabad.
Board of Examiner for B. Tech Thesis
CVR College of Engineering
Evaluator
JNTUH, Hyderabad
CMRCET, Hyderabad
CMR IT, Hyderabad
MREC, Hyderabad
CVSR College of Engg., Hyderabad
Vardhaman College of Engg., Hyderabad
CMR Technical Campus, Hyderabad
MLRIT, Hyderabad
G.Pulla Reddy Engineering College, Kurnool
G. Pullaiah College of Engineering and Technology, Kurnool
CVR College of Engineering, Hyderabad
Achievements:
Development of Infrastructure in the department as a Budget Coordinator
Involved in the Selection Process of Teaching Faulty
Conducted Three FDPs as Coordinator
Conducted Two Workshops as Convener
Involved in Board of Studies and Syllabi for UG and PG Programmes
Research papers of 52 Nos in reputed Journals and Conferences
Social Service Activities
Actively involved in GHMC Election programme of Government of Telangana
Actively involved in General Elections programme of Government of Telangana
Actively involved in House Hold Survey programme of Government of Telangana
Actively involved in Janma Bhoomi programme of Government of Andhra Pradesh
Actively involved in Blood donation camps and donated blood several times
Actively involved in Harithaharam programme of Government of Telangana
Actively involved in Unnat Bharat Abhiyan programme of Government of India
Contact:
Shri. Y. Kamala Raju
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Civil Engineering
Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology (GRIET)
(Autonomous Institution under JNTUH)
Hyderabad, Telangana, India 500090
E-Mail: kamalaraju@griet.ac.in, ykamalraj@gmail.com
Mobile No: 99 486 44 979