Hiramani Raj Chimauriya, Nripojyoti Biswas, Anand J. Puppala, and Amit Gajurel. Deep Learning Based Surrogate Model to Estimate Scour Around Slab-on-grade Foundations Subjected to Flooding Conditions. Canadian Geotechnical Journal. Just-IN (Article Link)
Puppala, A. J., Biswas, N., Khan, M. A., & Congress, S. S. C. (2025). Experimental investigations and sustainability assessments of ground improvement studies of expansive soils. Soils and Foundations, 65(4), 101637. (Article Link)
Sanei, M., Biswas, N., Chou, S., Puppala, A.J., 2025. Utilizing Recycled Concrete Aggregate Fines as Co-Additives in Low-Carbon Cement for Problematic Soil Stabilization. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 10.1177/03611981251347627
Kumar, A., Biswas, N., Puppala, A.J., Mebarkia, B., 2025. Forensic investigation and chemical remediation of a collapsed highway embankment slope in Houston, Texas. Transportation Geotechnics 51, 101503.(Article link)
Chou, S., Puppala, A.J., Biswas, N., Huang, O., Radovic, M., 2025. Role of Calcined-Clay-Based Geopolymers for Effective Stabilization of Expansive Soils. Canadian Geotechnical Journal. (Article link)
Biswas, N., Puppala, A.J., Chakraborty, S. and Jang, J. 2024. Ground Improvement Studies on Problematic Soils: Innovative Materials with Sustainable Applications. Indian Geotech J (2024).(Article link)
Biswas, N., Puppala, A.J., Chakraborty, S. and Little, D. 2024. Micro-mechanical behavior of nano-silica in suppressing ettringite-induced heave. Canadian Geotechnical Journal. (Article link)
Biswas, N., Puppala, A.J., and Chakraborty, S. 2024. Experimental Studies and Sustainability Assessments of Quarry Dust for Chemical Treatment of Expansive Soils. Geotechnical Testing Journal, 47(1): 20220243 (Article link)
Gajurel, A., Puppala A.J., Biswas, N., and Chimauriya, H. 2024. Application of Satellite-based Remote Sensing for the Management of Pavement Infrastructure Assets. Transportation Research Record - Journal of Transportation Research Board (Article link)
Chou, S., Biswas, N., Puppala, A.J., Huang, O. and Radovic, M. 2024. Evaluation of Locally Available Calcined Clay-Based Geopolymer for Stabilization of Expansive Soils Transportation Research Record - Journal of Transportation Research Board (Article link)
Kumar, P., Puppala A.J., Biswas, N., Congress, S.SC., Tingle, J., and Little D. 2024 Assessment of Durability of Chemically Stabilized Soils Using Different Moisture-Susceptible Methods Transportation Research Record - Journal of Transportation Research Board (Article link)
Biswas, N., Puppala, A.J., and Chakraborty, S. 2023. Role of Nano- and Crystalline Silica to Accelerate Chemical Treatment of Problematic Soil. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 149(7). doi:10.1061/JGGEFK.GTENG-10999
Biswas, N., Puppala, A.J., and Ramineni, K. 2023. Durability and Permanency Studies in Sulfate-Laden Soils Treated with Nano- and Crystalline Silica-Based Admixtures. ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering doi: 10.1061/JMCEE7/MTENG-16456
Khan, M.A., Puppala, A.J., Biswas, N., and Congress, S.S.C. 2023. Evaluation of structural performance of the geocell reinforced flexible pavement Transportation Geotechnics, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trgeo.2023.101021.
Chakraborty, S., Puppala, A.J., and Biswas, N. 2022. Role of crystalline silica admixture in mitigating ettringite-induced heave in lime-treated sulfate-rich soils. Géotechnique,: 1–17. doi:10.1680/jgeot.20.p.154
Congress, S.S.C., Puppala, A.J., Khan, M.A., Biswas, N., Kumar, P. 2022. Application of Unmanned Aerial Technologies for Inspecting Pavement and Bridge Infrastructure Asset Condition. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, https://doi.org/10.1177/03611981221105273.
Jang, J., Biswas, N., Puppala, A.J., Congress, S.S.C., Radovic, M., Huang, O., 2022. Evaluation of Geopolymer for Stabilization of Sulfate-Rich Expansive Soils for Supporting Pavement Infrastructure. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, https://doi.org/10.1177/03611981221086650.
Biswas, N., Puppala, A. J., Khan, M. A., Congress, S. S. C., Banerjee, A. and Chakraborty, S. 2021. Evaluating the Performance of Wicking Geotextile in Providing Drainage for Flexible Pavements Built over Expansive Soils. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board p. 036119812110013. https://doi.org/10.1177/03611981211001381.
Khan, M.A., Biswas, N., Banerjee, A., and Puppala, A.J. 2020. Field Performance of Geocell Reinforced Recycled Asphalt Pavement Base Layer. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2674(3): 69–80. doi:10.1177/0361198120908861.
Biswas, N., and Ghosh, P. 2019. Bearing Capacity Factors for Isolated Surface Strip Footing Resting on Multi-layered Reinforced Soil Bed. Indian Geotechnical Journal, 49(1). doi:10.1007/s40098-017-0293-z.
Biswas, N., and Ghosh, P. 2018. Interaction of adjacent strip footings on reinforced soil using upper-bound limit analysis. Geosynthetics International, 25(6): 599–611. Thomas Telford Ltd . doi:10.1680/jgein.18.00020.
Mukherjee, A., Suresh, S., Chakraborty, S., Roy, S., Biswas, N., Patil, U. (2025). Lime Stabilization of Sulfate-Rich Soil Using Quarry Fines as a Sustainable Co-Admixture. In: Dixit, M.S., Jaiswal, S.S., Satyam, N., Singh, A.P., Maji, V.B. (eds) Proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC 2024), Volume 1. IGC 2024. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 626. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-2444-7_14
Puppala, A.J., Biswas, N., Khan, M.A., and Congress, S.S.C 2024. Sustainable Ground Improvement Practices and Comprehensive Assessments for Problematic Expansive Soils. Geotechnics and Sustainable Development, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering Edited by H. Hazarika, S. K. Haigh, B. Chaudhary, M.Murai, S. Manandhar, Fukuoka, Japan, Springer, Singapore.
Biswas, N., Khan, M.A., Rameneni, K., and Puppala, A.J. 2023. Performance of Low-Volume Roads Built Over Expansive Soils Reinforced with Wicking Geotextiles. TR Circular E-C283: 13th International Conference on Low-Volume Roads. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. pp. 33–41.
Biswas, N., Khan, M.A., Banerjee, A., Puppala, A.J., and Chakraborty, S. 2022. Application of Wicking Geotextile for Pavement Infrastructure on Expansive Soil. In Advances in Transportation Geotechnics IV. Edited by E. Tutumluer, S. Nazarian, I. Al-Qadi, and I.I.A. Qamhia. Springer International Publishing, Cham. pp. 533–544.
Khan, M.A., Biswas, N., Banerjee, A., Congress, S.S.C., and Puppala, A.J. 2022. Effectiveness of Double-Layer HDPE Geocell System to Reinforce Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP)-Base Layer. In Advances in Transportation Geotechnics IV. Edited by E. Tutumluer, S. Nazarian, I. Al-Qadi, and I.I.A. Qamhia. Springer International Publishing, Cham.pp. 593–604.
Biswas, N., Chakraborty, S., Puppala, A.J., and Banerjee, A. 2021. A Novel Method to Improve the Durability of Lime-Treated Expansive Soil. In Proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2019: Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. Edited by S.S.K. Patel S., Solanki C.H., Reddy K.R. Springer, Singapore. pp. 227–238.
Biswas, N., Sanei, M., Puppala, A.J., Mallick, R., Nazarian, S., 2025. Application of Low-Carbon Cement with Recycled Concrete Aggregate Fines for Enhancing Sustainability and Durability of Transportation Infrastructure, in: Geotechnical Frontiers 2025. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA, pp. 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784486009.001
Chou, S., Parr, K., Biswas, N., Puppala, A.J., 2025. Use of Laser-Based Method for Measuring Small Strains in Geomaterials under Repetitive Loads in Triaxial Environment, in: Geotechnical Frontiers 2025. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA, pp. 248–257. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485965.022
Raj Chimauriya, H., Biswas, N., Gajurel, A., Puppala, A.J., 2025. Development of Machine Learning Based Surrogate Models Using Fully Coupled 3D Numerical Analysis of Scour around Slab-on-Grade Foundations, in: Geotechnical Frontiers 2025. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA, pp. 21–29. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485989.003
Raj Chimauriya, H., Biswas, N., Puppala, A.J., Gajurel, A., 2025. Effect of Storm Surge-Induced Scour on the Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations for Coastal Residential Buildings, in: Geo-EnvironMeet 2025. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA, pp. 10–19. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485705.002
Samridh, Chakraborty, S., Biswas, N., Puppala, A.J., Ramineni, K., Banerjee, A., 2025. Micro-Mechanical Analyses to Understand the Durability of Chemically Stabilized Geomaterials against Moisture-Induced Damage, in: Geotechnical Frontiers 2025. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA, pp. 346–356. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784486016.035
Kumar, A., Biswas, N., Puppala, A.J., 2025. Case Histories of Two Recent Slope Failures: Lessons Learned and Future Recommendations, in: Geotechnical Frontiers 2025. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA, pp. 69–83. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485965.007
Ramineni, K., Congress, S.S.C., Biswas, N., Puppala, A.J., Kriegstein, S., 2025. An Experimental Study to Evaluate the Performance of Fiber-Based Cement Mixture Bags as Alternative Flood and Erosion Barriers, in: Geo-EnvironMeet 2025. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA, pp. 89–98. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485682.011
Chimauriya, H., Caldwell, C., Puppala, A.J., Biswas, N., and Congress, S.S.C. Role of EPS Geofoams in Reducing Thermal Losses from Slab-On-Grade Foundations under Freezing Conditions. In Geo-Congress 2024 doi: 10.1061/9780784485330.067.
Chou, S., Biswas, N., Puppala, A.J., and Jafari, N. Stabilization of Coastal Soils to Improve Resiliency of Transportation Infrastructure after Storm Surge Events. In Geo-Congress 2024 doi: 10.1061/9780784485330.027.
Kumar, A., Biswas, N., Puppala, A.J., and Khan, M.A. Investigations on Fully-Softened Strength of Lime-Treated Slopes Built with Expansive Soils Under Future Extreme Precipitation. In Geo-Congress 2024 doi: 10.1061/9780784485354.014.
Gajurel, A., Puppala A.J., Biswas, N., and Chimauriya, H. Use of Orbital Synthetic Aperture Radar Data in Monitoring Geotechnical and Transportation Infrastructure Assets. In Geo-Congress 2024 doi: 10.1061/9780784485347.052.
Mukherjee, A., Justin, A., Chakraborty, S., Biswas, N., Puppala, A.J. and Roy, S. Utilization of Quarry Fines as a Sustainable Admixture for Suppressing Ettringite-Induced Heaving. In Geo-Congress 2024 doi: 10.1061/9780784485330.035.
Jang, J., Biswas, N., Puppala, A.J., Congress, S.S.C., Radovic, M. and Huang, O. Application of Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer for Eco-Friendly Stabilization of Coastal Soils. In Geo-Congress 2024 doi: 10.1061/9780784485330.052.
Gajurel, A., Chimauriya, H., Biswas, N., Boluk, B., Congress, S.S.C., and Puppala, A.J. 2023. Post-Construction Monitoring of Rehabilitated Highway Embankment Slope in Texas. In Geo-Congress 2023. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA. pp. 116–125.
Khan, M.A., Biswas, N., Banerjee, A., and Puppala, A.J. 2023. Effects of Traffic Loading Magnitude and Frequency on the Performance of Geocell-Reinforced Flexible Pavements. In Geo-Congress 2023. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA. pp. 517–525.
Samridh, Jain, A., Chakraborty, S., Biswas, N., Puppala, A.J., and Ramineni, K. 2023. Durability and Recuperative Properties of Lime Stabilized Soils. In Geo-Congress 2023. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA. pp. 440–451.
Jang, J., Puppala, A.J., Biswas, N., Chakraborty, S., and Radovic, M. 2022. Utilization of Metakaolin-Based Geopolymers for Stabilization of Sulfate-Rich Expansive Soils. In Geo-Congress 2022. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA. pp. 222–231.
Khan, M.A., Puppala, A.J., Biswas, N., Congress, S.S.C., and Jafari, K.H. 2022. An Analytical Approach to Estimate the Load-Bearing Capacity of Subgrade Soil with a Geocell-Reinforced Base Layer. In Geo-Congress 2022. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA. pp. 380–389.
Biswas, N., Puppala, A.J., Chakraborty, S., and Khan, M.A. 2021. Utilization of Silica-Based Admixture to Improve the Durability of Lime-Treated Expansive Soil. In IFCEE 2021. pp. 233–242.nk.
Biswas, N., Chakraborty, S., Mosadegh, L., Puppala, A.J., and Corcoran, M. 2020. Influence of Anisotropic Permeability on Slope Stability Analysis of an Earthen Dam during Rapid Drawdown. In Geo-Congress 2020. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA. pp. 29–39.
Khan, M.A., Biswas, N., Banerjee, A., and Puppala, A.J. 2020. Performance of Geocell-Reinforced Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Bases in Flexible Pavements Built on Expansive Soils. In Geo-Congress 2020. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA. pp. 488–497.
Mosadegh, L., Chakraborty, S., Biswas, N., Bhaskar, P., and Puppala, A.J. 2020. Comparison of Earthquake-Induced Pore Water Pressure and Deformations in Earthen Dams Using Non-Linear and Equivalent Linear Analyses. In Geo-Congress 2020. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA. pp. 151–160.
Rameneni, K., Puppala, A.J., Khan, M.A., Biswas, N., and Kumar, P. Role of High-Modulus Geogrids in Improving Base Layer Properties. In Geosynthetics Conference 2023. Kansas, MO.
Rameneni, K., Khan, M.A., Biswas, N., and Puppala, A.J. Evaluation of the Performance of the Geocell and Geogrid Reinforced Pavement Sections Constructed Over Weaker Subgrade Conditions Based on Large-Scale Repeated Load Tests. Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2023.
Biswas, N., Chakraborty, S.,and Puppala, A.J. 2022. Mitigating Ettringite-Induced Heaving in Lime-Treated Sulfate-Rich Soils Using Crystalline Silica Admixture. In Proc of 20th ICSMGE 2022, Sydney, Australia.
Biswas, N., A. J. Puppala, M. A. Khan, S. S. C. Congress, and S. Chakraborty. 2021 Depth of Influence of a Wicking Geotextile below the Flexible Pavement Constructed over Expansive Subgrade. In Geosynthetics Conference 2021. Kansas, MO. pp. 583-594
Jang, J., Puppala, A.J., Chakraborty, S., Biswas, N., Huang, O., and Radovic, M. 2021. Eco-Friendly Stabilization of Sulfate-Rich Expansive Soils Using Geopolymers for Transportation Infrastructure. In Tran-SET 2021. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA. pp. 223–231.