Faculty details

Prof.Avinash Kumar Singh

Designation: Assistant Professor

Department: Civil Engineering

Email: aksingh[at]iitism[dot]ac[dot]in

Contact Number:

Office Number: +91-326-223-5073

Personal Page: Under Construction

Research Interest: Pavement Geotechnics, Soft Soils Under Static And Cyclic Loadings, Stabilization Of Problematic Soils Using Non-traditional Chemical Additives, Innovative And Non-carbon Alternative Materials For Sustainable Infrastructures, Ground Improvement Techniques, Numerical Modelling Of Pavement Structures

Teaching

   1.  Course: Engineering Graphics (CEI 101) (B. Tech. 1st and 2nd Semester) 

        Course Coordinator & Instructor (August, 2022 - May 2024).

    2. Course: Engineering Graphics Practical (March, 2022 – May 2024) 

       Course Coordinator & Instructor (August, 2022 - May 2024).

    3. Course: Surveying (CEC201), (B. Tech. 3rd Semester) 

        Course Instructor (August, 2022- Present).

     4. Course: Surveying Practical (CEC210), (B. Tech. 4th Semester) 

          Course Instructor (January, 2023- Present).

     5.  Course: Advanced Foundation Engineering (CED 529), 

          Course Instructor (January, 2024- Present).

     6. Course: Building Materials and Building Construction (NCEC 101)

          Course Instructor (August, 2024- Present).

     7. Pavement Geotechnics (NCED 522)

         Course Instructor (January, 2026 - Present)

Academics

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee

Ph.D.,   Geotechnical Engineering                                                                               Dec, 2021

Thesis: Response of Geomaterials of two layered pavement structures under static and cyclic loadings.

                Supervisor: Dr. J.P Sahoo (Professor, IIT Kanpur)

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee

M.Tech., Geotechnical Engineering                                                                            July, 2017

Thesis:  Application of Geosynthetics in design and construction of unpaved roads

                    Supervisor: Dr. S. Mittal (Ex-Professor, IIT Roorkee)

 National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli                      July, 2013

 B.Tech. , Civil Engineering 

Position

 

  • Assistant Professor (March, 2022 – present)

      Department of Civil Engineering. Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, India 

  • Lecturer (July, 2014 – May, 2015)

       Department of Civil Engineering. Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab.

  • Graduate Trainee Engineer (July, 2013 – May, 2014) 

       Gannon Dunkerly & Co. Ltd., Chidambaram, Tamilnadu.  

Awards and Honors

Publications

Books Published

 

 

 

 

 

List Of Research Publications (only in Peer-reviewed Journals)

1. Das, R., Singh, A.K*. 2025. “Geo-Mechanical Performance of Copper Slag-Infused Hybrid Geopolymer for Stabilizing Sandy Soils under Static and Cyclic Loads”.  Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2025.09.030. (Pre-print available), (I.F = 10.2).

2.  Singh, A.K*, Das, R. 2025. “3-Dimensional Numerical modelling for a thin layered low volume bituminous roads under varying tire pressures and material compositions”. International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 26(3); 04026003.1-17. https://doi.org/10.1061/IJGNAI.GMENG-10301. (I.F = 3.3).  

3.  Das, R., Singh, A.K*. 2025. “Mechanical and microstructural evaluation of alkali-activated copper slag-based geopolymer: An eco-friendly and sustainable alternative binder”. Journal of Materials in Civil Engng, ASCE, 38(4), 04026038.1-14. https://doi.org/10.1061/JMCEE7.MTENG-20942.  (I.F = 3.0).  

4.  Dixit, A., Mishra, A., Singh, A.K*, Das, S.K. 2024. “Experimental and modelling studies for deformation characteristics of coal mines overburden soil under cyclic loadings in construction of haul roads”. International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 25(3); 06025001-11. https://doi.org/10.1061/IJGNAI.GMENG-10243. (I.F = 3.3)

5. Mishra, A., Dixit, A., Singh, A.K*, Das, S.K. 2024. “Strength, deformation, and environmental impact assessment of cement stabilized mine overburden soil”. Journal of Cleaner Production, 447; 141475. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.141475. (I.F = 11.1)

6.  Singh, A.K., Sahoo, J.P. 2023. “Untrained cyclic loading response of subgrade soil subjected to varying moisture content and stress level.” International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 23(2); 04022284. https://doi.org/10.1061/IJGNAI.GMENG-6536. (I.F = 3.3)

7.  Singh, A.K., Sahoo, J.P. 2022. “Experimental modelling for time dependent strength behaviour of lignosulfonate treated high plastic clay.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 34(7); 06022203. https://doi.org/10.1061/ (ASCE) MT.1943-5533.0004292. (I.F = 3.0)

8.  Sahoo, J.P., Singh, A.K. 2022. “Prediction models for computation of deformations and interface stresses in a two layered pavement structure.” International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 22(1); 06021034. https://doi.org/10.1061/ (ASCE) GM.1943-5622.0002246. (I.F = 3.3)

9. Singh, A.K., Sahoo, J.P. 2021. “Undrained cyclic response of lignosulfonate treated high plastic clay.” Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering.” 150: 106943. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2021.106943. (I.F = 4.6)

10. Singh A.K., Sahoo, J.P. 2021. “A study of the performance of Lignosulfonate treated high plastic clay under static and cyclic loading.” Bulletin of Engineering Geology and Environment, 80: 8265-8278.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-021-02444-7.  (I.F = 4.2)

11.  Singh, A.K., Sahoo, J.P., 2021. “Rutting prediction models for flexible pavements: historical and recent developments.” Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering (English edition), 24(1); 23-46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtte.2021.04.003. (I.F = 6.8)

12.  Singh, A.K., Sahoo, J.P. 2020. “Analysis and design of two layered flexible pavement system: a new mechanistic approach.” Computers and Geotechnics, 117: 103238.1-103238.11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2019.103238. (I.F = 3.3)

13.  Singh, A.K., Mittal, S. 2018. “Analysis and design of reinforced unpaved roads by modified structural number method.” International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, 4(1): 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40891-017-0115-5. (I.F = 2.3).

* Corresponding author

Papers in conference abstract volumes / presented

1.  Singh A.K. and Sahoo, J.P. (2023). Application of non-traditional bio-based additives in the stabilization of foundation soil under static and cyclic loadings. 2nd International Congress       on CREST, November 20-22, 2023.  Place: Fukuoka, Japan.

2.  Singh A.K. and Dixit, A. (2023).  Application of OB soil in construction of haul roads. Indian Geotechnical Conference, December 14-16, 2023. Place: IIT Roorkee, India.

3. Das, R. and Singh, A.K. (2024). Evaluation of Mechanical characteristics of Geopolymer stabilized poorly graded sandy soils.   Indian Geotechnical Conference, December 19-21, 2023. Place: MIT Aurangabad, India.

Patents

1.             Title: “An equipment with advanced testing facility for precise characterization and distress analysis of flexible pavements under repeated longitudinal wheel movement”.

                Status: Filed.       Application no.:  Indian Patent No. 202431071315      

2.             Title: “Development of a novel copper-slag infused hybrid Geopolymer for stabilization of sandy soils”.

                Status: Filed.       Application no.:   Under process  

Projects & Activities

Sponsored Research Projects (External Funded)

1. Title of Project: “Investigating the influence of saturation and stress state on mechanical behavior and design characteristics of subgrade soil of rural roads under repeated loadings”.               Role:  Principal Investigator       Amount: Rs. 20, 00, 000.00/-         

     Status: Ongoing

2. Title of Project: “Making subgrade layer in flexible pavements water resistant using organosilane based chemical technology”.     Role:  Principal Investigator

    Amount: Rs. 17, 36, 000.00/-           Funding Agency: Zydex Industries Pvt. Ltd.

    Status: Completed

3.  Title of Project: “Investigating the application of non-traditional bio-additives in construction of cost-effective, environment friendly and sustainable flexible pavements”.  

     Role:  Principal Investigator          

     Amount: Rs. 15, 00, 000.00/-                              Funding Agency: IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (Institute Seed Grant)

     Status: Completed

Consultancy Project

1.  Title of Project: Survey and Distress Evaluation of Road sections in Chatra, Jamui and Gaya districts.                                                     Role:  CI                           

     Amount: Rs. 10, 62, 000.00/-

     Funding Agency: M/s Bokaro Power Supply Company (P) Ltd.

     Status: Ongoing

2.  Title of Project: Performance Demonstration of TerraPrime and NanoTech on NH-75 (Sec-III) in Palamu district of Jharkhand.                Role: CI                            

     Amount: Rs. 3, 54, 000.00/-

     Funding Agency: M/s Bokaro Power Supply Company (P) Ltd.

     Status: Ongoing

3.   Title of Project: “Consultancy Work for Detailed Study of Ash Pond for Structural Strengthening and Modernization of Ash Dykes”.       Role: Co-CI                   

      Amount: Rs. 25, 46, 400.00/-

      Funding Agency: M/s Bokaro Power Supply Company (P) Ltd.

     Status: Ongoing

4.   Title of Project: “Characterization and Environmental Significance of Waste Tailings Generated from BHQ Beneficiation Plant of Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited and its Feasibility               study of utilization (in the form of wet and coarse tailings) for different related Industrial Use. - Scientific Study”.                                       Role: Co-CI                  

       Amount: Rs. 17, 70, 000.00/-

       Funding Agency: M/S Lloyds, Maharashtra.

       Status: Completed

Other Academic and Administrative Activities

  • Member, Department Postgraduate Committee (DUGC) IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
  • Member, Department Grievance Redressal Committee (DGRC), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
  • Institute Representative for JEE Advanced Exams 2023 and 2024, IIT ISM Dhanbad.

Guidance

No.      Name                                                                                               Topic                                                                                                                     

1.     Ritesh Das/22DR0190                       Application of alkali activated geopolymers in subgrade soils and granular layers of flexible pavements - Sole, Ongoing

2.     Mrinal Kuiry/22DR0165                    Industrial wastes as alternative filler and alternative bio-additives for asphalt layer- Sole, Ongoing

3.     Khushboo Kumari/23DR0065           Characterization and distress analysis of various subgrade soils and granular materials- Sole, Ongoing