Departmentof Civil Engineering

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COURSE OVERVIEW

Civil engineering, traditionally one of the broadest of engineering disciplines, expands the limits of possibilities. It encompasses the challenges of complex structural designs, eco-friendly housing, sustainable infrastructures, flood & water management, soil stabilization, construction management, environmental consciousness and more.

Established in 2013, the Department of Civil Engineering; headed by Dr. G Aruna: is defined by its singular strengths, collaborative synergies, and its commitment to excellence. The department offers programs at an Undergraduate level with an AICTE approved intake of 60 and houses excellent laboratories, classrooms, and computing facilities for teaching and research.

Our departmental values of "Building Partnerships" links students, faculty, and industry into a team to provide quality education, research, and development enterprise. The Civil Engineering program provides competitive advantages and prepares student graduates for a rewarding career. Student capacity building is ensured through excellent student internship opportunities, Outstanding and promising Projects, and ICI- student chapter activities. The department promotes student involvement in constructive co-curricular activities like state-level sports, National Service Scheme, social initiative groups and others. Through continuous improvement processes, the department aims at being a pioneer at the frontier of knowledge and innovation in Civil Engineering.

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VISION

To be an Exemplary Centre, disseminating quality education and developing technically competent civil engineers with professional integrity for the betterment of society.

MISSION

  • Impart technical proficiency through quality education.
  • Motivate entrepreneurship through enhanced industry - interaction and skill based training.
  • Inculcate human values through outreach activities.
  • Lead a successful career by analyzing, designing and solving various problems in the field of Civil Engineering.
  • Execute projects through team building, communication and professionalism.
  • Excel through higher education and research for endured learning.
  • Provide effective solution for sustainable environmental development.

    Program Outcomes (POs)

  • PO1 Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop to the solution of complex engineering problems.
  • PO2 Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development. (WK1 to WK4)
  • PO3 Design/Development of Solutions: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems/components/processes to meet identified needs with consideration for the public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, culture, society and environment as required. (WK5)
  • PO4 Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modelling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions. (WK8).
  • PO5 Engineering Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering & IT tools, including prediction and modelling recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems. (WK2 and WK6)
  • PO6 The Engineer and The World: Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment. (WK1, WK5, and WK7)
  • PO7 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adhere to national & international laws. (WK9)
  • PO8 Individual and Collaborative Team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
  • PO9 Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations considering cultural, language, and learning differences
  • PO10 Project Management and Finance: Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
  • PO11 Life-Long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. (WK8)
  • Knowledge and Attitude Profile (WK)

  • WK1 A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable to the discipline and awareness of relevant social sciences.
  • WK2 Conceptually-based mathematics, numerical analysis, data analysis, statistics and formal aspects of computer and information science to support detailed analysis and modelling applicable to the discipline.
  • WK3 A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals required in the engineering discipline.
  • WK4 Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and bodies of knowledge for the accepted practice areas in the engineering discipline; much is at the forefront of the discipline.
  • WK5 Knowledge, including efficient resource use, environmental impacts, whole-life cost,reuse of resources, net zero carbon, and similar concepts, that supports engineering design and operations in a practice area.
  • WK6 Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in theengineering discipline.
  • WK7 Knowledge of the role of engineering insociety and identified issues in engineering practice in the discipline, such as the professional responsibility of an engineer topublic safety and sustainable development.
  • WK8 Engagement with selected knowledge in the current research literature of the discipline, awareness of the power of critical thinking and creative approaches to evaluate emerging issues.
  • WK9 Ethics, inclusive behavior and conduct. Knowledge of professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of engineering practice. Awareness of the need for diversity by reason of ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability etc. with mutual understanding andrespect, and of inclusive attitudes.
  • Identify & address the challenges in transportation, sanitation, waste management, and urban flooding in metropolitan cities.
  • Provide solutions related to civil engineering built environment through a multidisciplinary approach.

Faculty List

Research

Driving Innovation Through Research and Real-World Impact.

The Civil Engineering Department at BMSITM has demonstrated a vibrant research culture from 2022 to 2025, producing 35 peer-reviewed publications, all of which feature student co-authorship, reflecting its strong mentorship and academic–research integration. The department’s work spans sustainable and advanced materials (high-performance and pervious concrete, nano-modified mixes, sludge and industrial by-product reuse), structural and seismic studies (cold-formed steel, finite element analysis, soil–structure interaction), geotechnical innovations (pile behaviour, ML models for soils), water resources and environmental engineering (storm-water runoff modelling, groundwater recharge, carbon sequestration), and remote sensing and GIS applications, with even biodiversity documentation. Published across reputable venues, including ASCE, Elsevier, and Springer, this body of work underscores BMSITM Civil’s commitment to impactful, practice-oriented, and student-driven research that addresses both local and global challenges.

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Board of Studies (BoS):

Sl. No Member Role
Head of the Department concerned (Chairperson).
1 Dr. Rajkumar H.N. Chairperson
All faculty members having minimum of five years from each specialization/vertical
2 Dr. P. Velumani (Structural Engg), Associate Professor Member
3 Dr. Chandrashekarappa A (Geology), Assistant Professor Member
4 Mrs. Shimna Manohar (Geotechnical Engg), Assistant Professor Member
5 Mrs. Archana K. (Water Resource Engg.), Assistant Professor Member
Subjects Experts (two) from outside the University to be nominated by Academic Council.
6 Dr. J M Chandra Kishen, Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru Member
7 Dr. Venkatesh B, Scientist F & Head, National Institute of Hydrology, Belgaum Member
VTU Nominee
8 Dr. Udayashankar, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, R.V. College of Engineering, Mysore Member
One representative from Industry/Corporate area relating to the placement to be nominated by the Academic Council- Member.
9 Mr. Stanley George, Managing Director, M/s. Good Earth Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru Member
One Post Graduate meritorious alumnus to be nominated by the Principal
10 Mr. Sachin Govind V. (B.E Civil, MBA in Construction & Project Management), M/s. Embassy Reit, Mumbai Member