Prof. Arindam Dey

Prof. Arindam Dey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Guwahati, specializing in Geotechnical Engineering. He obtained his Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur after completing his B.E. and M.E. at Jadavpur University, followed by postdoctoral research in Italy. His expertise includes slope stability, landslide hazard analysis, earthen dams, and seismic geotechnical engineering. Prof. Dey has authored over 240 publications in reputed journals and conferences, reflecting his deep contributions to geotechnical research. He has led several sponsored projects, including JSPS-funded assessments of embankment stability and DST-supported studies on landslide hazards in Assam. A dedicated teacher and mentor, he has supervised numerous graduate students. Beyond academia, Prof. Dey actively collaborates with government and industry on geotechnical risk assessment and mitigation projects. His research has significantly advanced the understanding of landslides and geohazards in India’s Northeast, contributing to resilient infrastructure development.

Prof. Bhargava Rama Chilukuri

Prof. Bhargava Rama Chilukuri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Madras. He received his Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2015, focusing on optimal control strategies for freeway systems. His research interests span traffic flow theory, control of arterial and freeway systems, numerical methods, simulation modeling, and heterogeneous traffic systems. At IIT Madras, Prof. Bhargava leads advanced research projects on traffic management and control, integrating optimization and simulation methods to improve system efficiency. He has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and actively collaborates with interdisciplinary groups on urban mobility and intelligent transportation systems. His work combines theoretical rigor with practical applications in traffic control and transport operations. Prof. Bhargava’s teaching, mentoring, and research are shaping the next generation of transportation professionals, while his contributions continue to enhance the understanding of complex traffic systems in India’s urban contexts.

Dr. Chalumuri Ravi Sekhar

Dr. Chalumuri Ravi Sekhar is Senior Principal Scientist and Head of the Transportation Planning and Environment Division at CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi. He earned his Ph.D. from Kobe University, Japan, and has been contributing to transportation research since 2001. His expertise lies in urban transportation planning, traffic flow studies, demand management, and sustainable mobility strategies. Dr. Ravi Sekhar has been recognized with the Indian Roads Congress Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary Award in 2014 for his outstanding contributions. Over his career, he has published over 40 technical papers in leading journals, with 10 appearing in SCI-indexed outlets. He has also supervised numerous doctoral and master’s students, contributing to human resource development in transportation research. At CSIR-CRRI, he leads multi-disciplinary projects on urban traffic management, environmental impacts of transportation, and smart mobility planning. His work bridges research, policy, and implementation in the field of transport infrastructure and sustainable urban mobility.

Prof. Deb Mishra

Prof. Deb Mishra is an Associate Professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Oklahoma State University, where he also leads the newly established National Center for Sustainable Construction Materials, funded by a historic grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and has built a research portfolio that encompasses infrastructure materials, pavement and railroad engineering, advanced instrumentation, and life-cycle sustainability analysis. His recent projects include novel approaches to railroad track condition monitoring and integration of fundamental mechanics in infrastructure evaluation. Dr. Mishra has authored numerous journal papers, conference articles, and technical reports, contributing to both academic knowledge and industry practice. He is known for bridging fundamental research with applied engineering challenges, particularly in developing resilient and sustainable construction materials. His leadership in setting up a national center underscores his growing influence in shaping the future of sustainable transportation infrastructure in the United States and globally.

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Prof. Indrajit Ghosh

Prof. Indrajit Ghosh is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, specializing in transportation engineering. He earned his B.E. and M.E. in Civil Engineering from IIEST Shibpur, followed by an M.S. and Ph.D. from Wayne State University, USA. Prof. Ghosh’s research spans road safety evaluation using traffic conflict techniques, traffic flow modeling, machine learning and deep learning in transportation safety, emergency evacuation planning, and cyber–physical systems in transportation. He has been the principal investigator for several major projects, including those on smart city traffic and pavement systems and flood evacuation modeling, with funding exceeding INR 1.5 crores. He has published extensively in high-impact journals and has over 3,700 citations on Google Scholar. Prof. Ghosh serves on several national and international professional committees, including the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Committee on Traffic Control Devices and Indian Roads Congress. He is a recipient of the ASEM-DUO Fellowship (2020, 2022) and other prestigious recognitions. Through his teaching, mentoring, and research, Prof. Ghosh has established himself as a leader in advancing safe, resilient, and technology-driven transportation systems.

Prof. Kalaga Ramachandra Rao

Prof. Kalaga Ramachandra Rao is Professor in Civil Engineering and Head of the Transportation Research and Injury Prevention Centre (TRIP Centre) at IIT Delhi. He earned his Ph.D. from IIT Kharagpur and has since dedicated his career to advancing research in mass transit planning, traffic flow modeling, road safety, and injury prevention. His interdisciplinary expertise combines engineering, policy, and behavioral sciences, making him a pioneer in traffic accident analysis and sustainable transport planning. Prof. Rao has led several significant projects, including DST-SERC funded research on heterogeneous traffic flow and Indo-US collaborative research on transportation safety. He has also been awarded the Indo-US Research Fellowship and has actively contributed to committees of the Indian Roads Congress and international forums. Under his leadership, the TRIP Centre has evolved into a leading institution for sustainable mobility and injury prevention research. His scholarly contributions, teaching, and policy engagement continue to influence transportation research and public safety initiatives in India and abroad.

Prof. Manoj M

Prof. Manoj M is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. He received his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and specializes in transportation planning, travel-demand modeling, and activity-travel behavior analysis. His research focuses on econometric and statistical modeling of long-term mobility decisions, integration of built environment factors in travel studies, and development of advanced travel demand models for urban contexts. He has contributed extensively to the understanding of how urban form, land use, and transportation interact to shape mobility choices. Prof. Manoj has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers and has been actively involved in government and industry-funded projects on urban transport planning and demand forecasting. At IIT Delhi, he plays a vital role in teaching core transportation engineering courses and mentoring graduate students. His expertise in activity-based modeling and urban mobility analytics has contributed to advancing transportation research in India, particularly in developing evidence-based approaches to improve travel demand management and sustainable transport policy.

Dr. Mukti Advani

Dr. Mukti Advani has been working at CSIR–Central Road Research Institute since 2007 and currently serves as a Senior Principal Scientist in the Transportation Planning & Environment Division. Her work focuses on sustainable transport, including walking and cycling trips, road safety—particularly in school zones—and vehicular emission estimation for Indian cities. She is actively involved in the preparation of key documents for the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), serving on several technical committees. Dr. Advani is also a Member of the National Clean Air Mission (NCAM), an Executive Board Member of the Transportation Research Group of India (TRG–India), and a Project Advisory Committee Member at NATPAC. She has contributed to numerous national and international conferences as a program committee member, technical reviewer, and advisor. Her major projects have been supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, CPCB, and others, including iRASTE, SUSTRANS, ELSIM, and the Indian Highway Capacity Manual.

Prof. Nikhil Saboo

Prof. Nikhil Saboo is an Associate Professor in Civil Engineering at IIT Roorkee, with expertise in pavement materials and highway engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering and has developed a strong research profile in the rheology and performance of modified asphalt binders, particularly polymer-modified bitumen. His pioneering research team at IIT Roorkee developed the world’s first bio-bitumen, which has been successfully implemented on a 650-meter stretch of National Highway designed to withstand over 200 million standard axles. This innovation earned his team the Certificate of Merit Award at the Global Road Construction and Safety Conference in 2022. Prof. Saboo’s work integrates materials science with practical pavement engineering applications, focusing on durability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness of road construction materials. His publications in international journals and contributions to sponsored projects have advanced the understanding of asphalt materials and their applications in Indian highway systems.

Prof.Prateek Bansal

Prof. Prateek Bansal is a Presidential Young (Assistant) Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Before joining NUS in 2022, he was a Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellow at Imperial College London and did a Ph.D. from Cornell, an MSc from UT Austin, and a BTech from IIT Delhi.?Prateek?leads the Behavioural Cognitive Science Lab at NUS and is a co-principal investigator of the Adaptive Mobility module at Future Cities Laboratory (FCL), Singapore. His research group is interested in creating new methods to address challenging questions related to mobility behavior and the adoption of emerging technologies at an individual level and an urban scale. His research has led to over 70 journal articles. He also serves as the editorial board member of Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice and Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, among others. He is an elected board member of the International Association of Travel Behavior Research (IATBR).

Prof. Sandip Chakrabarti

Prof. Sandip Chakrabarti is an Associate Professor in the Public Systems Group at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and holds the prestigious JSW Chair in Innovation and Public Policy. He completed his Ph.D. in Policy, Planning, and Development from the University of Southern California, after earning his Master’s in City Planning from IIT Kharagpur. Prior to joining IIM Ahmedabad, he was a faculty member at the University of New Orleans. His research explores transport policy evaluation, multimodal system performance, public transit planning, active travel, and the role of big data in mobility studies. He has published widely in leading international journals including Urban Studies, Transport Policy, Transportation Research Part A, etc. At IIM Ahmedabad, Prof. Chakrabarti serves as Chairperson of the Doctoral Programme and the Public Systems Group, and Co-Chair of the Centre for Transportation and Logistics. He actively engages with government and industry stakeholders, contributing to sustainable and inclusive mobility policies. His work blends rigorous research with policy relevance, making him a leading scholar in transportation and urban systems in India.