Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Journal Publications and Book Chapter
International Conference
WORKSHOPS/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Accomplishments
References
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Abhishek Dixit

Abhishek Dixit

Noida

Summary

Enthusiastic educator and researcher in Structural Engineering with extensive expertise in computational solid mechanics, seismic soil-structure interaction, and soil dynamics. Over five years of academic experience in teaching core civil engineering subjects and mentoring students, coupled with research work focusing on sustainability and seismic analysis.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Doctoral Research Scholar

Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Deemed to be University
Delhi NCR
08.2021 - Current
  • Research Area: 3D Seismic Soil-Structure Interaction, Computational Mechanics, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering.
  • Developing and validating a simplified nonlinear spring model to be implemented in design offices that incorporates soil and interface nonlinearity for enhanced accuracy in simulating the lateral, cyclic, and seismic response of caisson foundations.

Teaching Assistant

Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Deemed to be University
Delhi NCR
01.2022 - 05.2025
  • Assisted in teaching graduate-level courses on Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Building Information Modeling, and doctoral-level courses on Topics in Mathematical Methods.
  • Conducted laboratory sessions, tutorial classes, and grading.

Summer Research Fellow

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay & National Science Academies (IASc-INSA-NASI)
Mumbai
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Utilized a finite element analysis software, 'ABAQUS', to analyze the behavior of a bamboo-reinforced concrete wall panel subjected to soft body impact, and validated the findings using experimental data.
  • Collaborated with Dr. Prakash Nanthagopalan, Professor, IIT Bombay.

Assistant Professor

Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (PSIT)
Kanpur
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Taught undergraduate courses in Introduction to Solid Mechanics, Surveying and GeoInformatics, Concrete Technology, Entrepreneurship Development, and Universal Human Values.
  • Taught postgraduate courses in Advanced Concrete Design and Architectural Structures.
  • Supervised student projects and theses, providing guidance on research methodologies, and technical writing.

Assistant Professor

Anand Engineering College (Sharda Group of Institutions)
Agra
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Taught undergraduate courses in Surveying and Geomatics, Engineering Mechanics, Reinforced Concrete Structures, and Steel Structures.
  • Developed and delivered lectures, assignments, and exams, maintaining high student engagement and performance.
  • Supervised student projects and theses.

Associate Lecturer

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Management (Sharda Group of Institutions)
Agra
08.2015 - 06.2017
  • Taught undergraduate courses in Surveying and GIS, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Tunnel Engineering.
  • Designed course syllabi and lesson plans that met the learning objectives of each class.
  • Evaluated student progress through examinations, assignments, and other forms of assessment.

Site Engineer

Kaveri Constructions
Agra
06.2014 - 02.2015
  • Supervised a residential building project: Kaveri Kaustubh, near Bhawna Estate, Agra.
  • Developed cost estimates for materials and labor resources required for the project.
  • Performed periodic inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with approved designs and standards.
  • Monitored progress of construction works against project timeline and milestones.

Education

Ph.D. - Soil Dynamics And Earthquake Engineering

SHIV NADAR INSTITUTION OF EMINENCE
Delhi NCR
08-2025

M.Tech - Structural Engineering

AMITY UNIVERSITY
Noida
06-2019

B.Tech - Civil Engineering

SHARDA UNIVERSITY
Greater Noida
06-2014

C.B.S.E. - 12TH PCM

ESS ESS CONVENT SCHOOL
Agra
04-2009

C.B.S.E. - 10TH

ST. CLARE’S SR. SEC. SCHOOL
Agra
04-2007

Skills

  • Finite Element Analysis Software - ABAQUS, Plaxis 3D, OpenSees - GiD
  • Structural Analysis Software: STAAD Pro, ETabs
  • Design and Drafting Software: AutoCAD, Revit
  • Geographic Information System Software: QGIS
  • Data Analysis and Graphing Software: Origin Pro
  • MATLAB: Finite Element Coding, Genetic Algorithm Optimization, Non-Linear Regression Analysis
  • Python: Graphing and Data Analysis

Journal Publications and Book Chapter

  • Development and Calibration of a Simplified Nonlinear Spring Model for Predicting Lateral Response of Caisson Foundations Using a Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm, Abhishek Dixit & Dr. Gyan Vikash, International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE (Under Review)
  • Modified Winkler Spring Constants Incorporating Interface Non-Linearity for Lateral Response Prediction of Caisson, Abhishek Dixit & Dr. Gyan Vikash, International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Taylor & Francis, (Under Review)
  • Significance of Interface Non-linearity on the Seismic Response of Caisson Foundation, Abhishek Dixit & Dr. Gyan Vikash, Latest Developments in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer Book Series (Under Production Stage)
  • Effect of Pier-Deck Joint Rigidity on the Seismic Response of Caisson Foundation, Abhishek Dixit & Dr. Gyan Vikash, Deep Foundation Technologies for Infrastructure Development in India, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer Book Series (Under Production Stage)
  • Comparative Seismic Analysis between Elevated Circular Water tanks using Equivalent Static Method and Response Spectrum Method, Abhishek Dixit, Advances in Geotechnics & Structural Engineering, Springer Book Series (April 2021)
  • A Study on the Physical and Chemical Parameters of Industrial By-Products Ashes useful in making Sustainable Concrete, Abhishek Dixit, Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier (December 2020)
  • Bamboo Bonding in Concrete: A Critical Review, Abhishek Dixit & Dr. Vishal Puri, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (September 2019)
  • Experimental Evaluation on Compressive and Tensile Behavior of Concrete utilising GGBS, Fly Ash and Recycled Aggregates, Abhishek Dixit & Yaman Hooda, International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (June 2019)

International Conference

  • Significance of Interface Non-linearity on the Seismic Response of Caisson Foundation, 8th International Conference On Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics (8ICRAGEE), IIT Guwahati, December 2024
  • Effect of Pier-Deck Joint Rigidity on the Seismic Response of Caisson Foundation, 12th Annual Conference on Deep Foundation Technologies for Infrastructure Development in India, DFI-India, Vadodara, October 2023
  • A Study on the Physical and Chemical Parameters of Industrial By-Products Ashes useful in making Sustainable Concrete, International Conference on ‘Energy, Material Sciences & Mechanical Engineering’, EMSME 2020. National Institute of Technology, Delhi, November 2020
  • Comparative Seismic Analysis between Elevated Circular Water tanks using Equivalent Static Method and Response Spectrum Method, International Conference on ‘Trends and Recent Advances in Civil Engineering’, TRACE 2020. Amity University, Noida, August 2020
  • Bonding in Concrete: A Critical Review, International Conference on ‘Delivering Future Infrastructure for Developing Countries’ INFRACON 2019, Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development, Pune, September 2019

WORKSHOPS/TRAINING PROGRAMS

  • 2-Day Short-Term Training Program (STTP) on 'Earthquake Time-History Analysis of Bridges' at IIT Roorkee (2023)
  • 1-Week Workshop on 'Understanding the Lineage: From Seismic Hazard to Ground Motion Characterization for Seismic Design' at IIT Gandhinagar (2022)
  • 5-Day ATAL Training on 'Contemporary Advances in Sustainable and Integrated Infrastructure' conducted by the AICTE Training and Learning Academy (2021)
  • 5-Day Workshop on 'Progression to Smart Buildings in Indian Context' at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad (2021)
  • 5-Day Training on 'Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education,' conducted by AICTE (2021)
  • 5-Day Training on 'Outcome Based Education' at Sharda University, Greater Noida (2020)
  • 3-Day Workshop on 'Innovative Techniques in Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development' at Teerthankar Mahaveer University, Moradabad (2019)
  • 2-Week ISTE STTP on 'Technical Communication for Scientists and Engineers' at IIT Bombay (2016)
  • 2-Week ISTE STTP on 'Introduction to Structural Engineering at IIT Kharagpur (2015)

Accomplishments

  • Reviewer of Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier, and Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, Elsevier.
  • Offered a fellowship by Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru under Summer Research Fellowship Programme 2021 (Teacher Category) and worked in collaboration with Dr. Prakash Nanthagopalan, IIT Bombay.
  • Received ‘Outstanding’ Recommendation by Dr. Prakash Nanthagopalan, IIT Bombay, for SRFP Fellowship project work.
  • One of the top ‘3 teachers’ selected for Summer Research Fellowship 2021 under ‘Engineering’ category.
  • Successfully coordinated National Level Webinars and Faculty Development Programs sponsored by AKTU, Lucknow.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Deemed to be University
01.2022 - 05.2025

Doctoral Research Scholar

Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Deemed to be University
08.2021 - Current

Summer Research Fellow

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay & National Science Academies (IASc-INSA-NASI)
06.2021 - 08.2021

Assistant Professor

Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (PSIT)
01.2021 - 08.2021

Assistant Professor

Anand Engineering College (Sharda Group of Institutions)
01.2019 - 12.2020

Associate Lecturer

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Management (Sharda Group of Institutions)
08.2015 - 06.2017

Site Engineer

Kaveri Constructions
06.2014 - 02.2015

Ph.D. - Soil Dynamics And Earthquake Engineering

SHIV NADAR INSTITUTION OF EMINENCE

M.Tech - Structural Engineering

AMITY UNIVERSITY

B.Tech - Civil Engineering

SHARDA UNIVERSITY

C.B.S.E. - 12TH PCM

ESS ESS CONVENT SCHOOL

C.B.S.E. - 10TH

ST. CLARE’S SR. SEC. SCHOOL
Abhishek Dixit