Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
ME Thesis
Papers Published
Patents
Expert Talks
Reviewer
Funded Projects
Hobbies and Interests
Training
Phd Thesis
Personal Information
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Timeline
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Raghuram K Chinnabhandar

Teacher (Associate Professor)
Shivamogga,KA
Raghuram K Chinnabhandar

Summary

Dynamic educator and engineer with extensive experience at Jawaharlal Nehru New College of Engineering. Proven expertise in HDM-4 and AutoCAD, fostering student engagement and mentoring future leaders. Successfully designed assessment plans that enhanced learning outcomes, while leveraging strong communication skills to collaborate effectively on engineering projects.

Overview

16
years of professional experience
2
Certification

Work History

Jawaharlal Nehru New College of Engineering
Shivamogga

Associate Professor
04.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
  • Designed comprehensive assessment plans aligned with curricular objectives set forth by accrediting agencies.
  • Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
  • Integrated technology into regular classroom use for student engagement and learning.

Jawaharlal Nehru New College of Engineering
Shivamogga

Assistant Professor
06.2011 - 04.2024

Job overview

  • Provided guidance for student thesis and dissertation work.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student performance and monitor progress.
  • Mentored and motivated students to increase class participation.
  • Attended faculty meetings and participated in student outcome assessments with departmental members.
  • Supervised dissertational research work to assist research publication process.

Jawaharlal Nehru New College of Engineering, JNNCE
Shivamogga

Lecturer
09.2010 - 06.2011

Job overview

  • Shivamogga
  • Delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate classes of varying sizes.
  • Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
  • Conducted regular assessment of student performance through assignments, tests, and examinations to monitor progress and provide timely feedback.

M/s. Span Consultants Pvt Ltd (Now M/s. SNC Lavalin)
Bangalore

Junior Engineer
06.2010 - 09.2010

Job overview

  • Communicated with clients and coworkers about analysis results.
  • Performed inspections of finished constructions.
  • Prepared estimates and budgets.
  • Created accurate project specifications, documenting in technical manuals.

M/s. Civil-Aid Technoclinic Pvt. Ltd, (Now Bureau Veritas)
Bangalore

Civil Engineer
01.2010 - 06.2010

Job overview

  • Provided technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction or structural repairs.
  • Attended meetings and site locations to gather data for project work.
  • Conducted calibration of mechanical systems and industrial equipment.

M/s Infra Support Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore

Highway Engineer
11.2008 - 07.2009

Job overview

  • Prepared cost-benefit analyses of proposed highway improvement projects.
  • Analyzed traffic patterns to evaluate the effectiveness of existing roadways and intersections.
  • Investigated and tested specific construction project materials to determine compliance with specifications or standards.
  • Developed plans, specifications, and estimates for roadway projects.
  • Coordinated with local communities on transportation planning efforts.

Education

National Institute of Technology Karnataka
Surathkal, Mangaluru

PhD from Transportation Engineering
04-2023

University Overview

University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE)
Bangalore

M.E. from Highway Engineering
08-2008

University Overview

GPA: First Class

Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering (JNNCE)
Shivamogga

B.E. from Civil Engineering
06-2006

University Overview

GPA: First Class

Skills

  • HDM-4 (Highway Development and Management)
  • Autocad-2019
  • Microsoft Office
  • Sketchup - 2018
  • AutoCAD CIVIL - 3D
  • IITPAVE
  • KENPAVE
  • KGPBACK

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • The Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), Life Member, LM 98260
  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ACSE), Affiliate Member, 12145200

Certification

  • Introduction to Programming with MATLAB, Vanderbilt University, USA, 2020, 9 weeks, 06/15/20
  • Mastering Bitumen for Better Roads and Innovative Applications, École des Pontes, ParisTech, France, 2020, 4 weeks, 06/03/20

ME Thesis

ME Thesis

Calibration of Road User Effects (RUE) model and Prioritisation of selected State Highways in Tamil Nadu using HDM-4.

Papers Published

Papers Published

Laboratory evaluation of use of areca fibres in SMA mixes, Raghuram K. Chinnabhandar, Doma Hemanth Kumar, R. G. Yatish, A. U. Ravi Shankar, International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Taylor and Francis, 05/26/22, https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2022.2076090

Effect of aggregate gradation and bitumen type on mechanical properties of semi-flexible asphalt mixtures, Doma Hemanth Kumar, Raghuram K. Chinnabhandar, Kondeti Chiranjeevi, A. U. Ravi Shankar, Case Studies in Construction Materials, Elsevier Ltd., 03/27/23, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2023.e02025

A Review of the potential application of lignin in the production of bio-binder: challenges and opportunities, Yatish R G, Doma Hemanth Kumar, Raghuram K. Chinnabhandar, Raviraj H M, A. U. Ravi Shankar, Journal of Materials Sciences, Springer Nature, 02/20/24, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-02409429-3

Roller-compacted geopolymer concrete mixes with recycled asphalt pavement material, Avinash Talkeri, Raghuram K Chinnabhandar, Harish Sagar, Journal of Road Engineering, Science Direct, Accepted for publication

Comparison of Performance of Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) using ViaTop pellets and Sisal Fibers, Raghuram K Chinnabhandar, Ravi Shankar A. U., Chethan B. A., Avinash H T., Challenges of Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Emerging Economies (CRSIDE2020), ASCE, Kolkata, West Bengal, 03/02/20 - 03/04/20, Challenges of Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Emerging Economies Proceedings (CRSIDE2020), pp 1775-1779, 978-81-954551-0-2

Strength and Durability Characteristics of Fly Ash Admixed with Black Cotton Soil, Chethan B. A., Ravi Shankar A. U., Raghuram K Chinnabhandar, Avinash H. T., Challenges of Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Emerging Economies (CRSIDE2020), ASCE, Kolkata, West Bengal, 03/02/20 - 03/04/20, Challenges of Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Emerging Economies Proceedings (CRSIDE2020), pp 1652-1661, 978-81-954551-0-2 

Laboratory Evaluation on the Use of Natural Fibre in Gap-Graded Asphalt Mixtures, Raghuram K Chinnabhandar, Ravi Shankar A. U., Sai Ganesh V., Arnet Cleetus., Shubham Chourasia, 8th International Conference on Transportation Systems Engineering and Management (CTSEM2021), NIT Calicut, Kharagpur, West Bengal, 08/26/21 - 08/27/21, Recent Advances in Transportation Engineering and Management, Springer Nature, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2273-2_18 

Alkali Activated Black Cotton Soil with Partial Replacement of Class F Fly Ash and Areca Nut Fiber Reinforcement, B. A. Chethan, A. U. Ravi Shankar, Raghuram K. Chinnabhandar, Doma Hemanth Kumar, Advances in Construction Technology and Management, College of Engineering Pune, Pune, Maharashtra, 03/11/21 - 03/12/21, Recent Trends in Construction Technology and Management, pp. 1193-1203, Springer Nature, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-192145-2_88 

Soil Stabilization Using Spent Coffee Residue with Geopolymerization Technique, Lalfakzuali, H.T. Avinash, K. C. Raghuram, Kondeti Chiranjeevi, International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure: Innovation, Opportunities and Challenges, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Karnataka, 04/20/23 - 04/21/23, Technologies for Sustainable Transportation Infrastructures, pp 33-43, Springer Nature, https://doi.org/10.1007/978981-97-4852-5_3

Patents

Patents
  • Pavement Quality Concrete Developed with Processed Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement, REVA University, Bangalore, Dr. Avinash H T, Dr. Raghuram K Chinnabhandar, Mr. Lovely Sabat, Awaiting Request for Examination
  • A novel work on the use of Areca fibres in Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) mixes, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Dr. A. U. Ravi Shankar, Dr. Raghuram K Chinnabhandar, Patentability search and disclosure meeting completed.

Expert Talks

Expert Talks

Bitumen testing, Special types of Pavements and Alternative Pavement Materials, 11/19/22, 12/24/22, 01/04/23, Government Polytechnic, Bantwal, Bantwal, Karnataka, 574211

Reviewer

Reviewer
  • Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier
  • Case Studies in Construction Materials, Science Direct
  • Scientific Reports, Springer Nature

Funded Projects

Funded Projects
  • Evaluation of Bituminous Mixes using Waste Plastic, 2017-18, New Age Incubation Network (NAIN), Govt of Karnataka, Rs. 1,75,000/-
  • Steel Fibre Reinforced Cement Concrete, 2017-18, New Age Incubation Network (NAIN), Govt of Karnataka, Rs. 2,06,558/-

Hobbies and Interests

Hobbies and Interests
  • Playing Cricket and Badminton
  • Jogging
  • Cycling
  • Listening to Carnatic classical music
  • Reading automobile magazines
  • English and Kannada novels

Training

Training
  • Emerging and Sustainable Trends in Civil Engineering (ESCE-2018), JNNCE, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 2018, 09/27/18, 09/28/18
  • Challenges of Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Emerging Economies (CRSIDE-2020), American Society of Civil Engineering, Kolkata, West Bengal, 2020, 03/02/20, 03/04/20
  • 8th International Conference on Transportation Systems Engineering and Management (CTSEM-2021), NIT Calicut, Calicut, Kerala, 2021, 08/26/21, 08/27/21
  • Sustainable Infrastructure: Innovation, Opportunities & Challenges, NIT Karnataka, Surathkal, Karnataka, 2024, 04/30/24, 05/01/24
  • Recent Advances in Road Technology, Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering (RVCE), Bangalore, Karnataka, 2012, 04/26/12, 04/27/12
  • Engineering Mechanics, IIT Bombay, Bombay, Maharashtra, 2013, 11/26/13, 12/06/13
  • Total Station, JNNCE, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 2013, 07/22/13, 07/27/13
  • Fluid Mechanics, IIT KGP, Kharagpur, West Bengal, 2014, 05/20/14, 05/30/14
  • Forensic in Civil Engineering and its Fundamentals, JNNCE, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 2014, 07/21/14, 07/26/14
  • Recent Advances in Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, Karnataka, 2014, 12/08/14, 12/13/14
  • Environmental Studies, IIT Bombay, Bombay, Maharashtra, 2015, 06/02/15, 06/12/15
  • Introduction to Structural Engineering, IIT KGP, Kharagpur, West Bengal, 2016, 11/30/15, 01/09/16
  • Five Days workshop on National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and Outcome Based Education (OBE), JNNCE, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 2017, 01/27/17, 01/31/17
  • Applications of Total Station in Civil Engineering, JNNCE, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 2017, 06/12/17, 06/16/17
  • Urban Transportation Management, Association of Bangalore University Highway Engineering Alumni, Bangalore, Karnataka, 2017, 03/11/17, 03/11/17
  • Construction Project Management, JNNCE, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 2018, 07/23/18, 07/27/18
  • Research Methodology, JNNCE, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 2018, 03/05/18, 03/09/18
  • Outcome Based Education (OBE) format including Course Outcomes (COs) and Bloom's Taxonomy, Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangalore, Karnataka, 2018, 05/19/18, 05/19/18
  • Advanced XRD Theory, Practical and Training, NITK, Surathkal, Surathkal, Karnataka, 2020, 01/20/20, 01/24/20
  • Advances in Pavement Engineering, IIT Bhubaneshwar, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, 2021, 05/24/21, 05/28/21
  • Roadmap for Effective Research using Advanced Techniques and Tools, NIT Calicut, Calicut, Kerala, 2022, 02/14/22, 02/18/22
  • Waste or Wealth, NIT Calicut, Calicut, Kerala, 2024, 05/17/24, 05/19/24

Phd Thesis

Phd Thesis

Laboratory Evaluation of Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) mixes using natural fibres and use of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) in SMA using a rejuvenator.

Personal Information

Personal Information
  • Father's Name: Dr. C. G. Keshava Murthy
  • Mother's Name: Vijaya K Murthy
  • Date of Birth: 02/22/85
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Languages

Kannada
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Associate Professor
Jawaharlal Nehru New College of Engineering
04.2024 - Current
Assistant Professor
Jawaharlal Nehru New College of Engineering
06.2011 - 04.2024
Lecturer
Jawaharlal Nehru New College of Engineering, JNNCE
09.2010 - 06.2011
Junior Engineer
M/s. Span Consultants Pvt Ltd (Now M/s. SNC Lavalin)
06.2010 - 09.2010
Civil Engineer
M/s. Civil-Aid Technoclinic Pvt. Ltd, (Now Bureau Veritas)
01.2010 - 06.2010
Highway Engineer
M/s Infra Support Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd
11.2008 - 07.2009
National Institute of Technology Karnataka
PhD from Transportation Engineering
University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE)
M.E. from Highway Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering (JNNCE)
B.E. from Civil Engineering
Raghuram K ChinnabhandarTeacher (Associate Professor)