Saksham Dixit
Doctoral Research Scholar- Pavement Engineering And Management
Pune
Summary
Doctoral Research Scholar in pavement engineering and management with 3 years experience in field-based non-destructive testing, structural condition evaluation, pavement design, and pavement asset management. My technical exposure includes FWD (KUAB), TSD (iPAVe), LWD, ARAN/NSV/LCMS-2, ADCVs, and GPR, as well as analysis platforms such as IITPAVE, KGPBACK, BACKFAA, ELMOD, MICHBACK, HDM-4, Viscowave, and FARO/FARFIELD for mechanistic design and back-calculation. I also use MATLAB, ArcGIS, Python, etc. for engineering analysis, modeling, and data processing. My work focuses on integrating mechanistic understanding with data-driven and AI/ML-based approaches to improve the reliability, service life, and cost-efficiency of pavement infrastructure. I have contributed to both field-based pavement assessments and peer-reviewed publications in pavement research journals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Highway Engineer
SA Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked on preparing Road Safety Reports and data analysis of various projects related to NSV and FWD testing.
- Streamlined project delivery through effective communication with stakeholders, timely decision-making, and efficient resource allocation during construction management activities.
Engineer – Technical (R&D)
Complete Instrumentation Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Designed overlays for the Agra-Lucknow Expressway and other national and state highways using IITPAVE and KGPBACK; processed and analyse LCMS-2 and FWD data; prepared technical reports on asset management.
- Delivered 30+ training sessions on LCMS-2 (NSV), FWD, and LWD for IITs, NITs, and various private and government agencies, including CSIR-CRRI, DRDO, etc.
- Conducted site surveys, field measurements, and technical reporting for various highway projects.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
- Supported junior engineers through mentorship, offering guidance on complex problem-solving and technical skills development.
Highway Engineer Trainee
Intercontinental Consultants and Technocrats Pvt. Ltd.
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Reviewed various Indian road standards for highway design, prepared DPR reports, etc. and used MXROAD Software for Highway Design for basic training level.
Education
Ph.D. - Pavement Engineering and Management
NICMAR University
Pune 04.2001 -
M.E. - Transportation Engineering
BITS Pilani
Hyderabad, India01-2020
B.E. - Civil Engineering
BBD NITM
Lucknow01-2017
Class XII, ICSE - undefined
Stella Maris Inter College
Lucknow01-2013
Class X, ICSE - undefined
Stella Maris Inter College
Lucknow01-2011
Skills
AutoCAD
Civil 3D
ArcGIS
IITPAVE
KENPAVE
BACKFAA
KGPBACK
HDM-4
MATLAB
Accomplishments
- NICMAR Doctoral Fellowship (NDF): Selected in the first batch (2023) to pursue Ph.D with highest fellowship.
- BITS PILANI Higher Degree fellowship: Awarded to pursue M.E (2020).
- Published Research Papers: Dixit, S., Chandak, P. & Goel, A. Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Pavement Condition Prediction Using Functional and Structural Indicators: A Systematic Review. Int. J. Pavement Res. Technol. (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42947-026-00744-3
Interests
Qualified Gate 2018- Civil Engineering, Second Prize in CHESS tournament, University Level – NICMAR University, BITS PILANI – Chess team
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
PUBLICATIONS
Selected Publications
Published / Accepted
- Dixit, S., Chandak, P. & Goel, A. Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Pavement Condition Prediction Using Functional and Structural Indicators: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42947-026-00744-3
Under Review
- Dixit, S., & Goel, A. Structural Condition Indicators from Traffic Speed Deflectometer and Falling Weight Deflectometer for Network-Level Pavement Management Systems: A Review. Under review at International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, 2026.
- Dixit, S., Chandak, P., & Goel, A. Available Approaches for Using Traffic Speed Deflectometer Data for Project-Level Pavement Evaluation: A State-of-the-Art Review. Under review at International Review of Civil Engineering, 2026.
Manuscripts in Preparation
- Dixit, S., Chandak, P., Goel, A., Frost, M., & El-Hamalawi, A. Benchmarking Deflection Bowl Parameters for Network-Level Structural Condition Assessment of Indian Highways Using Multi-State FWD Data.
- Dixit, S., Chandak, P., Goel, A., Frost, M., & El-Hamalawi, A. Data-Driven Maintenance and Rehabilitation Framework for Network-Level Pavement Management Using Deflection Bowl Parameter Thresholds and Functional Condition Data.
Teaching and Mentoring
NICMAR University (2023- Present)
- I independently taught full postgraduate courses to MBA students (3-4 Groups) every semester, each group comprising about 60 students, in subjects such as Construction Methods and Technology Lab, Research Methodology, and Advanced Spreadsheet Modelling (Advanced Excel). This was part of my NICMAR Doctoral Fellowship during my PhD.
BITS PILANI (2018-2019)
- In addition, I served as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for several courses at the BITS PILANI, Hyderabad Campus between August 2018 and December 2019. My responsibilities included grading assignments and exams, conducting laboratory sessions, delivering tutorial lectures, and proctoring examinations.