Academician, Researcher, Administrator And Civil Construction Consultant
Warangal,TG
Summary
To leverage 15+ years of experience in sustainable infrastructure, academic leadership, and policy engagement to lead national programs that advance public health and environmental protection. Passionate about evidence-based policymaking and cross-sector collaboration to achieve scalable, lasting impact aligned with LEEP’s mission to eliminate lead exposure.
Academic professional with extensive expertise in higher education, specializing in developing innovative teaching methods and conducting groundbreaking research. Renowned for fostering collaborative learning environment and consistently achieving positive educational outcomes. Proven ability to adapt to evolving academic needs and effectively guide teams towards shared goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science, Warangal (KITSW)
05.2022 - Current
Lead research and teaching in sustainable materials, green buildings, and construction management.
Spearhead NAAC/NBA accreditation, curriculum development, and faculty professional development initiatives.
Coordinate the Industrial Consultancy Cell (ICC), bridging academia, industry, and government partnerships.
Served as Additional Controller of Examinations (2022–2024), strengthening institutional governance and transparency.
Delivered national-level capacity-building programs in collaboration with NAC Hyderabad and Mahindra University.
Developed students'' critical thinking skills through interactive classroom activities and discussions.
Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making course content more relevant and engaging for students.
Advised student groups, assisting learners in educational programs both on and off campus.
Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, refine instructional strategies, and improve overall teaching quality.
Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experience while also promoting community involvement.
Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies.
Served on academic committees, contributing insights and expertise to enhance institutional policies and practices.
Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills.
Utilized various assessment tools to regularly evaluate student progress and adjust instruction accordingly for optimal results.
Enhanced effectiveness of curriculum and lectures using computer-assisted instruction programs and audio-visual equipment.
Improved student retention rates by providing timely feedback, tailored support services, and close monitoring of progress throughout the semester.
Mentored new faculty members, offering guidance on effective teaching techniques and classroom management strategies.
Updated curricula and lesson plans for primary instructors, researching developments in relevant fields and updating materials to reflect most recent data and statistics.
Served students, clients and programs through participation in assessment processes, academic support units and university committees and task forces.
Graded assignments and examinations, recording grades in grade book and reporting to primary course instructor on average performance and students requiring special attention.
Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and staff members.
Proctored mid-term and final examinations, assisting students with assignment comprehension and monitoring for indications of cheating.
Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering
KITSW
06.2014 - 05.2022
Supervised 20+ undergraduate and postgraduate research projects on sustainable infrastructure and construction.
Introduced sustainability-driven research themes within curriculum design and assessment models.
Organized national-level FDPs and outreach initiatives to enhance academic-industry collaboration.
Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans for civil enginering and sustainable construction curriculum.
Expanded course offerings within the department by suggesting new electives based on emerging trends in academia.
Revised course objectives, course materials, instructional and assessment strategies for civil engineering courses.
Supported multidisciplinary research teams focused on scholarly publication.
Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
Senior Project Planning Engineer
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd.
06.2012 - 05.2014
Directed planning and project controls for key infrastructure projects including Delhi Metro Rail and Godavari Lift Irrigation.
Designed and monitored baseline schedules, S-curves, and performance KPIs using Primavera and MS Project.
Interfaced with government and private stakeholders ensuring compliance and on-schedule delivery.
Assistant Manager (Planning & QSS)
SVEC Construction Ltd.
12.2011 - 05.2012
Oversaw quality systems and scheduling for institutional construction projects at Gulbarga University.
Senior Engineer (Planning & Business Development)
Madhucon Projects Ltd.
06.2010 - 11.2011
Managed planning and tendering for large commercial projects including multi-story office and hotel buildings.
Led vendor negotiations and project budgeting, aligning business objectives with technical specifications.
Engineer (Planning)
Indu Projects Ltd.
04.2008 - 12.2008
Supported planning for high-rise commercial development (Quinn Group 5-star Hotel, Gachibowli, Hyderabad).
Education
Ph.D. - Civil Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Warangal, India
11-2019
M.S. - Construction Management
Sheffield Hallam University
UK
01.2010
B.Tech - Civil Engineering
Kakatiya University
Warangal, India
01.2008
Skills
Primavera P6
KEY AWARDS & HONOURS
Best Research Award, VDGOOD Technology & Science Father NESIN (2021, 2020), Earth Leader for Sustainable Development, Council for Green Revolution (2020), Honorary Rosalind Member, London Journals Press (2019–Present), Chartered Engineer, The Institution of Engineers (India) (2019–Present), Member, American Society of Civil Engineers, MCIOB (UK), and MISTE (India)
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Arukala, S.R., Rathish Kumar, P., & Anand Raj, P. (2021). Assessing Interdependency among Sustainable Criteria and Indicators for Developing a Building Assessment Tool, International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, 14(4), 647–663.
Arukala, S.R., & Rathish Kumar, P. (2020). Integration of Advances in Sustainable Technologies for the Development of a Sustainable Building Assessment Tool, International Journal of Technology Management & Sustainable Development, 19(3), 335–360.
Arukala, S.R., & Rathish Kumar, P. (2020). Developing Sustainable Performance Index (SPI) for Self Compacting Concretes, Journal of Building Engineering, Elsevier, 27(1):100974.
Arukala, S.R., et al. (2024). Mitigating the Environmental Impacts of Conventional Concrete — A Quantitative Sustainable Concrete Approach, Elsevier, Woodhead Publishing.
Arukala, S.R., Krishna Reddy, K., & Rathish Kumar, P. (2022). Advances in Sustainable Materials and Resilient Infrastructure, Springer, ISBN 978-981-16-9744-9.
(Additional 13 SCI/Scopus-indexed journal papers and 15+ international book chapters available upon request.)
PATENTS
Composition and system for controlling the compressive strength of geopolymer concrete based on fly ash and slag – Granted, German Patent Office (2024)
System for development of particle-packed engineered composite cement concrete (EnComPAs) – Granted, German Patent Office (2023)
Methodological Framework and System for Achieving Sustainable Building Construction – Granted, Australian Innovation Patent (2022)
POLICY & ADVISORY ENGAGEMENT
Advisory Committee Member for Curriculum Development, KITS Warangal.
Reviewer for top-tier journals including Taylor & Francis, Inderscience, Springer, and ICE Virtual Library.
Delivered keynote lectures at REVA University, NIT Warangal, and CGR India.
Collaborated with NAC Hyderabad and CPCB-linked initiatives for sustainable construction policies.
Timeline
Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science, Warangal (KITSW)