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Key Notes
- Journal(s): 30
- Conference(s): 13
- Book Chapter(s): 7
- Text Book(s): 1
- PhD: Current - 5 Awarded - 2
- Event(s) Organized: Workshop - 1 FDP - 1
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PUBLICATIONS7
DOCTORAL STUDENTS7
PROJECTS3
PATENTSResearch Areas
Alkali Activated Materials
Ground Improvement Techniques for Problematic Soils
Pavement-Geotechnics
Reinforced Soil Structures
Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Strength and durability studies of Multi Blended Concretes
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
| Degree | Institute | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | GITAM UNIVERSITY | 2015 |
| Master of Technology | Andhra University College Of Engineering | 2004 |
| Bachelor of Technology | Andhra University College Of Engineering | 2002 |
COURSES HANDLED
| Course | L-T-P | Credit | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Internship/ EPICS/Mini Project etc(CE449) | 0-0-0 | 2 | UG |
| Ground Improvement Methods(CE56003) | 3-1-0 | 4 | PG |
| Rock Mechanics(CE57028) | 3-0-0 | 3 | PG |
| Soil and Foundation Engineering(CEM05) | 3-0-0 | 3 | UG |
| Ground Improvement Methods(CE5403) | 3-0-0 | 3 | PG |
| Rock Mechanics(CE5451) | 3-0-0 | 3 | PG |
| Civil Engineering Materials(CE153) | 2-0-0 | 2 | UG |
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ORC ID
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PUBLICATIONS
Journal(s)
Stabilized Rock Sludge Dust for Elevated Pavement Subgrade Applications,
By Vikas Kola; Venkata Ramana Gondu; Ramana Murthy Varudu ,
ASCE,
ournal of Structural Design and Construction Practice,
vol.,
pp.,
2026
Geotechnical Performance of Black Cotton Soil Stabilization Using Red Mud and Varying Lime Contents for Pavement Subgrades Using IITPAVE Software,
By G. Venkata Ramana, Sudheer K and V. Ramana Murthy,
Springer Nature,
Indian Geotechnical Journal,
vol.,
pp.,
2026
Fatigue performance of glass fibre-reinforced admixture-stabilised rock sludge dust as a base layer for low-volume roads,
By Vikas Kola, Venkata Ramana Gondu and Vishnu Radhakrishnan,
Taylor & Francis,
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAVEMENT ENGINEERING,
vol.VOL. 27, NO. 1, ,
pp.2688422,
2026
Geotechnical Performance of Black Cotton Soil Stabilization Using Red Mud and Varying Lime Contents for Pavement Subgrades Using IITPAVE Software,
By N. Murali Mohan¹ · G. Venkata Ramana² · Y. Sudheer Kumar² · V. Ramana Murty²,
Springer Nature ,
Indian Geotechnical Journal,
vol.Published: 22 January 2026,
pp.,
2026
Stabilisation of Coal-Mine Overburden Dumps Using Geogrid Reinforcements,
By Vysyaraju, P., Venkata Ramana Gondu., & Yamsani, S. K. ,
Springer,
Indian Geotechnical Journal,
vol.,
pp.,
2025
Red mud stabilization using alternate industrial waste materials-mechanical and microstructural properties,
By Mohan, N. M., Venkata Ramana Gondu., Yamsani, S. K., & Varudu, R. M,
Elsevier,
Journal of Environmental Management,
vol.,
pp.,
2025
Uncertainty Analysis in Tunnel Deformation Using Monte Carlo Simulation,
By Sinha, P., & Venkata Ramana Gondu,
ascelibrary.org,
ASCE's Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice,
vol.,
pp.,
2025
Potential for sustainable utilization of dolerite rock processing dust to enhance geotechnical characteristics of expansive black cotton soil,
By Kola, V., Venkata Ramana Gondu., & K, M,
Springer,
Sādhanā,
vol.,
pp.,
2025
Seepage and Leaching Characteristics of Black-Cotton Soils Stabilized Using Calcinated Coal-Gangue based Geopolymers,
By L Reddy, AG Gaddam, SK Yamsani, and Venkata Ramana Gondu ,
ascelibrary.org,
ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering ,
vol.,
pp.,
2025
Numerical Simulation of Scour Dynamics around Series of Spur Dikes using FLOW3D,
By Reshma Tabassum, Venkata Ramana Gondu, Mohammad Zakwan,
Taylor & Francis,
Journal of Applied Water Engineering and Research,
vol.,
pp.,
2024
Sustainable Improvement of Granite Sludge Dust Properties Using Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation (MICP): Strength Enhancement, Erosion Prevention, and Dust Mitigation,
By Siva Kesav Kumar Arnepalli, Venkata Ramana Gondu, and Sumanth Chinthala,
Springer,
Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
vol.,
pp.,
2024
Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Scour Depth Evolution around Spur Dikes,
By Reshma Tabassum, Sai Guguloth, Venkata Ramana Gondu, and Mohammad Zakwan,
iwaponline.com,
Journal of Hydroinformatics,
vol.,
pp.,
2024
Mechanical and micro-structural aspects of admixture stabilized rock sludge dust,
By Vikas Kola, Venkata Ramana Gondu, Ramana Murty Varudu
,
Vikas Kola,
Construction and Building Materials,
vol.420,
pp.135552,
2024
Mechanical behaviour of mine overburden soil stabilised using calcium-based stabilizer for pavement application,
By Venkata Ramana Gondu, P. Priyanka, R. Vishnu, S.K. Yamsani,
ascelibrary.org,
ASCE's Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice,
vol.,
pp.,
2024
Efficacy of Coal Gangue as a Precursor in Synthesis of Geopolymer,
By Gaddam, A.G., Amulya, G., Yamsani, S.K. & Venkata Ramana Gondu ,
Springer,
Indian Geotechnical Journal,
vol.,
pp.,
2024
Scour depth dynamics in varied spacing spur dike configurations: A comprehensive analysis,
By Reshma Tabassum, Sai Guguloth, Venkata Ramana Gondu, Mohammad Zakwan,
Elsevier,
Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C,
vol.135,
pp.,
2024
Comprehensive Utilization of Brick Waste as a precursor in Synthesizing geopolymer for treating Black Cotton Soil,
By G.V. Ramana, Aravind Goud gaddam, Sudheer Kumar Yamsani, Vinod Kumar Adigopula,
ISSN,
International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering,
vol.1939-7879,
pp.,
2023
Case study on Planning and Execution of Residential Building on Complex Hilly Terrain,
By Ramana G V and Arif Ali Baig Moghal,
G.V. Ramana,
Indian Geotechnical Journal,
vol.,
pp.,
2023
Comprehensive utilization of brick waste as a precursor in synthesizing geopolymer for treating black cotton soil,
By AG Gaddam, Venkata Ramana Gondu, SK Yamsani, VK Adigopula ,
Taylor & Francis,
International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering,
vol.,
pp.,
2023
Comprehensive Utilization of Brick Waste as a precursor in Synthesizing geopolymer for treating Black Cotton Soil,
By G.V. Ramana, Aravind Goud gaddam, Sudheer Kumar Yamsani, Vinod Kumar Adigopula,
G.V. Ramana,
International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering,
vol.1939,
pp.7879,
2023
Viability of bulk utilization of granite sludge powder (GSP) to enhance the geotechnical behavior of expansive soil,
By Kola Vikas, Venkata Ramana Gondu,
Elsevier,
Materials Today: Proceedings,
vol.,
pp.,
2023
A novel approach for mobile kentledge loading in plate load tests on coal mine-over burden dumps,
By Prudviraju Vysyaraju, Mounika Gedela, Venkata Ramana Gondu, Sudheer Kumar Yamsani,
Elsevier,
Materials Today: Proceedings,
vol.,
pp.,
2023
Relevance of finite element analysis to simulate oedometer test for estimating the compressibility of soiL,
By Bogireddy Chandra, Vinod Kumar, Ankit Garg, Venkata Ramana Gondu, Yanning Wang, Chandresh H. Solanki,
Elsevier,
Materials Today: Proceedings,
vol.,
pp.,
2023
Laboratory investigation of modified subgrade clay soil mix with steel slag and lime using static and dynamic test approach,
By Vinod Kumar Adigopula, Chandra Bogi Reddy, Ankit Garg, Rakesh Kumar & Venkata Ramana Gondu,
Taylor & Francis,
International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering,
vol.,
pp.,
2022
Laboratory investigation of modified subgrade clay soil mix with steel slag and lime using static and dynamic test approach,
By Vinod Kumar Adigopula, Chandra Bogi Reddy, Ankit Garg, Rakesh Kumar & G.V. Ramana ,
International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering,
International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering,
vol.16:10,
pp.1211-1220,
2022
A First Order Quantification of Effects of Uncertainties in Hydro-fracturing Parameters on Tunnel Ovalization Estimates,
By Pathak S, Ramana G.V,
Springer ,
Geotechnical and Geological Engineering,
vol.pp.1-16,
pp.,
2019
Role of Probabilistic Interpretation in Recommendations of Rock Mass Parameters,
By Ramana, G.V., Pathak, Shashank, Hari Dev,
ISRM (India) Journal,
ISRM (India) Journal,
vol.Vol.7,
pp.11-20,
2018
Strength and durability studies of Multi Blended Concretes Containing Fly ash and Silica Fume,
By 5. G.V. Ramana, Malasani Potharaju, N. V. Mahure and Murari Ratnam,
ISSN,
Indian Concrete Journal,
vol.Volume 90,
pp.,
2016
Deformability Characteristics of Phyllite Rock Mass: Empirical and Experimental Approach,
By G.V. Ramana, Shashank Pathak, Hari Dev, Rajbal Singh,
ISSN,
Journal of Engineering Geology,
vol.0970-5317,
pp.420-429,
2015
Durability and Early age strength evolution of Multi Blended Concretes Containing Fly ash and Silica Fume,
By Ramana, G.V., Malsani Potharaju, N. V. Mahure and Murari Ratnam,
Journal of Indian concrete Institute ,
Journal of Indian concrete Institute ,
vol., Volume 15,
pp.12-21,
2014
Conference(s)
Chemical and leaching characteristics of iron ore tailing stabilized black cotton soil
By L Reddy, M Waheed, GV Ramana, SK Yamsani ,
5th International Conference on Waste Management,
2025
2. A critical comparison of haul road design approaches: emphasis on indian mining
By Megha Santhosh, G V Ramana, Vishnu R,
Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC) 2025,
2025
combined use of industrial waste materials fortheir effective bulk utilization in pavements
By G V Ramana ,
Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC) 2025,
2025
Presented a paper titled 'Influence of Jointed Rock Mass on the Stability of Deep Tunnels in the Himalaya
By Nazir Hussain, G V Ramana,
INDOROCK 2025 Conference,
2025
Case Study on Waterlogging Mitigation in Highway Underpasses through Integrated Drainage and Rainwater Harvesting Systems
By Yogeshwar S, Ravi Shankar, G V Ramana,
TREES 2025,
2025
Frictional and Interface Frictional Characteristics of Geogrid reinforced Coal-Mine Overburden Dumps
By Prudviraju Vysyaraju, Mounika Gedela, Venkata Ramana Gondu, Sudheer Kumar Yamsani ,
Proceedings of the 10th Indian Young Geotechnical Engineers' Conference ,
2025
Effect of Drainage Techniques on the Performance of Airfield Pavements
By Yogeshwar S, Ravi Shankar S, G V Ramana ,
Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC) 2025,
2025
3. evaluation of drainage characteristics of granular subbase materials
By Sreelakshmi K V , Ravi Shankar S, G V Ramana,
Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC) 2025,
2025
Assessment of Mechanical Characteristics of Admixture-Stabilized Granite Sludge Dust Bricks
By Kola, Venkata Ramana Gondu., & K, M,
Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC),
2024
Prediction of shear modulus and damping ratio of rubber-mixed sand by using Artificial Neural Networks
By Manohar, B., Ramana, G., & Sanjit, B,
2nd International Conference on Recent Trends in Civil Engineering, Science, and Management,
2024
Estimation of realistic design parameters of shale rock and comparison of the rock behavior using Mohr-Coulomb and Hoek and Brown failure criteria
By G. V. Ramana, Paidi Priyanka and Mr. Abhishek Dash,
INDOROCK-2023,
2023
3-Dimensional Numerical Evaluation of Geosynthetic Encased Stone Columns in Unsaturated Soils
By Mohammed Shakeel Abid, G.V. Ramana, Sai K Vanapalli, , and Kasinathan Muthukkumaran,
UNSAT 2023,
2023
An Analytical Study on the Performance of Basal Reinforcement in an Embankment Placed Over a Soft Clay Bed
By G V Ramana, V Ramana Murty, S Ashok Vardhan Reddy and Prudhviraju Vysyaraju ,
Indian Geotechnical Conference IGC 2022,
2022
Text Book(s)
Coastal, Harbour and Ocean Engineering: Select Proceedings of HYDRO
By Pandey, Manish, N. V. Umamahesh, Giuseppe Oliveto, and Gondu Venkata Ramana, eds
(Published by: Springer Nature Singapore),
,
2023
Book Chapter(s)
Lateral Load Capacity of Piles Over Sloping Ground
By Ramana Murthy,V.,Ramana,G,V., Jagdesh Sai, M., Priyanka,P. in
Analytical, Physical, and Numerical Modeling in Geotechnical Engineering,
Springer, Singapore,
Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering,
2025
Influence of Geocell Basal Reinforcement on Bearing Capacity of Soft Clay
By Gondu, V. R., Ramana Murthy, V., Karthik, V., & Prudhviraju, V. in
Ground Improvement II ,
Springer Nature Singapore,
Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering,
2025
Stabilized Soil as a Sustainable Construction Material Using Rammed Earth Technique
By Kola Vikas, V. Ramana Murthy, G. V. Ramana in
Transportation and Environmental Geotechnics,
Springer,
-,
2022
Reuse of demolished old brick powder in brick making
By Sarojini Paul, V. Ramana Murthy, and Kola Vikas in
Soil Behavior and Characterization of Geomaterials,
Springer,
-,
2022
An Analytical Study on the Performance of Basal Reinforcement in an Embankment Placed Over a Soft Clay Bed
By Ramana Gondu , V., Murty, V.R., Reddy, S.A.V. in
Proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2022 Volume 10. IGC 2022,
Springer, Singapore,
Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering,
2022
A Note on Partial Safety Factors for In-situ Shear Strength Parameters of Rock-Mass
By G V Ramana and Shashank Pathak in
” Proceedings of the 1st Indo-China Research Series in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering,
Springer,
-,
2020
Published as Chapter in Geotechnical Characterisation and Geoenvironmental Engineering
By Ramana G.V., Shashank P., Dev H in
Shear Strength Parameters of Granite Rock Mass: A Case Study, Published as Chapter in “Geotechnical Characterisation and Geoenvironmental Engineering,
Springer,
-,
2019
Patent(s)
Conversion of granite sludge dust as construction material with admixtures (202341079314)
Kink flow apparatus (DST CRG Grants)
Temporal Analysis of Rainfall Variability for Long -Term Planning (202321072163)
PROJECT / CONSULTANCY
Stabilized Backfills to Improve Reinforced Earth Wall Performance
Role:
Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: NHAI
Project Cost (INR): 3899634
Date of Commencement: 01-03-2026
Duration: 37 Months
Status: Ongoing
Type: Research
Sponsor: NHAI
Project Cost (INR): 3899634
Date of Commencement: 01-03-2026
Duration: 37 Months
Status: Ongoing
Technical advice and guidelines during field/ Laboratory/ investigations at Sukhpura Pumped Storage Project Rajasthan
Role:
Principal Investigator
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: Greenko Private Limited, Hyderabad
Project Cost (INR): 981394
Date of Commencement: 02-03-2023 Date of Completion: 28-04-2024
Duration: 14 Months
Status: Completed
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: Greenko Private Limited, Hyderabad
Project Cost (INR): 981394
Date of Commencement: 02-03-2023 Date of Completion: 28-04-2024
Duration: 14 Months
Status: Completed
Technical advice and guidelines during field/ Laboratory/ investigations at Shahpur Pumped Storage Project Rajasthan
Role:
Principal Investigator
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: M/s. Sri Siddharth Infratech & Services (I) Private Ltd. Hy
Project Cost (INR): 496000
Date of Commencement: 03-02-2023 Date of Completion: 20-03-2024
Duration: 14 Months
Status: Completed
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: M/s. Sri Siddharth Infratech & Services (I) Private Ltd. Hy
Project Cost (INR): 496000
Date of Commencement: 03-02-2023 Date of Completion: 20-03-2024
Duration: 14 Months
Status: Completed
Scientific Study of IKOC Mine, Singareni Collieries Company Limited Kothagudem
Role:
Principal Investigator
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: Head of Mining Engg NITK-Surathkal
Project Cost (INR): 761000
Date of Commencement: 20-08-2023 Date of Completion: 10-02-2024
Duration: 6 Months
Status: Completed
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: Head of Mining Engg NITK-Surathkal
Project Cost (INR): 761000
Date of Commencement: 20-08-2023 Date of Completion: 10-02-2024
Duration: 6 Months
Status: Completed
Scientific study for design of earthen bunds As well as strengthening of existing earthen bund at "khairagura ocp", bellampalli area of sccl, ts
Role:
Principal Investigator
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: GM (R&D) Singareni collieries co. Ltd,
Project Cost (INR): 350000
Date of Commencement: 23-02-2023 Date of Completion: 26-07-2023
Duration: 6 Months
Status: Completed
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: GM (R&D) Singareni collieries co. Ltd,
Project Cost (INR): 350000
Date of Commencement: 23-02-2023 Date of Completion: 26-07-2023
Duration: 6 Months
Status: Completed
Foundation Design and vetting of School Building, for Ekalavya Model Residential School (EMRS) at Gummalakshmipuram, Vizianagaram Dist, Andhra Pradesh. (Phase-I)
Role:
Principal Investigator
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: Cpwd, executive engineer, Visakhapatnam
Project Cost (INR): 613000
Date of Commencement: 10-07-2022 Date of Completion: 30-12-2022
Duration: 6 Months
Status: Completed
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: Cpwd, executive engineer, Visakhapatnam
Project Cost (INR): 613000
Date of Commencement: 10-07-2022 Date of Completion: 30-12-2022
Duration: 6 Months
Status: Completed
Technical report on Laboratory Investigation of Rock from PSP, Pinnapuram, 1200MW, Kumool For Six Rock Types:
Role:
Principal Investigator
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: Greenko Energies Private Limited, Admin Office: Jubilee Hill
Project Cost (INR): 950000
Date of Commencement: 20-02-2019 Date of Completion: 16-09-2019
Duration: 7 Months
Status: Completed
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: Greenko Energies Private Limited, Admin Office: Jubilee Hill
Project Cost (INR): 950000
Date of Commencement: 20-02-2019 Date of Completion: 16-09-2019
Duration: 7 Months
Status: Completed
RESEARCH FELLOWS / PhD STUDENTS
Current PhD Students
MANOHAR BOYINA
Area of Research:
Application of non-destructive MASW investigations
NANAPU MURALI MOHAN
Area of Research:
Coursework in progress
Prudhviraju Vysyaraju
Area of Research:
Stability analysis of mine dumps
S Kesav Kumar Arnepalli
Area of Research:
Efficacy of MICP Treatment for Granite Sludge Dust
V Vamsi Kalyan
Area of Research:
HAUL ROAD OF COAL MINE STABILIZATION
Previous PhD Students
Kola Vikas
(2025)
Area of Research:
A Comprehensive Study On Sustainable Bulk Utilization of Gra
Reshma Tabassum
(2025)
Area of Research:
Design of multiple spur-dikes in non-cohesive bed
CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP / SYMPOSIUM / SHORT TERM COURSE / FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME / GIAN
The Applications of Geosynthetics in Road Infrastructure Projects
16-Nov-2025
→
20-Nov-2025
Event Type:
Workshop
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology
Faculty Induction Programme (FIP) on NEP Orientation & Sensitization Program
01-Dec-2025
→
29-Dec-2025
Event Type:
Faculty Development Programme
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: Self‑sponsored
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: Self‑sponsored
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Faculty Advisor (Continuing from July, 2026)
- PIC (Placements) (Continuing from July, 2025)
- Mission LiFE Committee (Continuing from July, 2024)
- Faculty In-charge for Rock Mechanics Laboratory (July, 2024 - September, 2025)
- PIC: Member of the Classrooms and Facilities Committee (Continuing from July, 2024)
- Convener in the Department Purchase Committee (July, 2023 - June, 2025)
- Faculty advisor for Value Education Club (Continuing from August, 2022)
- Faculty in Charge for Engineering Geology Laboratory (Continuing from August, 2022)
- Faculty Coordinat for B.Tech Final Year (August, 2022 - August, 2024)
- Warden of NITW 1.8K Hostels (June, 2021 - June, 2023)
- Lab-In-charge for GTE Laboratory (February, 2019 - February, 2023)
- Faculty-In-charge for Water supply (EMU) (September, 2018 - December, 2022)
- Faculty advisor for Civil Engineering Association (Continuing from August, 0022)
Last updated on July 8, 2026