Ayush Kumar

We at Texas A&M University are developing an innovative system to improve our transportation infrastructure using satellites. This innovation will lead to safer, more efficient travel and more cost-effective infrastructure. Read the full-featured article on Government Market News to learn more: Texas A&M has developed a system that uses satellites to improve road systems. https://lnkd.in/gpwat_66 […]

We are incredibly proud to announce that Dr. Anand Puppala has been elected as a 2024 ASCE Distinguished Member, the highest honor bestowed by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). This prestigious recognition is a testament to Dr. Puppala’s outstanding contributions to civil engineering. The induction ceremony will take place at the annual ASCE […]

Sustainable Infrastructure Development 🌟 We are thrilled to announce the recent open-access publication, “Evaluation of Locally Available Calcined Clay-Based Geopolymer for the Stabilization of Expansive Soils,” in the Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board by Sopharith Chou, EIT, Nripojyoti Biswas, Anand Puppala, Oscar Huang, and Miladin Radovic. The study explores the use […]

📚 Check out the featured article “From Collapse to Cutting Edge—Geoforensic Innovations in Slope Repair” by Amit Gajurel, Nripojyoti Biswas, Burak Boluk, and Anand Puppala in the recent April-May issue of GeoStrata Magazine, which has a theme of Innovative Geoforensics. This article covers forensics studies, rehabilitation works, and monitoring frameworks with emerging technologies for failed cut-slopes […]

“When a geothermally heated bridge system developed by Texas researchers was put to the test during a winter freeze in Fort Worth, the bridge showed no evidence of snow or ice accumulation. This research initiative is a cross-university collaboration between Dr. Anand Puppala, professor in the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas […]

📄 “Application of Satellite-Based Remote Sensing for the Management of Pavement Infrastructure Assets” is an interesting open-access research article led by Amit Gajurel, Anand Puppala, Nripojyoti Biswas and Hiramani Chimauriya, EIT. This innovative study showcases the use of High Resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) as an efficient and effective monitoring platform for transportation infrastructure. It’s […]

GeoCongress 2024 is currently underway in the beautiful city of Vancouver, BC, Canada. This event is a phenomenal platform for students, academics, and professionals in the field of geotechnical engineering to converge, share insights, and push the boundaries. We have an exceptional group of current and former students from the Zachry Department of Civil and […]

We are thrilled to share that Anand Puppala will be presenting at a special event at GeoCongress 2024 in Vancouver, BC. He will be accompanied by Mohammed (Mo) Gabr, Rodrigo Salgado, Rudy Bonaparte, and Thaleia Travasarou. This event is particularly significant as the ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering (JGGE) celebrates a landmark achievement […]

📣 *New Paper* 📣 A recent study published in the Canadian Geotechnical Journal, titled “Temporal and Spatial Thermal Performance of A Ground Heat Exchanger in Response to Bridge Solar Recharging and Deicing Operations: A Pilot Full-Scale Study”. The study evaluates how well this system performs in two scenarios: removing heat from the ground to melt […]

🎉 Thrilled to share that Amit Gajurel has been awarded the prestigious Michael W. O’Neil Scholarship at the ADSC’s Annual Meeting in San Antonio. This recognition is a testament to his dedication and exemplifies the impact of hard work and academic excellence. Congratulations!! We are excited to see your future contributions to our field!