Dr. Susan Rose

Designation: Professor and HOD

Name:  Dr. Susan Rose

Qualification: Ph. D

U G: B.Tech in Civil Engineering (College of Engineering, Trivandrum, University of Kerala)   

P G: M.Tech in Traffic & Transportation Engineering (College of Engineering, Trivandrum, University of Kerala)

Ph. D on the topic “Development of an Optimal Maintenance Strategy for Low Volume Roads” (College of Engineering Thiruvananthapuram, University of Kerala)

Teaching Experience: 13.5 years

Research Experience: 4 years

Employment History

  1. Lecturer in Dept of Civil Engineering, SAINTGITS College of Engineering, Kottayam (Jan 2008-June 2009)
  2. Lecturer in Department of Civil Engineering, SNGCE Kadayiruppu, (June 2009 – May 2010)
  3. Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering, SAINTGITS College of Engineering, Kottayam, (June 2010  – July 2014 and on leave till June 2018 for higher studies)

Research Details

Completed research work on “Development of   an Optimal Maintenance Strategy for Low Volume Roads” at College of Engineering Trivandrum under University of Kerala.

Period of work: July 2014 to April 2018

Journal/ Conference Publications:

  1. Mathew, B, S., Rose, S., Isaac, K. P. and Chandrasekhar, B.P. (2010), “Pavement Performance Modelling and Calibration of HDM-4 Deterioration Models for Rural Roads in India”, Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India), Vol.91, pp.29-35.
  2. Mathew, B, S., Mohan, G., Isaac, K.P. and Rose, S. (2014), “Analytical Investigation on the benefit of Sisal  Fibre Reinforcement on Expansive Clayey Subgrade using FEM”, International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology, Published by Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering & Sciences Publication Pvt. Ltd., Vol.3, No.6.
  3. Rose, S., Mathew, B.S., Isaac, K, P. and A. S. Abhaya, (2018), “Risk based probabilistic pavement deterioration prediction models for low volume roads”, International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Taylor & Francis, Vol.19, No.1, pp.88-97.
  4. Rose, S., Mathew, B.S., and Isaac, K, P. (2017), “Development of probabilistic deterioration models and prioritisation of low volume roads for maintenance” International Journal for Traffic and Transport Engineering, Vol.7, No.2, pp.216-231.
  5. Rose, S., Mathew, B.S. and Isaac, K.P. (2007), “Development of Deterioration Models for Rural Roads”, National Conference on Technological Trends: NCTT-2007,pp. CE 280 – CE 284, 30th Nov- 1st Dec 2007, College of Engineering Trivandrum, Kerala.
  6. Rose, S., Mathew, B.S. and Isaac, K.P. (2007), “Pavement Performance Models for Rural Roads”, 20th Kerala Science Congress, 28th -31st Jan 2008, KSCSTE, Kerala. (Received Young Scientist Award)
  7. Abhaya, A.S., Rose, S. and Mathew, B.S. (2015), “Prioritisation of Low Volume Roads based on a Unified Pavement Condition Index”, National Conference on Technological Trends: NCTT-2015, pp.446-451, September 2015, College of Engineering Trivandrum, Kerala.
  8. Baby, T.R., Rose, S. and Mathew, B.S. (2016), “Optimisation of Maintenance Strategies for Low Volume Roads using Probabilistic Approach”, National Conference on Technological Trends: NCTT-2016, pp.738-741, 19th -20th August 2016, College of Engineering Trivandrum, Kerala.
  9. Rose, S., Mathew, B.S. and Isaac, K.P. (2016), “Prioritisation of Low Volume Roads for Maintenance”, National Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering, pp.63-69, 7th & 8th Oct 2016, GEC Kozhikode, Kerala.
  10. Rose, S., Mathew, B, S. and Isaac, K, P. (2017), “Prioritisation of Low Volume Roads using Fuzzy Multi Criteria Decision Making”, Third International Conference: IMMM-2017, pp. 237-243, 13th to 15th July 2017, College of Engineering Trivandrum, Kerala, 2019 Taylor & Francis Group London, ISBN: 978-0-8153-7889-1.
  11. Sajeev, A., Yeldose, B.C., and Rose,S. (2010), “Surface Roughness Prediction Based on Cutting Parameters in Turning Operation”, ICTT-2010, pp. 719-721,College of Engineering Trivandrum, Kerala.
  12. Sudhan, P.S., Mathew, B.S., Rose, S. and Isaac, K.P. (2020) “Development of Pavement Deterioration Prediction Models for Low Volume Roads using System Dynamics”, ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part B:Pavements, Vol. 146, No.3.
  13. Shaji, M. M. and Rose, S. (2019), “A Review of Experimental Investigation on Nanomaterial Modified Bitumen”, Proceedings of 4th Kerala Technological Congress-KETCON 2019, pp. 271-276.
  14. Jose, R. A., Rose, S. and Sabu, T. (2019), “Natural Rubber Latex as a Renewable and Sustainable Modifier for Bitumen- A Review”, Proceedings of 4th Kerala Technological Congress-KETCON 2019, pp. 557-563.
  15. Shaji, M.M., Jose, R.A., Sabu, T. and Rose, S. (2020), “Experimental Evaluation On Latex DRC60 Modified Bituminous Concrete Wearing Course”, Proceedings of the International Colloquium on Recent Trends in Engineering, (IC@MACE)-2020, pp. 110-115.
  16. Warrier, A.G., James, A., Sabu, J.B., Lal, D. and Rose, S. (2025), “Optimization of Zycotherm Dosage and pH Effects on Stripping of Bituminous Pavements”, International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management, Vol.9.
  17. Sabu, J.B., Rose, S., Anil, A., Mathew,A., Thomas, D. and Nazar, F. (2025), “Evaluation of Properties of Cold Mix Asphalt using Different Fillers”, Proceedings of National Conference on Advancing Sustainability in Civil Engineering Practices.

Memberships

  1. Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education ISTE LM 66424

Research Interest

  1. Pavement Deterioration Modelling
  2. Pavement Maintenance Management
  3. Pavement Design
  4. AI based pavement performance modeling
  5. AI based traffic management

Achievements

  1. Secured Highest Grade Point Average in M.Tech Traffic & Transportation Engineering, University of Kerala, 2007.
  2. Received CEG Justo Endowment for the best outgoing student from Traffic & Transportation Engineering Division, College of Engineering Trivandrum, 2007.
  3. Received Young Scientist Award in the 20th Kerala Science Congress organized by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, 2008.
  4. Received Art of Teaching Award under “Creativity” category organized by G-Tech μlearn and KTU for the engineering college faculty in the state of Kerala
  5. Received Best Paper Award under the theme “Sustainable Urban Mobility and Infrastructure” for the paper “Optimization of Zycotherm Dosage and pH effect on Stripping of Bituminous Pavement” presented at the International Conference on Innovative Trends in Engineering for Sustainability (ICITES 2025), organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, Toc H Institute of Science and Technology

Participations

  1. 3-days users workshop: Training of trainers for dissemination of Road Safety Manual, 16th – 18th Feb 2006, Organised by NHAI at College of Engineering Trivandrum.
  2. Workshop on “Enhancing Career Prospects through Self-development”, 29th & 30th March 2007, College of Engineering Trivandrum.
  3. Training on ‘PRIMAVERA’ software, Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam.
  4. Faculty Training Programme, 16th to 20th Nov 2009, SNGCE Kadayiruppu, Ernakulam.
  5. Career Advancement Programme for Scientists, 22nd September 2010, KSCSTE.
  6. Short Term Course on “Smart Materials in Engineering Applications”, 1st-6th Nov 2010, College of Engineering Trivandrum.
  7. Short Term Course on “Methodology and Software for Research”, 17th & 18th Dec 2010, Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam.
  8. Technical Symposium on “Recent Advances in Transportation and Structural Engineering”, 25th & 26th March 2011, College of Engineering Trivandrum.
  9. Limit State Design of Steel Structures, 20th & 21st April 2012, Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam.
  10. Training Programme on “Design, Construction and Maintenance of Roads in Kerala”, 17th & 18th August 2012, College of Engineering Trivandrum.
  11. 2 week ISTE workshop on Engineering Mechanics, 26th Nov to 6th Dec 2013, Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam.
  12. 2 day FDP on ‘Design of Composite Steel and Concrete Structures’, 8th & 9th May 2014, Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam.
  13. 1week FDP on Engineering Graphics, 16th June to 20th June 2014, Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam.
  14. Training Programme on ‘Design, Construction and Maintenance of Roads”, 7th -9th Jan 2015, College of Engineering Trivandrum.
  15. Workshop on Academic Excellence through Research, 31st Jan 2015, SPFU, DTE.
  16. National Symposium on Geotechnical Aspects of Pavement Structures, 23rd to 25th Jan 2017, GEC Bartonhill, Trivandrum.
  17. One week FDP on Research Venues in Transportation Engineering, 10th August to 15th August 2020, Albertian Institute of Science and Technology
  18. One week FDP on Bridging the Gap: Theory and Practices in Pavement Engineering, 24th August to 28th August 2020, Saintgits College of Engineering
  19. Two weeks FDP on “Internet of Things: A Future Outlook in Civil Engineering”-Phase I, 2nd November 2021 to 14th Novemeber 2021, NSS College Palakkad and AICTE
  20. One week Online FDP on on Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education, 17th May 2021 to 21st May 2021, AICTE
  21. One week online FDP on Environmental Issues in Societal Development, 22 August 2022 to 26 August 2022, College of Engineering, Kidangoor
  22. National Level FDP on Innovative Teaching strategies and tools in digital age, 24 March 2023 to 30 March 2023, Ministry of Educator;s IIC-GGI Ludhiana
  23. Advanced Industry Powered Faculty Immersion Programme, 29 May 2023 to 3 June 2023, L&T Edutech, Chennai
  24. FDP on research methodology using ChatGPT and AI tools, 21 September 2023 to 29 September 2023, Online KSHEC and Marian College.
  25. Train the trainer workshop on Internet of Things, 24 July 2023 to 28 July 2023, Saintgits Intel Unnathi Lab
  26. FDP on R Programming, 27 May 2024 to 31 May 2024, Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay
  27. One day workshop on Implementation of NEP, 14 November 2024, IIT Madras
  28. NEP Orientation and Sensitization Programme, 17 March 2025 to 26 March 2025,  UGC – Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), University of Calicut.
  29. Twelfth International Conference on Transformations in Engineering Education (ICTEE 2025), in association with Indo Universal Collaboration for Engineering Education, IUCEE 8 January to 10 January 2025 held at VNR VJIET Hyderabad.
  30. One week MOOCs FDP: Innovative ways of CO-PO attainment: Newer trends, 16 June 2025 to 20 June 2025, D Y Patil College of Engineering, Pune.

Conference/FDPs Organised

Sl.No.Title/ TopicYear & DurationSponsorsPost held
1.International Conference on Global Innovations in Technology & Sciences4th to 6th April 2013Saintgits College of Engineering, KottayamOrganising Secretary (CE)
2.SRISHTI-2020, National Level Technical Project Exhibition & Competition10th & 11th February 2020Saintgits College of Engineering, KottayamChief Coordinator
3.One week FDP on Bridging the Gap: Theory and Practices in Pavement Engineering24th August to 28th August 2020Saintgits College of EngineeringCo-ordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Chief Staff Advisor (2018-22 batch)
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. IQAC member
  4. Curriculum Development Committee Member
  5. 2024&25 Regulation Design Committee

Email-id: susan.rose@saintgits.org