
Designation: Assistant Professor
Education: B.Tech, M.Tech,
Professional Experience
Teaching: 11 years as on 20th August 2025
Specialization
UG : B.Tech in Civil Engineering
PG : M.Tech in Structural Engineering and Construction Management
Publication
International Journals
- Lakshmi P, “Study on Effect of Concrete Compressive Strength and Column Shape on Punching Shear Stress in Flat Plate Systems”, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, Volume 6, Issue 06, March 2018.
- Lakshmi P, “Study on Effect of Column dimension and Slab thickness on Punching shear stress in Flat plate structures”, International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Research Development, Volume 05 Issue 05, May 2018.
- Lakshmi P, “Study on the effect of aspect ratio and confinement spacing on the load carrying capacity of short column”, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, Volume 6, Issue 06, March 2018.
- Lakshmi P, “Study on Effect of Concrete Compressive Strength and Column Shape on Punching Shear Stress in Flat Plate Systems”, Proceedings of IIIrd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering and Architecture (ETCEA), Trinity College of Engineering, Trivandrum, 13th March 2018.
- Lakshmi P, “Effectiveness of tuned liquid damper on high rise buildings in Kerala”, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, Volume: 04 Issue: 05.
- Lakshmi P, “Performance improvement of multi-storeyed buildings using multiple tuned mass dampers”, International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology, Volume 6, Issue 06.
- Lakshmi P, “Damage identification of beam using structural dynamic parameters”, International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Research Development, Volume 05 Issue 05.
- Lakshmi P, “Launch vehicle topology optimisation using OPTISTRUCT”, International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Research Development, Volume 6, Issue 06.
- Deepu S Hegdon and Lakshmi. P, “Performance Improvement of Multi Storied Buildings Using Multiple Tuned Mass Dampers “International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology, Vol 3, Issue 4,2016.
- Lakshmi P, “Reduction of response of high rise building to seismic excitations using tuned mass damper” International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, Vol. 2, Issue 13, 2014.
International Conference
- Lakshmi P, “Study on the effect of aspect ratio and confinement spacing on the load carrying capacity of short column”, Proceedings of IIIrd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering and Architecture (ETCEA), Trinity College of Engineering, Trivandrum, 13th March 2018.
Participations
Workshop/Seminars Attended
- Pedagogy for “Effective use of ICT in Engineering Education” by IIT Bombay 5-7 & 19 – 21 January, 2014
- Two-Week ISTE STTP on “Environmental Studies” conducted by IIT Bombay from 2 June – 12 June, 2015.
Events Organized
- November Rain 2018 in Association with Round Table Kottayam.
- Paper presentation in 2020 under the Banner of Institution of Engineers India (IEI).
Training programme/ workshops / MOOC courses attended during the assessment period
| Year | Programme title | Institution | Duration |
| 2014 | Pedagogy for Effective use of ICT in Engineering Education by IIT Bombay | IIT Bombay | 5th-7th & 19th-21st Jan 2014 |
| 2015 | Two-Week ISTE STTP on Environmental Studies | IIT Bombay | 2nd June to 12th June 2015 |
| 2019 | Subsurface Exploration: Importance and Techniques-NPTEL | IIT Madras | Feb-Apr 2019 |
| 2020 | Theory and Practices of Steel Structure Design | Dept. of Civil Engineering, Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam | 12th -16th Aug 2020 |
| 2020 | Bridging the Gap: Theory and Practices in Pavement Engineering | Dept. of Civil Engineering, Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam | 24th-28th Aug 2020 |
| 2020 | Online Teaching | IUCEE Team of Faculty | July-September 2020 |
| 2020 | Sustainable Pavement Design for Low Volume Roads | Saintgits College of Engineering | 1 day |
| 2020 | Introduction to psychology | Coursera | 2020 |
| 2020 | Initiating and Planning Projects | Coursera | 2020 |
| 2020 | Six sigma tools for analyze | Coursera | 2020 |
| 2020 | COVID-19: What You Need to Know (CME Eligible) | Coursera | 2020 |
| 2020 | Spreadsheets for beginners using google sheets | Coursera | 2020 |
| 2020 | Introduction to google docs | Coursera | 2020 |
| 2020 | Business operations support in Google sheets | Coursera | 2020 |
| 2020 | Create informative presentations with google slides | Coursera | 2020 |
| 2020 | Use word Press to create a blog for your Business | Coursera | 2020 |
| 2021 | State-of-the-art Experimental and Numerical Techniques in Civil Engineering | A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University and Dept. of Civil Engineering, Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam | 1st-22nd March 2021 |
| 2021 | GEOMECHANICS FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS Strategic Civil Infrastructure Engineering | ATAL | 1st-5th Dec 2021 |
| 2021 | Webinar on Nurturing Autonomy | IQAC, Saintgits College of Engineering | 1 day |
| 2021 | STTP on Civil Engineering Breakthroughs and Innovations | Carmel College of Engineering & Technology | 5 days |
| 2022 | Workshop on Cold Mix Technology | Saintgits College of Engineering | 1 day |
| 2023 | FDP on Reshaping Teaching Learning process for the digital era | Carmel College of Engineering & Technology | 5 days |
| 2024 | Happiness Conclave | QS I -GAUGE | 1 day |
| 2024 | 3D concrete printing workshop | Saintgits College of Engineering | 1 day |
| 2024 | Quality Control & Execution | Saintgits College of Engineering | 1 day |
| 2024 | AICTE-Sponsored 8-Day UHV-II FDP | Kumaraguru College of Technology | 8 days |
| 2024 | FDP on Innovations in Civil Engineering: Integrating Geospatial Technologies, Structural Monitoring, AI, and Sustainability | Jyothi Engineering College, Trissur | 5 days |
| 2024 | UL International Conclave on Sustainable Construction | ULCCS, Kollam | 1 day |
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
| Year | Responsibility | Your contributions |
| 2021-22 | IEI Civil Division Advisor | Coordinator – 1. Debate on the topic “Build A Better Earth” 2. Site visit for first year B.Tech. and M.Tech. students to RBK site |
| 2021-22 | Dance Club – Faculty in charge | Coordinator- 1. Online dance competition |
| 2021-22 | SPIC MACAY- Faculty in charge | Coordinator- 1. Online tribute to famous singers |
| 2021-22 | College Newsletter | Department representative |
| 2021-22 | NBA: Criteria 4 | Department Coordinator |
| 2021-22 | Staff Advisor | 2019-23 Batch B |
| 2022-23 | Women Empowerment Cell | Coordinator – 1. Sensitization workshop for the women employees |
| 2022-23 | Saintgits Engineering Students Association | Co-coordinator 1. Christmas celebration 2. Holi 3. Nakshatra 23 4. Pratitya 23 5. Organ Donation Campaign 6. Patron’s Day Celebration 7. Graduation Day 23 8. Convocation Ceremony 23 9. Student Induction 23 |
| 2022-23 | NBA: Criteria 4 | Department Coordinator |
| 2022-23 | Staff Advisor | 2019-23 Batch B |
| 2023-24 | Saintgits Engineering Students Association (SESA) | Coordinator 1. Vasantholsavam 2023 2. Jingle Bells- Christmas Celebration 3. Nakshatra 24 4. Pratitya 24 5. Viksit Bharat 24 6. First B.Tech. Convocation 24 7. Inauguration of Induction 24 8. Melam- Onam Celebration 24 |
| 2023-24 | NBA: Criteria 4 | Department Coordinator |
| 2023-24 | Disha 2023 | Coordinator -Disha 23- Engineering Pathways: Nurturing Future Innovators, a program for school students |
| 2023-24 | Inauguration of 3D Printing Lab | Coordinator- Inauguration |
| 2024-25 | Five-day conclave on Quality Control in Construction | Coordinator |
| 2024-25 | Criteria 2 | Department level Co- coordinator |
| 2024-25 | Student Internship | Coordinator |
| 2024-25 | International Yoga Day 2025 | Coordinator |
ANY OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS YOU WOULD LIKE TO MENTION:
- Member – Manorama Horizon and Aspire from 2014-2016.
- NSS Member 2014.
- Staff advisor- 2014-18 , 2015-19, 2017-19 SECM.
- NIRF – Department Representative 2015.
- Department representative- College Handbook 2016.
- Committee member -November Rain 2017 and 2018.
- IEI Civil Division Advisor since 2017.
- Graduation Day 2017- Committee Head- Medals and Memento.
- Women Cell Member -2015-2017.
- Staff Convener- Entertainment Committee -ISTE 2018.
- Co-coordinator- November Rain 2019.
- Material Testing Lab in charge from 2019 to 2021.
- Coordinator -ANCQ 2019.
- College Newsletter- department representative from 2019 -2021.
- Appreciation from Rebuild Kerala Initiative, LSGD 2019-2020.
- Skill Park, ASAP, Perumbavoor- Reception Committee member- Skill Mela 1.0.2019.
- Co-coordinator- Sameeksha 2020, 2021.
- Coordinator of Cultural programmes- Srishti., RASSE.
- Department tour coordinator 2021.
- Coordinator of the following webinars:
- Talk on road Safety
- Resilient and permanent extra-terrestrial habitat
- Civil engineering employability post Covid 19
- Illustrating the instrument approach and other critical facilities at an airport for enhanced safety of landing
- Introduction to Plaxis and its practical applications
- Prospects of a graduate engineer
- Construction accounting
- Passion vs. Profession
Membership
- Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE).
- Associate Member of Institution of Engineers India (IEI).
Research Interest
- Earthquake Engineering.
Consultancy
- Southern Railway.
- PWD Road & Bridge Section, Kottayam.
- KME Builders.
- Municipality, Chanaganacherry.
- SFS Homes.
- MALANKARA Builders.
Achievements
- Best paper award for the M.Tech Thesis in RACE 2014.
- Best paper award for the M.Tech Thesis in NCET 2014.
Contact Details
Ph: 9544972795
Email: lakshmi.prasad@saintgits.org