Dr. Jithin Kurian Andrews

Designation: Assistant Professor (Senior)
Education:  B.Tech., M Tech, Ph.D.

Professional Experience
Teaching  : 9 years

Specialization
UG  : Civil Engineering
PG  : Transportation Engineering

PhD: Pavement Engineering

Journal Publications 

  1. Andrews, J. K., Radhakrishnan, V. and Koshy, R. Z., 2023. Laboratory Evaluation of Emulsion Treated Base Layer Mixes Incorporating Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Materials, ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, doi:10.1061/jmcee7/mteng-15695.
  2. Andrews, J. K., Radhakrishnan and V., Koshy, R. Z., Choudary V and Subhash T. K., 2023. Field investigation of material layer properties for emulsion-treated base layer application in low volume roads, International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 24:1, 2190117, doi: 10.1080/10298436.2023.2190117.
  3. Andrews, J. K., Radhakrishnan, V., Koshy, R. Z. and Prasad, C. S. R. K., 2023. Construction and Evaluation of Low-Volume Roads Incorporating Emulsion Treated Base Layers, Indian Geotechnical Journal, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-023-00724-5
  4. Andrews, J. K., Radhakrishnan, V. and Koshy, R. Z., 2023. Evaluation Of Deflection Bowl Parameters in Low Volume Roads, ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part B: Pavements, doi: 10.1061/JPEODX/PVENG-1273.
  5. Andrews, J. K., Radhakrishnan, V., Koshy, R. Z. and Prasad, C. S. R. K., 2024. Performance prediction of emulsion treated base layer mixes using indirect tensile strength and resilient modulus test parameters, Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-024-01754-5
  6. B. Sravanthi, Radhakrishnan, V., Andrews, J. K., and Asim, S. R. S. 2025. Comparative study on the performance of cement treated base layer materials and fly ash-based geopolymer base layer materials, Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-024-01782-1

Conference Publications

  1. Comparative study on rheological properties of coir fibre and coir powder modified bitumen, Sreelatha, T., Koshy, B.I. and Andrews, J.K., Transportation Research Proceedings of  CTRG 2017, pg 819-828
  2. Developing a Green Practice Model for Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure, Mathew, A., Chandra, A. and Andrews J.K., Kerala Technological Congress, 2019, Vol 2, pg 501-506
  3. Automated Pothole Sealer, Chandra, A., Mathew, A., Ann,A., Anagha,V and Andrews, J.K., Emerging Technologies for Sustainability, Conference Proceedings, 2019, pg43-52
  4. Scope of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Materials, Mathew, S.J., Puthepura, T.G., Soji, S.S., Manoj, N and Andrews, J.K., 2020, Proceedings of National Conference on Resilient Infrastructure
  5. Bituminous Emulsion Treated Base Layers for Low Volume Roads, Andrews, J. K., Radhakrishnan, V., Koshy, R. Z. and Prasad, C.S.R.K., International Conference on New Technologies and Innovations in Rural Roads, National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency, Ministry of Rural Roads, Government of India, May 2022, Technical Document pg: 335-348
  6. Field Evaluation of Thin Bituminous Surface Mixes, Andrews, J.K., Radhakrishnan, V., Koshy, R. Z. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Transportation Infrastructure Projects: Conception to Execution (TIPCE), Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, September 2022.
  7. Rejuvenation of Scarified Bituminous Pavement Materials, Don James, Devesh K Nampoothiri, Ashwin Joseph, Christy Kuriakose, and Jithin Kurian Andrews. 2024. Recent Advances in Transportation Systems Engineering and Management—Volume 2, Organized by NIT Warangal. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering 545, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-6071-8_7.

Participations

Workshop/Seminars Attended

  1. Participated in the International Conference “CTRG 2017” held at IIT Bombay
  2. Attended FDP on “Good to Great” at Mar Baselious Christian College of Engineering & Technology from 19/7/2016 to 21/7/2016
  3. Attended training on “Total Station Surveying” at Rajiv Gandhi institute of Technology on 18/9/2015
  4. Attended workshop on “Intelligent Transportation System for road safety” at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology from 16/7/2015 to 17/7/2015
  5. Underwent a 5 day training on “Application of GIS and remote sensing in civil engineering” at CEK , Kottayam
  6. Participated in M Tech Thesis Presentation Contest-2016 held at RIT Kottayam
  7. Attended ASCE India Region Conference held at Mumbai in April 2019
  8. Attended FDP on the on the topic “Emerging Trends in Sustainable Developments in Transportation Infrastructure, held at TocH, Arakkunnam in September 2019
  9. Attended ASCE India Region Conference held at Erode in March 2020
  10. Completed online course on the topic “Mastering bitumen for better roads and innovative applications” in coursera in April 2020
  11. Completed online course on the topic “Characterization of bituminous materials” in NPTEL
  12. Attended FDP on the on the topic “Research Methodology and Scientific Writing, organized by Sree Buddha College, Alappuzha in June 2020
  13. Attended Online FDP on the on the topic “Research Avenues in Transportation Engineering”, organized by Albertian Institute of Science and Technology, Kochi from 10-15 August 2020
  14. Attended Online FDP on the on the topic “Bridging the Gap: Theory and Practice in Pavement Engineering” organized by Saintgits College of Engineering from 24-28 August 2020
  15. Attended 6-Day Short Term Training Program on the topic ” Emerging Trends and Practices in Pavement Geotechnics”, organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, TKM College of Engineering from 1-6 September 2020
  16. Completed online FDP on the topic “Infrastructure Engineering” organized by AICTE Training and Learning Academy (ATAL), from 21-25 September 2020 at NIT Suratkal.
  17. Attended Online FDP on the on the topic “Smart Materials and Technologies in Civil Engineering” organized by Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering Kidangoor from 22-02-2021 to 26-02-2021.
  18. Attended Online FDP on the on the topic “State-of-the-art Experimental and Numerical Techniques in Civil Engineering” organized by Saintgits College of Engineering from 01-22 March 2021
  19. Completed online FDP on the topic “Contemporary Technologies for Sustainable Road Construction” organized by AICTE Training and Learning Academy (ATAL), from 1 October 2021 at Siksha O Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar
  20. Completed online FDP on the topic “Geomechanics for Structural Engineers” organized by AICTE Training and Learning Academy (ATAL), from 1 October 2021 at Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam
  21. Participated and presented paper in the 2nd International Conference on Transportation Infrastructure Projects: Conception to Execution (TIPCE), Organized by Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, in September 2022.
  22. Participated and presented paper in the 9th Conference on Transportation Systems Engineering and Management (CTSEM), Organized by National Institute of Technology, Warangal, in October 2023.
  23. Research paper accepted and received invitation to attend 103rd Annual Conference to be held at Washington D.C., USA, in January 2024.
  24. Participated in 3D Concrete Printing Workshop held at Saintgits College of Engineering (Autonomous) on 8/10/2024.
  25. Participated in 5-Days FDP on Recent Geological and Geotechnical Understanding in Civil Engineering, organized by Haldia Institute of Technology from 5th-9th November 2024.
  26. Participated in UL International Conclave on Sustainable Construction: Innovative Technologies & Practices, at Indian Institute of Infrastructure and Construction, Kollam, on 7th December 2024.
  27. Attended 5-Day FDP on Forensic Engineering of Structures organized by CK College of Engineering and Technology from 17th March to 21st March 2025.
  28. Attended ASCE India Region Student Symposium organized by Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering Mumbai on 28th and 29th March 2025.

As resource Person

  1. Sustainable Pavement Construction practices for Low Volume Roads at Saintgits College of Engineering on 29 February 2020
  2. Hands on Training programme on Quality Control Mechanism on PMU Works, at Saintgits College of Engineering, from 27-28 October 2020
  3. Professional Practices in Civil Engineering, at MA College Kothamangalam, on 24 October 2021
  4. Technical Session on quality of road construction works under Rebuild Kerala Initiative, for the Engineers in Palathara Constructions on 08/08/2022
  5. Technical Session on Crafting Excellence: An Expert Talk on How to Write Research Article. Organized by Indian Geotechnical Society, Saintgits Student Chapter on 7th December 2023.
  6. Technical Session on Pavement Construction and Quality Control for the students of Government Engineering College Wayanad on 24/01/2025 and 25/01/2025.
  7. Hands on Training program on the topic Design of Pavements using IITPave software for the Highway Engineers at Highway Research Station Chennai on 28/01/2025
  8. Hands on Training program on the topic Design Principles Involved in Flexible Pavement Design for the Highway Engineers at Highway Research Station Chennai on 21/02/2025

Membership

  • IRC Life Time Member- No:103409
  • Life Time Member of ISTE  

Research Interest

  • Pavement Design  
  • Innovative Pavement Materials
  • Subgrade Stabilization
  • Pavement Performance Assessment  

R & D Projects

NO:TOPICAGENCYAMOUNTYEAR
1Distress Identification &Estimation in flexible pavements using image processingCERD, KTURs72,0002018
2Automated Pothole SealerCERD, KTURs. 25, 0002018
3Floating Wave BreakerCERD, KTURs. 30,0002019
4Development of a Low Cost Equipment for Pavement Performance EvaluationCERD, KTURs. 34,0002019
5Pavement Performance EvaluationRAEUN Mercantile Private LimitedRs. 50,0002021
6Design Catalogues for Emulsion Treated            Base LayersCERD, KTURs. 90,0002021
7Early Age Strength Characteristics of Emulsified RAP MixesKSCSTERs. 10,0002021
8Performance Evaluation of Emulsion Treated Base Layers in Low Volume RoadsDST-SERB-TARERs. 18,30,0002021
9Rejuvenation of scarified pavement materialsCERD, KTURs. 35,0002023
10Development of Guidelines for Dense Aggregate Bituminous Mixes as Thin Surface Course Layer for Low Volume RoadsNIT WarangalRs. 2,86,0002024
11International Travel GrantDST SERBRs. 2,67,2282024

Consultancy

  1. Co- Investigator of the Test Road Section constructed by L.S.G.D, Alappuzha, with a total budget of Rs. 25,00,000/-
  2. Conducted Evaluation of LSGD Roads in Kottayam and Alappuzha, as part of Rebuild Kerala Initiative.

Achievement

  1. Qualified GATE Examination in 2014.
  2. SECOND RANK holder in M.G. University for M.Tech Civil (Transportation) Engineering, 2016
  3. Staff Coordinator of ASCE Saintgits Student Chapter since 2017
  4. Organized workshops for Practicing Engineers in Kerala, Feb 2020
  5. TARE Research Fellow at NIT Warangal during 2021-2024
  6. Organized industrial sponsored One-Day Workshop on “Cold Mix Technology”, at Saintgits College of Engineering on 2nd December 2022. The program was sponsored by Hindustan Colas with an amount of Rs. 25,000/-
  7. Published a patent for an equipment named ” LOW COST EQUIPMENT (LCE) FOR MEASURING PAVEMENT DEFLECTION BOWL “, Application Number- 202041046311, Journal Number- 45/2020, Journal Date- 06/11/2020 
  8. Received travel grant from DST SERB to attend 103rd Annual Conference of Transportation Research Board held at Washington D.C., in Jan 2024

Contact Details

Ph: +91 9447762085

Email: jithin.ka@saintgits.org

Website: https://saintgits.org/saintgits-college-of-engineering/faculty/dr-jithin-kurian-andrews/

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jithin-kurian-andrews-7794791b3