About HOD

Profile

• Dr. S. Krishna Rao is a distinguished academician, researcher, administrator, and consultant with over 25 years of experience in engineering education, research, academic leadership, and industry consultancy. He currently serves as the Professor and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering.
• He obtained his B.Tech. degree from Bapatla Engineering College, Andhra Pradesh, M.E. in Transportation Engineering from SGSITS, Indore, and Ph.D. from JNT University Hyderabad. He is also associated as a Guest Faculty at the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Vijayawada.
• Prior to his current role, Dr. Krishna Rao served as Assistant Professor at Bapatla Engineering College, Associate Professor at Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College, Professor and Head at Vignana Bharathi Institute of Technology, Director (Academic Planning), and Principal (In-Charge). His contributions have significantly strengthened academic quality, outcome-based education, accreditation initiatives, and institutional development.

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr. Krishna Rao is a recognized researcher in the fields of Transportation Engineering, Pavement Materials, Concrete Technology, and Sustainable Infrastructure Development. His research focuses on Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) pavements, sustainable pavement materials, geopolymer concrete, recycled aggregates, pervious pavements, and advanced pavement engineering solutions.

His scholarly achievements include:

• 680+ Google Scholar Citations
• h-index: 12
• i10-index: 13
• 45+ Research Publications
• 2 Technical Books Authored/Co-authored

His highly cited research on Roller Compacted Concrete incorporating Fly Ash, GGBS, Metakaolin, and Manufactured Sand has contributed significantly to sustainable pavement technology and infrastructure development.

Areas of Expertise

• Transportation Engineering
• Pavement Design and Evaluation
• Pavement Materials
• Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC)
• Sustainable Construction Materials
• Concrete Technology
• Soil Stabilization
• Traffic Engineering
• Rural Road Engineering
• Geopolymer and Recycled Aggregate Concrete
• Sustainable Infrastructure Development

Books Authored

Author

Road Material Testing and Pavement Evaluation
Research India Publications, New Delhi.

Co-Author

Behaviour of Reinforced Cement Concrete and Steel Industrial Chimneys

Professional Memberships

• Life Member, Indian Roads Congress (IRC)
• Life Member, Institution of Urban Transport (India)
• Life Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Reviewer for International Journals

Dr. Krishna Rao serves as reviewer for several reputed international journals, including:

• Construction and Building Materials (Elsevier)
• Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering (Elsevier)
• Journal of Testing and Evaluation (ASTM)
• Road Materials and Pavement Design (Taylor & Francis)
• International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology (Springer)
• World Journal of Engineering (Emerald)

Consultancy and Industry Engagement

Dr. Krishna Rao has extensive consultancy experience in Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Pavement Design, Mix Design, Material Testing, and Quality Assurance. He has provided consultancy and third-party quality control services for several government agencies, including:

• Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA)
• Vijayawada Municipal Corporation
• VGTM Urban Development Authority
• Nellore Municipal Corporation
• Guntur Municipal Corporation

Dr. Krishna Rao is committed to integrating teaching, research, innovation, and industry collaboration to develop competent civil engineers capable of addressing contemporary infrastructure challenges. Through his leadership and mentorship, he continues to promote academic excellence, sustainable infrastructure development, and impactful engineering research.