What’s inside?
From HOD’s Desk
Vision and Mission 1
Orientation Day for First Years 2
Engineer’s Day Celebrations 2
Inauguration of ICI Knowledge centre 3
Freshers’ Day Celebration 3
Orientation Day for Post Graduates 4
Dussehra Celebration 4
ICI Award 5
Airtel Marathon 5
One Day Seminar on Career
Opportunities in Civil Engineering 6
One Day Seminar on
“Entrepreneurship and Start-Ups
Across Interdisciplinary Engineering
Courses: Opportunities for the
Youth” 6
One Day Seminar on “Cyber Crime
Awareness” 7
One Week Faculty Development
Program on NBA Awareness 7
Industry Institute Interactive
Cell (IIIC) 8
Student Club Delta 9
Greenbuild International
Conference and Expo 9
Guest Lecture 10
Research Publications 10
Faculty Development Program 10
Academic Toppers 11
Students’ Achievements 12
Placements 12
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Civil Engineering
Department Newsletter
AY-19-20 Issue - 1
Editor Team:
Dr. Pallavi Badry CE, Head of Department, VJIT
Ms. G. Sreeja Murthy Assistant Professor, CE, VJIT
Gutha Ruthwikesh Reddy UG, IV year, CE
I am very happy to bring out the first issue
the Departmental Newsletter “Forum” for
the academic year 2019-20. This newsletter
outlines various activities that have been
taken place during the period June-
November, 2019 and the achievements of
faculty and students. Recently the first
semester results of 2nd, 3rd and 4th year
results are declared.
I am immensely happy to share the excellent performance of our
students in the examination. I congratulate my all faculty for working
hard towards the result and department growth. I congratulate all of
the Department stakeholders including Parents, alumni, experts drawn
from industry and academia and current students for their
contribution in achieving the goal set by the department during the
duration July-Dec 2018. The Department is currently involved in the
process of revising the course curriculum of the B.E (Civil Engineering)
program in order to keep abreast of the latest advances in the field of
Civil Engineering. Regarding placements for final year students in this
semester, several finishing school for estimating and costing, several
software tools exposure, Industry practices and skill development
programs were organized at the department level. Apart from that for
Second and Third year students various training and placement
programs were carried out with the objective of strengthening their
domain knowledge and soft skills. Also Pre-placement training is
offered to the final year students to make them prepared for the job
interviews. The Department of Civil Engineering is putting all efforts to
ensure the overall progress of the students. Any suggestions for
further improvement will be greatly appreciated.
- Dr. Pallavi Badry
Institute Vision
“To develop into a reputed Institution at National and International level in
Engineering, Technology and Management.”
“To foster Scientific temper in promoting the world class professional and technical
expertise.”
Mission “To create state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities for optimization of knowledge
acquisition.”
“To nurture the students holistically and make them competent to excel in the
global scenario.”
“To promote R&D and consultancy through strong industry-institute interaction to address the societal
problems.”
Department Vision
“To create a responsible civil engineer with technical competence, managerial ability and moral values for the nation
building.”
Mission “To achieve excellence in education by
creating learning environment with latest technologies and resources.”
“Develop research environment in faculty
and students.”
“To develop an analytical mind ready for challenges auire knowledge, follow moral
ethics through use of new materials, methods and technology.”
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From HOD
ENGINEER’S DAY CELEBRATION: 14/09/2019
In remembrance of Sir Mokshagundam Vishweshwarayya, the most
outstanding Engineer of all times, the Civil Engineering Department of
V.J.I.T. has celebrated “Engineer Day” on 15th September 2019. students
have participated. The celebration started with the event Essay writing
completion followed by Debate. And both the events judged by the
department senior faculty Dr. Pallavi badry, Dr. Srihari, Dr. N.Sudhrashan,
Dr.Kamalini Devi and Mr. M. Ashwin Kumar.Simultaneously Tech charades,
Quiz, JAM was started for students. Events judgements are done by
Ms.T.Sharada (Asst.professor-CE) , Ms.V.Swathi (Asst.Professor-CE).
At the end of day all the winners were awarded with prizes from HOD-
CE Dr.Pallavi Badry.
Afternoon Session was followed
by a technical talk of Er.N.Srinivas
Rao -Regional Head Ultratech
cement ltd. Talk has been
continued on “Next Generation
Concrete”.Later on it was closed
by questionary from students.
Orientation Day for First Years: 18/08/2019
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Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, welcomed first
year civil engineering students by organising an orientation
program at the institute premises on 18 August 2019.
Dr. Palla Rajeshwar Reddy (Chairmen VJIT), in his address
motivated students to be professional engineers as although a
large number of engineers are produced in India every year, only
a few of them turn into professionals. Institute Director, Dr. P.
Venugopal Reddy expressed delight over the fact that the VJIT
Institute had already become a much sought-after institution for
engineering studies in the Telangana region.
Dr. Pallavi Badry, Head, Department of Civil Engineering
Department, adressed the students about the various facilities
available in the institute and about the academics for the
students and also have given a lecture on "Contribution of Civil
Engineering Towards the Society" and "Evolution of Civil
Engineering”, students also made aware about their role and
responsibilities to become a successful civil engineer at the end
of the program.
FRESHER’S DAY CELEBRATION: 14/09/19
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INAUGURATION OF ICI KNOWLEDGE
CENTRE: 14/09/19
Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology has recently opened
a knowledge centre of ICI (Indian Concrete Institute) on
14th of September 2019. The inauguration is stated with
most eminent guests from industry as well as
academician’s. Later the chief guest, Mr. Er P. SRINIVAS
REDDY, ICI chairman Telangana has delivered his speech
regarding their valuable services giving to the students.
Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology civil has organized ICI
student chapter through which ICI encourages civil
engineering students to start student chapters in their
respective colleges and these chapters provide suitable
platform to interact with practicing professionals in
various disciplines.
The fresher’s program has been conducted by civil 2nd year students on
14/09/19. The day was turned into festive look. Institute Director Dr. P.Venu
Gopal Reddy, Institute principal Dr Padmaja and H.O.D of H&S department
Prof M. Rajendra Prasad were the chief guest at the function.
The celebration started with the opening welcome song and all the freshers were
addressed by our H.O.D Dr. Pallavi Badry.. Then a fascinating cultural dance was
performed by one of the UG first year student. The special chief guests also
delivered their precious speech.
We had a ramp walk by all fresher’s , every participant was dressed dashing and
were amazing on ramp. Finally we had decided and distributed the sashes with
following titles i.e Mr. fresher’s, miss fresher’s, Mr rose, Miss rose, Mr fashionista,
Miss fashionista.
At the end of function our function Incharge Mr.
Giri Prasad (Asst.Professor) and Ms.Roja
(Asst.Professor)thanked principal, teachers, and
the students of the college for their co-operation
in making function success.
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Department of Civil Engineering, Vidya Jyothi Institute of
Technology, Hyderabad organized an orientation program for the
newly admitted M. Tech students (2019-21) at the institute premises on
19 September 2019. The major objective of the program was to make
students aware of the academic aspects of the course, elaborating the
rules and regulations of the Institute and also the code of conduct as
per the academics.
Dr. Pallavi Badry, Departmental Head, Civil Engineering,
had clearly demonstrated about the Course regulations;
research profiles past inter connecting with future approach
and enhancement of Institutional do and don’ts and also
motivated the students to give there best of best in both
academic discipline and outsource research, the session had
been ended by creating a significant impact on the students to
achieve great heights. Department of Civil Engineering.
DUSSEHRA CELEBRATIONS: 05/10/19
POST GRADUATION ORIENTATION DAY: 19/9/19
Bathukamma is celebrated for nine days during Durga Navratri. ... In
Telugu, 'Bathukamma' means 'Mother Goddess come Alive' and Goddess
Maha Gauri-'Life Giver' is worshipped in the form of Bathukamma – the
patron goddess of womanhood, Gauri Devi.
As part of dasara celebrations batukamma was celebrated at
college, in this the women from every department had made a
batukamma and placed in central block lawn and started the
celebrations with a special DANDEYA dance .
Concrete Day celebration held by ICI in association with
Ultratech cement Ltd.on 7th september at hotel marriotte.
The event is been honoured with many deligates and seniors
engineers. And the event is all started with a lecture on
kaleshwaram project and its continued with awarding
ceremony for different categories throughout Telangana
state.
The VJIT ICI student chapter has been recognised as the
best performing student chapter as against 21 other
engineering colleges. The students under the able guidance
of Dr. Pallavi Badry have also conducted many international
events and have been appreciated by the jury ICI.
VJIT honoured with concrete excellency award from Indian
concrete institute. a great moment to receive the award. This
achievement was possible due to continuous support of
students and faculty members.
AIRTEL MARATHON: 25/08/19
Flagship event of Hyderabad Runners Society and a
signature event of Hyderabad City. It is held on the last
Sunday of August every year. Started in 2011 with an aim
to spread awareness about running, active lifestyle and to
bring the city together for one cause.
Civil engg students of 2nd and 3rd years had taken an
initiation to take part in this flagship event marathon and
also many students had been volunteered for the marathon
which is been a great initiation by the students for
successfully leading the event by the presence. And every
student received a certificate of appreciation from airtel
marathon management for their affords and also received a
momentum as token of appreciation to Mr. Giri Prasad head
of NCC at department.
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ICI AWARD: 07/10/19
The seminar was started with a brief addressing on gathering by HOD of civil department Dr.Pallavi Badry and explained
about the importance of the session. Then Dr. Y. V.Rao, Professor and Dean-Research and Development, Garden city
University delivered his speech on “Entrepreneurship and start-ups across interdisciplinary engineering courses” to the
students. Finally the seminar is ended with a question and answer session and Ms.Mounika, assistant professor given vote
of thanks to the speaker and all the honourable delegates for delivering their valuable content to the students.
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ONE DAY SEMINAR ON “CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN
CIVIL ENGINEERING”: 25/10/19
The seminar was started with a brief addressing on gathering by HOD of
civil department Dr. Pallavi badry and explained about the three technical
sessions. Then Mr. Rahul reddy, AGM in reliable environment services
had delivered his speech on “The Importance of Site Job In Construction
Industry” to the students.
The afternoon session was addressed by two eminent speakers Mr. CH.
Ravi kumar, AGM in NAC, liaison placement officer, had given his
lecture on “Career Options In Construction Industry”. Later the seminar
was continued by Mr. K. Samiddin, AGM, manhattan reviews, hyderabad
on “Incubation Awareness & Opportunities” and then guided the students
about the higher studies in foreign universities and guided the students
about the skills required for professional jobs.
ONE DAY SEMINAR ON “ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND
START-UPS ACROSS INTERDISCIPLINARY
ENGINEERING COURSES: OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE
YOUTH”: 01/11/19
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ONE DAY SEMINAR ON “CYBER CRIME AWARNESS”
UNDER CYBER JAGRUTHI PROGRAMME: 02/11/19
The seminar was started with a brief addressing on gathering by HOD of civil department Dr.Pallavi badry and explained about
the importance of the session. Then Mr. Rupesh Mittal Head-Cyber Jagruthi Programme, Hyderabad has delivered his speech on
“CYBER CRIME AWARNESS” to the girl students & He gave a brief awareness for girls how to be aware fraud activities.
Finally the seminar is ended with a question and answer session and Mr.Vikas, assistant professor , CSE department given vote of
thanks to the speaker and all the honourable delegates for delivering their valuable content to the students.
ONE WEEK FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ON
NBA AWARENESS: 21-29/11/19
A one week FDP was conducted by
civil engineering department on NBA
awareness. Various senior faculties
from different departments gave
awareness on fulfilment of criteria.
Executing MOU with Cadd center During the Visit to Green
Space Housing and
Engg Private limited
Executing MOU with Possibuilt During the Visit to Kapil
Building Technology Precast Private limited
Industry Institute Interaction cell (IIIC) has
been established in Vidyajyothi Institute of
Technology in the month of may 2019 with
the vision of strengthening industry academia
interaction and reducing the gap in learning
through industrial practices for student. This
Cell is predominantly dedicated to promote
the close interaction of industry and various
departments of the institute. To bridge this
gap and to achieve the vision of the cell,
several events such as guest lectures,
workshops and technical seminars have been
conducted in the department of Civil
Engineering for creating internship
opportunities and projects for the students as
a paving path for placements. Those activities
are principally leaded by Dr Kamalini Devi
(Associate Professor) and Mr I. Praveen
Kumar Reddy (Assistant Professor) of the
Civil Engineering.
INDUSTRY INSTITUTE INTERACTIVE CELL
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STUDENT CLUB DELTA
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The civil department of VJIT college has started a student club “Delta” to improve the
knowledge and skills of students in a creative, interactive and gratifying way to give a break to
the stressful and busy student day. This club is formed by the students and run by students.
GREENBUILD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO
Greenbuild International conference and Expo the largest annual event for green building
professionals worldwide to learn and source cutting edge solutions to improve resilience,
sustainability, and quality of life in our buildings, cities and communities.
GUEST LECTURE
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Mr. Mohammed Waseem Ahammed of Civil
Engineering Department VJIT was invited
for a Guest Lecture. He delivered lecture on
an innovative topic “Environmental Fluid
Mechanics” at KG Reddy College. He made
sure about the impact and effects of fluid
mechanics on Environment and the
measures to control pollution of fluid in
environment around Us by application of
theories of fluid mechanics. The lecture
was attended by 65 students and faculty.
RESEARCH PUBLISHED
Dr. Pallavi Badry,2019, "Comparative analysis of demonstrative based learning, case based learning and Lecture
method in engineering education”, Seventh Internation Conference on Transformations in Engineering
Edutation. Mix propertining of M80 grade Self-Compacting Concrete based on Nan Su Mix design method principles, by S. Srishary, M. V.
Seshagiri Rao, V. Srinivas Reddy and Venkat Sai.
Evaluation of Cementing Efficiency in Quatanary Blended Selft-Compacting Concrete, S. shrihari, M. V. Seshagiri Rao, V.
Srinivas Reddy.
Devi K, Das B.S, Khuntia J. R., and Khatua K K “DISCHARGE ESTIMATION IN COMPOUND CHANNELS HAVING NARROWING
AND ENLARGING FLOODPLAINS’’, Hydro 2019 International conference
Khuntia J. R, Devi K, and Khatua K K “VELOCITY AND TURBULENCE DISTRIBUTION IN UNSTEADY OPEN CHANNEL FLOWS
THROUGH AN EMERGENT RIGID
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Mr. S. Raghavendra attended Faculty Development Program five days on GIAN course on Transportation in High
Tech Automated Connected Vehicle world at NIT Warangal. Ms. V. Swathi and Mr. A. Sandeep Kumar attended one day Faculty Development Program. In Civil Engineering at TASK –
Hyderabad.
Ms. G Sreeja and Ms. M. Mounika attended Faculty Development Program five days on Practical Training on Geosynthetics
and special Concrete at SRM university, Chennai.
Dr. Pallavi Badry awarded with a life member of Indian
Geotechnical Society.
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Viranyu 3rd year selected for the Biggest Public Speaking competition.
Viranyu 3rd year worn 1st prize in the competition conducted in college on the “Back to
Better Earth.
Presented poster at Mahindra Ecole Centrale (MEC) by 4th year students 2016-20 batch.
D. Sai Kiran 4th year worn in the state wise wrestling competition held at JNTUH and
also for being selected for national level wrestling competition which is going to be held
in Haryana.
Students attended for the 125th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda Chicago addresses.
STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENTS
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PLACEMENTS
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