Civisphere - podcast series

Our department has initiated a podcast series on the official YouTube channel of the Department titled Civisphere. Yes, you read it right - the "l" is missing here!  The objective of the podcast series is to create a vibrant hub for Civil Engineering voices, bringing together perspectives from academia, industry, and research. 

This podcast is expected to host industry professionals, alumni, faculty members, and innovators who will share their experiences, insights, and emerging trends in the field of Civil Engineering. 

On 26th March, as the first event, an interview session with Mr. Arun Paul Steephan P, Senior Manager, JSW One (Kerala Region), was successfully conducted. The session provided students with valuable exposure to industry practices, career pathways, and the evolving landscape of construction and infrastructure development.

We hope Civisphere will grow into a meaningful platform that connects students with the professional world, inspires discussions, and fosters a culture of continuous learning within the Civil Engineering community.

We thank the student coordinators of the event, Sreenanda P and Amala Polly, S8 CE for hosting the podcast!

Aavishkar 2026

Our annual final-year Project Expo, Aavishakar 2026, was held on 24 March 2026 in the department seminar hall. The expo brought together project teams who showcased a year of dedicated effort to juniors and faculty members.

Walking into a civil engineering project expo is like stepping into the future. Each stall presents a unique idea - from sustainable building designs to advanced transportation systems to solutions to landslides to water resource management, often reflecting current global needs and challenges. There is a lighter side too - its a photo shoot session too - student groups taking their photos with their work, their guides, capturing memories of their work.

It is an exciting occasion where we can witness the enthusiasm of students as they passionately explain their work and its relevance. Aavishakar 2026 was inaugurated by our Principal, Dr. Jacob Thomas V. Dean, Dr. Unni Kartha, HoD, Dr. Kavitha, and all other faculty members, who joined the occasion.

The expo showcased a wide range of domains, including Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Sustainability in Civil Engineering, Building Materials, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, and Remote Sensing and GIS. This wide range highlights the breadth and diversity of projects undertaken by the students this year. Each project was unique and guided by a faculty mentor, with a few also receiving industry support.

The expo also featured a prize pool of ₹10,000 across various categories:

Outstanding Project Award
Best Industry-Relevant Project
Best Socially Relevant Project
Best Innovative Project
Best Sustainable Design

The results will be announced during the farewell function, scheduled for 27 March 2026.

Congratulations S1 Toppers!

Congratulations to the toppers in the S1 University Examinations. There are 24 students with more than 8 SGPA. 

Hima Grace Thomas topped with a SGPA of 9.32!

Kudos!

Civil Quest - Technical Quiz

The student chapter of ICI and ACE jointly organised Civil Quest, technical quiz designed to test students’ knowledge and problem-solving skills in civil engineering concepts.

Conducted on 27 February 2026, the competition encouraged participants to think critically while competing in an exciting quiz-based challenge. The competition had 13 participant teams of 2 members each and was conducted by quizmaster Dr. Unnikrishnan S, our newly joined faculty member and student volunteers Fathimathul Shifa and Azra T Navas. 

The teams had to pass through three technical rounds viz. the first round with general questions in Civil Engineering, the second round with questions from a specific branch of Civil Engineering and a third round with advanced questions from Civil Engineering. 

The department congratulate the winners:
First position - Christy Simon and Anjaly Tomy - S8 CEA
Second position - Emmanuel Jeevan and Delvin Praveen - S2 CEA
Third position - Ajmal P P and Adir Muhammed - S4 CEA

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Rinu J Achison

Tensegrity Challenge!

Our Department organised an exciting hands-on competition titled “Build and Balance:
Tensegrity Challenge” on 4 March 2026.  

Tensegrity structures is a structure where rigid pieces "float" in mid-air, held in place by a web of tight cables pulling them from every direction. It relies on a delicate balance between compression and tension elements. 

The competition gave students with an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical and creative way.  Students enthusiastically experimented with design concepts, demonstrating impressive problem-solving skills and collaborative spirit. 

The event invited teams of four students to design and construct a tensegrity structure using simple materials while ensuring stability, balance, and aesthetic appeal. The event celebrated innovation, teamwork, and structural engineering principles. 

The competition was organised jointly by ICI student chapter and ACE, the student association.  The student coordinators were Amen Ahamed and Devananda D. The faculty coordinators were Ms. Rinu J Achison and Mr. Sreereth S. The winners were awarded cash prizes, recognising their innovative approach and problem solving skills.

Congratulations to the prize winners:

First prize - Avanditha S, Ganga M, Alvina Clement, Krishna Naveen U - S6 CE
Second prize - Suryajith M U, Nikhil Laiju, Sreerag K P, Joyal Poly - S4 CEB
Third prize - Athul Krishna C A, Delnoy M Binoy, Ashik K A, Devanarayanan R - S4 CEA

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Rinu J Achison, AP CE

Congratulations S5 Toppers

The university results of S5 B.Tech was announced this week and we join the happiness of the students who secured good grades.

Ms. Ganaga topped with a CGPA of 8.91

Congrautulations!

Congratulations to toppers of S3

The university results of S3 B.Tech was announced this week and we are happy that there are 9 students with 8 CGPA or more. 

Ms. Somya topped with a CGPA of 9.84

Congratulations!

Gate Qualified! Congratulations

It is very special when someone qualifies in GATE while still on campus.  Many students qualify after they graduate from our campus. Students have a perception that it is not possible to prepare for GATE along with their academic commitments. 

This makes the achievement all the more commendable. Congratulations to Sreenana (S8 CE) and Ananthakrisnan V S (S6 CE) for this great achievement. You have shown everyone that it is possible! 

Congratulations and wish you all the very best.

Congratulations Sarangi!

Congratulations Sarangi P S, S4 CE for getting selected to the NCC 22 K BN GUARD TEAM. 

Sarangi is standing on the left side in this photo. We are proud of you and Wish you all the very best!

"VR" in Civil Engineering

Our department hosted a technical talk on “Local & Global Projects with Real-Time Visualisation Using Virtual Reality (VR)” for the final year students on 10th March 2026. The session was organised with the objective of introducing students to modern technologies used in the civil engineering industry, particularly the application of Virtual Reality (VR) for project visualisation and planning.

The session was delivered by the team from SOLID CAD (CAD Training & Engineering Services), Kochi. During the session, the speakers explained how advanced digital tools and visualisation technologies are transforming the engineering and construction sectors globally. Students were introduced to several local and international civil engineering projects and were shown how these projects are designed, analysed, and presented using modern software tools.

The speakers also discussed the growing importance of Building Information Modelling (BIM), CAD technologies, and immersive visualisation tools in modern construction projects. The talk emphasised the need for civil engineering students to develop industry-relevant skills and stay updated with emerging technologies to remain competitive in the evolving engineering sector.

Following the technical session, a Residential Home Planning Competition was organised for the students. The competition aimed to encourage creativity, practical design thinking, and the application of civil engineering principles in residential building planning. Students actively participated in the event by presenting innovative and well-planned residential home designs that considered aspects such as space utilisation, functionality, aesthetics, and structural feasibility.

The submissions were evaluated and the best designs were selected, and the winners were announced during the closing session.

The session was highly interactive, and students actively participated by asking questions about career opportunities, software tools, and the practical implementation of VR in real-world projects. The discussion helped students gain a better understanding of how digital technologies are shaping the future of civil engineering.

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Ann Mariya, S8 CE A

Vertical Ventures!

ISTE student chapter of our campus hosted TANTRA, a national-level technical fest during 27, 28 February and 1st March 2026. Many technical events and competitions were held as part of the event. 

The student members from our department contributed to the tech fest by hosting an exciting structural design competition titled Vertical Ventures. This event was designed to challenge students’ engineering creativity, structural intelligence, and teamwork. 

The competition was conducted in the auditorium, where participants were tasked with designing and constructing a tower using ice-cream sticks and glue, within specified dimensions, capable of carrying the maximum possible load while maintaining aesthetic appeal. The competition emphasized precision planning, structural stability, innovation, and smart engineering design.

A total of 15 teams, including participants from other institutions, took part in the competition. Each team consisted of four students who collaboratively designed and constructed their towers using the materials provided, while adhering to the specified constraints. 

The load test of the models were conducted using the Universal Testing Machine (UTM) in our lab. The evaluation was carried out based on three main criteria: the vertical  load-carrying capacity of the tower, its aesthetic appearance, and compliance with the specified design requirements.

The event was coordinated by Ms. Annmariya Babu (S8 CEA)  and Ms. Ananya Ajith (S6 CEA) and the models were evaluated by Dr. Asha Joseph and Ms. Reshma Prasad, faculty members from our department.

 
The competition featured an attractive prize pool of ₹10,000 and  the prizes were distributed by renowned playback singer Mr. Sachin Warrier, our alumni. Mr. Adwin Antu, Alwin Pauly, Arjith Manoj and Govind K (S6 CEA) bagged the first prize worth Rs. 5000. 

Vertical Ventures turned out to be a thrilling experience for the participants, providing them with an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to practical structural challenges, while also fostering innovation, teamwork, and engineering excellence. 

The event successfully demonstrated how creative design combined with sound engineering principles can lead to structures that truly stand tall under pressure.

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Dr. Asha joseph, Professor, CE

Thank you Diya Sadath!

Ms. Diya Sadath, our proud alumni of SECM2023 batch, delivered a session on “Future Map After B.Tech” for the students for Mechanical Engineering. She is currently working as the R&D Engineer at DAC, Saudi Arabia.The session was organised by the ASME FISAT Student Section on 28 February 2026 in online mode. The session aimed at guiding engineering students in exploring diverse career opportunities after graduation.

During her session, Ms. Diya shared her professional journey and experiences in the engineering industry. She discussed various options available to engineering graduates, including higher studies, research opportunities, industry roles, and international career prospects. 

Ms. Diya ascertained the importance of knowing your strong areas before choosing the career path to follow and the choice of projects undertaken while on campus. She also enlightened the students on the difference betwen learning and actual practice on the job and to learn stress management is essential.

Thank you Diya! We look forward to more sessions from you!

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Rinu J Achison, AP CE