Department Overview
Department Overview
Department Overview
Established in 2008, the Department of Civil Engineering at AVIT has evolved into a vibrant center for learning, research, and innovation. Backed by a dedicated faculty from prestigious institutions, the department holds over 21 patents, reflecting its commitment to impactful, real-world research.
Our curriculum, aligned with the latest civil engineering syllabus, focuses on Planning, Design, Construction, and Management. We also offer practical exposure through state-of-the-art labs such as CAD, the Centre for Concrete Research, and the Environmental Engineering Lab. These labs support learning in key areas and complement our civil engineering software courses, ensuring students are industry-ready.
Recognised among the best civil engineering colleges in India, AVIT provides valuable hands-on experience and industry exposure through collaborations with top companies like RAMCO, CAD, and Bentley Systems. As one of the preferred civil engineering colleges in Chennai, we prepare students for both higher studies and a successful career through civil engineering courses after 12th, consultancy projects, workshops, and technical events.
Mission & Vision
Building a Future of Excellence Through Purpose and Direction
Our Mission
- To create competent professionals who are trained in the design and development of Civil Engineering systems and contribute towards research & development activities.
- To possess and create knowledge capital to create Job creators not job seekers.
- To provide knowledge base and consultancy services to the community in all areas of civil Engineering.
- To make the Department a Centre of excellence in the field of civil engineering and allied research.
Our Vision
- To achieve excellent standards of quality education by keeping pace with rapidly changing technologies.
- To create technical manpower of global standards and to make significant contributions to the economic and social development of the region, state and nation with capabilities of accepting new challenges.
Programme Highlights
What You’ll Achieve with Us
Programme Outcome (POs)
| P.No | Outcomes | Level of Outcome | Description |
| PO 1 | Engineering knowledge | Apply | Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation to the solution of complex engineering problems. |
| PO 2 | Problem analysis | Apply | Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences. |
| PO 3 | Design/development of solutions | Apply | Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations |
| PO 4 | Conduct investigations of complex problems | Apply | Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions. |
| PO 5 | Modern tool usage | Create | Create,select,and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations. |
| PO 6 | The engineer and society | Evaluate | Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice. |
| PO 7 | Environment and sustainability | Analyse | Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development. |
| PO 8 | Ethics | Evaluate | ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice. |
| PO 9 | Individual and team work | Analyse | Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings. |
| PO 10 | Communication | Evaluate | Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. |
| PO 11 | Project management and finance | Create | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one‟s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to |
| PO 12 | Life-long learning | Create | Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. |
Programme Specific Outcome (PSOs)
PSO1: To work independently as well as in team to formulate, design, execute solutions for engineering problems and also analyse, synthesize technical data for application to product, process, system design & development.
PSO2: To understand & contribute towards social, environmental issues, following professional ethics and codes of conduct and embrace lifelong learning for continuous improvement.
PSO3: To develop expertise towards use of modern engineering tools, careers in industries and research and demonstrate entrepreneurial skill.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO1: Graduates will perform as professional engineers in the various fields of Civil engineering.
PEO2: Graduates will perform well in their specialised field and trained in teamwork and leadership positions.
PEO3: Graduates will pursue lifelong learning in their specialised fields of Civil Engineering.
PEO4: Graduates will exhibit entrepreneurship qualities.
PEO5: Graduates will contribute to the development of the profession, Nation, and society.
Board Of Studies
| S.No | Name & Designation | Particulars |
| 1 | Dr.S.P.Sangeetha, Professor Department of Civil Engineering, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Chennai. | Chair Person |
| 2 | Mr.C.Kathirvel, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College, Salem. | Internal Expert |
| 3 | Dr.R.Divahar, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Chennai. | Internal Expert |
| 4 | Mr.M.Senthilkumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College, Salem. | Internal Expert |
| 5 | Mr.K.Harish, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College, Salem. | Internal Expert |
| 6 | Mr.K.Naveen Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Chennai. | Internal Expert |
| 7 | Dr. D.Shoba Rajkumar, Professor & Head, Department of Civil Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Salem. | External Expert |
| 8 | Mr.V.Angappan, Civil Engineer & Valuer, Secretary Association of Licensed Building Surveyors, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Salem. | External Expert |
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Meet Our Faculty
Experienced educators and industry experts dedicated to guiding your academic and professional journey
Dr. S. P. Sangeetha
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Professor
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Dr. P. S. Aravind Raj
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Associate Professor
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Dr. D. Vaidevi
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Associate Professor
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Dr. R. Johnson Daniel
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Assistant Professor
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Dr. P. Subathra
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Assistant Professor
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Dr. Pa. Suriya
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Assistant Professor
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Dr. R. Abirami
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Mrs. C. Nivetha
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Assistant Professor
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Dr. D. Parthiban
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Assistant Professor
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Dr. K. Naveenkumar
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Assistant Professor
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Mrs. S. Monisha
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Mr. R. Sanjay Kumar
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Mr. K. Gopinath
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Dr. S. Srinivasan
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Mrs. Jabeen Aleem
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Dr. T. Ayyam Perumal
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Dr. P. Keerthi
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Mrs. S. Sona
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Research
Research
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Research AreasWe focus on key areas like Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation, Geotechnical Studies, and Smart Infrastructure to build sustainable solutions for the future.
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Publications and PatentsOur students and faculty publish impactful research and file patents in emerging tech fields
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Collaborate
We collaborate with leading industries and institutions to enhance research, innovation, and learning opportunities
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Seeds
We nurture fresh ideas and early-stage research projects, giving students and faculty the platform to transform concepts into impactful innovations
Laboratories
State of the Art Laboratories
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News & Events
What’s Happening in Civil Engineering
The Challenges Construction Projects Face Due to Soil Settlement Issues
Date: 29/07/2025
The seminar on "Significance of Cement Manufacturing Process and Innovation"
Date: 28/02/2025
Program Report on Recent Advances in Paint and Coating Technology
Date: 21/02/2025
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