Recognition & Partnerships
Faculty excellence, student achievement, and industry collaboration in structural, construction, concrete, and environmental engineering — a record of impact.
By the Numbers
21+
PATENTS FILED
Patents in Construction & Materials
The Department has filed 21+ patents across sustainable construction materials, structural systems, concrete technology, and environmental engineering — a flagship achievement reflecting a strong culture of applied research and innovation.
21+ patents filed in construction materials, structural systems and concrete technology
Research publications, project expos and model design competitions across structural and environmental engineering
Est. 2008
Centre for Concrete Research
Centre for Concrete Research & Environmental Engineering Lab
Established in 2008, the Centre for Concrete Research and the Environmental Engineering Laboratory serve as live facilities for material testing, concrete mix research, water and waste-water analysis, and student projects in sustainable construction.
Established in 2008 as a hub for concrete and materials research
Supports research on high-performance concrete, sustainable materials and environmental quality
Awards and Achievements
Sports Achievements
| S.No | Name of the Student | Department | Awards Received For | Year |
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| 1 | Mr.R.Sivananth | Civil | Students President from AVIT | 2020 |
| Name of the Student | Department | Year | Place |
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| Student Participation Volley Ball Winner 2022 | |||
| Bala | Civil | II | — |
| Murali | Civil | II | — |
| Vijay | Civil | III | — |
| Kaniska | Civil | III | — |
| Raghul | Civil | III | — |
| Sujam | Civil | I | — |
| Basket Ball Winner 2022 | |||
| Nabam Tapang | Civil | II | 2nd |
| 4X100 Relay – Winner (Women) | |||
| Ibapynhunshisha | Civil | IV | 1nd |
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Annual Sports Meet 2023-24
| Name of the Student | Certificate Type | Certificate |
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| Mr. Elias Jithin Varghese | Secure Silver Elite on NPTEL Examination in April 2024 |
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| Mr.Balaraman | Annual Sports Meet certificate for secured First place in "Hand Ball" on 6th may 2023 |
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| Mr.Balaraman | Annual Sports Meet certificate for secured First place in "kHo-kHo" on 6th may 2023 |
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| Mr.Balaraman | Annual Sports Meet certificate for secured First place in "Basket Ball" on 6th may 2023 |
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| Mr.Balaraman | Annual Sports Meet certificate for secured First place in "Volley Ball" on 6th may 2023 |
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| Ferrocement Mini-Brick |
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| Light Transmitting Concrete Wall Panels using Optical Fibres |
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| "Dissolving Cover Block for Concrete" |
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| Dr. S. P. Sangeetha, Professor & VP Academics, Dr. R. Divahar, Professor & Head, and Dr. P. S. Aravind Raj, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, have been awarded Chancellors Award for publishing the highest number of patents in the University Research Day held at VMKCMCH, Salem on 21 August 2024. Mr D Parthiban, Assistant Professor (Gr-II), Department of Civil Engineering (3rd Prize and cash award of Rs.3,000) received appreciation and cash prize from our Honourable Chancellor for their research presentation in the University Research Day held at VMKCMCH, Salem on 21 August 2024. |
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| Ms. S. Sona, Research Associate has won the Best Paper Award and the Best Presentation Award under the guidance and mentorship of Dr. S. P. Sangeetha, Vice Principal (Academics) and Professor, Department of Civil Engineering dated on dec 12,2024 from New horizons in civil engineering: INNOVATIVE CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS & SYSTEMS (NHCE-ICEMS 2024) |
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| Dr. D.S. Vijayan has been awarded as one of the top 2% researchers released by Elsevier and Stanford University in August 2024. |
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| Dr.Abirami got certificate of appreciation for being recognized as NPTEL DISCIPLINE STAR from SWAYAM-NPTEL during July-dec 2024 |
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| Dr.Abirami got certificate of appreciation in recognition of her role as mentor for the NPTEL online certification course |
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| Mr.D.Parthiban got certificate of completion has successfully completed the transcription edit task in MACHINE LEARNING TOOL. |
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| Mr.D.Parthiban got certificate of completion has successfully completed the transcription edit task in MACHINE LEARNING TOOL-Part I. |
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| Mr.D.Parthiban got certificate of completion has successfully completed the transcription edit task in the MACHINE LEARNING TOOL for the tamil language. |
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| Dr.Pa.Suriya got certificate of appreciation in recognition of her role as mentor for the NPTEL online certification course |
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| Mrs.P.Subathra got certificate of appreciation in recognition of her role as mentor for the NPTEL online certification course |
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| Dr.Abirami got certificate of appreciation in recognition of her role as mentor for the NPTEL online certification course. |
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FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS
| Date | Name of the Staff Member | Short Description |
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| 12.8.2024 | Dr.S.P.Sangeetha | Dr.S.P.Sangeetha published a paper entitled as "Experimental investigation on replacement of steel reinforcement with hybrid polymer rods" dated on 12.8.2024. |
| 12.8.2024 | Dr.D.S.Vijayan | Dr.D.S.Vijayan published a paper entitled as "Bentonite clay's stabilisation through the use of polymers" dated on 12.8.2024. |
| 12.8.2024 | Dr.P.S.Aravindraj | Dr.P.S.Aravindraj published a paper entitled as "Strength behaviour of cement concrete with ceramic tiles as coarse aggregate" dated on 12.8.2024 |
| 12.8.2024 | Dr.P. S. Aravind Ra | Dr.P. S. Aravind Ra published a paper entitled as "Sustainable approach of beam column joint developed using high volume fly-ash concrete" dated on 12.8.2024. |
| 12.8.2024 | Dr.Abirami | Dr.Abirami published a paper entitled as "Evaluating the impact of a bus bay in order to decrease the amount of traffic" dated on 12.8.2024. |
| 12.8.2024 | Dr.C.Vaidevi | Dr.C.Vaidevi published a paper entitled as "Experimental study on properties of bacterial self-compacting concrete" dated on 12.8.2024. |
| 11.7.2024 | Dr.D.S.Vijayan | Design patent was granted in the name Dr.D.S.Vijayan entitled as "PELLET EXTRUDER FOR DIRECT DRIVE 3D FDM PRINTER" dated on 11.7.2024. |
| 7.9.2024 | Dr.C.Vaidevi | Dr.C.Vaidevi got fund from TNSCST Entitled project as "Insulating concrete formwork with AI" dated on 7.9.2024. |
| 21.9.2024 | Dr.D.S.Vijayan | Dr.D.S.Vijayan got award in world's top 2% scientist for the year 2024 dated on 21.9.2024. |
| Aug-24 | Dr.C.Vaidevi | Dr.C.Vaidevi has published a book article titled as "Concrete Technology" by DECCAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS dated on Aug-24. |
| Year | Name(s) of teachers who received the awards | Designation | Title of the Award (s) | National level awards | Name of the agency /agencies that awarded | Name of the award, fellowship, received from Government or recognized bodies | Purpose |
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| 2023-2024 | Suriya Pa | Assistant Professor | Certificate of Appreciation | National level awards | NPTEL | - | - |
| 2023-2024 | Abirami R | Assistant Professor | Certificate of Appreciation | National level awards | NPTEL | - | - |
| 2023-2024 | Subathra P | Assistant Professor | Certificate of Appreciation | National level awards | NPTEL | ||
| 2022-2023 | Sangeetha S P | Professor | IGBC Accredited Faculty | National Level Awards | The Indian Green Building Council | The Indian Green Building Council | Professional society |
| 2022-2023 | Divahar R | Associate Professor | IGBC Accredited Faculty | National Level Awards | The Indian Green Building Council | The Indian Green Building Council | Professional society |
| 2022-2023 | Aravind Raj P S | Associate Professor | IGBC Accredited Faculty | National Level Awards | The Indian Green Building Council | The Indian Green Building Council | Professional society |
| Name of the Faculty | Academic Year | Achievements |
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| Dr.R.Divahar | 2021-22 | Incredible Researcher of India |
| Dr.S.P. Sangeetha | 2020-21 | Received contribution and achievement in the field of Academic Leadership from Global Learners Academy of Development |
| Dr.R. Divahar | 2020-21 | Received contribution and achievement in the field of Academic Leadership from Global Learners Academy of Development |
| Dr.S.P. Sangeetha | 2020-21 | Received Leadership excellence award from Global learner's academy |
| Dr.D.S.Vijayan | 2020-21 | Received Young Scientist Award from I2OR India |
| Dr.S.P. Sangeetha | 2020-21 | Received Young Dynamic Performer award from golden crown academy |
| Dr.S.P. Sangeetha | 2020-21 | Received VMRF women Leadership award 2021 |
| Dr.D.S.Vijayan | 2020-21 | Received Award for Excellence in Research from National Education Brilliance Awards (NEBA) |
| Dr.S.P. Sangeetha | 2020-21 | Successfully completed participating in The Guinness World Record Event – Most users to take an online computer programming lesson in 24 hours |
| Dr.S.P. Sangeetha | 2020-21 | panelist in a close door Round Table Meet on Finding Employability Skills in the Curriculum: Are They There? |
| Dr.S.P. Sangeetha | 2020-21 | Received certificate of Excellence in Reviewing from Journal of Engineering Research and Report |
| Dr.S.P. Sangeetha | 2020-21 | Successfully completed a Lead Auditor course on Environmental Management system, Green Campus Audit, Audit and Hygiene Audit to Education institutions and Industrial sector organized by Natural Science Foundation, Coimbatore, TamilNadu |
| Dr.D.S. Vijayan | 2020-21 | Young Scientist Award from I20R, MSME India |
| Dr.D.S. Vijayan | 2020-21 | Fellow Member of 12OR |
| Dr.S.P. Sangeetha | 2020-21 | Recognition of Contribution in Academics, Extension Activities and student's centric programs from Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation, Salem |
| Dr.R. Divahar | 2020-21 | Academic Leadership from International GLAD awards 2021 |
| Dr.S.P. Sangeetha | 2019-20 | Certificate on Honour International Yoga Conference |
| Dr.S.P. Sangeetha | 2019-20 | My NEP Ambassador from New Education Policy |
| Dr.S.P. Sangeetha | 2019-20 | Technical Talk at The Ramco Cements Limited |
| Dr.S.P. Sangeetha | 2019-20 | Great Humanity from Alai Foundation |
| Dr.S.P.Sangeetha | 2019-20 | Outstanding Educator Award from SIWAA |
| Dr.S.P.SANGEETHA | 2018-19 | Best teaching faculty award,DKIRF |
| Dr.S.P.SANGEETHA | 2018-19 | Recognition award for faculty coordinator,Rotaract club |
| Mrs. Pa. Suriya | 2016-17 | Awarded elite certificate for NPTEL online course on Geosynthetics and reinforced soil structure |
| Ms. Nazneen | 2016-17 | Awarded elite certificate for NPTEL online course on "Life cycle assessment" |
| Ms. Nazneen | 2016-17 | Awarded elite certificate for NPTEL online course on "Integrated waste management for a smart cities" |
| Mrs. S. Deepapriya | 2016-17 | Awarded certificate for NPTEL online course on Principles of construction management |
| Dr.S.P.Sangeetha | 2016-17 | Reviewer - International Journal of Engineering Research |
| Dr.S.P.Sangeetha | 2016-17 | Reviewer - International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering |
| Dr.S.P.Sangeetha | 2017 | Invited as guest of honour for womens day celebration, Tamil Vaasagar vattam, Kalpakkam |
Industry & Institutional MoUs
| Image | Description |
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 | 1. Webinar on "Influenced by Young Minds-Bentley Design Challenge" 2. Free Software License for all faculty and students of AVIT and VMKV |
 | 1. Industrial Visit to Ramco Cements, Ready Mix Concrete Plant, Medavakkam 2. Seminar on "Ready Mix Concrete-Problems & Solutions" |
 | Seminar on "Structural Design Using Software"
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| MoU with | Nature of Collaboration | Date of Signing | Period | Initiated By | Faculty Coordinator | Activities Carried Out |
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| Paints and Coatings Skill Council | Introduction of specialized courses in paints and coatings Vocational training and industry-aligned programs | 21.02.2025 | NA | |||
| The Ramco Cements Limited, Chennai. | Advanced education and research, Collaborate to share and exchange information between both parties for mutual benefit and knowledge enhancement, use of laboratories and test facilities, visit Cement Plants and Research Center of the company | 10-10-2022 | 5 years | Dr. S. P. Sangeetha Vice Principal (Academics) Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology 8610156172 vpacademics@avit.ac.in | Dr. P. S. Aravind Raj Associate Professor Department of Civil Engineering Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology 9940298500 aravindraj.civil@avit.ac.in | Industrial Visit to Ramco Cements Ramco Cements Limited, Grinding unit, Uthiramerur on 5th April, 2024 |
| Place | Year |
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| Bentley Systems (Bentley Education) | 14.06.2021 |
| GBL-Prayojana Construction Management Training Institute | 20.03.2019 |
| CADD centre -Thiruporur | Aug-2018 |
| M/S Dorcas Upholding hands | Aug-2017 |
| Lawrence & Mayo Pvt.Ltd | Apr-2017 |
| Vijaya Prakash Housing & Infra | Aug-2016 |
| Tamil Nadu Construction Engineers & Contractors Welfare Association. | Sep-2015 |
| Ecmas Construction Chemicals Private Limitted | Dec-2014 |
| Enrich Designs | May-2014 |
| Partner | Type | Scope | Year |
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| Larsen & Toubro (L&T) | Industry | In-plant training & internships in construction project management, structural design and site execution | Active |
| Construction Firms Consortium | Industry | In-plant training in construction, surveying and on-site execution practices | Active |
| Ultratech / ACC Cement | Industry | Concrete technology training, materials testing and quality control | Active |
| AECOM / Consulting Engineers | Industry | Structural design, BIM and infrastructure consultancy projects | Active |
| Indian Concrete Institute (ICI) | Professional Body | Collaborative workshops, certification and concrete research activities | Active |
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