Civil Engineering
"We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us." — Winston Churchill
Department Overview
The Department of Civil Engineering offers a four-year undergraduate Bachelor of Engineering program focused on the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure — roads, bridges, airports, dams, railways, and sewage systems. The department combines strong theoretical foundations with practical skills and community consultancy.
Intake: 30 Seats
Vision
To produce innovative and research-driven Civil Engineers with a strong social conscience to address real-world challenges.
Mission
- Provide knowledge base and community consultancy across civil engineering domains.
- Foster innovative and creative thinking in emerging engineers.
- Equip students with foundations for advanced education and research.
- Encourage lifelong learning emphasising social and ethical responsibility.
Program Offered
B.E. in Civil Engineering — Four-year undergraduate program affiliated to VTU.
Career Opportunities
- Civil Engineer
- Surveyor
- Project Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Transportation Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Construction Manager
Head of Department
Dr. Ravikumar B S
Associate Professor & Head, Civil Engineering
Since August 2025
Experience
- Associate Professor & Head, Civil Engineering, MRIT — August 2025 to present
- Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering, MRIT — August 2017 to July 2025
- Assistant Professor, KVG College of Engineering, Sullia — August 2013 to July 2017
- Site Engineer, Suprajith Projects Construction, Bangalore — July 2007 to June 2008
Qualifications
- Ph.D. (VTU, 2025) — Faculty of Civil Engineering Sciences, PESCE Mandya
Thesis: "Experimental Study on Pozzolanic Action of Waste Paper Sludge Ash Along With Crushed Rock Sand in Concrete" - M.Tech — Structural Engineering, AIT Chikkamagaluru (VTU)
- B.E. — Civil Engineering, GEC Kushalnagar (VTU)
- Diploma — Civil Engineering, GEC K.R. Pet (BOTE)
Research & Publications
- 3 Scopus-indexed journal papers (Q2 & Q3) — Springer and Foundry Journal
- 10+ international journal papers on recycled aggregates, fiber-reinforced concrete, and sustainable materials
- 2 conference papers (National & International)
- 2 Published Patents (2025 & 2026) — recycled concrete composites and silica fume-based concrete durability
- Research Interests: Waste Paper Sludge Ash, Sustainable Concrete, Recycled Aggregates, Structural Engineering
Teaching Expertise
Design of Steel Structures, Geotechnical Engineering, Reinforced Cement Concrete, Structural Behaviour, Transportation Engineering. Achieved 100% results in Design of Steel Structures, Geotechnical Engineering, and RCC.
Leadership & Service
Chief NSS Officer and Chief AICTE Activity Coordinator at MRIT. Serves on Program Assessment Committee, Quality Assurance Committee, and as Project & Survey Camp Coordinator. Session Chair at IEEE IC3IT-2025. Third-party inspector for civil works under ZP & PWD, Madikeri and D.K. Districts.
Teaching Faculty
Dr. Nakul N
Vice-Principal & Professor
Dr. Ravi Kumar B S
Associate Professor & Head
Ms. Rashmi M B
Assistant Professor
Ms. Harini H N
Assistant Professor
Ms. Prabhavathy M
Assistant Professor
Mr. Deepak
Assistant Professor
Ms. Manasa N
Assistant Professor
Support Staff
Mr. Shivakumar Swamy
Assistant Instructor
Department Activities
2025
Engineers Day Celebration
Expert: Ms. Nandini Narasimha Murthy & others
Honoring Sir M. Visvesvaraya and promoting innovation among youth through technological advancement and sustainable solutions.
2025
Technical Visit: ZWM & RMC Plant
Expert: Mr. Mahukar & Mr. Ramu Jayanna
Practical knowledge acquisition through inspecting real-world construction processes, Zero Waste Management, and assessing technical plant operations.
2025
Total Station Workshop
Expert: Mr. Shivkumar K M
Hands-on training in modern surveying techniques. Participants learned instrument calibration, data processing, and operating total station equipment for accurate measurement.
2025
Technical Visit: Nandini Mega Milk Diary
Expert: Mr. Arun, Sales Manager
An insightful visit exploring the comprehensive milk production journey, pasteurization, logistics, and strict quality control measures.
2025
PALS MITT: Smart Building Design
CADD Centre Hackathon
A dynamic 3-day hackathon focused on creativity, innovation, and technical skills utilizing Revit and Hyper AI tools.
2025
Udbhav 2.0 Project Expo
Judge: Dr. B.C. Nagendra Prasad
A grand exhibition of student engineering projects driving innovation, functionality, and teamwork, complete with expert external evaluation.
2026
Soil Testing Workshop
Consultancy: SILOAM Geotech Services
Evaluated soil properties, bearing capacity, subsoil strata, and ground water levels critical for robust engineering foundations.
2026
India Design Week 2026
Organized by ICT Academy
An intensive 24-hour design challenge testing hands-on concepts using industry-standard tools like Revit in a competitive environment.
2026
World Water Day
Expert: Dr. Sharmila A
Raising awareness around sustainable freshwater management to support global sanitary and developmental goals.
2026
Workshop on BUILVAS
Expert: Dr. B.C. Nagendra Prasad
Bridging modern architecture with traditional Vastu Shastra principles. Participants learned space layout, site orientation, and ventilation planning.
