* The Department of Studies in Civil Engineering has excellent Laboratory and computational facilities required for running BE, M.Tech.(CADS), M.Tech. (Environmental Engineering) and Ph.D. Programmes.
* The Department is actively involved in carrying out research activities in the areas of Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering and Hydraulics & water Resources Engineering. The department is recognised as Research Centre by Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi.
* Almost all the Faculty Members of the department obtained their Ph.D. degree from Prestigious Institutions like IISc, IITs, NITs, etc. They have been recognized as research guides. Already 30 Research Scholars have obtained their Ph.D. degree from the Department and 25 Research Scholars are pursuing.
* The Faculty Members have published many research papers in National and International Refereed Journals in addition to National and International.
* The department has conducted many Continuing Education Programmes for departmental Engineers in association with Karnataka Engineering Staff College, Krishnarajasagar. Many Workshops, Conferences and Seminars have been organized by the Department.
* The department is also Actively involved in different Consultancy works of various Governmental and Non-Governmental organizations in giving consultancy reports regarding materials testing, various Structural Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering problems. Further it is involved in Third Party Inspection and preparation of reports of various works carried out under Mahatma Gandhi Udyoga Khaatri Yozana, Drilling of Borewells under Ganga Kalyana Yozana, etc.

Dr. H Eramma
1. Dean Student affairs: From 17-10-2019 to 02-06-2023
2. Chaitra – 2022 Proctor
3. Davangere Smart City Advisor Committee Member from 2016 to till date
4. Chairperson: 01-4-2022 to till date
5. Ph. D Guidance: 05 under process
6. M Tech Guidance: 80 completed
7. Department Chairperson: From 2021 to till date

Dr. H R. Prabhakara
1. As Executive Council Member of VTU, Belgavi, 2019 - 2022

Dr. K. M. Sham Sundar
1. As BOS Member for UG from 2022 to 2025

Dr. K. Manjunatha
As a Resource person in different Events:
1. 1.Delivered a Lecture on “Importance of Deep Foundations for Civil Engineering Structures ” on 20-10-2022, at Sir M V Hall, JNN College of Engineering, Shivamogga, as an Invited Lecture to Civil Engineering Students.
2. 2Delivered a Lecture on “Geotechnical requirements for a Civil Engineering Project and Foundation Engineering” during Internship Training Programme 2022 for final year Civil Engineering Students in association with FPACE and ACCE (I) - Davanagere Centre, on 7th September 2022 at BIET, Davanagere, for 3 Hrs ( 10 AM to 1.00 PM).

Consultancy Services Provided:
Actively involved in various Consultancy works of various Governmental and Non-Governmental organizations regarding various soil mechanics and Foundation Engineering problems in and around Davangere District. Analysis of SPT Data, Determination of SBC of soil, CBR of soil subgrade and other relevant test results etc. are involved in the soil investigation reports. Further I am actively involved in Third Party Inspection and preparation of reports of various works carried out under Mahatma Gandhi Udyoga Khaatri Yozana, Drilling of Borewells under Ganga Kalyana Yozana, etc.

Administration and other activities including Research:
1. Deputed by VTU as Regional Director, VTU Regional Office, Mysuru for 3 years (April 2018 to April 2021)
2 Appointed as an expert member for inspection during VTU- LIC visits for VTU affiliated and Autonomous Technical Institutions
3. Nominated as Domain Expert-1 (Internal) Member / Chairperson of the University Department, by VTU, Belagavi, For Research Advisory Committees of about 08 Ph. D. research Scholars Registered in VTU, Belagavi.
4. Appointed by Bangalore University as Adjudicator for 5 Ph. D. Research scholars of Bangalore University.
5. Already guided 07 Ph. D. Research Scholars and guiding 03 Ph. D. Research Scholars.

Dr. D. P. Nagarajappa
1. As Principal from 17th April 2023 to till date
2. As Executive Council Member of VTU, Belgavi since November 2022

Dr. Lokeshappa B
1. Best Ph.D Thesis Award by IIT Bombay for the year 2012-2013
2. Worked as Warden UBDTCE Boys Hostel
3 Worked as PG Coordinator for Environmental Engg.
4. Worked as BOE Member for VTU, Belavi during 2019 and 2020
5. Working as a BOS Member for PG and UG for the University programmes
6. 04 Ph D were Awarded and morethan 50-M.Tech were guided And 05- UG were guided.
7. Working as Technical Advisor for Smart City Solid Waste Management Project.
8. More than 71 Research Publications

Dr. N. Venkata Ramana
1. Number of National and International Journals Published: 75
2. Conference papers presented: 12
3. Number of Book Chapters: 03
4. Number of Test Books: 03
5. Membership in Professional Bodies:
      a) Institute for Steel Development & Growth
      b) Indian Society of Earthquake Technology (ISET)
      c) The Institution of Civil Engineers (India)
      d) The Indian Society For Technical Education (ISTE)
      e) The Institute of Engineers (India)
6. UGC Research Project: 01 (Research Award 2016-2018)
7. Work Shops attended: 10
8. Number of M.Tech Guided: 40
9. Number of Ph.D guided: 08
10. FDP Programme sponsored by AICTE/ISTE, Induction – Refresher Programme, from 03 to 09 March 2022.
11. Administration and Co-Curricular Activities
      * BOS Member JNTUA. Anathapuram, Year 2023, AP-515002
      * BOS Member CBIT College, Proddatur, Year 2022, YSR District, AP-516360,
      * BOS Member Narsimha Reddy College of Engineering, Year 2021, Secunderabad - 500100
      * Course Coordinator at VTU PG Center, Kalaburagi, 2.Karnataka, 2018-19.
      * Chief examiner for spot evaluation at JNTUA Anantapur, A.P, 2017.
      * LIC committee member, VTU, Belagavi, Karnataka, 2016.
      * Coordinator for college day, fresher’s and farewell day, SK University, Anantapur, A.P, 2016-18.
      * P.G Coordinator at UBDTCE, Davanagere, Karnataka, 2014-15.
      * Survey camp officer at UBDTCE, Davanagere, Karnataka, 2014-15.
      * CAD Lab in charge at UBDTCE, Davanagere, Karnataka, 2014-16.
      * Class Coordinator at UBDTCE, Davanagere, Karnataka, 2014-16.
      * Coordinator for technical tours at UBDTCE, Davanagere, Karnataka, 2014-15.
      * Coordinator for fresher’s and farewell programs at UBDTCE, Davanagere, Karnataka, 2013-16.
      * BOS member, AITS, Rajampet, A.P, 2013.
      * Enforcement officer for EAMCET, A.P, 2013. Hostel Warden at JNTU, 2011-13.

Dr. Rashma Shetty
1. Acquired Doctoral degree in Civil Engineering (Environmental Engg.) in January 2020
2. Girls Hostel Warden: From 11-02-2022 to till date
3. Ph. D Guidance: 01 under process
4. M Tech Guidance: 35 completed

Prof. Madhukaran
1.Pursuing Ph. D Work

The Soil Mechanics Laboratory which is now being called as Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory is well equipped with all required apparatus and machineries for testing the soil strength and characteristics as per IS specifications. The Laboratory is equipped with digital Triaxial testing apparatus, Direct shear apparatus, UCC test apparatus, consolidation test apparatus, etc. Under MODROB Scheme of AICTE this laboratory has received nine lakks grants for acquiring various field testing equipments suck as Plate load test apparatus, Static cone penetrometer, etc. The laboratory is doing good consultancy services in the field of Geotechnical Engineering.

     The laboratory has equipment for conducting the tests on cement, cement   mortar and concrete. Equipment for can′ying out tests on highway materials   are Attrition test, Abarsion test, Sieve analysis etc. This lab is also equipped   with Ductility apparatus for testing the Bituminous material. The laboratory is   equipped with 200 tonne compression loading frame for testing structural   components.

   The environmental Engineering Laboratory has facilities to conduct the experiments as per the syllabi such as water and waste water testing for its physical, chemical, Biological characteristics. Advanced equipments such as Dual Ion analyser, Atomic Absorption Spectrophometer(AAS), Flame photometer, water analysis Kit, UV Spectrophotometer, Conductivity meter, Digital Photometer, DO Analyser meter and Gas Chromotograph etc.

   Facilities such as Beggs Daformometer, Load Cells for conducting experiments on the behavior of structures, frames, trusses, beams and arches are available. Wire models are also available for model studies.

   The laboratory has facilities for conducting experiments on flow measurement devices such as notches, weirs, sluices, siphons, orifices, mouth piece venturi meters, friction through pipes, Bernanllis, apparatus, Reynolds apparatus. The laboratory is also equipped with tilting flume with testing section 330x60 cm.

   The laboratory is equipped with wide range of turbines such as Pelton, Francis and Kaplan turbine with electrical loading is available. Range of pumps such as reciprocating, plunger gear and centrifugal pumps are available. Apparatus for study of impact ofjet on vanes are also available.

   The laboratory has a full range of imported equipment for determination of mechanical properties of materials. The laboratory has Universal testing Machine of 10,60 and 10 tone capacity with all standard accessories. Other equipments like Hardness Testing Machine (Francoscope, Brinell and Rockwell) and Spring Testing machine, Fatigue Testing Machine and impact testing machines are also available. A small workshop is also attached to the laboratory for preparation of specimens.

   Civil Engineeiing depart ment has its own computer centre to train 15 to 20 students at a time. It also has computing and printing facilities. It provides ‘NISA’ Plat form for the benefit of PG students. The laboratory have added up 20 new corn puter and workstations.

   Civil Engineeiing depart ment has its own computer centre to train 15 to 20 students at a time. It also has computing and printing facilities. It provides ‘NISA’ Plat form for the benefit of PG students. The laboratory have added up 20 new corn puter and workstations.

   The Civil flgineerng department has good consultancy centre and actively involved in undertaking various types of workspertaining to soil and foundations, cement and concrete tests, steel and building materials, water quality tests and irrigation projects. The services of the consultancy centre are being catering to Private and Government departments.

Faculty in-Charge

Dr. Muzzamil Ahamed,M.Sc,Ph.D

Professor

   The Engineering Geology is offered to Civil Engineering course in 111 and IV Semester. Geology has very wide application in the field of Civil Engineering. It contributes substantially towards the economy and stability of different Civil Engineering projects. Therefore, their stability and safety dpends on the competence of the situ rocks of the sites concerned. This subjects deals with the geotechnical study of the sites and location of major Engineering projects such as Dams, reservoirs, tunnels, roads, and bridges which are indispensable for achieving prosperity and seifreliance.

The Geology museum is well equipped with Minerals, Rocks and other different models related to Civil Engineering to teach laboratory classes.