Uma Chaduvula
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, IITB-Monash Research Academy, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Surat
0000-0002-3706-3430
About
Uma Chaduvula is an Assistant Professor at Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, India, specializing in Geotechnical Engineering. She obtained her Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from the IITB-Monash Research Academy in August 2019. Her doctoral research focused on experimental studies on the response of synthetic fiber-reinforced expansive soils under the guidance of Prof. B. V. S. Viswanadham from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India, and Prof. Jayantha Kodikara from Monash University, Australia.
Prior to her Ph.D., Uma completed her Master of Technology in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering from Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, India, in May 2013. Her master's thesis investigated the application of polypropylene and polyester fibers on soil subjected to freeze-thaw cycles under the supervision of Prof. C. H. Solanki and Prof. A. K. Desai. She also holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Civil Engineering from the same institute.
Uma's research interests include ground improvement techniques, soil stabilization using industrial waste, desiccation cracking of soil, and geotechnical centrifuge modeling. She has published extensively in reputed journals, presented her work at various national and international conferences, and contributed chapters to books and special publications.
In addition to her academic pursuits, Uma has gained practical experience through roles such as Research Assistant at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Engineer Trainee at Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals, and Graduate Engineer Trainee at Reliance Infrastructure.
She has delivered invited talks on topics like optical fiber sensing technology in geotechnical engineering and reinforced earth at various institutions. Uma has received recognition for her research contributions, including the Best Paper Award at the National Conference on Sustainable Practices in Civil Engineering (SPICE'2021) for her work on sustainable fiber reinforcement of expansive clay in barrier systems.
Uma's dedication to her field is evident through her academic achievements, research endeavors, and contributions to advancing geotechnical engineering practices. She continues to make significant contributions to the field through her teaching, research, and professional engagements.
Employment
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Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University Assistant Professor2019 - Present
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IITB-Monash Research Academy PhD Scholar2014 - 2019
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Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Surat M.Tech Scholar2011 - 2013
Education
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IITB-Monash Research Academy Ph.D2014 - 2019
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Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Surat B.Tech (Civil Engineering)2006 - 2010
Projects & Funding
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Publications (22)
- Automated Crack Characterization in Clay-Quarry Dust Blends Reinforced with Fibers Using Image Processing Save
- Sustainable Stabilization in Full-Depth Reclamation: Evaluating the Use of Bio-enzyme and Fly Ash Save
- Effect of Temperature on the Efficiency of Enzymatic Soil Stabilization Save
- Assessment of the Desiccation Cracking Characteristics of Clay Reinforced with Fibers Utilizing the Distributed Optical Fiber Sensing (DOFS) Technique Save
- Application of Coal Bottom Ash–soil Mixes in Pavement Subgrade Save
- Bio-enzyme Application for Enhancement of Pavement Subgrade Performance Save
- Performance Evaluation of Bottom Ash as a Potential Infill Material in Subgrade Improvement with the Use of Geocell in Sandy Soil Save
- Stabilization of Expansive Soil Pavement Subgrade Using Bio-additives Save
- Effect of Bottom Ash on the Properties of Subgrade Soil Save
- Effect of Fly Ash and Synthetic Fibers on the Desiccation Cracking of Expansive Clay Save