Dr. Vedprakash Maralapalle
L. S. Raheja School of Architecture, Mumbai, Amity University, University of Mumbai, Anjuman-I-Islam's Kalsekar Technical Campus School of Engineering and Technology: New Panvel, Maharashtra, IN
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About
I am Dr. Vedprakash C. Maralapalle, an Associate Professor at L. S. Raheja School of Architecture, Mumbai, with over 13 years of academic experience and industry expertise in geotechnical and structural engineering. My career blends teaching, research, consultancy, and innovation, driven by a strong commitment to advancing sustainable and technology-driven practices in civil engineering.
🔹 Academic & Research Expertise
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (NMIMS University, Mumbai) specializing in Physical Modelling & Numerical Analysis of Vertical Piles.
Published extensively in Scopus- and Web of Science-indexed journals on topics including geotechnical engineering, concrete technology, structural optimization, and AI/ML in civil engineering.
Author of books and book chapters with international publishers (Springer, Elsevier, IGI Global, Academic Press, De Gruyter).
🔹 Innovation & Patents
Granted multiple patents in structural and geotechnical testing equipment, including compression and multi-purpose pile testing systems.
Filed international patents on smart metamaterials, soil stabilization, and innovative testing apparatus.
Actively engaged in developing sustainable solutions using biochar, AI, and advanced materials.
🔹 Professional Practice & Consultancy
Licensed Structural Engineer with Mumbai Municipal Corporation and Panvel Municipal Corporation.
Conducted structural audits, non-destructive tests (UPV, RH, HCP, carbonation), and laboratory consultancy in concrete and soil testing.
🔹 Academic Contributions & Outreach
Resource person for national and international workshops, FDPs, and seminars on research methodology, structural analysis, and digital tools in civil engineering.
Reviewer for reputed international journals (Springer, Frontiers, IGI Global, Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering).
🌍 Areas of Interest
Geotechnical & Structural Engineering
Concrete Technology & Materials
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Civil Engineering
Sustainable Construction & Smart Infrastructure
Employment
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L. S. Raheja School of Architecture, Mumbai Associate professor2025 - Present
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Amity University Assistant professor2023 - 2025
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Anjuman-I-Islam's Kalsekar Technical Campus School of Engineering and Technology: New Panvel, Maharashtra, IN Assistant professor2015 - 2023
Education
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University of Mumbai BE (Civil), ME (Structural), Ph.D.
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (50)
- Shear performance of high-strength self-compacting concrete beams without transverse reinforcement: design code assessment and numerical analysis Save
- Database of 136 footing load tests for ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations on cohesionless soils. Save
- Soil Quality Restoration Zone Mapping Using GIS-Based Machine Learning Techniques Save
- Smart Cities, Smarter Solutions: AI for Urban Transformation Save
- Quantum-inspired metaheuristics for drug design and discovery Save
- Leveraging artificial intelligence for climate-resilient infrastructure management Save
- Geospatial Approaches to Groundwater Restoration and Management Save
- Geospatial Application in Coastal Hazards Save
- Geospatial Analysis of Soil Quality: GIS-Based Mapping for Sustainable Land Management Save
- Energy dissipation and stiffness reduction of geopolymer concrete under cyclic loading Save