Dr.S.BASIL GNANAPPA.,BE.,M.Tech.,PhD.,MBA.,FIV.,FIGS.,FIE.,MASCE (USA)
Previous Positions:
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Council Member, AICTE, New Delhi.
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Executive Secretary & Program Director, ISTE, New Delhi.
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Director, Faculty Affairs & Center for Learning Technology, KARE (Kalasalingam University).
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Secretary, American Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE), South India Region.
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Principal, CSI Institute of Technology, Thovalai, Kanyakumari Dt.
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Advisor, Interview Board, Staff Selection Commission, New Delhi.
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Academic Auditor, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Trivandrum.
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Research Supervisor, Anna University, Chennai.
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Research Supervisor, Sathyabama University, Chennai.
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Board of Governor, INSTRUCT, U.V. Campus, Bangalore.
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Principal, Moderator Gnanadason Polytechnic College, Nagercoil.
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Secretary, Indian Engineering Deans Council, New Delhi.
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Member, Advisory Committee, OCDC, IIT, Delhi.
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Member, Advisory Committee, Continuing Education Program, IIT, Delhi.
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Member, National Mirror Committee, BIS, New Delhi.
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Academic Council Member, Anna University of Technology, Tirunelveli.
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Member, Board of Studies, Anna University of Technology, Madurai.
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Coordinator, Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras, Chennai.
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Chairman, ISTE Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry Section (2 times).
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Coordinator, Part Time Engineering Courses, AUT, Tirunelveli.
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Secretary, Research Advisory Committee, Anna University of Technology, Tirunelveli.
Dr.S.BASIL GNANAPPA.,
BE.,M.Tech.,PhD.,MBA.,FIV.,FIGS.,FIE.,MASCE (USA)
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Collectorate Panel Engineer Class 1A (Certification for the Stability of the Building)
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Geotechnical Engineer,DTCP (Soil Testing and Certification)
Other Positions:
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National Executive Council Member, ISTE ,New Delhi
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Chartered Engineer, IEI
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Registered Valuer (Valuation of Land and Buildings)
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Registered Engineer Grade 1 , DTCP
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Certified Valuer ( Institution of valuers, New Delhi)
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Registered Valuer, Income Tax (under Black Money Act)
Phone:
+91- 9443102347
Email:
Address:
10-122,Bharathapally,
Moovathumugom Post,
Thiruvattar-629177,
Kanyakumari District
Building Stability Certificate & Valuer
Academic and Professional Achievements
Paper Publications & Programs Organized
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Total Papers Published: 59
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International Journals: 6 + 2 (AIP Proceedings)
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National Journals: 10
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International/National Conferences: 41
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Patents Approved: 1
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Programs Organized: 220 (at various levels)
Research Supervision
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Ph.D. Scholars Supervised (Completed): 3
Book/Journal Editorial Roles
Editor:
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Indian Journal of Technical Education (IJTE): April 2012 – March 2015
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ISTE-SRM International Journal of Civil Engineering: 2015
National Awards Received
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2001: Rajarambapu Patil National Award for Promising Engineering Teacher, Indian Society for Technical Education
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2004: U.P. Government National Award for Outstanding Work in Engineering and Technology
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2010-2011: Shiksha Bharathi Award, Indian Achievers Forum, New Delhi
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2011: Best Educationist Award, International Institute of Education, New Delhi (June 9, 2011)
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2014: Gem of India/Arch of Excellence Award, All India Achievers’, New Delhi (April 21, 2014, Hotel Le Meridien)
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2014: Best Administrator Award, Society for Educational and Entrepreneurship Development (SEED), IIT Madras, Chennai (August 26, 2014)
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2016: Best Educational Administrator Award, Society for Educational and Entrepreneurship Development, India International Centre, New Delhi
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2017: National Technical and Vocational Education Award, International Association of Educators for World Peace, New Delhi (July 11, 2017)
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2017: National Educational Excellence Award, World Education Convention, India International Centre, New Delhi (July 5, 2017)
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2025: Lifetime Achievement Award by Indian Society of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu Section at RMK Engineering College, Chennai.
International Engagements
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Singapore:
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Acted as Chairman in a technical session during the Eighth East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction, Nanyang Technological University (December 5–7, 2001)
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Presented two papers at the same conference:
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Bulk Utilization of Fly-Ash as Brick Infill in High-Rise Buildings
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Strength Potential of Concrete Hollow Block Masonry Infill in Tall Buildings
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Attended World Engineering Education Forum 2010 and Global Engineering Deans Council Meeting (October 18–21, 2010)
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South Korea:
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Presented two papers at the Second International Symposium on Advances in Wind and Structures, Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (August 21–23, 2002):
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Wind Load Resistance of Various Lateral Load Resisting Systems
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Behavior of R.C. Frame with Confined Infill
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London:
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Visited Cambridge University to study Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics Lab arrangements
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USA:
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Visited with ISTE Delegation to promote training, student/staff exchange programs, and research activities at:
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Columbia University, New York
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The Catholic University of America, Washington D.C.
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Howard University, Washington D.C.
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University at Buffalo
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The University of Iowa
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University of Michigan
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Wayne State University, Detroit
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Director, Faculty Affairs & Centre for Learning Technology
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, Virudhunagar Dt.
June 2015 – May 2019-
Managed faculty affairs and led initiatives at the Centre for Learning Technology.
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Supervized AICTE Margdharshan Project.
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Executive Secretary & Program Director
Indian Society for Technical Education, IIT Campus, New Delhi
March 2012 – March 2015-
Organized programs for well being of faculty and students of Technical Education System.
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Principal
CSI Institute of Technology, Thovalai, Kanyakumari Dt.
October 2009 – March 2012-
Led institutional operations and academic programs.
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Principal
Moderator Gnanadason Polytechnic College, Nagercoil
March 1999 – October 2009-
Managed college operations and academic administration.
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Coordinator, Institute of Distance Education ,University of Madras, Nagercoil Centre
Moderator Gnanadason Polytechnic College, Nagercoil
June 2005 – October 2009-
Coordinated distance education programs for the Nagercoil Centre.
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Coordinator, Part-Time B.E Degree Programs , Anna University of Technology, Tirunelveli
Moderator Gnanadason Polytechnic College, Nagercoil
February 2008 – October 2009-
Managed part-time B.E degree programs for the Nagercoil Centre.
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Head of the Department
Moderator Gnanadason Polytechnic College, Nagercoil
November 1997 – March 1999-
Led departmental academic and administrative functions.
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Senior Lecturer
Moderator Gnanadason Polytechnic College, Nagercoil
July 1993 – November 1996-
Departmental administrative works, curriculam development and teaching activities.
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Lecturer
Moderator Gnanadason Polytechnic College, Nagercoil
June 1988 – June 1993-
Taught courses and mentored students.
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Associate Lecturer
Noorul Islam Polytechnic College, Punkarai, Kanyakumari Dt.
August 1986 – April 1988-
Assisted in teaching and academic activities.
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Site Engineer
Abhilash Building Consultants, Trivandrum
February 1986 – August 1986-
Managed on-site construction activities
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EDUCATION
2003
Doctorate
Ph.D
Doctoral Degree in Civil Engineering, Coimbatore Institute Of Technology, Coimbatore, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
1995
Master's Degree
M.Tech
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering , Government College Of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram, University of Kerala
1985
Bachelor's Degree
B.E
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering , Jawaharlal Nehru National College Of Engineering, Shimoga, University of Mysore.
SKILLS
Structural Design and Analysis
Geotechnical Analysis
Research and Development
Concrete Technology
Seismic Engineering
Leadership and Management
EXPERTISE
Civil Engineering
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Structural Engineering: Specialized in structural engineering with a Ph.D. from Bharathiar University (2003). His research includes behavior of reinforced concrete frames, self-compacting self-curing concrete, and infilled structures under cyclic loading.
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Geotechnical Engineering: Holds an M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Kerala (1995), with expertise in soil-structure interaction and related applications.
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Construction Management: Served as a Chartered Engineer for Cooperative Bank Building Constructions (Government of Tamil Nadu) and as a Site Engineer at Abhilash Building Consultants.
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Sustainable Materials and Technologies: Extensive research on self-compacting self-curing concrete, fly ash utilization, kiln ash concrete, and polymer fibers in concrete, with one approved patent.
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Seismic Analysis and Earthquake-Resistant Design: Published papers on seismic analysis of high-rise structures and earthquake-resistant design, contributing to safer structural designs.
Technical Education and Administration
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Educational Leadership: Held senior roles such as Principal at CSI Institute of Technology and Moderator Gnanadason Polytechnic College, and Director of Faculty Affairs & Centre for Learning Technology at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education.
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Program Coordination: Coordinated distance education programs (University of Madras) and part-time B.E. programs (Anna University, Tirunelveli).
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Served as Executive Secretary & Program Director at the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), spearheaded faculty development programs, including MoUs with AICTE, SRM University, and Punjab Technical University.
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Academic Governance: Served as academic council member of various Polytechnic colleges, Engineering Colleges and Universities. Further served as academic Auditor at APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Thiruvananthapuram
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Accreditation and Quality Assurance: Contributed as an Academic Auditor and IQAC Internal Committee member at Kalasalingam University and member continuing education program, IIT Delhi.
Research and Innovation
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Research Supervision: Supervised three Ph.D. scholars to completion at Sathyabama University, focusing on self-compacting self-curing concrete and structural elements.
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Publications: Published 59 papers, including 6 international journal papers (2 in AIP Proceedings), 10 national journal papers, and 41 conference papers, covering topics like concrete technology, seismic design, and nanotechnology.
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Journal Editing: Edited the Indian Journal of Technical Education (2012–2015) and ISTE-SRM International Journal of Civil Engineering (2015).
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Patents: Holds one approved patent, indicating innovation in civil engineering materials or technologies.
Professional Leadership and Advocacy
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Professional Societies: He roles in Indian Society for Technical Education as Executive Secretary & Pondicherry Section (thrice).Active membership in various professional bodies such as Institution of valuers, Institution of Engineers India, American society of Civil Engineers, USA, American Concrete Institute, India Chapter, Instruct , Bangalore.
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Policy Advocacy: Played a key role in implementing AICTE pay scales for polytechnic teachers in Kerala, benefiting over 1,000 faculty members.
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International Collaboration: Signed MoUs with organizations like SRM University, Anna University, and the Institution of Engineers (India) to promote research, training, and publications.
Valuation and Consulting
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Approved Valuer: Recognized by the Institution of Valuers, with expertise in property and asset valuation.
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Consulting Civil Engineer: Operates as a consulting civil engineer, applying practical engineering solutions in construction and infrastructure projects.
Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering
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Renewable Energy Advocacy: As a Life Member of the Renewable Energy Society of India and through signing an MoU between the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) and the Solar Energy Society of India (SESI) on June 27, 2013, Dr. Gnanappa has contributed to promoting renewable energy initiatives. These include the ISTE-SESI Renewable Awareness Programme in Technical Institutions, Renewable Energy Programme in Rural Villages, and Renewable Energy Training Programmes, implemented across various ISTE and SESI chapters in India.
ACHIEVEMENTS
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Research: Published 59 papers (6 international, 10 national, 41 conference), secured 1 patent, supervised 3 Ph.D.s, and edited Indian Journal of Technical Education (2012–2015) and ISTE-SRM International Journal of Civil Engineering (2015).
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Awards: Received 9 national awards, including ISTE’s Rajarambapu Patil Award (2001), U.P. Government Award (2004), Shiksha Bharathi (2010–2011), Best Educationist (2011), and National Educational Excellence Award (2017).
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Leadership: As ISTE Executive Secretary (2012–2015), increased membership (13.81% institutional, 24.16% life) and corpus funds (51.43%), organized 220 programs, and led AICTE pay scale implementation in Kerala (2013).
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Professional: Chartered Engineer (ASCE), Approved Valuer, led Global Council for Science and Engineering, ASCE South India, and ISTE (2020–2024); promoted renewable energy via ISTE-SESI MoU.
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Contributions: Designed Shimoga’s sewage treatment plant (1985), served as Anna University Doctoral Committee Member, and audited APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.
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International: Presented at conferences in Singapore, South Korea, and visited USA, London for professional engagements.
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Recognition: As ISTE Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry Chairman, won Best ISTE Section Award (2002, 2004, 2005).