Faculty, staff members and students have participated in various events at National and International Level and received accolades. The Department deeply appreciates and honours the achievements.
Our team from the Civil Engineering Department, Nirma University secured the First Position at POROCON 2025 – National Concrete Championship on Pervious Concrete, held at CEPT University and organized by CEPT University and Adani Cement on 26th April 2025.
POROCON challenged participants to design and cast pervious concrete with high compressive strength, flexural strength, and permeability – and among 11 outstanding finalists, our team stood out with technical excellence and innovation!
Congratulations to our brilliant participants:
Jeet Machchhoya (21BCL065) – B.Tech, 8th Semester
Vedanshi Shah (23FTPHDE76) – Ph.D. Scholar
Kripalsinh Chudasama (21BCL022) – B.Tech, 8th Semester
A special thanks to their mentor, Dr Tejas Joshi, for his invaluable guidance, support, and motivation. His mentorship played a crucial role in our team’s success.
We are also grateful to the Director, SoE, IT-NU and Head, Civil Engineering Department, for providing the platform, encouragement, and constant support to our students to shine at such a prestigious event.
Sharing a few glimpses from the prize distribution ceremony.
A team of students from the Civil Engineering Department, Nirma University has secured Second Place in the 23rd National Award Competition – 2024 for “Best Innovative Structural Steel Design,” organized by the Institute for Steel Development and Growth (INSDAG), Kolkata.
✨ About the Competition
INSDAG, an initiative under the MINISTRY OF STEEL, Government of India (GoI), conducts this prestigious competition annually, bringing together Civil Engineering students from across the country, including IITs, NITs, and other premier engineering institutes. This year, 61 teams participated, competing across two rigorous stages, culminating in a final round with 16 shortlisted teams.
💡 The Challenge
The competition’s theme for this year was “Steel Intensive Concourse over Railway Track & Platform.” Our students dedicated six months to conceptualizing, designing, modeling, simulating, estimating, and preparing detailed drawings—both manually and through advanced software—to create a structurally efficient and sustainable steel-intensive concourse design.
🎖 Meet Our Winning Team
Saluani Joshi (B.Tech. Civil Engineering, Semester VI)
Simran Kaka (B.Tech. Civil Engineering, Semester VI)
Kuldeepsinh Chudasama (B.Tech. Civil Engineering, Semester VIII)
Preyash Shah (M.Tech. Civil Engineering (CASAD), Semester II)
🏅 Achievements & Recognition
Second Place in the National Final Round
Cash Prize of ₹30,000/-
🔍 Why This Matters
This competition challenged students to push the boundaries of steel-intensive construction, emphasizing:
✅ Innovative & Flexible Design
✅ Economic & Ecological Benefits
✅ Speedy Construction & Cost-Effectiveness
✅ Life Cycle Cost Efficiency
👏 Congratulations to the entire team and especially their mentor Prof. Utsav Koshti, for this outstanding achievement! Your dedication, technical acumen, and passion for structural engineering have truly made us proud. 🎉
Two of our B.Tech Civil Engineering (Semester-VI) students, Nensi Sachapara (22BCL090) and Hasti Trivedi (22BCL106), have been selected for the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP Gujarat) 2.0 program by the Government of Gujarat!
Their innovative project, “NanaTex: Banana Fibre (Pseudostem Fibre) Geotextile for Sustainable Soil Solution,” has been awarded a funding grant of ₹1,50,000/- under this prestigious initiative.
Guided by the mentors, Dr. Naman Kantesaria and Dr. Hasan M Rangwala, this project aims to explore the potential of banana fiber-based geotextiles in sustainable geotechnical applications.
A special thanks to Rashmika Shah and the Center for Entrepreneurship for their constant support and guidance.
Congratulations to both students and their mentors on this achievement!
Our talented civil engineering student team has secured a spot among the top 8 finalists at GTU’s “We Pitch” (Womennovator) event held on 02/08/2024 at GTU, Ahmedabad! 🏆
This remarkable achievement is a testament to the dedication and skill of our students. Competing against 42 companies, our innovative “Leaf Collecting Machine” impressed industry experts and secured a spot in the GTU pre-incubation center. This success showcases our team’s exceptional innovation, problem-solving abilities, and entrepreneurial spirit.
👏 Congratulations to our brilliant team:
Vivek Brahmbhatt (B. Tech – 5th semester)
Mudra Bhatt (M.Tech – 3rd Semester)
Aarya Shah (B.Tech – 7th Semester)
Komal Patel (B.Tech – 7th Semester)
Kavya Chawda (B.Tech – 5th Semester)
Under the expert guidance of our faculty mentor, Dr Tejas Joshi, our team has demonstrated outstanding creativity and determination. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Director, SoE, IT NU for providing us with this invaluable opportunity to showcase our capabilities at such a prestigious platform like Gujarat Technological University (GTU).
We are happy to announce that seven of our B.Tech Semester-IV and VI students from the Civil Engineering Department, Nirma University have been selected for the prestigious ‘Grant for Internship Support in Technical Textiles (GIST) 2.0’ program by the National Technical Textiles Mission, Ministry Of Textiles, Government of India (GoI).
👏 Join us in congratulating:
1. Umang Soam (21BCL138)
2. Hasti Trivedi (22BCL106)
3. Krina Shah (22BCL097)
4. Maharshi Mukeshbhai Thakkar (23BCL537)
5. Manan Patel (22BCL051)
6. Nensi Sachapara (22BCL090)
7. Aalisha Rajan (22BCL080)
First four students will be undertaking their internships at the Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association (ATIRA), and the other three students will undertake their internships at Man-Made Textile Research Association (Mantra), delving into the fascinating realm of ‘Geotextiles’ and ‘Composite Textiles’.
🌐 Through this program, they will gain invaluable experience and receive a stipend of Rs. 20,000 per month.
👨🏫 We thank our faculty, Dr. Naman Kantesaria and Dr. Hasan M Rangwala, for their unwavering support and guidance.
🙏 A special thanks to the NationalTechnicalTextilesMission, Ministry Of Textiles, Government of India (GoI), Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association (ATIRA) and Man-Made Textile Research Association (Mantra) for providing this incredible opportunity to our students.
Congratulations to Aditya Parmar (22BCH505), Jimit Bhavsar (22BCH501), and Haard Patel (20BCL084) for their remarkable achievement! Also, we would like to extend our congratulations to all the authors of this article.
📚 The paper, titled “Synergizing Google Earth Engine and Earth Observations for Potential Impact of Land Use/Land Cover on Air Quality,” has been published in Results in Engineering (Vol. 22), a prestigious journal by Elsevier BV. 🌍
🔬 This groundbreaking research explores the intricate relationship between land use/land cover and air quality, utilizing innovative methodologies and cutting-edge technologies.
🌟 We are proud to share that Results in Engineering is an SCI & Scopus-indexed journal with an impressive Impact Factor of 5.0, underscoring the significance of our students’ contributions to the academic community.
You can access the paper via the following link: DOI: 10.1016/j.rineng.2024.102039
📸 Attached are photographs and the paper for our Research Wall, showcasing the dedication and excellence of our students in advancing knowledge and making a meaningful impact in the field of Civil Engineering.
Congratulations to the Winners of the “Standard Writing Competition” organized by the Bureau of Indian Standards and Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India! 🎉
We are happy to announce the winners of the recent Standard Writing Competition jointly organized by the Institute of Technology, Nirma University and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The event saw enthusiastic participation from Standard Club student members. Here is the list of winners from B.Tech Civil Engineering students:
🥇 First Place: Salauni Joshi (22BCL092) and Simran Kaka (23BCL532)
🥈 Second Place: Jay Thakkar (22BCL035) and Maharshi Mukeshbhai Thakkar(23BCL537)
🥉 Third Place: Akshat Khakhi (22BCL006) and Manan Patel (22BCL051)
🎖️ Fourth Place: Vivek Brahmbhatt (22BCL011) and Jiya Patel (22BCL069)
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and commend the efforts of every student participant. Your dedication and creativity have truly set a high standard for future endeavors.
📸 Attached are a few snapshots capturing the spirit of the event.
📰 In the News: Our event was featured in the May 03, 2024 edition of Ahmedabad Mirror, Page No. 06.See the clipping below for the recognition our event received!
We’re proud to share that six of our B.Tech (Civil Engineering) Semester-VI students have been chosen for prestigious internships at the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)! 🌟 Let’s give a round of applause to our talented students:
1. Sandeep Kumar Verma (at AHBO)
2. Prashantsingh Jitendra Rajput (at SUBO)
3. Kamani Dhruvil Dineshbhai (at RJBO)
4. Amandeep Shaishma (at JPBO)
5. Kisan Varsani (at GDBO)
6. Prit Borda (at RJBO)
During their internship, these students will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000 each. 💼💡 Additionally, we’re happy to share that students from Chemical Engineering (03), Mechanical Engineering (02), and Electrical Engineering (01) have also been selected for this fantastic opportunity, strengthening our ties with BIS.
A heartfelt congratulations to all the selected students! 🎓👏 We’re immensely grateful to BIS for providing this invaluable opportunity to our students, enabling them to gain practical experience and contribute meaningfully to the industry. 🤝
Congratulations!!! We are very proud to announce that the team of Shivam Akbari (21MCLC01), Jeet Machchhoya (21BCL065), and Om Meta (21BCL070) from Civil Engineering Department, Nirma University finished as second runners up in the event CONQUER-IT at AAKAR-Annual Civil Engineering Technical Festival organized by Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. CONQUER-IT is a technical event that tested student’s ability to design and cast pervious concrete with high compressive and flexural strength. This event consisted of three rounds of competition, and the top 19 teams were selected for the final round.
We would also like to extend a special thanks to Dr Tejas Joshi, who guided the competition and helped our students achieve this milestone.
Once again, congratulations to all the students who participated in this event and represented our department so well. Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we wish you all the best for your future endeavours!
Jenish Patel (20MCLC10) received the Best Paper Award / Certificate for presenting a paper on “Comparative Study of Outrigger and Wall-Frame Structural Systems in Steel-Concrete Composite Tall Buildings” during the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Infrastructure, organized at PDEU, Gandhinagar, from August 23-25th, 2022
Parthav Patel, students of MTech (CASAD) – Sem III has presented a paper titled “Comparison of GSA 2003 and 2016 Guidelines for Evaluating Progressive Collapse Potential of Steel Moment Resisting Frame Building” in 35th Indian Engineering Congress (IEC) organized in virtual (ONLINE) mode by The Institution of Engineers (India) during December 18-20, 2020. The paper has been adjudged Best Paper in Civil Engineering Division.
Sahaj Patel (17BCL101) has cleared the examination of IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) Accredited Professional with flying colors. He havs opened avenues for himself and can now participate in green building projects registered under the “IGBC rating programmes” such as IGBC green homes , IGBC new building , IGBC factory building , IGBC green townships , IGBC green existing buildings (operations and maintenance), etc. Department heartily congratulates Sahaj for this achievement.
Mr Ajay Gelot, a student of M Tech (CASAD), received ISTE National Award for Best M Tech Thesis in Civil Engineering from Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), New Delhi, for the thesis titled “Development of Interaction Curve for Composite Column”.
We proudly announce that our students from the Department of Civil Engineering, Nirma University, have achieved outstanding success at Conquer-IT (Aakar) 2025, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, held on March 23, 2025. Their remarkable performance across multiple competitions is a testament to their dedication, technical expertise, and innovative thinking.
🌟 Achievements at Conquer-IT 🌟
📌 2nd Position – Lightweight Concrete Design Challenge
Winning Team:
Bhavya Modi (B.Tech, 8th Semester)
Manav Patel (B.Tech, 8th Semester)
Fiyanshu Motwani (B.Tech, 6th Semester)
UDIT DHORAJIA Dhrajia (B.Tech, 6th Semester)
📌 4th Position – Lightweight Concrete Design Challenge
Winning Team:
Jay Thakkar (B.Tech, 6th Semester)
Jaydev Rajapara (B.Tech, 6th Semester)
Jahan Kapoor (B.Tech, 4th Semester)
Kavya Chavda (B.Tech, 6th Semester)
🌉 Achievements in Bridge Making Competition 🌉
📌 5th Position – Bridge Making Competition (35 Teams Participated)
Winning Team:
Jahan Kapoor (B.Tech, 4th Semester)
Riddhi Kothari (B.Tech, 4th Semester)
Unnati Jain (B.Tech, 4th Semester)
🏅 Institutional Recognition
Nirma University was also awarded a Certificate of Appreciation under the College Contingent Program for its active participation in the competitions.
👏 A Huge Congratulations to Our Students and their mentor, Dr Tejas Joshi.
These victories highlight their technical acumen, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in concrete and structural engineering. Competing against top institutions across India, our teams demonstrated exceptional innovation and resilience in designing and casting high-performance lightweight concrete and structural bridge models.
🙏 Gratitude & Acknowledgment
We extend our sincere thanks to the faculty mentors, Director of IT, and Nirma University leadership for their constant guidance and support in providing students with such a valuable platform to showcase their skills at a national level.
Our team from the Civil Engineering Department, Nirma University secured the First Position at POROCON 2025 – National Concrete Championship on Pervious Concrete, held at CEPT University and organized by CEPT University and Adani Cement on 26th April 2025.
POROCON challenged participants to design and cast pervious concrete with high compressive strength, flexural strength, and permeability – and among 11 outstanding finalists, our team stood out with technical excellence and innovation!
Congratulations to our brilliant participants:
Jeet Machchhoya (21BCL065) – B.Tech, 8th Semester
Vedanshi Shah (23FTPHDE76) – Ph.D. Scholar
Kripalsinh Chudasama (21BCL022) – B.Tech, 8th Semester
A special thanks to their mentor, Dr Tejas Joshi, for his invaluable guidance, support, and motivation. His mentorship played a crucial role in our team’s success.
We are also grateful to the Director, SoE, IT-NU and Head, Civil Engineering Department, for providing the platform, encouragement, and constant support to our students to shine at such a prestigious event.
Sharing a few glimpses from the prize distribution ceremony.
Manan Patel, a B.Tech. Semester VI student at the Department of Civil Engineering, Nirma University, showcased his oratory and sustainability vision at the Global Goals Summit 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Competing against 42 international delegates, he emerged as the 5th Best Speaker at the prestigious SDGs Innovation Speak-Up Competition!
Manan delivered a compelling address on “Decarbonizing Construction & Sustainable Lifestyles”, where he passionately advocated for:
Replacing cement with Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) to significantly cut carbon emissions in the construction sector.
Promoting plant-based diets (veganism & vegetarianism) as a transformative solution for reducing environmental impact.
His insights aligned with global efforts to achieve SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), reinforcing our commitment to engineering a greener, more sustainable future.
Congratulations, Manan, on this outstanding achievement! Your dedication to sustainability, innovation, and impactful leadership continues to make the Department of Civil Engineering and Nirma University proud.
We are proud to share that Manan Patel, a third-year Civil Engineering student at Nirma University, was selected to attend the prestigious HPAIR Harvard Conference 2025, held at Harvard University, Boston, MA, from February 7-9, 2025.
Manan secured his place among 400 global delegates after a rigorous three-stage selection process, which included CV submission, a video interview, and final shortlisting. This conference brought together future leaders, industry experts, and distinguished speakers, including:
Dr. Robert Waldinger – Director of the longest-running study on happiness
Meena Sankaran – CEO of KETOS, a water intelligence company
Dr. Jing Liao – Professor at City University of Hong Kong
Alex Lee – President of Doosan Robotics Americas
Sir Oliver Hart – Nobel Laureate in Economics
Dr. Michael McElroy – Harvard atmospheric scientist and global energy expert
This year’s theme, “Generational Transitions: Passing the Torch, Paving the Way,” focused on leadership, innovation, and sustainability. Manan also participated in the Impact Challenge, where delegates presented project ideas to tackle pressing global issues. Manan and his team and I ranked among the top 5 out of 40+ teams in the case study on Mitigating Floods in Assam. They had the incredible opportunity to pitch their solution in front of Jorge Mariano Rossi, Co-founder and Owner of Clurb, making it a truly enriching experience.
Representing Nirma University at such a prestigious global platform is an outstanding achievement. We congratulate Manan on this well-deserved recognition and wish him continued success in his academic and professional journey!
Two of our B.Tech Civil Engineering (Semester-VI) students, Nensi Sachapara (22BCL090) and Hasti Trivedi (22BCL106), have been selected for the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP Gujarat) 2.0 program by the Government of Gujarat!
Their innovative project, “NanaTex: Banana Fibre (Pseudostem Fibre) Geotextile for Sustainable Soil Solution,” has been awarded a funding grant of ₹1,50,000/- under this prestigious initiative.
Guided by the mentors, Dr. Naman Kantesaria and Dr. Hasan M Rangwala, this project aims to explore the potential of banana fiber-based geotextiles in sustainable geotechnical applications.
A special thanks to Rashmika Shah and the Center for Entrepreneurship for their constant support and guidance.
Congratulations to both students and their mentors on this achievement!
Manan Patel, a third-year Civil Engineering student at Nirma University, recently represented Gujarat at the Young Leaders Dialogue during the National Youth Festival 2025 in New Delhi on 11th and 12th January. Organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the event brought together 3,000 young changemakers from across the country, selected through a highly competitive process.
Manan earned his place through a rigorous five-round selection process:
• Quiz Round – Shortlisted from 83,000 participants.
• Essay Writing – 817 students advanced.
• Idea Presentation – 250 participants selected.
• Personal Interview – 50 finalists.
• Final Selection – 45 youth, including Manan, represented Gujarat.
At the event, he presented his ideas on “Enhancing Productivity in Agriculture,” suggesting practical interventions to address key challenges in the sector. His insights received valuable feedback from experts, including Sarita Ahlawat, who guided participants in refining their proposals.
The dialogue also provided a platform to interact with leaders such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Dharmendra Pradhan, and industry figures like Anand Mahindra.
Manan’s achievement highlights his dedication and innovative mindset. We congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition and wish him continued success in his journey toward meaningful impact.
Our talented civil engineering student team has secured a spot among the top 8 finalists at GTU’s “We Pitch” (Womennovator) event held on 02/08/2024 at GTU, Ahmedabad! 🏆
This remarkable achievement is a testament to the dedication and skill of our students. Competing against 42 companies, our innovative “Leaf Collecting Machine” impressed industry experts and secured a spot in the GTU pre-incubation center. This success showcases our team’s exceptional innovation, problem-solving abilities, and entrepreneurial spirit.
👏 Congratulations to our brilliant team:
Vivek Brahmbhatt (B. Tech – 5th semester)
Mudra Bhatt (M.Tech – 3rd Semester)
Aarya Shah (B.Tech – 7th Semester)
Komal Patel (B.Tech – 7th Semester)
Kavya Chawda (B.Tech – 5th Semester)
Under the expert guidance of our faculty mentor, Dr Tejas Joshi, our team has demonstrated outstanding creativity and determination. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Director, SoE, IT NU for providing us with this invaluable opportunity to showcase our capabilities at such a prestigious platform like Gujarat Technological University (GTU).
Congratulations!!! We are very proud to announce that the team of Shivam Akbari (21MCLC01), Jeet Machchhoya (21BCL065), and Om Meta (21BCL070) from Civil Engineering Department, Nirma University finished as second runners up in the event CONQUER-IT at AAKAR-Annual Civil Engineering Technical Festival organized by Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. CONQUER-IT is a technical event that tested student’s ability to design and cast pervious concrete with high compressive and flexural strength. This event consisted of three rounds of competition, and the top 19 teams were selected for the final round.
We would also like to extend a special thanks to Dr Tejas Joshi, who guided the competition and helped our students achieve this milestone.
Once again, congratulations to all the students who participated in this event and represented our department so well. Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we wish you all the best for your future endeavours!
Group of students with names, Hetavi Patel (19BCL076), Foram Shah (19BCL118), Bhavya Shah (19BCL117), Kruti Chauhan (20BCL502), Jhanvi Dholakiya (20BCL505), Vraj Chaudhary (20BCL131) participated in the National level event “Solar Decathlon India” held at Indian Institute for Human Settlement and the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy in month of September 2022 and were the semi finalist in the event.
Mr Shaurya Shah, a student of M Tech (CASAD) Semester II, secured 2nd rank for paper presentation in AAKAAR at IIT-Bombay
Mr Sagar Vasani, Mr Parth Zaveri and Mr Hiren Solanki, students of B Tech Semester VI, Secured 1st rank with prize money of 15,000 INR for Ultratech Sparkling Star Competition – 2019
Mr Hiren Solanki and Mr Vikas Rajput, students of B Tech Semester VI, Secured 1st rank with prize money of 15,000 INR for CONQUIZ 2019 held at CEPT University in collaboration with ICI(Indian Concrete Institute) and Ultratech Cement.
We proudly announce that our students from the Department of Civil Engineering, Nirma University, have achieved outstanding success at Conquer-IT (Aakar) 2025, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, held on March 23, 2025. Their remarkable performance across multiple competitions is a testament to their dedication, technical expertise, and innovative thinking.
🌟 Achievements at Conquer-IT 🌟
📌 2nd Position – Lightweight Concrete Design Challenge
Winning Team:
Bhavya Modi (B.Tech, 8th Semester)
Manav Patel (B.Tech, 8th Semester)
Fiyanshu Motwani (B.Tech, 6th Semester)
UDIT DHORAJIA Dhrajia (B.Tech, 6th Semester)
📌 4th Position – Lightweight Concrete Design Challenge
Winning Team:
Jay Thakkar (B.Tech, 6th Semester)
Jaydev Rajapara (B.Tech, 6th Semester)
Jahan Kapoor (B.Tech, 4th Semester)
Kavya Chavda (B.Tech, 6th Semester)
🌉 Achievements in Bridge Making Competition 🌉
📌 5th Position – Bridge Making Competition (35 Teams Participated)
Winning Team:
Jahan Kapoor (B.Tech, 4th Semester)
Riddhi Kothari (B.Tech, 4th Semester)
Unnati Jain (B.Tech, 4th Semester)
🏅 Institutional Recognition
Nirma University was also awarded a Certificate of Appreciation under the College Contingent Program for its active participation in the competitions.
👏 A Huge Congratulations to Our Students and their mentor, Dr Tejas Joshi.
These victories highlight their technical acumen, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in concrete and structural engineering. Competing against top institutions across India, our teams demonstrated exceptional innovation and resilience in designing and casting high-performance lightweight concrete and structural bridge models.
🙏 Gratitude & Acknowledgment
We extend our sincere thanks to the faculty mentors, Director of IT, and Nirma University leadership for their constant guidance and support in providing students with such a valuable platform to showcase their skills at a national level.