sce-Indian Geotechnical Society, Vellore Chapter
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 16:27 — VITIndian Geotechnical Society (IGS)
The Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS) was established in the year 1948, having headquartered in New Delhi, aimed in promoting co-operation among engineers and scientists for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in the field of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering and allied fields and their practical applications. To promote closer interaction amongst geotechnical engineers spread all over the country, local chapters of the Society were introduced in 1968 and they were encouraged to organize activities throughout the year.
About IGS- Vellore Chapter:
The Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS) –Vellore Chapter was inaugurated by the Former President of IGS Prof G N Ghandhi in the year 2013 at VIT University Vellore, becoming the 37th local chapter of IGS. With enrolled life members of various backgrounds, the society provides a common forum for academicians, research workers, designers, construction engineers, equipment manufacturers, and others interested in the geotechnical activity. Several Seminars, lectures, and workshops were organized continuously for the benefit of local engineers and students.
To provide an opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Civil Engineering to get exposed to careers and opportunities in the field of geotechnical engineering, IGS Student Chapter was inaugurated in VIT, Vellore by the IGS President Dr. N.K.Samadhiya on 21.10.2021. This student chapter was inaugurated to develop leadership skills among students through activities like seminars/workshops/lectures. Technical events organized by the Student chapters will also expose them to the wide coverage of current trends and exciting professional/teaching/research opportunities in geotechnical engineering.
IGS VELLORE CHAPTER OFFICE BEARERS
| Sl. No | Faculty Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chairman | Dr. M. Muthukumar Associate Professor School of Civil Engineering Vellore Institute of Technology |
| 2 | Secretary | Dr. B. Divya Priya Assistant Professor School of Civil Engineering Vellore Institute of Technology |
| 3 | Faculty coordinator – IGS Vellore student chapter | Dr. S.S. Ajeesh Assistant Professor School of Civil Engineering Vellore Institute of Technology |
Student Chapter Inaugural
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