Department of Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engg.)

 

Technical Education plays a vital role in human resource development of the country by creating skilled manpower, enhancing industrial productivity and improving the quality of life. In the context of major economic and technological changes due to the effects of globalization, it is increasingly acknowledged that higher technical education equips students with adequate skills to enable their full participation in the emerging social, academic, economic and cultural environment.

 

With the constantly growing and knowledge-based industries now occupying the centre stage in development, there is an increased demand for quality infrastructure to accommodate and support development activities. The need for infrastructure has forced development to take place in unsuitable ground and environmental conditions. Construction projects coming up in adverse ground conditions require experts with thorough understanding of geotechnical engineering for providing proper foundations for the proposed structures.

 

The IES College of Engineering has recognized the importance of the above, and considering it as a social responsibility, took necessary steps to introduce M.Tech. Geotechnical Engineering course in the Department of Civil Engineering. IESCE is the first self financing college to offer this course in Kerala. It is the 2nd college in the state to offer this course. Faculty members instructing this course are experts in the field of Geotechnical Engineering, led by Dr. Syed Jalaludeen Shah.