Department of Civil Engineering

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Qualification	Specialization	University	Year
PhD	Civil Engineering.	IIT Madras	2013
MTech	Traffic and Transportation Engineering.	Kerala University	1996
BTech	Civil Engineering.	Kerala University.	1994

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Teaching Experience	23 Years

Industrial Experience	Nil

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Traffic Engineering, Traffic modeling, Intelligent Transport Systems

Membership:ISTE

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Papers in Journals	12

Papers in Conferences	8

Papers Published in International Journals
1. Ajitha Thankappan, Lelitha Vanajakshi and Sankar C. Subramanian,�A Multi-class non-continuum traffic flow model for congestion analysis", International Journal of Engineering Studies, Vol. 4, No. 3, 2012, pp. 207-229.
2. Ajitha Thankappan and Lelitha Vanajakshi, "A traffic stream model for heterogeneous traffic conditions", Transport (Journal of Institution of Civil Engineers UK), Vol.167, Issue TR4, 2013, pp. 240-247.
3. Ajitha Thankappan, Lelitha Vanajakshi and Sankar C. Subramanian, �Significance of incorporating heterogeneity in a non-continuum macroscopic model for density estimation�, Transport (Taylor & Francis), Vol. 29, No. 2, 2014, pp. 125-136.
4. Ajitha Thankappan, Lelitha Vanajakshi and Sankar C. Subramanian, �Real-Time Traffic Density Estimation without Reliable Side Road Data�, ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, Volume: 29, No. 2, 2015, pp. 1-8.
5. Ajitha Thankappan, Amrita Sunny, Lelitha Vanajakshi and Sankar C. Subramanian, �A non-continuum lumped-parameter dynamic model applied to Indian traffic� Journal of Systems Science & Control Engineering, Vol. 3, 2015, pp. 320-331.
6. Sreekanth Fhulari, Ajitha Thankappan, Lelitha Vanajakshi & Shankar C. Subramanian, �Traffic flow estimation at error prone locations using dynamic traffic flow modeling�, Transportation Letters-The International Journal of Transportation Research, Published online on 5th January 2017.
7. Parvathy V and Ajitha Thankappan, �Development of Traffic Stream Models for a Two Lane NH in Kottayam�, International Journal of Science Technology & Engineering, Volume 4,| Issue 2,| August 2017.
8. Jimitha M Eldho and Ajitha Thankappan, �Impact of Rejuvenator on Performance and Engineering Properties of HMA containing recycled Materials�, International Journal of Current Engineering and Research, Vol 5, Issue 4, 2018.
9.Soorya Ann Koshy, Praveen A and Ajitha T, Resilient modulus prediction of laterite soils under variable moisture levels using Fuzzy logic model, Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology; August 2021
10. Tilba Thomas, Praveen A and Ajitha T, Assessment of carbon neutrality of building materials using emergy parameter, International Journal of Exergy (Accepted for publication)
Paper Published in National Journal
1. Ajitha Thankappan and Lelitha Vanajakshi, �Development and Application of a Traffic Stream Model Under Heterogeneous Traffic Conditions�, Journal of Institution of Engineers India Ser. A, Volume: 96, No. 4, 2015, pp. 261-275.
2. Sreejith V U, Ajitha T and Nadheera Haneef O, Modulus based approach of lateritic subgrade soil strength evaluation using Light Weight Deflectometer, Journal of Advances in Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 5, Issue. 2, DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7192728
Papers Published in Conferences
1. Ajitha Thankappan and Lelitha Vanajakshi, �Traffic stream modeling under heterogeneous traffic conditions�, International Conference on Traffic and Transportation Studies (ICTTS-10), Kuming, China, August 3-5, 2010.
2. Ajitha Thankappan, Lelitha Vanajakshi and Sankar C. Subramanian �An optimal traffic stream model for Indian traffic conditions�, Proceedings of the 90th Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting, Washington, D. C., January 23-27, 2011.
3. Ajitha Thankappan and Lelitha Vanajakshi, �Development of optimized traffic stream models under heterogeneous traffic conditions�, Proceedings of the 91st Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D. C., 2012.
4. Ajitha Thankappan, Lelitha Vanajakshi and Sankar C. Subramanian, �A hybrid model for arterial traffic density estimation�. Proceedings of the 92nd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D. C., 2013.
5. Ajitha Thankappan, �A model based scheme for real time estimation of traffic density�, Second International Conference on Materials, Mechanics and Management 2014 (IMMM�14), at College of Engineering, TVM from 16-19th December 2014.
6.Soorya Ann Koshy, Praveen A, Ajitha T, Structural performance assessment of inundated flexible pavements with lateritic soil, National Conference on Resilient Infrastructure 2020, 18/12/2020, Kerala Highway Research Institute, Trivandrum
7.Sherin N S, Salini P and Ajitha T, Performance analysis of a signalized intersection post an infrastructural improvement, 7TH Conference on Transportation Systems Engineering and Management (CTSEM 2020), December 29-30 2020, NAATPAC
8.Soorya Ann Koshy, Praveen A and Ajitha T, Evaluation of adequacy of pavement design practice of using CBR to capture resilient responses of lateritic soils, 13th International Confetence on Transportation Planning and Implementation Methodologies TPMDC 2020, 10-11 Dec 2020, IIT Bombay

Book Chapter Published
1. Shrikant Fulari, Lelitha Vanajakhi, Sankar C Subramanyam and Ajitha T (2016). Application of Multisensor Data Fusion for Traffic Congestion Analysis. Hassen Fourati (Ed.), Multisensor Data Fusion (pp. 595-609), Newyork: CRC Press Taylor &Francis group

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1. Research Seed Money Project (CERD) for 2 lakh on Development of Congestion Information System for a two lane NH in Kottayam

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Responsibilities
1. Faculty Advisor, B.Tech 2015-19 batch
2. Approved research guide, KTU
3. PTA Secretary (2015-18)
4. Asst. Cluster Convener, Kottayam Cluster(2019-21)
5. Nodal Officer, EAP Committee, TEQIP, Phase II
(2019 on wards)
6. Head, Department of Civil Engineering (2021-23)
7. Convenor, BOS, Agricutural Engineering, APJKTU (2022 onwards)
8. Research Dean, RIT (2023 onwards)