VTU Research Centre
RASTA is a recognised Research centre under Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum offering PhD programmes in Civil Engineering / Transportation Engineering.
Presently there are three research supervisors guiding the research scholars in various fields of their PhD research.
PhD awarded till date – 03
PhD pursuing - 05
Completed / Ongoing Ph.D. Research Projects:
| Sl.No | Title of the research studies / projects | Degree | Name of University | Research Scholar | Guide | Year of Registration | Month & Year of Award of Ph.D. (MM/YYYY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STUDIES ON THE DRAINAGE CHARACTERISTICS OF GRANULAR SUB BASE COURSE | Ph.D. | Visvesvaraya Technological University | G. Kavitha | Dr. Krishnamurthy | 2008 | 03/2019 |
| 2 | EVALUATION OF EFFECTIVE BITUMEN FILM THICKNESS ON AGGREGATE MIXES | Ph.D. | Visvesvaraya Technological University | Jaya R.Shinganmakki | Dr. Krishnamurthy | 2009 | 03/2019 |
| 3 | EFFECT OF AIR VOIDS AND ASPHALT CONTENT ON PERFORMANCE OF BC MIXES | Ph.D. | Visvesvaraya Technological University | B. S. Prahallad | Dr. Krishnamurthy & Dr. Jaya R.Shinganmakki | 2011 | 07/2024 |
| 4 | USE OF GEOSYNTHETICS IN BETWEEN PAVEMENT LAYERS IN ENHANCEMENT OF PAVEMENT LIFE | Ph.D. | Visvesvaraya Technological University | Brunda A | Dr. Jaya R.Shinganmakki | 2021 | Ongoing |
| 5 | A STUDY ON SOIL STABILIZATION FROM SEVERAL REGIONS OF KARNATAKA AND DESIGN OF FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT | Ph.D. | Visvesvaraya Technological University | Chethan R B | Dr. Jaya R.Shinganmakki | 2022 | Ongoing |
| 6 | STUDY ON PERFORMANCE OF GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE FOR RIGID PAVEMENTS | Ph.D. | Visvesvaraya Technological University | Manjunath V | Dr. Jaya R.Shinganmakki | 2022 | Ongoing |
| 7 | CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE MATERIAL MANAGEMENT FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION | Ph.D. | Visvesvaraya Technological University | SmruthiKirana M D | Dr. Jaya R.Shinganmakki | 2023 | Ongoing |
| 8 | LABORATORY EVALUATION OF MIXED RECYCLE AGGREGATES FOR CC PAVEMENTS | Ph.D. | Visvesvaraya Technological University | Sheetal J S | Dr. Jaya R.Shinganmakki | 2023 | Ongoing |