I am currently working as Assistant Professor in Applied Mechanics Department, L. D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad. I have obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering in 1995 and Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (CASAD) in 2009 from L.D.College of Engineering affiliated to Gujarat University. I have been engaged in teaching Mechanics of Solids, Structural Analysis, Structural Design, Integrated Personality Development Course at Undergraduate level and Geosynthetics & Reinforced Soil and Earth & Rock-fill Dams in M.E. (Geotechnical Engineering). My area of interest is to work for sustainable material and technology for Sustainable Development. I am passionate about nurturing integrated personality development by instilling fundamental human values in myself and my students. I have published 24 research papers in national & international conferences and Journals in association with PG students in Geotechnical Engineering. I have guided 21 PG students for their dissertation work and mentoring students for Design Engineering and Internship at UG level. I am currently mentoring a Project under Student Start up and Innovation Policy ( SSIP) entitled "Heam Free": Instant blood stain remover for cloths . This Start up has been approved a Financial Assistance of 65,000/- rupees. I have filed a Patent along with students with Application Number 202421019002 on 14th March 2025. Prior to association with academics I worked as trainee at Rural Technology Institute, Gandhinagar and as Assistant engineer in C. C. Patel and Associates, Gandhinager.
