Name

Dr A Swetha

Designation

Associate Professor & HOD

Brief Profile (Expertise)

Dr. A. Swetha is an accomplished academician and researcher in the field of Civil and Structural Engineering, with over a decade of experience in teaching, research, consultancy, and innovation. She has made significant contributions to engineering education and research through her academic excellence, scholarly publications, and active involvement in curriculum development and professional activities.

Dr. A. Swetha has successfully completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship(PDF) in Civil & Structural Engineering from NextGen University International, USA, under the esteemed supervision of Dr. Mir Iqbal Faheem. This prestigious academic achievement reflects her unwavering commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and higher education, while further strengthening the academic and research profile of the Department of Civil Engineering.

She also holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil & Structural Engineering, demonstrating her strong expertise in advanced civil and structural engineering research. Her research interests include high-performance concrete, sustainable construction materials, fiber-reinforced concrete, structural engineering, transportation engineering, and pavement engineering. With numerous publications in reputed national and international journals, authored textbooks, and participation in conferences, workshops, and faculty development programs, Dr. A. Swetha continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of civil engineering education and research.

Driven by a passion for academic excellence, innovation, and student mentorship, she remains committed to fostering quality education, promoting impactful research, and encouraging industry-oriented learning among future civil engineers.

Department

Civil Engineering

Mobile

9398134600

Email

swethaadhunuri@deccancollege.ac.in

Date of Joining

21/12/2024

Educational

Qualifications

B.Tech., M.Tech., Ph.D & Post- Doctoral Fellowship (Civil & Structural Engineering)

Professional

Competency

ü  Advanced knowledge of Construction Materials, including high-performance concrete, sustainable materials, geopolymer composites, and durability assessment.

ü  Excellence in Teaching & Pedagogy, including outcome-based education (OBE), curriculum development, lesson planning, and implementation of modern teaching–learning methodologies.

ü  Experience in Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) techniques, non-destructive testing (NDT), and condition assessment of buildings and infrastructure.

Specialization

Civil and Structural Engineering

Experience

Total Experience: 11 Years

ü  Teaching Experience: 8 Years

ü  Research Experience: 3 Years

ü  Administrative Experience: 1 Year (served as Head of the Department)

Publications

 Total Publications: 16

ü  SCImago Indexed Journals: 02

ü  Scopus Indexed Journals: 04

ü  Web of Science Journals: 02

ü  UGC-CARE Listed Journals: 12

Conference Publications

ü  International Conferences: 03

ü  National Conferences: 02

Books / Edited Volumes

ü  Edited Books Published by Inter National Publishers: 01

ü  Edited Books Published by National Publishers: 05

Research Guidance

M.E./M. Tech Dissertations:

ü  Completed: 12

ü  Ongoing: 02

B.E. / B. Tech Projects Supervised: 22

ü  Ongoing: 02

Patents Published

National:  05

ü  Performance assessment of ternary blended high strength fiber reinforced concrete with hybrid fiber systems, Office of the Controller General Patents, Design & Trade Marks Department of Industrial policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, Application no-202541101598, 28/11/2025.

ü  Experimental investigation on geopolymer concrete with steel fibers using sustainable aggregates and activator systems, Office of the Controller General Patents, Design & Trade Marks Department of Industrial policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, Application no-202541101599, 22/10/2025.

ü  Performance of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete on Pavement Involving Nano silica and Zeolite, Office of the Controller General Patents, Design & Trade Marks Department of Industrial policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, Application no-202341045934, 01/09/2023.

ü  Development of Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Modelling of Mechanical Properties of Silica Fume based Green Concrete, Office of the Controller General Patents, Design & Trade Marks Department of Industrial policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, Application No- 202321031328A, 16/06/2023.

ü   Evaluating Shear Strength of Light Weight Concrete Using Artificial Intelligence, Office of the Controller General Patents, Design & Trade Marks Department of Industrial policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, Application No-202321031895 A, May2023.

Awards & Honors

ü  Served as Head of the Department

ü  Departmental Committee member

ü  Faculty Advisor

ü  NBA Coordinator for Structural Engineering Specialization

ü  Member - Women’s Welfare Committee

ü  Member – Internal Complaints Committee

ü  Member – Board of Studies [BOS] for Autonomous College

ü  Departmental Coordinator – R&D

Research Interest

ü    Advanced Concrete Technology

ü    Sustainable and Innovative Construction Materials

ü    Repair, Rehabilitation, and Retrofitting of Structures

ü    Geopolymer and Green Construction Technologies

ü    Composite Materials and Smart Structural Systems

ü    Pavement Materials and Transportation Geotechnics

ü    Construction Engineering & Management

Research Profile (ID & URL)

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=OBcCKoMAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra