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  • Prof. Sudhakar M Rao

  • Retired Professor
  • Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Publications 1983 - 2023

Publications

  • 105
    Journal Articles
  • 1
    Book Chapter
  • 5
    Conference
    Proceedings
  • 2
    Review
  • 1
    Note
  • 22
    Projects
  • 3
  • 4
  • 4
  • 93

Citations / H-Index

2247 Citations
29 h-index
2039 Citations

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Expertise

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering behaviour of unsaturated soils Hazardous waste management Surface and ground water quality Remediation of contaminated groundwater

Personal Information

Prof. Sudhakar M Rao

Male
Civil Engineering Sir C V Raman Circle, Krishnappa Garden, C V Raman Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
, Karnataka, India - 560012


Experience

  • Retired Professor

    Civil Engineering

    Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

  • Chairman

    Civil Engineering

    Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

  • Professor

    Civil Engineering

    Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

  • Associate Professor

    Civil Engineering

    Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

  • Assistant Professor

    Civil Engineering

    Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore


Qualification

  • Ph.D.

    Poona University

  • M.Sc

    Poona University

  • B.Sc

    Poona University


Doctoral Theses Guided

2020

Extra-cellular Polysaccharides and Microbially Induced Carbonate Cementation Using Indigenous Microbes in Cattle Manure

Sukumar, Reshma , Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

2019

Role of Physico-chemical Processes And Micro-structural Features in Influencing Moisture Loss and Engineering Properties Of Compacted Residual Soils Exposed To Environmental Relative Humidity

Rekapalli, Monica , Indian institute of Science, Bengaluru

2016

Influence of Chemo-Mechanical Factors on Compression and Undrained Strengths of Soft Kaolinites Prepared using Synthetic Seawater

Deepak, G B , Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

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2020

Extra-cellular Polysaccharides and Microbially Induced Carbonate Cementation Using Indigenous Microbes in Cattle Manure

Sukumar, Reshma , Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

2019

Role of Physico-chemical Processes And Micro-structural Features in Influencing Moisture Loss and Engineering Properties Of Compacted Residual Soils Exposed To Environmental Relative Humidity

Rekapalli, Monica , Indian institute of Science, Bengaluru

2016

Influence of Chemo-Mechanical Factors on Compression and Undrained Strengths of Soft Kaolinites Prepared using Synthetic Seawater

Deepak, G B , Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

2015

Factors Influencing Contaminant Transport in Vadose Zone of Near Surface Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility

Raghuveer Rao, P , Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

2014

Synthesis and Characterization of Geopolymers as Construction Materials 

Acharya, Indra Prasad , Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

2013

Influence of Permeation of Synthetic Groundwater Solutions on the Hydro-Mechanical Proerties of Barmer Bentonite

Shashidhar, S , Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

2013

CHM (Chemo-Hydro-Mechanical) Behavior of Barmer-1 Bentonite in the Context of Deep Geological Repositories for Safe Disposal of Nuclear Waste

Ravi, K , Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

2010

Characterization And Lime Stabilization Studies On Artificially Lead Contaminated Soils

Gaurave, Kumar , Indian institute of Science, Bengaluru

2008

A Magnesia Based Sustainable Method For De-Fluoridation Of Contaminated Groundwater

Pemmaraju, Mamatha , Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

2006

Influence Of Osmotic Suction On The Swell And Compression Behaviour Of Compacted Expansive Clays

Thyagaraj, T , Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

2000

Stabilisation Of Black Cotton Soil By Lime Piles

Venkata Swamy, B , Indian institute of Science, Bengaluru

2000

Engineering Behaviour Of Ash-Modified Soils Of Karnataka

Muttharam, M , Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

2000

Collapse Behaviour Of Red Soils Of Bangalore District

Revanasiddappa, K , Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

1997

Cyclic Swell-Shrink Behaviour Of Laboratory Compacted Expansive Soils

Gangadhara, S , Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

1996

Role Of Physico-Chemical Factors In The Heave And Collapse Behaviour Of Laboratory Desiccated Soils

Rao, M Sudhakar , Indian Institute of Science

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Research Projects

Lakes of Bengaluru as drivers of an enriched blue-green cityscape

Funding Agency : Earthwatch Institute, India

Setting up of Rajiv Gandhi Chair on WATSAN studies

Funding Agency : Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation, GOI

Prevention of nitrate contamination of groundwater in Mulbagal town through use ‎of bio‎-‎barrier at pit‎-‎toilet locations‎

Funding Agency : Arghyam Foundation, Bangalore

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Lakes of Bengaluru as drivers of an enriched blue-green cityscape

Funding Agency : Earthwatch Institute, India

Setting up of Rajiv Gandhi Chair on WATSAN studies

Funding Agency : Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation, GOI

Prevention of nitrate contamination of groundwater in Mulbagal town through use ‎of bio‎-‎barrier at pit‎-‎toilet locations‎

Funding Agency : Arghyam Foundation, Bangalore

Characterization of Bengaluru groundwater for BTEX contamination and development of procedures for remediation of BTEX contaminated groundwater

Funding Agency : CiSTUP, IISc

Lysimeter based sub-surface investigations to assess transport of contaminants in the vadoze zone surrounding the NSDF at Kalpakkam

Funding Agency : Atomic Energy Regulatory Board

Remediation of chromium contaminated groundwater using ferro-particles based technology

Funding Agency : Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation, GOI

Influence of seasonal variation on ground water quality at landfill site in Goa

Funding Agency : NICOMET Industries, Goa

Hydrophobic sand applications such as barrier material for organic pollutants

Funding Agency : Panasonic India, Corporation

Solidification/stabilization of heavy metals in solid wastes

Funding Agency : Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi

Development of domestic wastewater treatment technology

Funding Agency : Korea Institute of Science and Technology

Behaviour of bentonite buffer under repository simulated conditions-Phase 2

Funding Agency : Bureau of Research in Nuclear Studies, BARC, Mumbai

Water quality management for Mulbagal town under the IUWM program in TMC Mulbagal

Funding Agency : Arghyam Foundation, Bangalore

Comparative studies on XRF &standard analytical procedures

Funding Agency : SNAM alloys Pvt. Ltd., Pondicherry

Investigations on modified black cotton soils from Karnataka

Funding Agency : Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology

Impact of agricultural operations on soil and water quality in Bangalore District

Funding Agency : Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology

Environmental Impact of cyanide leached residues at K.G.F., Karnataka

Funding Agency : Department of Environment, Ecology, and Forests, Govt. of Karnataka

Development of indigenous filters to treat fluoride contaminated groundwater

Funding Agency : DST, Science and Society Division

Behaviour of bentonite buffer under repository simulated conditions

Funding Agency : Bureau of Research in Nuclear Studies, BARC, Mumbai

Environmentally safe use of arsenic and fluoride bearing sludge

Funding Agency : DST Science and Society Division

Fluoride removal from drinking water by IISc method in Chitradurga and Tumkur Districts of Karnataka

Funding Agency : Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology

Pilot studies on defluoridation of water by IISc method

Funding Agency : CAPART, GOI

Environmentally safe use of gypsum sludge

Funding Agency : Exide Industries Limited, Hosur Tamil Nadu

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