Kousik Deb / Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, IndianInstitute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee-247667,Uttaranchal, INDIA
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Phone Number: 01332-285897 (O), Mobile: +919410509519
Date of Birth: 29.09.1975 Sex: Male Marital Status: Married
Nationality: Indian, Passport No: E0430498

PRESENT STATUS Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, I.I.T Roorkee, India

MAILING AND PERMANENT ADDRESS

133, RailPark, Rishra

P.O: Morepukur, Dist: Hooghly (W.B)

PIN: 712250, India

EDUCATION

PhD (2006) Geotechnical Engineering, IIT Kanpur, India, (CPI 9.45/10)

M.E (2003) Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, BengalEngineeringCollege, Shibpur (D.U), West Bengal, India, 1st class (79% marks)

B.E (2000) Civil Engineering, JadavpurUniversity, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, 1st class with Honours (78% marks)

Higher Secondary Examination (1994) West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, 1st Class (67% marks)

Secondary Examination (1992) West Bengal Board of Secondary Education, 1st class (72% marks)

Research Areas

  • Soil-Structure Interaction
  • Ground Improvement
  • Numerical Modeling
  • Pile Foundation

PhD Thesis

Modeling of Reinforced Beds Resting on Soft Soils

  • Developed mechanical models for multi layer extensible and inextensible geosynthetic-reinforced granular fill soft soil system.
  • Developed mechanical model for geosynthetic-reinforced granular fill over soft soil with stone columns.
  • Study the creep behavior of geosynthetic reinforcement on settlement response.
  • Numerical analysis for multi layer geosynthetic-reinforced granular fill-soft soil system using FLAC

M. E. Thesis

Uplift Capacity of Piles

  • Study the effect of compressive loading on uplift capacity of vertical piles: an experimental investigation
  • Study the direction and position of loading on skin friction of vertical piles: an experimental investigation

PUblications

Technical Journals

  1. Kousik Deb,(2008) “Modeling of Granular Bed-Stone Column-Improved Soft Soil”, International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, John Wiley & Sons Ltd.,U. K. (in press, appear online on 13th November, 2007), doi: 10.1002/nag.672.
  2. Kousik Deb, S. Chandra and P. K. Basudhar, (2008) “Response of Multi layer Geosynthetic-Reinforced Bed Resting on Soft Soil with Stone Columns”, Computers and Geotechnics, Elsevier, U.K (in press, appear online on 24th September,2007), doi:10.1016/j.compgeo.2007.08.004
  3. P. K. Basudhar, Amol Vashistha, Kousik Deb and Arindam Dey, (2008) “Cost Optimization of Reinforced Earth Walls”, Geotechnical and Geological Engineering: an International Journal, Springer, Netherlands (in press, appear online), doi: 10.1007/s10706-007-9143-6.
  4. P. K. Basudhar, P. M. Dixit, Ashish Gharpure and Kousik Deb, (2008) “Finite Element Analysis of Geotextile-Reinforced Sand-Bed Subjected to Strip Loading”, Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Elsevier, U. K, Vol. 26, No. 1, pp: 91-99.
  5. Kousik Deb, N. Sivakugan, S.Chandra and P.K.Basudhar, (2007) “Numerical Analysis of Multi Layer Geosynthetic-Reinforced Granular Bed over Soft Fill”, Geotechnical and Geological Engineering: an International Journal, Springer, Netherlands, Vol. 25, No. 6, pp: 639-646.
  6. P. K. Basudhar, Santanu Saha and Kousik Deb, (2007) “Circular Footings Resting on Geotextile-Reinforced Sand Bed”, Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Elsevier, U. K, Vol. 25, No. 6, pp: 377-384.
  7. Kousik Deb, S.Chandra and P.K.Basudhar, (2007) “Effect of Rheological Behavior of Geosynthetics on Settlement Response”,International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, J. Ross Publication, U.S.A., Vol. 1, No. 1,pp: 1-8.
  8. KousikDeb, P.K.Basudhar and S.Chandra, (2007) “Generalized Model for Geosynthetic-Reinforced Granular Fill-Soft Soil with Stone Columns”, International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, U.S.A., Vol. 7, No 4, pp: 266-276 (Top downloaded paper in ASCE).
  9. Kousik Deb, S.Chandra and P.K.Basudhar, (2007) “Nonlinear Analysis of Multi Layer Extensible Geosynthetic-Reinforced Granular Bed on Soft Soil”, Geotechnical and Geological Engineering: an International Journal, Springer, Netherlands, Vol. 25, No 1, pp: 11-23
  10. Kousik Deb, S.Chandra and P.K.Basudhar, (2005), “Settlement Response of a Multi Layer Geosynthetic-Reinforced Granular Fill-Soft Soil System”, Geosynthetics International,Thomas Telford, U.K, Vol. 12, No 6, pp: 288-298
  11. Kousik Deb and B.C.Chattopadhyay, (2005), “Effect of Dead Loads on Axial Uplift Capacity of Vertical Piles”, Journal of Technology, Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur, India, Vol. 38, No. 2, pp: 7-15
  12. B.C.Chattopadhyay and Kousik Deb, (2004), “Moorum as Blanketing Material for Railway Tracks” Journal of Institute of Permanent Way Engineers,India. Vol: 4, No 1, pp: 10-15.

Proceedings of Conferences/Symposiums

a) In International Conference/Workshop Proceedings

  1. Kousik Deb, P.K.Basudhar and S.Chandra, (2008) “Settlement Response of Granular Fill-Soft Soil Reinforced with Extensible Geosynthetic and Stone Columns”, 12thInternational Conference on Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics (IACMAG), Goa, India, 1st – 6th October (abstract accepted)
  1. Kousik Deb, S.Chandra and P.K.Basudhar, (2007) “Effect of Compaction on Settlement Response of Multi Layer Geosynthetic-Reinforced Fill on Soft Soil”, International Conference on Civil Engineering in the New Millennium: Challenge and Opportunities (CENeM-2007),Howrah, India, 11-14th January (CD-ROM).
  2. P.K.Basudhar, A. Vashistha, Kousik Deb, Arindam Deyand Sourav De (2007) “Optimal Cost Analysis of Reinforced Earth Walls”, International Conference on Civil Engineering in the New Millennium: Challenge and Opportunities (CENeM-2007),Howrah, India, 11-14th January (CD-ROM).
  3. P.K.Basudhar, R. Madan Mohan, Arindam Dey, Kousik Deb and Sourav De (2006) “Settlement Controlled Optimum Design of Shallow Footings”2nd International Conference on Computational Mechanics and Simulation (ICCMS-2006), Guwahati, India, 8-10th December, Vol: 2, pp: 1905-1911.
  4. P.K.Basudhar, Anuradha Das, Sarat Kumar Das, Arindam Dey, Kousik Deb and Sourav De (2006) “Optimal Cost Design of Rigid Raft Foundation” The Tenth East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction (EASEC-10), Bangkok, Thailand, 3rd -5th August, Vol: 7, pp: 39-44.
  5. Kousik Deb, S.Chandra and P.K.Basudhar, (2006) “Modeling of Extensible Multilayer Geosynthetic-Reinforced Granular Fill over Soft Soil”, Geo-Congress-2006, ASCE Geo-Institute conference, Atlanta, USA,26th Feb - 1st March (CD-ROM).
  6. Kousik Deb,S.Chandra and P.K.Basudhar, (2005) “Settlement Response of Embankment on Multi Layer Geosynthetic-Reinforced Reclaimed Ground” 1st International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering for Disaster Mitigation and Rehabilitation, Singapore, 12-13th December, pp: 460-465.

b) In National Conference/Workshop Proceedings

  1. Kousik Deb, Arindam Dey and S.Chandra (2007) “Modeling of Layered Soil System“, 1st Indian Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference, Hyderabad, India, 2-3rd March, pp: 50-55.
  2. Kousik Deb, S.Chandra and P.K.Basudhar, (2006) “The Effect of Prestressing on the Settlement Response of Multi layer Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil”, Indian Geotechnical Conference, GEOINDEX 2006, Chennai, India, 14-16th December, pp: 607-610.
  3. S. Chandra and Kousik Deb (2006) “Physical Modeling Approach to Soil-Structure Interaction Problems”,Indian Geotechnical Conference, GEOINDEX 2006, Chennai, India, 14-16th December, pp: 171-178 (Invited Paper).
  4. P.K. Basudhar, M.K. Rajpal, S. De, A. Dey and Kousik Deb, (2006) “Application of Soil Liquefaction Predictive Models and Their Comparative Study”, EARTH-2006, National Conference on Earthquake Disaster: Technology and Management, Allahabad, India, 11-12th February, pp: 24-27.
  5. Kousik Deb, S.Chandra and P.K.Basudhar, (2005) “Equivalent Thickness of the Geosynthetic-Reinforced Granular Fill over Soft Soil”, Indian Geotechnical conference, Ahmedabad, India, 17-19th December. Vol-2, pp: 249-252.
  6. Kousik Deb and B.C.Chattopadhyay, (2003), “Effect of Direction and Location of Loadings on Average Skin Friction of Vertical Piles”, Indian Geotechnical Conference, Roorkee, India, 18-20th December. Vol-1, pp: 121-124.

EXPERIENCE

  • May 2007 to present – LECTURER, I.I.T Roorkee, Roorkee, India

Responsibility – Involve with teaching and research work

  • December 2006 to May 2007 – LECTURER, BITS Pilani, Pilani, Rajasthan, India.

Responsibility – Involved with teaching and research work

  • October 2006 to December 2006 – SENIOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE, I.I.T Kanpur, Kanpur, India.

Responsibility – Involved with a project on soil characterization and modeling of railway track formation for new or existing one

  • June 1999 to July 1999 – TRAINEE: One month vocational training at M.N.DASTUR & CO, Kolkata, India

Responsibility – Designed RCC structures for steel plant

SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS

  • Endeavour Research Fellowship to undertake a PostdoctoralResearch programme in Australia, (Australian Government, Department of Education, Science and Training), JamesCookUniversity, Townsville, Australia, 2008
  • Institute Fellowship, IIT, Kanpur during PhD, 2003-2006
  • UGC-GATE Fellowship, BengalEngineeringCollege, Shibpur, Howrah during M.E, 2001-2003

COURSES TAUGHT/TEACHING

  • Advanced Numerical Analysis (Instructor + Tutor) for PG student (Semester I- 2007-2008)
  • Engineering Graphics (Instructor + Tutor) for UG student (Semester I- 2007-2008)
  • Soil Mechanics and Engineering Geology (Tutor) for UG student (Semester I- 2007-2008)
  • Measurement Techniques - II (Instructor) for UGstudent (Semester II- 2006-2007)
  • Engineering Graphics (Tutor) for UGstudent (Semester II- 2006-2007)
  • Construction Planning and Management (Tutor) for UGstudent (Semester II -2006-2007)

Supervision of Students

M. Tech.

  • Jitendra Manwani, “Effect of Joint Parameters on Bearing Capacity of Foundation”, June, 2008(in progress),Co-supervisor: Dr. N. K. Samadhiya

B. Tech

  • Abhay Mahajan, Abhinav Sudhendra, Divjot Singh and Mohit Mathur, “Analysis and Design of Steel Road Bridges”, May, 2008 (in progress), Co-supervisor: Dr. A. Chakraborty.

Conferences Attended and/or Presentations /SEMINAR Delivered

  • Attended the National Workshop on “Quality Control in Construction Through Precision Equipments-2007 (QCCPE-2007)” at IIT Roorkee, India, 24thOctober-2007.
  • Delivered Seminar on “Modeling of Reinforced Beds” at JamesCookUniversity, Townsville, Australia, 14th November-2006.
  • Presented Technical Paper at International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering for Disaster Mitigation and Rehabilitation, Singapore, 12-13th December-2005
  • Presented Technical Paper at Indian Geotechnical Conference-IGC 2003, Roorkee, India; 18-20th December-2003

SKILLS

(i) Geotechnical Software Tools

  • Fast Lagrangian Analysis of Continua (FLAC)
  • Beams on Elastic Foundations (BEF)
  • Slope Stability Analysis (Geo - Slope)
  • Slope Stability Analysis (TalRen)
  • Geotechnical Problem Analysis(Geo - 4)
  • Spectral Analysis of Surface Waves (SASW) Instrument

(ii) MATLAB, FORTRAN, C, WINDOWS, MS OFFICE

(iii) Can Handle Various Geotechnical Instruments

REVIEWER OF JOURNALS

  • Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Elsevier, U. K
  • Geotechnical and Geological Engineering: an International Journal, Springer, Netherlands
  • International Journal of Engineering, Iran

ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

  • Scientific and TechnicalCommittee member for 12th International Conference on Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics (IACMAG), Goa, India, 1st – 6th October, 2008.
  • Topic Coordinator for 12th International Conference on Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics (IACMAG), Goa, India, 1st – 6th October, 2008. Topic: Soil Improvement
  • Volunteer member of the “Summer Camp-2005”, June-July 2005, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND SOCIETIES

  • Life Member, Indian Society for Construction Materials and Structures
  • Life Member, Alumni Association, IIT Kanpur

CONSULTANCY PROJECTS

Testing of soil samples, Northern Railway, New Delhi, India(completed)

  • Testing and recommendation of samples for filter material, Northern Railway, New Delhi, India (completed)

List of GRADUATE courses taken

  • Advanced Soil Mechanics
  • Advanced Foundation Engineering
  • Analytical and Numerical Methods in Geomechanics
  • Finite Element Methods in Engineering Mechanics
  • Application of Soil Mechanics
  • Ground Engineering
  • Dynamics of Soil and Foundation
  • Principles and Design of Reinforced Earth
  • Pavement Engineering
  • Advanced Numerical Methods and Computer Programming

FOREIGN VISIT

  • Australia: ToDeliver Seminar on “Modeling of Reinforced Beds” at JamesCookUniversity, Townsville, Australia; 14th November-2006.
  • Singapore: To Present Paper at International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering forDisaster Mitigation and Rehabilitation, Singapore; 12-13th December-2005

Referees

Dr. Sarvesh Chandra
Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, Pin-208016
Phone: +91-512-2597667 (off), 2598200 (home)
Fax: +91-512-2597395
E-mail: / Dr. P.K. Basudhar
Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, Pin-208016
Phone: +91-512-2597029 (off), 2598744 (home)
Fax: +91-512-2597395
E-mail: / Dr. Nagaratnam Sivakugan
PhD, RPEQ, CPEng, FIEAust
Associate Professor
Head, Civil & Environmental
Engineering
JamesCookUniversity
Townsville, Qld 4811
Australia
Tel: +61 7 47814431
Fax: +61 7 47751184
Email:

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that all the information above is complete & true to the best of my knowledge.

Date: (KOUSIK DEB)