Dr. Bindumadhav Aery, of Auerecon, Technical Director Geotechnical infrastructures, Australia has paid a visit to Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management, Bantakal on 07 April 2022. As part of the visit he addressed the 3 Days Faculty Development Program (PRERANA-2022) organized by the Department of Civil Engineering in association with ISTE faculty Chapter. While speaking on the topic of “Role of Geotechnical Engineering in Highway/ Railway construction design” he explained various methods adapted in Australia for Geotechnical investigations, Sustainable materials, Development of project specific requirements, Interpretation geotechnical results /design parameters. Resource person gave lot of examples on failure about expansive soils. Dr. Bindumadhav Aery also highlighted the scope for further research and job opportunities abroad.
Vice Principal Prof. Dr. Ganesh Aithal, Dean, Professors and Heads of the Department were present during this occasion. Later he visited various department of the college and appreciated the facilities offered to the students.