Mr. Jayakesh K, Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering Department of Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology Bantakal, was awarded Ph.D. degree for his research thesis titled “Experimental Studies in Interface Bond Strength of Ultra-thin Whitetopping Pavements Under Static and Dynamic Loading Conditions.”, submitted under the guidance of Dr. Suresha S N, Associte Professor, NITK, Surathkal, Mangalore. The management, Principal and staff members of SMVITM have expressed their happiness for being honoured with Ph.D award.