PRINCIPAL
Dr. Kookutla Ramesh, Principal, possesses a distinguished career spanning over 3.5 decades in Civil Engineering, encompassing teaching, strategic education planning, and student relationship management. He is a highly qualified professional with qualifications including M.E., Ph.D., FIE, FACCE (I), MICI, MISTE, MICFRC, MPSI, and MInSc. His academic journey is anchored by a Ph.D. from the esteemed National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal. Dr. Ramesh has made substantial contributions to the global body of knowledge, with 65 research papers published in prominent SCI/SCOPUS journals and conference proceedings. These publications address key field challenges and provide insights applied to real-world problems. Further demonstrating his focus on practical applications and driving technological advancements in Civil Engineering, he has been granted and published 6 patents. Complementing his research, he has successfully completed 6 research projects and contributed to 15 consultancy projects, effectively bridging the gap between theory and practice. Dr. Ramesh has received 10 international awards, a testament to the global recognition of his contributions and commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation in Civil Engineering. With 20 years of extensive administrative experience, he has served in leadership roles such as Head of Department (HOD), Dean, Principal, and Director in several premier educational institutions. In these roles, he has been instrumental in shaping curricula, fostering academic excellence, and steering institutions toward global recognition. This experience has honed his ability to lead teams and manage academic and research programs. Dr. Ramesh is currently associated with SRK Group of Institutions, Vijayawada, as Principal, SRK Institute of Technology. He remains dedicated to advancing research, improving teaching methodologies, and mentoring the next generation of Civil Engineers and professionals.