Smart and Livable Cities

Smart and Livable Cities

Research Cluster Overview

Research Cluster: Digital Revolution and Scientific Futures
Topic: Smart and Livable Cities
Theme: Aligned with SDGs (9, 11, 12, 13, and 15)

The Smart and Livable Cities Research Cluster investigates how and why advanced urban planning and engineering solutions can enhance quality of life in growing cities. Their research emphasizes integrating smart technologies, sustainable infrastructure, and human-centered design to improve livability and resilience. The cluster aims to advance intelligent urban systems using real-time urban analytics, sensor networks, and community engagement, contributing to connected, sustainable, and adaptable cities.

Research Focus Areas

– Traffic Safety and Management
– Waste-to-Resource Transformation
– Foundation Design and Analysis
– Earth Retaining Structures
– Ground Improvement Techniques
– Natural Resource Exploration
– Natural Hazard Prediction and Mitigation

Expected Outcomes

  • Improved traffic safety planning and assessment strategies
  • Integrated waste-to-resource systems for sustainable management
  • Innovative foundation and retaining structure design capabilities
  • Advanced ground improvement techniques in complex terrains
  • Accurate natural resource exploration and hazard mitigation frameworks

Current Projects

  • “Life Cycle Assessment of Concrete Structures”
  • “Evaluation of Bituminous Mixture properties mixed with Second Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (R2AP)”
  • “CA – Markov Model for Mapping Historical and Future LULC in Bangalore, India”
  • “Temperature analysis of admixed concrete pavements”
  • “A Study on Enhanced Machine Learning based Strength Prediction of Alkali Activated Eco Bricks / Blocks”
  • “An investigation on seismic vulnerability, rehabilitation techniques and their applications on operating structure”
  • “Advancing Infrastructure Resilience: Exploring Eco-Friendly Soil Stabilization for Strengthening Existing Footings”

Faculty Details & CVs

Lead Faculty: Dr. Dasarathy A K
Designation: Professor
Department: Civil Engineering
Location: Bangalore
Contact: 9840062899
Email: ak.dasarathy@jainuniversity.ac.in

Head/Coordinator: Dr. Dasarathy A K — CV
Members:
Dr. Anusudha V. — CV
Dr. G.V. Gaonkar — CV
Dr. Srikantha H — CV

Collaborating Opportunities

Internal: Civil Engineering Department
External: Nil
Other Collaborations: Nil