Research

The Department has been actively engaged in multidisciplinary research addressing contemporary challenges in civil engineering, with a strong focus on sustainability, safety, resilience, and innovation in the built environment. Faculty members and research scholars have contributed significantly through theoretical, experimental, numerical, and applied research, aligning departmental objectives with national priorities and global research trends.

Major research thrust areas include structural analysis and design, earthquake engineering, structural dynamics, concrete technology, building materials, masonry structures, and repair and rehabilitation of structures. Several studies have been undertaken on the seismic performance of reinforced concrete (RC) and composite structures, emphasizing vulnerability assessment, nonlinear behavior, and performance-based design approaches. Research on multi-storied buildings, shear wall systems, and retrofitting strategies has provided valuable insights for improving structural safety in seismic regions.

The Department has also made notable contributions in the field of advanced concrete and construction materials. Research activities encompass the development and characterization of high-performance concrete, use of supplementary cementitious materials, sustainable and recycled aggregates, and durability studies under aggressive environmental conditions. These studies aim to enhance material efficiency while reducing environmental impact, thereby supporting sustainable construction practices.

In the domain of geotechnical and foundation engineering, research has focused on soil characterization, bearing capacity improvement techniques, slope stability analysis, and ground improvement methods. These investigations are particularly relevant to infrastructure development in challenging soil conditions and urban expansion scenarios.

Research in water resources and environmental engineering includes studies on water storage structures, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and environmental impact assessment. Emphasis has been placed on efficient design of water-retaining structures, sustainable water management, and mitigation of environmental risks associated with urbanization and climate change.

The Department actively promotes computational and numerical modeling using advanced software tools such as finite element analysis platforms for simulating structural behavior under static and dynamic loading. These studies support both academic research and practical engineering applications.

Faculty members have published their findings in reputed peer-reviewed national and international journals, conference proceedings, and edited volumes. Research outcomes have also been disseminated through seminars, workshops, faculty development programs, and collaborative activities with academic institutions and industry partners. Ongoing research projects and postgraduate dissertations further strengthen the research ecosystem of the Department.

Overall, the Department continues to foster a robust research culture aimed at producing impactful knowledge, supporting innovation, and contributing to societal needs through safe, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure development.

1. Gayathri, V., Govardhan, C., Sruthi, S., & Dey, N. (2024). Performance assessment of ternary blended fiber-reinforced recycled aggregate concrete. *Research on Engineering Structures and Materials*. [http://dx.doi.org/10.17515/resm2025-491ma1018rs](http://dx.doi.org/10.17515/resm2025-491ma1018rs)
2. Chaudhuri, P., & Barman, S. K. (2025). Genetic mutation-based swarm intelligence for structural design optimization of space framed structures. *Computers and Concrete*. [https://doi.org/10.12989/cac.2025.36.1.073](https://doi.org/10.12989/cac.2025.36.1.073)
3. Saha, A., Ghosh, B., & Khan, H. A. (2025). Study for the development of fly ash based concrete. *Innovations in Technologies: Pioneering Sustainable Infrastructure for a Resilient Future*. [https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-82133-2](https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-82133-2)
4. Khan, H. A. (2025). A comprehensive review on performance evaluation of RC and composite shear walls in multi-storied buildings during earthquakes. *International Conference on Advances in Structural Engineering & Material Sciences (ICASEMS-2025)*. In press.
5. Chaudhuri, P., Barman, S. K., Maity, D., & Maiti, D. K. (2025). AI based unified particle swarm optimization for cost optimal structural design of high-rise RC framed structures. *Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Advances in Concrete, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineering—Volume 2*. [https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-0751-8](https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-0751-8)
6. Karmakar, M., Khan, H. A., Vadivel, T. S., & Ganguly, S. (2026). From waste to resilience: A state-of-the-art review on fly ash-based rubberized geopolymer concrete. *SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering*. [https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V13I1P108](https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V13I1P108)

1. Smrity Constech Pvt. Ltd. (2022–2025). Construction Technology. Student internship, hands on in the construction sites.
2. Imagiminds CAD Solutions, Kolkata (2022–2025). Planning & Designing. Student training on CE softwares and placements.
3. C.E. Consultants_Civil Engineering (2022–2025). Construction Technology. Student internship, hands on in the construction sites.
4. Dr. Fixit Institute of Structural Protection and Rehabilitation (2023–2028). Water proofing technologies, repair and rehabilitation of structure. Student internship, student certification course, FDP, STTP for students and faculty; training to unskill labors about different Pidilite construction chemicals.
5. Department of Civil Engineering, Adamas University, Kolkata (2024–2027). Academic. Student certification course, FDP, STTP for students and faculty.

The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) has consistently emphasized the development of a strong research culture aligned with emerging technological trends and societal needs. Over the years, the department has undertaken a wide range of research activities focusing on microelectronics devices, VLSI circuits, power systems, smart grids, power electronics, control systems, embedded systems, signal processing, antenna design, biomedical image processing, IoT-based application and intelligent automation. Faculty members and research scholars have actively contributed to advancing knowledge through funded projects, scholarly publications, patents, and industry collaborations.

The department has actively encouraged sponsored research and consultancy activities. Faculty members have submitted research proposals to funding agencies and state-level research bodies. Student-centric research has been another important dimension of departmental activities. Undergraduate and postgraduate students have been motivated to undertake innovative projects, mini-projects, and final-year dissertations aligned with current research trends. Many student projects have resulted in conference publications, prototype demonstrations, and participation in technical competitions and exhibitions.   Our students have participated and won awards in national level hackathons such as Smart India Hackathon 2024, Dronolympics 2025, Viswakarma Award etc. Our faculty members, research scholars and students has published more than 30 research articles in reputed Scopus/SCI indexed international journals and more than 50 research articles in IEEE/Springer conferences, and edited book volumes.  Department has initiated links for high-performance computing and hardware localization.

 

Key focus areas of the department are

• Nano-electronics
• GaN-based device
• Internet of Things applications
• The design, analysis and fabrication of planar UWB MIMO antennas for portable device applications
• Low power SRAM Design
• applications of Machine Learning (ML) techniques for optimizing antenna parameters
• AI-coupled Low-Cost Smell Sensors for Hemidesmus indicus
• Augmented Knowledge Sharing for Unperceived Vision

1. Srivastav, A., Tiwari, U., Mandal, S. K., & Sachdeva, A. (2025). A FinFET based single bit-line feedback cutting low power 11T SRAM cell for LPWAN applications. AEU-International Journal of Electronics and Communications, 197, 155821. [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aeue.2025.155821](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aeue.2025.155821)
2. Das Mahapatra, R., Chakraborty, M., Bhattacharya, S., Kundu, A., & Mukherjee, M. (2025). Design and analysis of the electro-optical characteristics of super-lattice structure based ZnO/MGRL PIN photodetector using random-forest-regression model for detection of photon in UV wavelength. Engineering Research Express, 8(3). [https://doi.org/10.1088/2631-8695/ae3a42](https://doi.org/10.1088/2631-8695/ae3a42)
3. Srivastav, A., Tiwari, U., Mandal, S. K., & Sachdeva, A. (2025). A FinFET-based low leakage 10T static random access memory cell. Journal of Circuits, Systems and Computers, 34(4), 2550097. [https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218126625500975](https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218126625500975)
4. Srivastav, A., Tripathi, S. K., Tiwari, U., & Mandal, S. K. (2024). Comprehensive study of low-power SRAM design topologies. Recent Advances in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, 17(9), 849–858. [https://doi.org/10.2174/0123520965275861231027060817](https://doi.org/10.2174/0123520965275861231027060817)
5. Sharma, A., Tiwari, U., & Mandal, S. K. (2025). Real-time emotion classification and prediction using a hybrid facial expression recognition model emotion recognition in human resources’ future. Journal of Mobile Multimedia, 21(3–4), 407–428. [https://doi.org/10.13052/jmm1550-4646.21344](https://doi.org/10.13052/jmm1550-4646.21344)
6. Majumder, T., Mishra, R. K., Singh, S. S., Sahu, P. K., & Vohnout, R. (2023). Cognitive-radio-based resource management for smart transportation: A sliding mode control approach. IEEE Internet of Things Journal.
7. Majumder, T., Das Sarma, U., Choudhury, S., & Debnath, D. (2024). Pneumonia detection using asynchronous split learning method. IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics.
8. Banerjee, J., Gorai, A., & Ghatak, R. (2020). Design and analysis of a compact UWB MIMO antenna incorporating fractal inspired isolation improvement and band rejection structures. International Journal of Electronics and Communications. [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aeue.2020.153274](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aeue.2020.153274)
9. Banerjee, J., Gorai, A., & Ghatak, R. (2024). Development and investigation of a compact band-notched MIMO antenna attaining wideband isolation for UWB applications. Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications. [https://doi.org/10.1080/09205071.2024.2366989](https://doi.org/10.1080/09205071.2024.2366989)
10. Banerjee, J., Gorai, A., & Ghatak, R. (2024). A compact UWB MIMO antenna augmented with isolation improvement structures in situ with ground stubs and slots. International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies. [https://doi.org/10.1017/S1759078723001150](https://doi.org/10.1017/S1759078723001150)
11. Banerjee, J., Gorai, A., & Ghatak, R. (2022). A novel isolation improvement technique using a fractal neutralization line with dual band rejection attributes in a compact UWB MIMO antenna. International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies. [https://doi.org/10.1017/S1759078722001349](https://doi.org/10.1017/S1759078722001349)
12. Chand, N., Adak, S., Swain, S. K., Biswal, S. M., & Sarkar, A. (2022). Performance enhancement of normally off InAlN/AlN/GaN HEMT using aluminium gallium nitride back barrier. Computers & Electrical Engineering, 98, 107695. [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compeleceng.2022.107695](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compeleceng.2022.107695)
13. Saha, T. K., Mukherjee, M., & Dhar, R. S. (2024). Biomolecule identification using superlattice AlGaN/GaN high-K MOSHEMT: A cutting-edge biosensing technique. Journal of Microsystem Technologies. [https://doi.org/10.1007/s00542-024-05738-4](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00542-024-05738-4)
14. Karmakar, N., & Bhattacharyya, B. (2023). A reactive power planning model for power transmission systems using meta-heuristics algorithms. Decision Analytics Journal.
15. Mazumdar, H., Khondakar, K. R., Das, S., Halder, A., & Kaushik, A. (2025). Artificial intelligence for personalized nanomedicine; from material selection to patient outcomes. Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery. [https://doi.org/10.1080/17425247.2024.2440618](https://doi.org/10.1080/17425247.2024.2440618)

1. Steroviz Pixels Pvt Ltd, Salt Lake, West Bengal

A Memorandum of Understanding (‘MoU’) was signed on 10^th July 2023 by and between Adamas University and Steroviz Pixels Pvt Ltd. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizes a collaborative partnership aimed at strengthening academic, research, and professional engagement between the two institutions. The agreement focuses on promoting industry–academia interaction, enhancing student learning through internships and training, and encouraging joint research and innovation activities. Through this MoU, both parties commit to sharing expertise, organizing technical events, facilitating skill development programs, and supporting collaborative initiatives that contribute to academic excellence and practical exposure. The partnership reflects a mutual intent to foster knowledge exchange, professional development, and long-term institutional cooperation for the benefit of students and faculty members.

The MOU was initiated by Dr. Tirtha Majumder, Associatet Professor, of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Dr. Boudhayan Bandhopadhyay, Associate Professor of the Department of Biotechnology. The MoU was signed under the supervision of Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and Dean, School of Engineering and Technology, Adamas University and other higher officials.

Highlights of the MOU

• Research & Development Collaboration:

The agreement includes cooperation in areas such as academic exchange, research collaboration, training programs, internships, workshops, seminars, and skill development initiatives. Encouragement of joint research activities, consultancy work, innovation projects, and possible joint publications.

• Industry–Academia Interaction:

Provision for guest lectures, expert talks, technical sessions, and exposure of students and faculty members to practical and industrial environments.

• Internship & Training Opportunities: Facilitation of internships, project work, and hands-on training programs for students.