Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS):
The Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS), founded in 1948, is dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in geotechnical engineering, including soil mechanics, foundation engineering, rock mechanics, and related fields. As a member of ISSMGE, it promotes collaboration among engineers, researchers, and institutions through conferences, publications, and technical programs. With over 5,500 members and 50+ local chapters, IGS fosters innovation and professional development across India.
IGS - Kanpur Chapter:
The IGS Kanpur Chapter, hosted at IIT Kanpur, is one of the oldest local chapters of the Indian Geotechnical Society. It promotes geotechnical awareness through technical lectures, workshops, and student engagement. The chapter serves as a regional hub for collaboration among professionals, researchers, and students in geotechnical engineering and allied disciplines in Uttar Pradesh and nearby regions.
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur:
From its very inception, IIT Kanpur has been striving to develop itself into an institution of excellence in education and research in consonance with the contemporary and future needs of India. The institute attracts top faculty and students nationwide and globally, fostering a vibrant ecosystem of learning, research, and industry collaboration on its state-of-the-art residential campus.
Geotechnical Engineering at IIT Kanpur:
The Geotechnical Engineering Division at IIT Kanpur, established in 1980, is known for its excellence in education, research, and consultancy. It offers M.Tech and Ph.D. programs focused on foundation engineering, earthquake geotechnics, ground improvement, rock mechanics, geo-environmental engineering and constitutive modelling.
The division is equipped with advanced laboratory facilities, field testing equipment and model testing setups. Additionally, students and researchers use advanced. Faculty are actively involved in interdisciplinary research and sponsored consultancy projects.
With the increasing complexity of geotechnical engineering problems, advanced numerical modelling has become essential for accurate analysis and informed decision-making. This workshop aims to bring together eminent national and international researchers to share insights on recent developments, challenges, and future directions in geotechnical numerical modelling.
Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory located at the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur
Organizing Chairman: Prof. N. R. Patra
Organizing Secretary: Prof. Arghya Das
Organizing Secretary: Prof. Jagdish P. Sahoo
Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur, Kanpur-208016
igskanpurchapter@gmail.com
+91 512-259-7623 (Organizing Chairman)
+91 512 259 6978 (Organizing Secretary)
+91 512 2592147 (Organizing Secretary)
