hari-prasad

Hari Prasad

Professor & HOD, Civil Engineering
hari.chennarapu@mahindrauniversity.edu.in

Dr. Hari Prasad Chennarapu is an Professor in the Civil Engineering Department , Ecole Centrale School of Engineering, Mahindra University. Dr. Prasad did his Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad.

2016

  • Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad. (2016)

2010

  • M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Warangal. (2010)

2008

  • B. Tech in Civil Engineering, SVITS, MBNR. (2008)

2004

  • Higher secondary, Takshashila Junior College. (2004)

2002

  • SSC, ZPHS. (2002)

July 2018- Present

  • Aug 2025- Present, Professor & HOD, Civil Engineering, Mahindra University
  • July 2018- Aug 2025, Associate Professor & HOD, Civil Engineering, Mahindra University

EXPERIENCE AFTER DOCTORATE

 

EXPERIENCE AFTER DOCTORATE

  • Worked as head of the department, Civil Engineering in Vardhaman College of Engineering (Autonomous), Hyderabad, From June 2016 – June 2018. Also, Committee Member for NBA and NIRF.
  • Board of studies member for Vardhaman college of Engineering and TKR College of Engineering, Hyderabad.
  • Convener for two Faculty development programs held at Vardhaman College of Engineering.

ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE BEFORE DOCTORATE

 

ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE BEFORE DOCTORATE

  • Worked as Officer in K. Raheja Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad, Telangana (July-November 2010)
  • Worked as Assistant Professor in Sree Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology and Science, Mahabubnagar, Telangana (January- June 2011).
  • Actively involved in developing geotechnical research lab and participated in the installation of various laboratory instruments during laboratory development phase of IIT Hyderabad.
  • Worked as Assistant Professor, ICFAI University, Hyderabad, Telangana

INVITED TALKS

 

INVITED TALKS

  • Delivered guest lecture on “Quality control of earth works by using NDT methods” during IGS student chapter inaugural event at Vardhaman college of engineering (Autonomous), Hyderabad
  • Delivered guest lecture on “Transverse pullout response of reinforcement embedded in sand” in one-day workshop conducted by IGS local chapter in JNTU Hyderabad.
  • Delivered guest lecture on “Importance of civil engineering” at ISL college of Engineering, Hyderabad.
  • Delivered guest lecture on “LWD device application in asphalt and base layers for quality control” at MVSR college of engineering, Hyderabad.

Patent Granted

  • Umashankar, B., and Hari Prasad, C. (2015), “An Apparatus for Measuring Transverse Pullout Resistance of a Reinforcing Element and Method Thereof.” Submitted to the Indian Patent Office, Application Number 2927/CHE/2015.

Design Patent Published

  • Ecole Centrale School of Engineering, Mahindra University, Dr. Kommanamanchi Vamsi, Mr. Mahopatra Prabodh Kumar Dr. D Sidhu Ramulu, and Dr. Chennarapu Hariprasad (2025). “Human-Safe Laboratory Device for HighFrequency Compaction in Large-Scale chambers for Geotechnical and Pavement Materials.” Applied in 2025, Application Number 459176-001.

International Journals

  • Vamsi, K., and Hariprasad, C (2025). “Mechanistic Evaluation ofGeosynthetic-Reinforced Recycled Aggregates: Shear and Interfacial Performance for Sustainable Pavement Applications” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE. (SCIE-IF – 3.5, Q1) (Article in Press)
  • Vamsi, K., Hariprasad, C., and Umashankar, B. (2025). “Mechanistic evaluation of biaxial and triaxial geogrids and geocells reinforcing C&D waste aggregate layers for sustainable flexible pavements”. Construction and building materials, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.143867. (SCIE-IF – 8.0, Q1)
  • Prabodh, K.M., Hariprasad, C, and Umashankar, B. (2025) “Mitigating Swelling in Unbound Pavements with Geotextile and Geocell Composites: An Experimental Study”. Geotechnical Engineering (Proceedings of the ICE), ICE. (Article in Press) (SCIE-IF –1.7, Q2)
  • Prabodh Kumar Mahopatra, Sidhu Ramulu Duddu, and Hariprasad Chennarapu (2025). “Characterization of Lime and Cement Stabilized Soil using DCPT, DSCPT, and LWD Devices”. Indian Geotechnical Journal, Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-025-01254-y (ESCI, IF - 1.5, Q2)
  • Prabodh Kumar Mahopatra, Vamsi Kommanamanchi, Sidhu Ramulu Duddu, and Hariprasad Chennarapu. (2025). “Assessment of Deformation Modulus in Reinforced and Unreinforced Pavement Layers using Semi- and Non-Destructive Testing Methods - Lab and Field Study”. Indian Geotechnical Journal, Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-025-01285-5 (ESCI, IF - 1.5, Q2)
  • Sidhu Ramulu Duddu, Vamsi Kommanamanchi, Hariprasad Chennarapu, and Andrew Lees. (2024). “Performance of Granular Materials Stabilized with Multi-Axial Geogrid Reinforcement.” Indian Geotechnical Journal. Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-023-00834-0 (ESCI, IF - 1.5, Q2)
  • Sidhu Ramulu Duddu, Vamsi Kommanamanchi, Hariprasad Chennarapu, and Umashankar Balunaini (2024). “Field Evaluation of Deformation Modulus of Geogrid and Geocell-Stabilized Subgrade Soil.” KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering. Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12205-024-2322-7 (SCIE, IF - 2.39, Q2)
  • Vamsi Kommanamanchi, Sidhu Ramulu Duddu, and Hariprasad Chennarapu (2024). “Evaluation of Geotechnical Characterization of Recycled Sand as a Sustainable Replacement for Natural Sand.” Journal of Material Cycles Waste Management. Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-024-01981-z (SCIE, IF - 3.0, Q2)
  • Sidhu Ramulu Duddu, Prabodh Kumar Mahopatra, Vamsi Kommanamanchi, and Hariprasad Chennarapu (2024). “Comprehensive Evaluation of Strength Parameters of Soils by Using DCP, DSCP, and LWD devices.” International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/19386362.2024.2377449 (ESCI, IF - 2.3, Q2)
  • Vamsi Kommanamanchi, Prabodh Kumar Mahopatra, Sidhu Ramulu Duddu, Amey Mutha, Hariprasad Chennarapu (2024). “Large-Scale Direct Shear Testing for Assessing Shear Parameters of Natural and Recycled Sand with Geosynthetic Reinforcements.” Construction and building materials. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.137598 (SCIE, IF - 8.0, Q1)
  • Bhragav kumar Karnamprabhakara, Hariprasad Chennarapu, and Umashankar Balunaini (2023). “Modified Axial Pullout Resistance Factors of Geostrip and Metal Strip Reinforcements in Sand Considering Transverse Pull Effects.” Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-023-02485-7 (ESCI, IF - 2.0, Q1)
  • Sidhu Ramulu Duddu, Vamsi Kommanamanchi, Hariprasad Chennarapu, and Umashankar Balunaini (2023). “Evaluating Improved Moduli of Geogrid-Stabilized Sandy Soil with a Deflectometer.” Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) - Ground Improvement. https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrim.22.00075 (ESCI, IF - 1.144, Q2)
  • Sidhu Ramulu Duddu, Vamsi Kommanamanchi, Prabodh Kumar Mahopatra, and Hariprasad Chennarapu (2023). “In-Situ Assessment of Dynamic Deformation Modulus of Pavement Layers using Light Weight Deflectometer.” Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology. Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40515-023-00359-2 (ESCI, IF - 2.3, Q2)
  • Sidhu Ramulu Duddu and Hariprasad Chennarapu (2022), “Quality Control of Compaction materials with Lightweight Deflectometer (LWD) Device: A State-of-art.” International Journal of Geo-Engineering. Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40703-021-00171-2 (ESCI, IF - 7.1, Q1)
  • Hariprasad Chennarapu, Karthik Malapati, Sasanka Mouli and Sidhu Ramulu Duddu (2021). “The Analysis and Design of MSE wall by Considering Variable Angle of shearing Resistance of Backfill Along the Depth.” Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, Springer Nature. https://doi.org/1007/s41062-021-00647-1 (ESCI, IF - 2.4, Q2)
  • Hariprasad Chennarapu, Laxmi Manisha Gandham, Hima Sankari Maddula, Mrudula Meriga, and Raval Ratnam. (2021) “Stiffness Based Approach of Pullout Resistance Factors of Reinforcements Embedded in Soil.” Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Ground Improvement. ICE. https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrim.20.00077 (ESCI, IF - 1.144, Q2)
  • Venkata Koteswara Rao Pasupuleti, Harikrishna Padavala, Hariprasad Chennarapu (2020) “Experimental and numerical pile group with and without building frame subjected to axial load.” Indian Geotechnical Journal, Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-019-00383-5 (ESCI, IF - 1.5, Q2)
  • Venkata Koteswara Rao Pasupuleti, Harikrishna Padavala, Hariprasad Chennarapu (2020). “Experimental investigation of axially loaded group of piles with and without building frame-A parametric study.” Innovative infrastructure solutions, Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-019-0222-3 (ESCI, IF - 3.2, Q2)
  • Hari Prasad, C., Thejesh kumar., Rajashekar, ch., Umashankar., and Reddy (2018). Compaction Quality Control of Earth Fills Using Dynamic Cone Penetrometer. Journal of construction Engineering and Management, ASCE 10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001530.
  • Hari Prasad, C., and Umashankar, B. (2017). Experimental Study on Transverse Pullout Response of Smooth-Metal-Strip Reinforcements Embedded in Sand. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0001838.
  • Umashankar, B., Hari Prasad, C., and Thejesh kumar (2016). Compaction Quality Control of Pavement Layers using LWD. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 28(2) ASCE: pp.1-9, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0001379.
  • Hari Prasad, C., Rajashekar, M., and Umashankar, B. (2016). Preparation of Uniform Sand Specimens using Stationary Pluviation and Vibratory Methods. Geotechnical and Geological engineering, 34(6), Springer: 1909-1922, DOI 10.1007/s10706-016-0064-0.
  • Durga Prasad, B., Hari Prasad, C., Umashankar, B. (2016). Load-Settlement Response of Square Footing on Geogrid Reinforced Layered Granular Beds. International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, 2(36), DOI: 10.1007/s40891-016-0070-6.

Editor for Book

  • Sireesh Saride, Hariprasad Chennarapu, and Padmavathi Viswanadham (2024) “GeoPractices Towards Sustainable Infrastructure, Volume 1.” Proceedings of GeoPractices 2024, Ground Improvement, Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-3220-6
  • Sireesh Saride, Hariprasad Chennarapu, and Padmavathi Viswanadham (2024) “GeoPractices Towards Sustainable Infrastructure, Volume 2.” Proceedings of GeoPractices 2024, Ground Improvement, Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4294-6

Book chapter

  • Umashankar Balunaini, Sasanka Mouli Sravanam, and Hariprasad Chennarapu(2022). Telangana soils- Indian soils, Taylor and Francis. Telangana soils - Indian soils

Geotechnical Special Publications

  • Srivastava, S., B. Umashankar, P. K. Mahopatra, and H. Chennarapu (2025). "Performance of geocell-stabilized expansive subgrades in flexible pavements." GeoVadis: The Future of Geotechnical Engineering, Goa, 585-590.
  • Kommanamanchi, V., Duddu, S.R., Chennarapu, H. (2025). Comparison of Physical and Engineering Properties of Recycled and Natural Sand for Engineering Applications. In: Rujikiatkamjorn, C., Xue, J., Indraratna, B. (eds) Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics (ICTG) 2024, Volume 5. ICTG 2024. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 406. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-8229-1_16
  • Sidhu Ramulu Duddu, Vamsi Kommanamanchi, Hariprasad Chennarapu, Umashankar Balunaini. (2023). “Evaluation of Deformation Modulus of Unreinforced and Reinforced Sandy Soil Layers using LWD Device”. 12th International conference of Geosynthetics. 17th - 21st Sep 2023. Rome, Italy. Taylor and Francis. © 2024. https://doi:10.1201/9781003386889-162.
  • Goud, N., Hariprasad, C., and Umashankar, B. (2016). Experimental study on steel-wire-mesh reinforced flexible pavements. Geo-Chicago, Geotechnical Special Publication, ASCE, pp: 287-296.
  • Hari Prasad, C., and Umashankar, B. (2015). Load-settlement response of circular footing resting on reinforced layer system. 15th Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Japanese Geotechnical Society Special Publication, 2(64): pp.2170-2173.
  • Umashankar, B., Hari Prasad, C., and Mouli, S. (2015). Interface properties of metal-grid and geogrid reinforcements with sand. IFCEE, Geotechnical Special Publication, ASCE: pp. 1430-1438.
  • Umashankar, B., Mouli, S., and Hari Prasad, C. (2015). Settlement of embankment constructed with geofoam. IFCEE, Geotechnical Special Publication, ASCE: pp. 161-170.

Referred Conferences

  • Hari Prasad, C., Umashankar, B., and Rajashekhar. (2017). Reconstitution of sand specimens using stationary pluviation method, Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC-2017) IIT Guwahati.
  • Hari Prasad, C., Umashankar, B., and Thejesh Kumar G. (2016). Light weight deflectometer as a compaction quality control device, Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC-2016) IIT Madras.
  • Hari Prasad, C., Thejesh Kumar G., and Umashankar B. (2014). A micro fabric study of untreated and untreated expansive soils using atomic force microscopy, Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC-2014) Kakinada, pp. 124-131.
  • Durga Prasad, B., Hari Prasad, C., and Umashankar B. (2014). Shear strength of IS sand under various normal stress, Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC-2014) Kakinada, pp. 109-113.
  • Balunaini, U., Hari Prasad, C., Madhav, M R. (2012). Modeling Reinforcement-Soil Interactions under Oblique or Transverse Forces- A Review. Asiafuge-2012, IIT Mumbai, pp. 89-94.

Research areas:

  • Soil-Reinforcement Interaction
  • Quality Control of Pavement layers/earthworks
  • Soil Stabilization
  • Sustainable Materials
  • Soil- structure interaction

Awards

  • Received Best research scholar award- 2016 from the Institute of Engineers, Telangana.
  • Received Certificate of research excellence from IIT Hyderabad for the year of 2015.
  • Worked as Departmental doctoral representative, IIT Hyderabad during the period of 2013-2015.
  • Received travel grant from MHRD to attend the IFCEE International Conference at San Antonio, Chicago in 2015.
  • Selected for “The Youth-Exchange Project with Asia-Oceania and North America (Kizuna bond Project)” conducted by Japan International Cooperation Center (2013).

FUNDING PROJECTS

  • Title: Evaluation and Assessment of Geothermal Pavements using C&D Waste with Mechanical Stabilization
    Funding agency: Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
    Amount: $15000USD- 1 year duration
    Team Members: Dr. Hariprasad Chennarapu, Dr. Deepti Avirneni, and Mr. Vamsi
  • Title: Quality control of pavement layers constructed with C&D waste by LWD device
    Funding agency: IIIT – Mobility fellowship
    Amount : 2 Lakhs – 1 year duration
    Team Members: Dr. Hariprasad Chennarapu, Mr. Sidhu ramulu, Mr. Vamsi, and Mr. Prabodh
  • Title: Use of geosynthetics in pavements over soft and expansive subgrades: A sustainable solution,
    Funded by Ministry of Textiles. (Amount 50.1 Lakhs). 2022
    Collaboration: PI: Dr. B. Umashankar, Professor, IIT Hyderabad
    Co-PI: Dr. C. Hariprasad, MU
    Industry partner: Techfab India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Title: Evaluation of allowable bearing pressure and Subgrade modulus of foundation soil using DCPT (Semi – NDT Method). (Amount 8 Lakhs) 2022
    PI: Dr. C. Hariprasad
  • Title: Evaluation of shear strength parameters of geomaterials by using Large shear test, Funded by Mahindra University. (Amount 5 Lakhs) 2021 PI: Dr. C. Hariprasad
  • Title: Quality Control Evaluation of Pavement layers by Using Modified Light Weight Deflectometer (NDT method), Funded by Mahindra University. (Amount 5 Lakhs) 2019
    PI: Dr. C. Hariprasad
  • Title: Advanced Laboratory Characterization of Geosynthetic/Steel Wire Mesh Reinforced Sustainable Materials, Funded by Mahindra University. (Amount 7 Lakhs) 2018 PI: Dr. C. Hariprasad

Others

ORGANISED/ATTENDEE FOR TECHNICAL PROGRAMMES

  • IGS Young doctorate webinars conducted, the information is given below.
    • Dr. Bhargav delivered talk on 11-12-2021
    • Dr. Sriram, delivered talk on 11-12-2021
    • Dr. Mahesh babu, delivered talk on 24-02-2022
    • Dr. Gautham, delivered talk on 27-04-2022
  • IGS student chapter webinar by Dr. Bhaskar Chittori, Boise State University, USA.
  • IGS student chapter MU and IGS Hyd. Chapter organized one-day symposium.
  • Organizing Two Days National conference on Futuristic Approaches in Civil Engineering at Mahindra Ecole Centrale, Hyderabad
  • Organized one-day workshop on sustainable application in geotechnical and transportation engineering at Mahindra Ecole Centrale, Hyderabad
  • Convener for the faculty development program, recent innovations in civil engineering (RICE), held at vardhaman college of engineering, Hyderabad
  • Convener for the faculty development program, Applications of Ansys in civil engineering, held at vardhaman college of engineering, Hyderabad
  • The First Asian workshop on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, ASIAFUGE-2012, IIT Bombay, India.
  • GeoApps-(2013), organized by IGS Hyderabad Chapter, IIIT Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India
  • International seminar on Forensic geotechnical engineering, Bangalore, India, January in 2013
  • Volunteer and attendee for international conference ICCMS Hyderabad, India, December 9-12, 2012

INVITED TALKS

  • Site quality control by using NDT methods, during FDP on innovative contactless investigation techniques in Civil Engineering at VNR VJIT. AICTE ATAL FDP:
  • Trasnverse pullout of reinforcements embedded in sand, During FDP on advances in geosynthetics at NIT Warangal (Electronics and ICT academy FDP).
  • Numerical and experimental Pullout studies of Reinforcements embedded in sand, during computer diligence in civil engineering & applications. Nit warangal- Electronics and ICT academy FDP.
  • Geomaterials-and Geosynthetics in infrastructure (Testing-quality-design) during 3 days training program- Pallavi Engineering College, Hyderabad.
  • Sustainable materials in construction: Alternative approaches – during one-week faculty development program on Sustainable construction materials at CMR College of Engineering.
  • NDT Methods of Quality Control Application in Foundation Engineering – during AICTE-FDP on Foundation Engineering, JNTU Hyderabad.
  • Delivered guest lecture on “quality control of earth works by using NDT methods” during IGS student chapter inaugural event at vardhaman college of engineering, Hyderabad
  • Delivered guest lecture on “Transverse pullout response of reinforcement embedded in sand” in one-day workshop conducted by IGS local chapter in JNTU Hyderabad
  • Delivered guest lecture on “Importance of civil engineering” in ISL college of Engineering, Hyderabad
  • Delivered guest lecture on “LWD device application in asphalt and base layers for quality control” at MVSR college of engineering, Hyderabad

GEOTECHNICAL RESEARCH LAB AND SCHOLARS

Sr. No Name and Photograph Area of Research Research topic
1
  • Quality control using NDT Devices
  • Soil-Reinforcement interaction
 Evaluation of Quality Control Parameters in Laboratory and Field using NDT Methods in Pavement Engineering Applications
2
  • Sustainable materials and stabilization
  • Geosynthetics
 Evaluation of geosynthetic- reinforced pavements constructed with C&D waste
3
  • stabilization
 Use of Geosynthetics in pavements over soft and expansive subgrades: A sustainable solution