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Message from the Head
Welcome to the Department of Earthquake Engineering, IIT Roorkee. The department is deeply engaged in both teaching and advanced research dedicated to understanding earthquake hazards and mitigating associated risks. Our academic programs are structured to provide a strong foundation in theoretical concepts as well as practical, field-oriented knowledge, preparing students for cutting-edge research and for addressing real-world challenges in earthquake risk reduction and structural safety. Students across all programs undertake year-long projects or dissertations, and many pursue internships in industry, government agencies, and prestigious national and international institutes to gain exposure to contemporary research, seismic design practices, and emerging technologies. The department also offers several computational and simulation-based courses to equip students with essential modelling and analysis skills.
Postgraduate students have opportunities to work in state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities as part of their project or dissertation work. Our faculty members are actively involved in high-impact research spanning areas such as Seismology, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Structural Dynamics, Performance-Based Design, Disaster Mitigation and Risk Assessment, and Lifeline Earthquake Engineering.
Explore the Department website to learn more about our academic programs, research initiatives, and achievements.

Prof. B.K. Maheshwari
Head, Department of Earthquake Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee-INDIA
About the Department
The Department of Earthquake Engineering, formerly known as School for Research and Training in Earthquake Engineering (SRTEE) was established at University of Roorkee (Now Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee) in 1960, which has now completed 65 years of excellence in the service of nation. This department happens to be the only one of its kind in the country till date that deals with earthquake engineering problems and challenges.
It is fully interdisciplinary since its existence, bringing together structural and soil engineers, geologist and seismologist working as a team under one roof. The Department is engaged in teaching at Post Graduate level and conducting basic and applied research proceeding upto Ph.D. programmes along with developing Indian Standards and also training of field engineers in various aspects of earthquake engineering. Moreover, the Department of Earthquake Engineering is actively involved in carrying out sponsored research and consultancy projects through self-guiding state-of-art test facilities having capability to convert research on paper into technology for field implementation.
NOTICES
List of shortlisted candidates for PhD interview for Autumn semester 2026-27
PhD Admission (Autumn Semester 2026-27) Brochure
Call for Abstracts for 18SEE
Time Table 2025-26
Teaching Time Table 2024-25 M.Tech.
Events @ Earthquake Department
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Oct, 25
Workshop on Indian codal provisions and standardization procedure
Organised by Department of Earthquake Engineering, IIT Roorkee
20-24
Jan, 25
Short-Term Training Programme on STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN
Organised by Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee Institute for Steel Development and Growth, Kolkata (INSDAG) |
27-28
Jan, 25
Workshop on- Steel & Construction Best practices
Organised by Department of Earthquake Engineering, IIT Roorkee & TATA Tiscon
Department Highlights
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Prof. Ravi Jakka has received the 𝐈𝐆𝐒 𝐒. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 Award
Dr. Ravi Jakka has received the 𝐈𝐆𝐒 – 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 for “Original and Innovative Research/Applications/Procedures” for 2023–2024, jointly with Dr. Khalid Bashir.
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Team DEQ Finalist at Tata Steel's Flagship Event (MaterialNEXT)
MaterialNext is Tata Steel's flagship program across India and is based on themes and issues that Tata Steel has already identified. This year, the themes were innovation in sustainability and materials, and 166 teams from 56 institutions across India participated in the competition. 8 teams...
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1st Webinar Series on Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
The 1st Webinar Series on Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (will be held online during November 2021 to October 2022 A number of webinars by academician, eminent scientist or practicing engineer of international repute will be delivered online through social platform Cisco Webex.
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Felicitation of Prof. M.L. Sharma, Recipient of the National Geoscience Award 25
Field: Natural Hazard Investigation including scientific studies related to natural hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, floods and tsunamis.    
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Website launch Event - 18th Symposium on Earthquake Engineering (18SEE)
To be Organised by the Department of Earthquake and ISET Roorkee (10-12 Dec 2026)
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Research Test Facilities
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Pseudo-Dynamic Structural Test Facility
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Foundation Lab
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Quasi-Static Airbag Test Facility
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Soil Dynamics Lab
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Seismological Observatory
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Shake Table Test Facility
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Shock Table Test Facility
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ECG Lab
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Corrosion Lab
Recent Publication
Faculty Name Tile/Publication/confrences Year Link
DR. B.K. MAHESHWARI Padmanabhan, G., Ueda, K., Maheshwari, B.K. and Uzuoka, R., (2025c). Influence of Sloping Ground and Pile Group on Sand Reliquefaction Behavior using Centrifuge Modelling. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Vol. 00, pp. 1-21 2025 https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj2024-0386
DR. B.K. MAHESHWARI Das S., Saraswat S., Maheshwari B.K. and Jakka R.S. (2025), “Geotechnical Investigations for Land Subsidence in Joshimath, Uttarakhand”, Indian Geotechnical Journal 2025 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-024-01153-8.
DR. B.K. MAHESHWARI Padmanabhan, G., Maheshwari, B.K., Ueda, K. and Uzuoka, R., (2025). Mesoscopic Mechanism behind the Inherent Reliquefaction Resistance subjected to Repeated Earthquakes using Centrifuge Modelling and Advanced Digital Image Processing. Soil and Foundations, 65(2), p.101589. 2025 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sandf.2025.101589
DR. B.K. MAHESHWARI Das S. and Maheshwari B.K. (2025), “Bearing Capacity of Strip Footings on Slopes under Eccentric and Inclined Loads”, accepted for publication in Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, December 2024. 2025
DR. B.K. MAHESHWARI Maheshwari, B.K. and Padmanabhan, G., (2025). Liquefaction and Reliquefaction Mitigation of Sand Specimen Treated with Prefabricated Vertical Drains: an Experimental Investigation. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, pp.295-310. 2025 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geotexmem.2024.09.018
DR. B.K. MAHESHWARI Padmanabhan G., Maheshwari B.K. and Muley P. (2025), “A Review on Liquefaction Potential Assessment with a Case Study on Roorkee Region, Uttarakhand”, Indian Geotechnical Journal, Vol. 55(1), pp. 119-134 2025 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-024-00915-8
DR. PANKAJ AGRAWAL Configuration Selection of Metallic Combined Damper Based on Retrofitting Criteria of RC Frame Buildings”; Publication date: 2025/6/29; Journal: Journal of Earthquake Engineering; Pages: 1-23; Publisher: Taylor & Francis. 2025
DR. PANKAJ AGRAWAL Configuration and Scale Effect on Cyclic Performance of Integrated Plate Dampers; Publication date: 2025/1/1; Journal: Journal of Constructional Steel Research; Volume: 224; Pages: 109111; Publisher: Elsevier. 2025
DR. DAYA SHANKER Deccan Trap Volcanism: A Local Driver of Medium-Scale Seismic Activity in Peninsular India, 2025 Scientific Assembly of International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior (IAVCEI)” Geneva, Switzerland from June 29 to July 04, 2025, Poster:140 (2.1.50). 2025
DR. DAYA SHANKER Shanker, D. and Rafih AP, M. (2025). Seismic hazard and loss assessment for Calicut, Kerala (India), 4th General Assembly of the African Seismological Commission, Namibia, Africa Feb 24-28, 2025, 2025
DR. M.L. SHARMA Tyagi, A., M. L. Sharma, Chetan Gaur, Ravindra K Gupta (2025). Landslide Susceptibility Mapping and Risk Assessment: Zoning and Building Exposure Analysis for Champawat District, India, EGU General Assembly 2025, EGU25- 15243, 2025 https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu25-15243
DR. M.L. SHARMA Gupta, Noopur, M. L. Sharma, Mohammad Ashraf Iqbal, Adarsh Tripathi (2025). Dynamic Strength of rock under High strain rates,EGU General Assembly 2025, EGU25-1033 2025 https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu25-1033
DR. J.P NARAYAN J.P. Narayan, Vishal and Shailendra Kumar (2025) Quantification of percentage conversion of incident SV-wave energy, spectral bandwidth and dominant frequency of generated Rayleigh wave in terms of depth and rise-time of earthquake, Pure & Applied Geophysics, 1-19, 182, 2025 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00024-025-03662-w.
DR. JOSODHIR DAS Gupta, N., Das, J., & Kanungo, D. P. (2025). Earthquake-induced landslide hazard assessment using ground motion parameters: A case study for Bhagirathi Valley, Uttarakhand, India. Journal of Earth System Science, 134(1), 1-21. 2025
DR. P.C. ASHWIN KUMAR Nambirajan, T. and Kumar, P. C. A. (2025), Comparative study on ultra-low-cycle-fatigue behaviour of three Indian structural steel grades, Journal of Constructional Steel Research (Special Edition), 226, 109268. IF:4.0, Q1, Special Edition. 2025
DR. P.C. ASHWIN KUMAR Tewatia, D. and Kumar P. C. A. (2025), Local and global integrative retrofitting of reinforced concrete frames using in-plane buckling steel braces, Earthquake Engineering Structural Dynamics, 54(1), 5-31. IF:4.3, Q1. 2025
DR. P.C. ASHWIN KUMAR Khuptong L., Kumar P. C. A., and Sharma U. K. (2025). Impact of Chloride-Induced Corrosion Pits on the Mechanical Properties of Reinforcement Bars through 3D Scanning and Degradation Analysis, Construction and Building Materials, 470. IF: 7.4, Q1. 2025
DR.R.S. JAKKA Zachariah, J. P., & Jakka, R. S. (2025). Cyclic behavior and liquefaction resistance of sand with partial bagasse replacement. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (SDEE), 191, 109237. 2025 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2025.109237
DR.R.S. JAKKA Zachariah, J.P., & Jakka, R.S. (2025). Experimental Investigation on Shear Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Fine Sand Reinforced with Sugarcane Bagasse Fibers. International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering (IJGGE), 11(2). 2025 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40891-024-00607-6
DR.R.S. JAKKA Ravi Kiran, N., Jakka, R. S., & Singh, Y. (2025). Effective height based interaction surface approach for the seismic design of shallow foundations resting on homogeneous slopes. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (SDEE), 188(B), 109063. 2025 https://doi.org/10.1016/J.SOILDYN.2024.109063
DR.R.S. JAKKA Bashir, K., & Jakka, R. S. (2025). Lateral capacity and failure mechanisms of skirted foundation resting on slopes. Acta Geotechnica, 20(1), 89-117. 2025
DR. RITESH KUMAR Physics-based modeling of debris flows and assessing the performance of effective mitigation measures(Mubarak, N., Kumar, P., Kumar, R., Jakka,R.S.) "Geoenvironmental Disasters" https://doi.org/10.1186/s40677-024-00291-8
DR. RITESH KUMAR Physics-Based Site-Specific Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of Railway Embankment Using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (Mubarak, N., Kumar, R.) "Geotechnical and Geological Engineering" https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-024-02869-3
DR. YOGENDRA SINGH Aman Srivastava, Yogendra Singh, and Subhamoy Bhattacharya, (2025) V–H–M Capacity Envelopes for Well Foundations on Slopes under Gravity and Seismic Conditions, ASCE Int. J. Geomech., 2025, 25(5): 04025071 DOI: 10.1061/IJGNAI. GMENG-10548. 2025
DR. YOGENDRA SINGH N. Ravi Kiran, Ravi S. Jakka, Yogendra Singh, (2025) Effective height based interaction surface approach for the seismic design of shallow foundations resting on homogeneous slopes, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Volume 188, Part B, 109063, DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2024.109063. 2025
DR. YOGENDRA SINGH Bhat, Z. M., & Singh, Y. (2025). Out-of-plane behavior of masonry infills of different types and slenderness ratios under reversed cyclic loading. ASCE J. Struct. Eng., 151(6): 04025056, DOI: 10.1061/JSENDH/STENG-13761. 2025
DR. YOGENDRA SINGH Ravi Shastri, Samit Ray Chaudhuri, and Yogendra Singh (2025) Seismic Collapse Risk of Stone Masonry Buildings in the Indian Himalayas, The 1st International Conference on Net Zero Built Environment, January 2025, Oslo, Norway, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-696268_117 2025
DR. YOGENDRA SINGH Chalavadi Sai Srujan Kumar, Yogendra Singh, Mahendra Singh (2025) Seismic Behaviour of Tunnels in the Indian Himalayas, 13th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium "Advances in Rock Mechanics - Infrastructure Development" January 2025, Delhi, India. 2025




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