Dr. Channabasavaraj Wollur | Bio Materials | Best Researcher Award
Associate Professor at Cambridge Institute of Technology | KR Puram Bangalore | India
Dr. Channabasavaraj Wollur, Ph.D., M.E., B.E., is a distinguished researcher and academician specializing in Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore. His scholarly pursuits encompass advanced studies on the utilization of dredged and reservoir sediments for engineering applications, ground improvement techniques, environmental geomechanics, and soil stabilization using industrial and natural by-products. With extensive academic experience across premier institutions and international universities, Dr. Wollur has contributed significantly to multidisciplinary research integrating civil, environmental, and geotechnical sciences. His expertise spans experimental modeling, structural evaluation, and sustainable material development, focusing on transforming waste materials such as dredged sediments, fly ash, and foundry sand into viable construction resources. As an active researcher, he has published several Scopus-indexed and SCI papers in high-impact journals, addressing contemporary challenges in infrastructure sustainability, coastal soil behavior, thermal flux methods, and geopolymer concrete durability. A recognized innovator, he holds a national patent for “Dewatering of Dredged Sediments and Soils by Thermal Flux Method” and has led multiple funded projects supported by government bodies and industry partners, including initiatives on AI-based environmental monitoring, soil stabilization, hydrogen extraction from algae, and eco-friendly fire safety materials. As a technical advisor, editorial board member, and mentor, Dr. Wollur continually advances applied research bridging academia and industry, making substantial contributions toward sustainable civil engineering practices and innovative geotechnical solutions for modern infrastructure development.
Featured Publications:
Gumaste, S. D., Iyer, K. R., Sharma, S., Channabasavaraj, W., & Singh, D. N. (2014). Simulation of fabric in sedimented clays. Applied Clay Science, 91, 117–126.
Channabasavaraj, W., & Visvanath, B. (2013). Influence of relative position of the tunnels: A numerical study on twin tunnels. Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Sowmya, H. N., Wollur, C., Shivashankara, G. P., & Ramaraju, H. K. (2024). Identifying source apportionment of atmospheric particulate matter and gaseous pollutants using receptor models: A case study of Bengaluru, India. Mausam, 75(1), 1–16.
Wollur, C., Shivananda, P., Harinath, S., & Kangda, M. Z. (2023). Measurement of heat flow through the sediments mass by thermal flux method. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 8(1), 27.
Manjularani, P., & Channabasavaraj, W. (2015). Augmenting the properties of black cotton soil using additives. International Journal of New Technology and Research, 1(3), 42–45.