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Vivek P. Kapadia

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Vivek P. Kapadia

Professor of Practice, Civil Engineering

  • Post Diploma in Computer Applications: Gujarat Technical Exam Board, 1988
  • Master of Engineering (Civil): Gujarat University, 1992
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management (Equivalent to M.B.A.): NIPM Kolkata, 2005
  • Master of Laws: Gujarat University, 2006

Email: vivek.kapadia -AT- iitgn.ac.in

Office: AB 6/402


  • Selected Publications

    1. Kapadia V.P. “Restoration of Dam Components Subjected to Dynamic Loads Using Geosynthetics: A Case Study of Ukai Dam, India”, Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC-2023), Roorkee, India, December 14-16, 2023 Keynote Paper Selected for Publication in Indian Geotechnical Journal by Springer (Volume Details to be Availed)

    2. Kapadia V.P. “Repairs of Dam Components Subjected to Dynamic Loads with Application of Geosynthetics: Case Studies from India”, 12th International Conference on Geosynthetics, Rome, Italy, September 17-21, 2023 Paper Published in Geosynthetics: Leading the Way to a Resilient Planet by Indian Geotechnical Journal by Taylor and Francis, Open Access Journal, ISBN 978-1-003-38688-9, Page No – 2007-2012

    3. Kapadia V.P. “Retrofitting of a Distressed Divide Bund for Taking Dynamic Water Forces: Case Study of Ukai Dam, Gujarat, India”, 7th Asian Regional Conference on Geosynthetics (GeoAsia7) organized by International Geosynthetics Society, Taipei, Taiwan, October 31- November 4, 2022

    4. Kapadia V.P. “Balancing Demand and Scarcity of Water: Case Study of Gujarat State, India”, 24th Congress organized by International Council of Irrigation and Drainage, Adelaide, Australia, October 3-6, 2022

    5. Kapadia V.P. “Challenges and Solutions of Providing Irrigation in Saline Soil: Case Study of Sardar Sarovar Project of Gujarat, India”, 24th Congress organized by International Council of Irrigation and Drainage, Adelaide, Australia, October 3-6, 2022 - Kapadia V.P. “Role of Geosynthetics in Re-galvanizing Design and Restoration

  • Work Experience

    • Professor of Practice, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (June 2024 to present)
    • Secretary to Government of Gujarat and Director, Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (January 2020 to August 2023)
    • Chief Engineer, Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpasar Department, Government of Gujarat (January 2015 to January 2020)
    • Superintending Engineer, Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpasar Department, Government of Gujarat (April 2005 to January 2015)
    • Executive Engineerv, Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpasar Department, Government of Gujarat (November 1997 to April)
    • Consulting Structural Engineer, (1992 to November 1997)

Research Interests

  • ● Water Resource Engineering and Management
  • ● Policy making and System/ Institution designing
  • ● Application of Geosynthetics in Civil Engineering
  • ● Project and Contract Management
  • ● Techno-legal solutions