Prof. Dr. Ramulu Gugulothu: Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Department of Technical Education, Telangana, India
Gugulothu Ramulu is a Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering under the Department of Technical Education, Government of Telangana, India. He has over a decade of academic involvement in diploma-level engineering education, where he teaches core subjects in transportation engineering, highway materials, surveying, and construction technology. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Warangal. His doctoral research focuses on the development of sustainable pavement base materials by incorporating industrial and biomedical waste by-products into stabilization processes. His work aims to provide cost-effective and environmentally responsible alternatives for pavement construction, particularly for low and medium traffic road networks in developing regions. He has contributed research articles to peer-reviewed international journals and has presented scientific papers at reputed international conferences in transportation engineering.
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Scopus Profile
According to Scopus, Gugulothu Ramulu has authored 4 peer-reviewed research publications, which have collectively received 10 citations across 7 citing documents. His current h-index is 1, reflecting the emerging and developing stage of his research career in the field of pavement engineering and sustainable infrastructure materials. His Scopus Author ID is 59197856800, which indexes his contributions to journals focusing on pavement stabilization, waste utilization in civil engineering, and transportation material characterization.
Education
Ph.D., Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Warangal (Expected Completion: October 2025)
Research involves experimental characterization of geopolymer and cement-based stabilizers for pavement base applications using waste-based materials.Previous Academic Qualifications: Strong foundation in transportation engineering, pavement material studies, and practical laboratory methodologies.
Relevant Certifications: Doctoral research training in pavement engineering laboratories and material evaluation protocols.
Research Focus
His research interests lie in the development and evaluation of sustainable road construction materials. He primarily works on pavement stabilization using industrial by-products such as fly ash and biomedical waste incinerated ash, aiming to reduce environmental pollution and promote circular resource utilization. His studies include mechanical performance evaluation, durability assessment, microstructural analysis, cost-benefit considerations, and environmental footprint assessment of stabilized pavement layers. His long-term research goal is to support the adoption of green and resilient road infrastructure solutions at both rural and urban development scales.
Experience
He has been serving as a Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering, where he is engaged in teaching, curriculum development, laboratory instruction, and examination coordination. In addition to teaching responsibilities, he mentors students in technical project work and field-based training. His institutional service includes participation in academic committees, student guidance, department-level planning, and technical event organization. His professional experience reflects a balance between teaching responsibilities and ongoing research engagement, which strengthens his role as both an educator and a developing researcher in sustainable transportation engineering.
Research Timeline & Activities
Conducting ongoing Ph.D. research on waste-derived geopolymer stabilization of pavement base courses.
Performing laboratory testing that includes unconfined compressive strength, resilient modulus, microstructure imaging, and durability evaluation.
Publishing high-quality research articles in peer-reviewed journals indexed in SCI and Scopus.
Presenting research outcomes at international conferences on transportation infrastructure and sustainable pavement systems.
Collaborating with academic peers in civil engineering research groups working on waste utilization and pavement material innovation.
Continuously updating skills in emerging technologies and modern pavement assessment methodologies.
Top Noted Publications
Ramulu, G., & Shankar, S. (2024). Performance assessment of geopolymer stabilized aggregate pavement bases with incorporation of biomedical waste incinerated ash. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 9(7), 281.
Gugulothu, R., & Sabavath, S. (2025). Performance evaluation of biomedical waste incinerated ash and cement blend as stabilizing agent for low volume road bases. Journal of Rehabilitation in Civil Engineering, 13(1), 79-95.
Ramulu, G., & Sabavath, S. (2025). Comparative Performance and Environmental Assessment of Geopolymer-Stabilized and Cement-Stabilized Aggregates for Pavement Base Applications. International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, 1-23.
Strength for the Best Innovator Award
1. Innovative Research in Sustainable Pavement Materials
Prof. Dr. Gugulothu has pioneered the development of environmentally responsible pavement base materials by integrating industrial and biomedical waste by-products into stabilization processes. His work demonstrates originality in transforming waste materials—such as fly ash and biomedical waste incinerated ash—into functional engineering solutions, addressing both sustainability and resource efficiency in civil infrastructure.
2. Practical Impact on Low and Medium Traffic Road Networks
His research focuses on providing cost-effective and scalable solutions for rural and urban road networks in developing regions. By optimizing waste-based geopolymer and cement stabilization techniques, his work offers practical alternatives for governments and municipalities seeking durable, low-cost, and eco-friendly pavement options.
3. Strong Academic and Research Integration
With over a decade of teaching and mentoring experience in core civil engineering disciplines, Prof. Gugulothu bridges the gap between academic theory and applied research. His mentorship of students in laboratory and field-based projects ensures the next generation of engineers are trained in innovative and sustainable construction technologies.
4. Recognition and Contribution in International Research
He has contributed to peer-reviewed international journals and presented at reputed conferences in transportation engineering. His publications on geopolymer and cement-stabilized pavements with waste incorporation reflect a high-quality research profile with measurable impact, setting benchmarks for sustainable material use in civil infrastructure.
5. Commitment to Circular Economy and Environmental Responsibility
Prof. Gugulothu’s work exemplifies circular economy principles by turning industrial and biomedical waste into high-value engineering materials. His research not only reduces environmental pollution but also advances green infrastructure practices, positioning him as an innovator at the intersection of environmental stewardship and civil engineering.