Prof. Amit Kumar Shrivastava
Prof. Amit Kumar Shrivastava is an accomplished academician, researcher, administrator, and consultant with over 27 years of experience in teaching, research, industry, and academic administration. He is currently serving as Director, NSUT West Campus, Delhi, while continuing his academic and research contributions in the field of Civil Engineering.
Prior to joining Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), he served as Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Delhi Technological University (DTU), Delhi, where he held several key leadership and administrative positions. These include Founder Associate Dean (Outreach & Extension Activities), Dean (Outreach & Extension Activities), Chief Project Officer, and Estate Officer. Through these roles, he played a significant role in strengthening university–industry collaboration, promoting outreach initiatives, managing institutional infrastructure, and spearheading strategic development projects.
He obtained his B.E. in Civil Engineering (1993), M.E. in Geotechnical Engineering (1996), and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi (2012). His research interests encompass Rock Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Tunnel Engineering, Slope Stability, Landslide Detection and Early Warning Systems, Underground Space Engineering, and Sustainable Construction Practices.
A prolific researcher, he has published over 100 research papers in reputed national and international journals and conferences. He also holds two granted patents and has two published patent applications.
Prof. Shrivastava has successfully executed numerous consultancy and sponsored research projects for government organizations and industry. He has completed 38 consultancy/research projects valued at over ₹17.23 crore and is currently leading 9 ongoing projects worth approximately ₹6.49 crore. He has also facilitated three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen academia–industry collaboration.
His expertise has been recognized at the national level through several prestigious assignments. He has served as:
• Member, Technical Advisory Committee, North Frontier Railway (2025)
• Member of the Committee constituted by the Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor of Delhi
• Member of the Expert Committee constituted by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to investigate the Silkyara Tunnel structural collapse (2023)
• Member, Technical Committee, Ministry of Education, Government of India (2021)
• Former Chairman, Youth for Education Programme, Government of NCT of Delhi
Prof. Shrivastava has contributed to several landmark infrastructure projects, including the slope stability analysis of the Chenab Railway Bridge, one of the world's highest railway bridges. He also developed the online Construction Material Testing Management System (CMTMS) for efficient material testing and quality management.
His commitment to societal development is reflected in the successful implementation of major social initiatives, including projects under the Youth for Education Programme of the Government of NCT of Delhi and the Paytm Foundation's "Wisdom on Wheels" initiative.
Over the course of his career, Prof. Shrivastava has received numerous recognitions for excellence in research, academics, and professional service, including Research Excellence Awards (2018, 2022, and 2023), the IGC H.C. Verma Diamond Jubilee Award, UNESCO Best Paper Award, and outstanding academic distinctions in GATE, Bihar Public Service Commission Engineering Services, and UPSC Engineering Services Examination.
As Director of NSUT West Campus, Prof. Amit Kumar Shrivastava is committed to strengthening academic excellence, fostering interdisciplinary research, promoting innovation and industry collaboration, and creating a vibrant ecosystem for quality technical education aligned with national priorities and global standards.