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Dr. Femy M Makkar

Associate Professor

Date of Joining : 24-04-2019

AICTE Id : 1-7411482958

https://msfemymmakkar.amaljyothi.ac.in

Membership in

  • IGS - Life Time(LM-6176)

Areas of Interest

  • Ground Improvement methods
  • Reinforced earth
  • Geosynthetics
  • Design of Engineered Landfills

Area of Specialization

  • Geotechnical Engineering

# Address

Velimparambu puthen veedu, Puzhavathu, Changanacherry, Changanacherry, Kottayam - 686101 Kerala

Dr. Femy M Makkar

Associate Professor, Civil Engineering

Date of Joining : 24-04-2019

Department Responsibilities
CoCT-BTCE2026-30-S1, Dept. Blog Administrator,Conference Coordinator,Ph.D. Guide at KTU,Class Mentor,EMS cell member,Dept. NBA coordinator
Education Summary
  • Ph. D- Civil Engineering - NIT Calicut (2019)
  • M.Tech- Civil Engineering - NIT Calicut (2015)
  • B.Tech- Civil Engineering - M G University, Kottayam (2009)
Employment History
  • Assistant Professor in Musaliar College of Engineering and Technology, Pathanamthitta 2014
  • Lecturer in Ilahia College of Engineering and Technology, Muvattupuzha from 2009 to 2012
Awards and Achievements
  • Three papers have received 10 or more citations each as per Web of Science, awarded Web of science
  • Mentored a student team that secured recognition as District-level winners in the Young Innovators Program (YIP 8.0), guiding the team through project development, ideation, and evaluation stages, awarded K-DISC
  • NPTEL Discipline Star July-DEC 2023, awarded NPTEL
  • Approved PhD Supervisor in APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala, awarded KTU
  • Patents Published for Invention of cashew nut shell liquid as a sustainable green additive in wma technology. from Patent Office, Chennai on the year 2026(IN202641055113 A1)
  • Numerical Modelling of the Behaviour of 3D Geogrid Reinforced Soil Foundation ,2022, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research
  • Experimental Investigation of Response of Different Granular Soil-3D Geogrid Interfaces Using Large-Scale Direct Shear Tests ,2019, Journal of materials in Civil Engineering
  • 3-Dimensional numerical modelling of sand bed reinforced with 3D geogrids of triangular form ,2019, Australian Geomechanics Journal
  • Performance of 3D geogrid reinforced sand under direct shear mode ,2017, International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Taylor & Francis
  • Behaviour of model square footing resting on sand reinforced with three dimensional geogrid ,2017, International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground engineering, Springer
  • Performance of Areca Sheath Geocell Reinforced Soil Slopes under Simulated Rainfall Conditions ,2026, International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, SECON 26, FISAT
  • EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF CNSL-MODIFIED ARECANUT FIBRE REINFORCED SOIL FOR ENHANCED PAVEMENT SUBGRADE STABILITY ,2026, National Conference on SDG-IKS Synergy for Sustainable Development (NCSISD 2026)
  • ARECA SHEATH GEOCELLS: A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION TO RAINFALL - INDUCED SLOPE FAILURES ,2026, National Conference on SDG-IKS Synergy for Sustainable Development (NCSISD 2026)
  • An Investigation on the Effectiveness of Coffee Husk Ash in Improving the compaction characteristics and unconfined compressive Strength of Soft Clay ,2025, AICERA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NOVEL & SMART TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABILITY ICNSS2025
  • Enhancing The Stability of Slope Against Rainfall Induced Landslide Using CNSL-Treated Natural Geotextile ,2025, AICERA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NOVEL & SMART TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABILITY ICNSS2025
  • Evaluation on the Shear Strength Characteristics of Soil Reinforced with Randomly Distributed Areca Fibers ,2021, Indian Geotechnical Conference 2021, NIT Trichy
  • A Review on the Prediction Methods for Settlement of Soil ,2021, National Conference on Sustainable Practices in Civil Engineering (SPICE'21), Budha College of Engineering, Pattoor, Kerala,
  • A Review on the Behaviour of Soil against Different Geosynthetic Interfaces ,2019, International Conference on Geotechnics for High Speed Corridors, GHC 2019, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Effect of particle size on the shear behaviour of soil -geogrid interface ,2019, Indian Conference on Geotechnical and Geo-environmental Engineering, ICGGE-2019, MNNIT Allahabad, India
  • Numerical modelling of 2D geogrid reinforced sand bed by finite element analysis ,2018, Indian Geotechnical Conference, IGC 2018, IISC Bangalore
  • Determination of bearing capacity of geogrid reinforced sand bed using Plaxis 3D software ,2018, International Conference on Frontiers in Engineering, Applied Sciences and Technology, FEAST2018, NIT Tiruchirappalli, India
  • Numerical Modelling of Geogrid Reinforced Sand Bed Using Plaxis 3D Software ,2018, National Conference on Recent Advancements in Geotechnical Engineering (NCRAG 2018) Government college of Technology, Coimbatore, India
  • Bearing capacity improvement of sand reinforced with 3D geogrids of rectangular pattern ,2018, International conference on environmental geotechnology, recycled waste materials and sustainable engineering, EGRWSE-2018, NIT Jalandhar
  • Determination of interface shear strength of 3D geogrid reinforced fine sand using large scale direct shear test ,2018, 2nd International conference on advances in concrete, structural, and geotechnical engineering, ACSGE 2018, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus,India
  • Feasibility of 3D geogrids in the construction and rehabilitation of earth dams ,2018, International Dam Safety Conference 2018, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
  • Settlement and surface heave characteristics of geogrid reinforced cohesionless soil ,2016, Indian Geotechnical Conference, IGC 2016, IIT Madras, Chennai, India
  • Behaviour of model square footing resting on three dimensional geogrid reinforced sand ,2016, International Geotechnical Engineering Conference on Sustainability in Geotechnical Engineering Practices and Related Urban Issues, IIT Mumbai, India
  • Ground Improvement of soft clay using compacted lime column technique ,2014, International Conference on Sustainable Civil Infrastructure, ICSCI 2014, IIT Hyderabad and ASCE India section
  • Ground Improvement of soft Clay using Compacted Lime Column Technique ,2014, National Conference on Recent Advancements in Geotechnical Engineering, NCRAG 2014, Government college of Technology, Coimbatore, India

Book / Chapters Published

SI# Title of the book Publisher Year ISBN No
1.

Proceedings of the National Conference on SDG-IKS Synergy for Sustainable Development (NCSISD2026)

Amal Jyothi College of Engineering (Autonomous) Kanjirappally, Kerala

2026

978-93-344-6047-6
SI# Title of the paper/article Publisher Year(dd-mm-yy) Page (From-To) ISBN No
1. A Preliminary Experimental Study of Mitigating Coastal Erosion by Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation (MICP) Using Laboratory Microcosm Springer 13-08-2026 201-213 978-981-97-3392-7
2. Evaluation on the Shear Strength Characteristics of Soil Reinforced with Randomly Distributed Areca Fibers Springer 13-08-2026 317-323 978-981-19-6727-6
3. Numerical Modelling of 2D Geogrid Reinforced Sand Bed Springer 13-08-2026 959-968 978-981-15-6085-9
4. Bearing Capacity Improvement of Sand Bed Reinforced with 3D Geogrids of Rectangular Pattern Springer 13-08-2026 19-26 978-981-13-6716-8

Training programs attended

  • IMPCT 2026, IQAC, AJCE, AJCE, from 2026-06-10 to 2026-06-12
  • AI Integration in Civil Engineering, AJCE, AJCE, from 2026-06-01 to 2026-06-05
  • Aligning Curriculum with outcomes: A strategic approach under the new NBA framework, Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology, Online, from 2026-06-01 to 2026-06-06
  • FDP on Digital Twinning & Next Generation Civil Engineering Practices, St. Thomas Institute for Science and Technology, Trivandrum, Online, from 2026-05-11 to 2026-05-16
  • Curriculum 2026: Redesign. Reform. Revise, Department of CE, AJCE, AJCE, from 2026-04-16 to 2026-04-16
  • AICTE-NPTEL FDP on Environmental Remediation of Contaminated sites, IIT Roorkee, NPTEL, from 2026-01-05 to 2026-04-15
  • ATAL FDP on Digital Construction and Green Design: Pathways to Net-Zero, NICMAR INSTITUTE OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH, Online, from 2025-11-10 to 2025-11-15
  • Sustainable Development in the 21st Century: The holistic vision and multi-disciplinary mission , IQAC, &SDG Cell, AJCE, AJCE, from 2025-10-14 to 2025-10-14
  • AICTE- NPTEL FDP on Sustainable Engineering Concepts and Life Cycle Analysis, IIT MAdras, NPTEL, from 2025-07-01 to 2025-09-21
  • Five day faculty development program on Practical BIM and K-Smart implementation, AJCE, AJCE, from 2025-06-30 to 2025-07-04
  • ATAL FDP on Automation in Civil Engineering, PACE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCES, Online, from 2025-02-03 to 2025-02-08
  • ATAL FDP on Climate Change: Impact on Environment, AJCE KANJIRAPPALLY, Online, from 2025-01-20 to 2025-01-25
  • AICTE- NPTL FDP on United NationsSustainable Development Goals, IIT Madras, NPTEL, from 2025-01-01 to 2025-04-30
  • Transforming Education: Unpacking National Education Policy, NEP2020, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, from 2024-12-07 to 2024-12-07
  • ATAL FDP on Waste to Wealth Innovation, NITTTR Kolkata, Online, from 2024-12-02 to 2024-12-07
  • NEP2020 Orientation & Sensitization Program, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore INstitute of Technology, from 2024-11-11 to 2024-11-19
  • AICTE- NPTEL FDP on Accreditation and Outcome Based Learning, IIT Madras, NPTEL, from 2024-08-01 to 2024-10-31
  • AICTE- NPTL FDP on Subsurface Exploration :Importance And Techniques Involved, IIT Madras, NPTEL, from 2023-07-03 to 2023-09-24
  • AICTE-NPTEL FDP on Exapnsive soil, IIT Madras, NPTEL, from 2023-01-01 to 2023-03-31
  • Administrative Training Program OBE-Computation & Attainments and Accreditation Workspace in AES, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, from 2022-12-12 to 2022-12-16
  • Geotechnical Engineering Practices, LBS Institute of Technology for Women, Online, from 2022-10-10 to 2022-10-14
  • Basics and Best practices for Fruitful Research, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, from 2022-01-10 to 2022-01-14
  • Natural Hazards (NPTEL), IIT Madras, Online, from 2022-01-01 to 2022-03-27
  • Municipal Solid Waste Management (NPTEL), IIT Bombay, NPTEL, from 2021-07-05 to 2021-10-23
  • Design Thinking and Creativity for Innovation, NSS Palakkad, NSS Palakkad, from 2021-05-24 to 2021-05-28
  • State of the Art Experimental and Numerical Techniques in Civil Engineering, Saintgits College of Engineering Pathamuttam, Online, from 2021-03-01 to 2021-03-22
  • Environmental Geotechnology, NIT Surathkal, NIT Surathkal, from 2021-01-04 to 2021-01-08
  • Plastic Waste Management, IIT Khargpur, NPTEL, from 2021-01-04 to 2022-03-27
  • Paradigm Shift in Assessment and Evaluation Practices for Engineering Graduates - Phase 3, Amaljyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally,, AJCE, from 2020-12-07 to 2020-12-12
  • Paradigm Shift in Assessment and Evaluation Practices for Engineering Graduates -Phase 2, Amaljyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally,, AJCE, from 2020-11-16 to 2020-11-21
  • Bridging the Gap: Theory and Practices in Pavement Engineering, Saintgits College of Engineering, Pathamuttom, Online, from 2020-08-24 to 2020-08-28
  • Administrative Training Program - Moodle LMS Management, Marian College Kuttikkanam (Autonomous), Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, from 2020-07-16 to 2020-08-04
  • One week workshop on Moodle site creation, Marian College ,Kuttikkanam, AJCE, from 2020-04-04 to 2020-04-11
  • Administrative Training Program Essentials of OBE and NBA / NAAC documentation, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, from 2019-08-26 to 2019-08-30
  • Environmental Geotechnics (NPTEL), IIT Bombay, NPTEL, from 2019-07-01 to 2019-10-30
  • Two days Workshop on Design with Geogrids and Geocells, NIT Calicut, NIT Calicut, from 2018-07-18 to 2018-07-19
  • 2. Workshop on Patent & Intellectual Property Rights- 2018, NIT Calicut, NIT Calicut, from 2018-03-16 to 2018-03-17
  • 3. PLAXIS Workshop in underground construction and geosynthetic structures, Plaxis India, IIT Madras, from 2017-10-26 to 2017-10-27
  • Workshop on Research writing: Technical and language aspects, NIT Calicut, NIT Calicut, from 2017-02-11 to 2017-02-11
  • 5. Workshop on Research writing: Technical and language aspects, NIT Calicut, NIT Calicut, from 2016-02-28 to 2016-02-28
  • NITC-IITD National Seminar on Thermal and other techniques for waste management, NITC-IITD, NIT Calicut, from 2014-03-07 to 2014-03-09
  • 7. Training course for Internal Audit on ISO 9001-2008 and ISO 19011-2002Based on Quality Management System, ICET Muvattupuzha, ICET Muvattupuzha, from 2010-03-18 to 2010-03-19

Resource persons in Training programs

  • Smart India Hackathon, Makerhub IEDC AJCE & IIC, AJCE, from 2025-09-15 to 2025-09-16

Funded Projects

  • AN INVESTIGATION ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ARECA SHEATH GEOCELL REINFORCED SOIL SYSTEM IN MITIGATING THE RAINFALL INDUCED SLOPE FAILURES, PI, Fund-I2U, from 2025-11-18 to 2026-03-31
  • Redmud geopolymer porous concrete for green slopes, Co-PI, Fund-I2U, from 2025-11-18 to 2026-03-31
  • Rainfall Induced Landslide Mitigation A Sustainable Approach using Areca Sheath Cell Reinforced Retaining Walls, PI, Fund-KTU CERD RSM, from 2025-10-01 to 2027-10-01
  • YIP 8.0, PI, Fund-K-DISC, from 2025-08-01 to 2026-03-31
  • An Investigation On The Effectiveness of Areca sheath Geocell Reinforced Soil System in Mitigating the Rainfall Induced Slope Failures, PI, Fund-Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally, from 2025-08-01 to 2026-06-20
  • Enhancing the stability of slopes against rainfall-induced landslide using CNSltreated natural fibres, Co-PI, Fund-KTU CERD Student Project, from 2025-02-28 to 2025-05-31
  • YIP 6.0, PI, Fund-K-DISC, from 2024-10-04 to 2024-10-04
  • Enhancing the stability of slopes against rainfall-induced landslide using CNSl treated natural fibres, Co-PI, Fund-I2U, from 2024-09-01 to 2025-03-15
  • Performance Evaluation Of Soil Stabilized With Nano Colloidal Silica, PI, Fund-I2U, from 2022-01-10 to 2022-08-01
  • A Study on Potential Utilisation of MICP on WeakSoils and a preliminary Investigation on Application of MICP in Stabilization of Foreshore Slopes, Co-PI, Fund-CERD KTU, from 2019-10-01 to 2021-10-01

Consultancy/Extension Services Provided

  • SOIL INVESTIGATION WORK FOR THE PROPOSED RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING LIBRARY BUILDING AT THIRUVALLA, Mr. Manoj P S, 29-06-2026
  • Soil Investigation for the construction of the proposed residential cum commercial building at Kottayam, Mr. Jojo John, 11-03-2026
  • KILA-KIIFB 1CR Project- GUPS Koothattukulam (School code- 28317)-Piravom LAC – Construction of New Building-composite work – Test for Soil Bearing Capacity , Assistant Engineer Koothattukulam Municipality Ernakulam, 25-02-2026
  • Hydrometer Analysis, Mr. Anil Varughese, 28-01-2026
  • Soil Investigation for the construction of a proposed church at Anniyartholu, Idukki, Fr. Jobin Kuzhippil, 10-11-2025
  • Soil Investigation work for the constrction of the proposed bridge on Manjappally-Erikadu road at Kanjirappally GP, Assistant Engineer, 10-11-2025
  • KIIF-B Augmentation Of water Supply to Kollam Corporation-Laying 1219 mm R WPM from Elampalloor to Nanthirikkal - Laying pipeline along NH 183 • Alternate Route-Balance works - Pipeline works, Kumaran P K , 19-09-2025
  • Soil Investigation Report for the Proposed Commercial Building at Ponmala, Anakkallu, Mr. Shaji P M, 15-05-2025
  • Soil Investigation Work for The Preparation of the DPR for the Koottickal Grama Panchayat Office Building, Secretary Kootickal Grama Panchayath, 20-03-2025
  • Soil Investigation Work for the Renovation of Material Collecting Facility Centre at Kanjirappally Grama Panchayat, Assistant Engineer LSGD Kanjirappally Panchayath, 20-03-2025
  • Training on plastic waste management, Kudumbashree workers of Mundakkayam Grama Panchayat, 11-03-2025
  • Training Program on Plastic Waste Management, Haritha Karma Sena members of Kanjirappally Grama Panchayat, 11-03-2025
  • Soil Investigation Work for The Proposed Mazjid at Mukkoottuthara, Erumeli, Secretary Hidayathul Islam Jama-ath, Mukkoottuthara P.O. Muttappally, 12-09-2024
  • SOIL INVESTIGATION WORK FOR THE PROPOSED COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT ELIKKULAM, MR. THOMAS JOSE , 01-12-2023
  • Soil investigation work for the Proposed Shopping Complex at Manarcad Grama Panchayath, Assistant Engineer, 10-10-2023
  • Soil investigation work for the proposed Sewage Treatment Plant at Kanjirappally, Assistant Engineer, LSGD, Kanjirappally, 02-02-2023
  • SOIL INVESTIGATION WORK FOR THE PROPOSED BUILDING TO ACCOMMODATE ELECTRICAL SECTION OFFICE AT ERUMELY, DEPUTY CHIEF ENGINEER , 28-12-2022
  • SOIL INVESTIGATION WORK FOR THE PROPOSED HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING AT VMHSS, ERUMELY, MANAGER, MAHALLA MUSLIM JAMA-ATH, ERUMELY, 27-12-2022
  • Geotechnical investigation work for the proposed court complex at Kottayam, PWD- RIQCL, 04-11-2022

Programs Organized

  • National Conference on SDG-IKS Synergy on Sustainable Development (NCSISD 2026), Conference Convenor, from 14-05-2026, to 15-05-2026

Positions Held

  • Pursuing Lab in charge, from 01-02-2023,  Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
  • Pursuing Class Teacher, from 25-10-2021,  Class teacher, BTCE2021-25
  • Class teacher, from 17-12-2020, to 22-10-2021, Class teacher for PhD program
  • Co-class teacher, from 01-01-2020, to 31-03-2021, BTCE 2016-20 A batch
  • Seminar and Project co-ordinator, from 05-08-2019, to 20-12-2019, 2016-20 CE B batch
  • Class teacher, from 01-08-2019, to 01-01-2020, 2017-21 CE B batch

Current Responsibilities

  • Pursuing Class Teacher, from 25-10-2021,  Class Teacher of BTCE2025
  • Pursuing Lab in charge, from 01-02-2023,  Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
  • Dept. Blog Administrator
  • Conference Coordinator
  • Ph.D. Guide at KTU
  • Class Mentor
  • EMS cell member
  • Dept. NBA coordinator


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