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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

Areas of Interest

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

Area of Specialization

  • Geotechnical Engineering

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

Dr. Femy M Makkar

Associate Professor, Civil Engineering

Date of Joining : 24-04-2019



CT-BTCE2021-25-S8, Class Committee Chairman,AICERA 2025 Technical Committee,AICERA 2025 Publication Lead
  • Ph. D- Civil Engineering - NIT Calicut (2019)
  • M.Tech- Civil Engineering - NIT Calicut (2015)
  • B.Tech- Civil Engineering - Mahathma Gandhi University (2009)

  • Assistant Professor in Musaliar College of Engineering and Technology, Pathanamthitta 2014
  • Lecturer in Ilahia College of Engineering and Technology, Muvattupuzha from 2009 to 2012
  • Approved PhD Supervisor in APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala, awarded KTU

  • Numerical Modelling of the Behaviour of 3D Geogrid Reinforced Soil Foundation ,2022, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research
  • 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
  • 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 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 17-02-2025 201-213 978-981-97-3392-7
2. Evaluation on the Shear Strength Characteristics of Soil Reinforced with Randomly Distributed Areca Fibers Springer 17-02-2025 317-323 978-981-19-6727-6
3. Numerical Modelling of 2D Geogrid Reinforced Sand Bed Springer 17-02-2025 959-968 978-981-15-6085-9
4. Bearing Capacity Improvement of Sand Bed Reinforced with 3D Geogrids of Rectangular Pattern Springer 17-02-2025 19-26 978-981-13-6716-8

Training programs attended

  • ATAL FDP onAutomation 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
  • 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

Funded Projects

  • YIP 6.0, PI, Fund-K-DISC, from 2024-10-04 to 2024-10-04
  • Rainfall Induced Landslide Mitigation – A Sustainable Approach using Areca Sheath Cell Reinforced Retaining Walls, PI, Fund-KTU CERD RSM, from 2024-10-01 to 2027-10-01
  • Enhancing the stability of slopes against rainfall-induced landslide using CNSltreated 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 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, 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

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
  • Class Committee Chairman
  • AICERA 2025 Technical Committee
  • AICERA 2025 Publication Lead


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