Keynote Speakers Details

Dr. Jeetendra Singh Khichad is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), India. He earned his Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur. His research focuses on concrete pavement behaviour, structural optimization, and sustainable material utilization. Dr. Khichad has authored numerous papers in leading journals such as Construction and Building Materials, ASCE’s Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, Materials Letters, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, IJPRT, among others. He has also contributed several book chapters and holds a granted patent, along with several others published. He has presented his research at various national & international conferences and has been recognized with awards.He actively contributes to advancing cost-effective and sustainable civil engineering solutions for infrastructure development. In addition, Dr. Khichad serves as a reviewer for reputed international journals, is a member of several professional bodies, organizes technical events such as international conference, delivers invited lectures, and supervises undergraduate, postgraduate & Ph.D. students. His interests include concrete pavement behaviour, sustainable and cost-effective construction materials, multi-criteria decision-making tools, and finite element analysis. Dr. Khichad is committed to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and sustainable development in civil engineering education and practice.