Dr. Abhilasha's research focuses on the application of geosynthetics in hydraulic structures, embankment dam safety, sustainable construction materials, composite structural systems, seismic-resistant structures, and numerical analysis.

Research Highlights:

1. Principal Investigator of KTU CERD-funded Research Project on geotextiles in embankment dams.
2. More than 20 peer-reviewed journal publications.
3. Multiple Scopus-indexed publications.
4. International conference presentations in the USA and India.
5. Reviewer and Session Chair for SECON International Conference.
6. Active researcher in sustainable construction and structural engineering.

Research Areas:

1. Geotechnical Engineering
2. Structural Engineering
3. Sustainable Materials
4. Geosynthetics
5. Earthquake Engineering
6. Hydraulic Engineering

Dr. Abhilasha P. S. has made significant research contributions in the areas of Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geosynthetics, Hydraulic Structures, Sustainable Construction Materials, Composite Structures, and Earthquake Engineering. Her scholarly work includes publications in Scopus-indexed journals, peer-reviewed international journals, and international conference proceedings. She has also presented research papers at prestigious international conferences, including GEOSYNTHETICS (USA) and the International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (SECON).

Research Publications Highlights:
20+ research publications in international journals and conference proceedings.
Scopus-indexed journal publications in Structural and Geotechnical Engineering.
Research presentations at GEOSYNTHETICS 2015, 2016 and 2019 (USA).
Recent publications focus on seismic resilience, sustainable construction materials, composite structures, and geocomposites.?

1. Nandha P. S. and Abhilasha P. S. (2026). Performance Based Seismic Assessment of Corrosion Degraded CHS Tubular K-Joints for Resilient and Sustainable Steel Structures. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (SECON 2026). Published in Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer Nature (Scopus-indexed).                                                                                                                                                                                         
2. Devika M. V. and Abhilasha P. S. (2026). Structural Performance of Cold Formed Sigma Steel Concrete Composite Beam. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (SECON 2026). Published in Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer Nature (Scopus-indexed).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
3. Adarsh K. P. and Abhilasha P. S. (2025). Investigation and Enhancement of Seismic Resilience in Structural Columns Using Dual Pipe, U & Slit Dampers. International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering & Technology.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
4. Alfin Kunjuvareed and Abhilasha P. S. (2025). Compressive Behaviour of Concrete Columns Confined with Bamboo Sheet Twinning Tubes. International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering & Technology.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
5. Abhilasha P. S. and Alfin Kunjuvareed (2025). Compressive Behaviour of Concrete Columns Confined with Aramid Fiber Reinforced Polymer Twinning Tubes. Proceedings of SECON 2025. Published in Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer Nature (Scopus-indexed).                                                                                                                                                                                                      
6. Abhilasha P. S., Nandakishore K. A., Neeraja K. R., Vino C. M. and Vishnu C. K. (2025). Integrating Geocomposite with Retaining Walls for Improved Slope Stability in Wadakkanchery. Proceedings of SECON 2025. Published in Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer Nature (Scopus-indexed).                                                                                                                                                                                 
7.  Abhilasha P. S. and Alphy Anto (2024). Bamboo as a Sustainable Building Material. International Journal of Creative Research                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
8. Abhilasha P. S. and Antony Balan G. Thadicaran (2021). Experimental Evaluation of Soil–Geotextiles Filtration Characteristics for the Embankment Portion of a Dam. Water & Energy International.                                                                                                                                                                                
9. Karthika K. and Abhilasha P. S. (2021). Seismic Performance of Combined Polygonal Braced Frames. Proceedings of FAMCE 2021.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
10. Vivek K. Viswanath, Vilas Shankar K. P., Abhilasha P. S. and M. Alosta (2020). Performance of Self-Compacting Concrete Replaced with Saturated Recycled Aggregate. International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (Scopus Indexed).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
11. Antony Balan G. Thadicaran and Abhilasha P. S. (2020). Issues in Using Geosynthetics in Hydraulic Structures under Restoration. Indian Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Improvement (Scopus Indexed).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
12. Sisira Aravindan and Abhilasha P. S. (2019). Formulation of Time Period of Gravity Dam.                                                                                                                                                                                      
13. Saira A., Sunilaa George, Rajalingam M. and Abhilasha P. S. (2019). Experimental Study of Concrete on Partial Replacement of Cement Using Rice Husk Ash and Addition of Polypropylene Fibres.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
14. Abhilasha P. S. and T. G. Antony Balan (2019). Evaluation of Geotextiles–Soil Filtration Characteristics Using the Gradient Ratio Test Analysis for Soil. Proceedings of GEOSYNTHETICS 2019, Houston, USA.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
15. Nimisha A. R. and Abhilasha P. S. (2019). Analysis of Concrete Filled Steel Tubular Beams.                                                                                                                                                                                                
16. Femi Sunny, Abhilasha P. S. and Vilas Shankar K. P. (2018). Effective Utilisation of Rice Husk Ash as an Additive in Concrete.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
17. Reshmi V. B. and Abhilasha P. S. (2018). Analytical Study of New Type of Reduced Beam Section under Cyclic Behaviour.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
18.  Abhilasha P. S. and T. G. Antony Balan (2017). Development of a Decision Support System for the Selection of Geotextiles as Filter Media in Embankment Dams.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
19.  Antony Balan G. Thadicaran and Abhilasha P. S. (2016). Issues in Using Geosynthetics in Hydraulic Structures under Restoration. Water and Energy International (Scopus Indexed).                                                                                                                                                                                                          
20. T. G. Antony Balan and Abhilasha P. S. (2016). A Decision Support System for Embankment Dam Restoration Using Geosynthetics. Proceedings of GEOSYNTHETICS 2016, Miami, USA.                                                                                                                                                                                               
21.  Abhilasha P. S. and T. G. Antony Balan (2015). Use of Geosynthetics as Filter in Embankment Dams—Need for a Dedicated Decision Support System. Proceedings of GEOSYNTHETICS 2015, Portland, USA.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
22. Abhilasha P. S. and Ashwini Suresh (2014). Stability Analysis of an Embankment Dam – Poomala Dam Case Study.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
23. Abhilasha P. S. and T. G. Antony Balan (2014). Numerical Analysis of Seepage in Embankment Dams. (31 Citations).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
24.  Manju R., Shanavas S. and Abhilasha P. S. (2014). Strengthening of RC Beams by Wrapping FRP on Steel Bars.

1. Winner of RASHTRAPATI GUIDE Award.                                                                                 
2. Quality Management System,Lead Auditor for Bureau Veritas, Chennai.                                      
3. Lifelong membership in Indian Society for Technical Education                                                          
4. Associate membership in the Institution of Engineers India.                                                          
5. Membership in Indian Science Congress.                                                                                     
6. Coordinated the activities of four Beneficiary groups of Kerala Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency Project aided by World Bank.                                                                                             
7. Ms. Abhilasha P.S., Management Representative and Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, participated in the ISO 9001:2015 Lead auditor transition training programme from 19.04.2016 - 20.04.2016 at Ernakulam organized by Bureau Veritas and qualified the IRCA Lead Auditor.
8. Executive Committee member for Polassery foundation.                                                          
9. incipal Investigator for KTU CERD funded Research Project “Application of geotextiles as filter in embankment dams”.                                                                                                                              
10. Convenor of the National Conference REACT 2019 organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, VAST.                                                                                                                                
11. Coordinated the activities of four Beneficiary groups of Kerala Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency Project aided by World Bank.                                                                                                    
12. Acted as an Auditor and advisory member for the ISO Certification process of a self-financing engineering college.                                                                                                                               
13. Organized and conducted Management Review meeting in every six months (seven meetings). Revisions of various Department Manuals (both Academic and non-academic) were carried out at various stages of ISO process of Vidya Academy of Science and Technology, Thrissur.           
14. Successfully completed one Re-certification audit, three Surveillance audits and eight internal audits of the Institution as Management Representative.                                                                        
15. Civil Engineering Department Co-ordinator for the consultancy works of Vidya Academy of Science and Technology, Thrissur.                                                                                                                    
16. Management Representative for ISO Certification of the Institution from December 2020.              
17. NIRF Nodal Coordinator for Vidya Academy of Science and Technology, Thrissur for 2021-22.   
18. Contributed as a Session Chair in the Fourth International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management SECON 2023 held during 07-09 June 2023 organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, Federal Institute of Science and Technology FISAT, Ernakulam, Kerala.              
19. Contributed as a Reviewer in the Fourth International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management SECON 2023 held during 07-09 June 2023 organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, Federal Institute of Science and Technology FISAT, Ernakulam, Kerala.       
20. Successfully completed the AI Tools Mastery Program offered by be10X during June 2023, gaining comprehensive expertise in utilizing advanced AI tools for maximum efficiency and innovation.       
21. Certified in the foundation level of ‘International Carrer Coach’ program by Mindler during April 2023.
22. Successfully net requirements and awarded a Certificate in ‘Design Thinking’ by International  Business Management Institute, Berlin, Germany during April 2023.                                               
23. Successfully completed 1-Day AI Tools Workshop conducted on 26, March 2023 by be10X.         
24. Contributed as a Reviewer in the Third International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management SECON 2022 held during 01-03 June 2022 organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, Federal Institute of Science and Technology FISAT, Ernakulam, Kerala.             
25. Successfully coordinated ATAL FDP on ‘Recent Advances in Earthquake Engineering’ organised by Department of Civil Engineering, Vidya Academy of Science and Technology, Thrissur from December 6th 2021 to 10th December 2021.                                                                                  
26. Advisory member for the National Conference "Futuristic Advancements in Mechanical and Civil Engineering", sponsored by TEQIP II, during August 31, September 1 and 2- 2021 organized by the Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Thalassery                   
27. Session Chair for the National Conference on ‘Futuristic Advancements in Mechanical and Civil Engineering’ FAMCE 2021 organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering Thalassery on 1st September 2021.                               
28. Contributed as a Reviewer in the Second International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management SECON 2021 held during 12-15 May 2021 organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, Federal Institute of Science and Technology FISAT, Ernakulam, Kerala.        
29. Participated as a panel of Chair for the National Conference on ‘Emerging Technologies’ NCET 2020 organized by Royal College of Engineering and Technology, Akkikavu on 27th September 2020.    
30. Technical support given for the design and stability analysis of a hypothetical embankment section for the Department of Civil Engineering, TKM Engineering College, Kollam during June 2020    
31. Organized two-day workshop on Conceptual Structural Design for structural engineers and M.Tech students under the banner of ISTE VAST chapter and structurally.com on 27th and 28th March 2021.                                                                                                                                                
32. Nodal officer for NIRF submission for Vidya Academy of Science and Technology, Thrissur for the academic year 2020-2021.                                                                                                                    
33. Senate Convener of the college for two academic years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019.                          
34. M.Tech Coordinator for Structural Engineering, 2018-2019.                                                                  
35. Discipline Action Committee member of the College under APJKTU, 2017-2018.                                
36. Management Representative for ISO 9001:2008 and also, ISO 9001:2015, Vidya Academy of Science and Technology, Thrissur, 2013-2016.                                                                                      
37. Assistant Management Representative for ISO, VAST, 2012-2013.                                                      
38. Convener of Sectional Association of the College, 2009-2010.                                                             
39. Staff in charge of the Department Programme-ELIXIR 10.                                                                    
40. Faculty in charge and Treasurer of Technical festival TANTRIK2009 of Vidya Academy of Science and Technology.

Research Supervision:

• Guided 22 M.Tech dissertations
• Guided 23 B.Tech project batches

Student Achievements:

• First Prize – National Conference REACT 2019.
• Third Prize – Project Expo, VAST, 2026.