American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter, TKMCE
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter, TKM College of Engineering (TKMCE), Kollam is a professional society that aims at the holistic development of the students into full-fledged Civil Engineers to serve the society. Its mission are to equip students to cope with new developments in technology and professional practices, to incorporate ethical, social and environmental perspectives in their field of work and to nurture creativity and interpersonal skills. The list of activities and events conducted by ASCE student chapter year wise are listed below
| S1. No. | Events | Resource person/Organiser | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orientation program Welcoming first year students to ASCE student chapter | ExCom members of student chapter | October 14, 2024 |
| 2 | Awareness program on 'Quality and Standardization' | Members of Standards Club, TKMCE | October 15, 2024 |
| 3 | Recre8 | Judges-Prof. Mohammed Zayan and Prof. Lubina Nazar | October 24, 2024 |
| 4 | Volunteering activities at ICMSC 2025 | ASCE Students Chapter, TKMCE | December 5-7, 2024 |
| 5 | Community Service project | ASCE Students Chapter, TKMCE | December 15, 2024 |
| 6 | Invited talk Talk on Thermal consolidation of saturated fine-grained soils under constant rate of strain | Ms. Famy S Maheen, Research Scholar, IIT Bombay | December 17, 2024 |
| 7 | Traffic survey Field survey on origin-destination patterns in Kollam town and traffic survey at Kallumthazham intersection | ASCE Students Chapter, TKMCE | December 22, 2024 |
| 8 | Collaboration with ASCE student chapter of Younus college of Engineering and Technology for organizing a talk session on ‘Road Safety Awareness’ | Mr. Shajimon S., Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector, RTO Enforcement, Kollam | January 22, 2025 |
Institution of Engineers India (IEI) Student Chapter (Civil)
Institution of Engineers (India) Civil student chapter (SE/691005/TKMCE/CV) is the first student chapter of IE (India) started in the institution, way back in 1995. In 2015, the chapter has been revamped under the leadership of Dr. Adarsh S. With the effective follow ups of Dr. Adarsh S., the institution received institutional membership (IM0003885) in 2016. The activities/events organised by IEI in the year 2023-24 and 2024-25 is summarised below
| SL No. | Events | Resource person/Organiser | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primavera Workshop | Mrs. Twinkle Pradeep & Mrs Ansha Noushad, ARCITE School of Technical Education | 8/02/2025 |
| 2 | Talk Session on Inter-Basin River Transfer in Kerala | Mr. Sudheer Padikkal Joint Director, Water Resources Department Govt of Kerala | 8/02/2025 |
| 3 | Civicon Poster Presentation competition | IEI, TKMCE | 9/02/2025 |
| 4 | The Arcade Vault | IEI, TKMCE | 9/02/2025 |
Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS) Student Chapter, TKMCE
Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS) is a prestigious professional body committed to the advancement and promotion of Geotechnical Engineering. IGS Student Chapter encourage and promote the study and practice of Geotechnical Engineering among the younger generation. The IGS TKMCE Student Chapter was inaugurated on 14th September 2023 by Dr. Anil Joseph (President, Indian Geotechnical Society). The executive committee started their activities from November 2023 under the presence and support of Dr. Amal Azad Sahib, faculty advisor of IGS TKMCE Student chapter and Civil Engineering Association.The list of events organized by IGS Student Chapter,
| Academic Year: 2024-25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SL No. | Events | Resource person/Organiser | Date |
| 1 | First year students Orientation 2024 | IGS Student Chapter, TKMCE | 04/11/24 |
| 2 | Geogiggles-Online Meme making competition | IGS Student Chapter, TKMCE | 15/11/24 |
| 3 | Geotechnical Talks (In connection with world soil day and ICMSC 2024) | Dr. Darren Chian Siau Chen (President, Geotechnical Society of Singapore), Dr. R. G. Robinson (Dean Administration, IIT Madras), Dr. Jayamohan J (Honorary Secretary of IGS Trivandrum) Dr. K. Balan (National Executive Committee Member of IGS), Dr. Arif Ali Baig Moghal, Professor ( Professor, NIT Warangal) |
05/01/2025-07/01/2025 |
| 4 | Ground Breaking Facts-Instagram Fact Series | IGS Student Chapter, TKMCE | 09/12/24-15/03/2025 |
| 5 | FRAMORA- Photography competition | IGS Student Chapter, TKMCE | 21/12/25 |
| 6 | GATE Orientation Class | Mr. Anoop Raj (Chief Educator and Managing Director of Amaze Academy) | 16/01/25 |
| 7 | Free GATE 2025 Coaching | Mr. Anoop Raj (Chief Educator and Managing Director of Amaze Academy) | 29/01/25-20/02/25 |
| 8 | Farewell for 2025 passout students | IGS Student Chapter, TKMCE | 06/06/25 |
Technical Talks and Events conducted by the Department
In addition to the activities and events organised by the professional societies (ASCE, IEI, and IGS), many technical talks and events were conducted by the department for the students, faculty and staff. The list of events organized by the department is given
| SI. No. | Events | Resource person/Organiser | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Year: 2024-25 | |||
| 1 | The 7th edition of the International Conference on Modelling and Simulation in Civil Engineering (ICMSC 2024) | Department of Civil Engineering, TKM College of Engineering, Kollam | 5th – 7th December 2024 |
| 2 | Kollam Urban Talks – An initiative to find solutions for waste management in Kollam Corporation | Muhammed Huwaiz, Joint Director, LSGD WM Cell; Smt. Kavitha, Director LWM, Suchitwa Mission; Dr. Brajesh Kumar Dubey, Professor, IIT Kharagpur; Sreerag Kuruvat, Senior operations manager, Green worms waste management; Priyanka Singh, Member of council for Energy, Environment and Water; Dr. Rajesh K, Senior Urban Fellow KILA; Smt. Beena, Superintending Engineer, Kollam Corporation, Dr. Annie John, Former HOD, Department of Architecture, TKM College of Engineering; Dr. Adarsh S, Professor and Deputy HOD, Department of Civil Engineering, TKM College of Engineering and Dr. Amal Azad Sahib, Associate Professor, TKM College of Engineering, Kollam. |
30th November, 2024 |
| 3 | A Pre-conference workshop on Strategies for Effective Recycling & Waste Management Practices | Dr. Brajesh Kumar Dubey, Professor, Division of Environmental Engineering and Management, IIT Kharagpur | 4th December, 2024 |
| 4 | Poster Design Challenge: 'Sustainable Future Through Waste Management' | - | 4th December, 2024 |
| 5 | Unlock Engineering geology with Personalised Learning – Tailored Insights for Your Success | Dr. Udayakumar J | 12th September, 2024 |
| 6 | Introduction to Building Rules | Prof. Nizar S A, Professor, Department of Architecture, TKM College of Engineering | 17th October, 2024 |
| 7 | 3D Printing in Civil Engineering | Kannan Sreenivasan, Operating Manager, Setterox 3D Printing Products, Dubai, UAE | 25th March, 2025 |
| 8 | Quantum Computing in Hydro-Climatology | Dr. Rubell Marion Liney G (Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering-2, IIIT Kottayam) Ms. Arathy Nair G R (Research Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering, TKMCE, Kollam) | 2nd July, 2025 |
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter, TKMCE
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter, TKM College of Engineering (TKMCE), Kollam is a professional society that aims at the holistic development of students into full-fledged Civil Engineers to serve society. Its mission is to equip students to cope with new developments in technology and professional practices, to incorporate ethical, social and environmental perspectives in their field of work and to nurture creativity and interpersonal skills.
List of activities organised by ASCE Student Chapter, TKMCE
Academic Year: 2023-24| No. | Events | Resource Person/Organiser | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Webinar on opportunities in Quantity Surveying | Jubair K V, Senior OS Lead, Carbon Blue Global, Qatar | 30th September, 2023 |
| 2 | Talk on Contemporary and future skill set requirement | Dr. Kishor P, Managing Director, Habilete Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd. | 12th October, 2023 |
| 3 | Workshop on steel structures | Prof. Asif Basheer, TKM College of Engineering | 19th October, 2023 |
| 4 | Kollam Water Metro Feasibility Study – a comprehensive series of surveys | ASCE Student Chapter, TKMCE | 11th – 16th October, 2023 |
| 5 | Traffic Volume Survey for the 'Saratha Vilasini Jn – Umayanallor Kshatharam Jn Road' under the purview of Mukhathala Block Panchayat | ASCE Student Chapter, TKMCE | April, 2023 |
| 6 | Site visit to Kerala Engineering Research Institute, Thrissur | ASCE Student Chapter, TKMCE | 29th September, 2023 |
| 7 | Visit to Don Bosco Boy’s home | ASCE Student Chapter, TKMCE | 12th November, 2023 |
Institution of Engineers India (IEI) Student Chapter (Civil)
Institution of Engineers (India) Civil student chapter (SE/691005/TKMCE/CV) is the first student chapter of IE (India) started in the institution, way back in 1995. In 2015, the chapter has been revamped under the leadership of Dr. Adarsh S. With the effective follow ups of Dr. Adarsh S., the institution received institutional membership (IM0003885) in 2016.
List of activities organised by IEI Civil student chapter, TKMCE
Academic Year: 2023-24| Sl. No. | Events | Resource Person/Organiser | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A talk on An Integrated Multimodal Approach for Sustainable Transportation as part of IEI Students Day Celebration | Dr. Samson Mathew, Director, NATPAC & former Professor, NIT Trichy | 28th November, 2023 |
| 2 | Members meet up and Iftar evening | IEI Civil chapter | 5th April, 2024 |
| 3 | Webinar on Influence by Inspiring | Mr. Sunil Sadasivam, Project Manager, Distinguished Toastmaster, Project Management Professional | 20th July, 2024 |
Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS) Student Chapter, TKMCE
Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS) is a prestigious professional body committed to the advancement and promotion of Geotechnical Engineering. IGS Student Chapter encourages and promotes the study and practice of Geotechnical Engineering among the younger generation. The IGS TKMCE Student Chapter was inaugurated on 14 th September 2023 by Dr. Anil Joseph (President, Indian Geotechnical Society). The executive committee started their activities in November 2023 under the presence and support of Dr. Amal Azad Sahib, faculty advisor of the IGS TKMCE Student chapter and Civil Engineering Association.
List of activities organised by IGS Student Chapter, TKMCE
Academic Year: 2024-25The Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS) TKMCE Student Chapter successfully completed the orientation for first-year students on November 4, 2024, at 3:30 PM in the EEE Seminar Hall. The program aimed at introducing new students to the chapter’s mission and activities while fostering a friendly and collaborative environment.
The event featured interactive sessions and engaging games, encouraging students to connect and work together, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere. With a sense of enthusiasm and anticipation for upcoming initiatives, the orientation marked the start of an exciting academic journey in geotechnical engineering for the first-year students.
Academic Year: 2023-24
| Sl. No. | Events | Resource Person/Organiser | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inauguration ceremony of IGS Students Chapter, TKMCE | Dr. Anil Joseph, President, IGS - Lecture on “Case Studies: Forensic Studies of Foundation Failures and Monitoring Impact During High Rise Demolition” Dr. N. Unnikrishnan, EC Member, IGS & Chairman IGS Thiruvananthapuram Chapter - Lecture on “Experiences with Geotechnical Practice”. |
14th September, 2023 |
| 2 | Opportunities in Civil Engineering and Orientation for GATE exams | Anoop Raj, Chief Educator and Managing Director, Amaze Academy of Civil Engineering | 24th November, 2023 |
| 3 | Free GATE coaching classes | Amaze Academy of Civil Engineering | Started from 30th January, 2024 |
| 4 | Workshop on “Introduction to PLAXIS and MATLAB” | Mr. A. S. Kasyap Vasudevan and Mr. Ongchuk N. Lepcha, IIT Madras | Started on 25th September, 2023 |
| 5 | Workshop on "Building Tomorrow: A Sustainable Approach to Civil Engineering" | Er. Basithali E. K., Founder of Naamearth | 17th – 18th February, 2024 |
| 6 | Breathing Walls: A Two-Day Hands-on Workshop on Cost Effective Wall Techniques | Er. Basithali E. K., Founder of Naamearth | 4th – 5th May, 2024 |
| No. | Events | Resource Person/Organiser | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quiz Competition as part of Engineers’ Day Programmes | ASCE Student Chapter, TKMCE | 15th September, 2022 |
| 2 | Treasure Hunt as part of Engineers’ Day Programmes | ASCE Student Chapter, TKMCE | 17th September, 2022 |
| 3 | Talk on Wetland Management | Dr. Renjith K R, Scientist of Ecology and Environmental group, Centre for Water Resource Development and Management | 19th September, 2022 |
| 4 | QUIZORAMA – Quiz Competition | ASCE Student Chapter, TKMCE | 3rd April, 2023 |
| 5 | SHACKSMITH as part of national level techno-cultural fest – HESTIA’23 | ASCE Student Chapter, TKMCE | 28th April, 2023 |
| 6 | THUMBRULES – Treasure hunt as part of national level techno-cultural fest – HESTIA’23 | ASCE Student Chapter, TKMCE | 29th April, 2023 |
| No. | Events | Resource Person/Organiser | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talk on ‘Overview of Rules and Regulations applicable to developmental activities with focus on Building Rules’ | Mrs. Shary M V, Town Planner, Kollam | 10th June, 2021 |
| 2 | Webinar on Black holes through different windows | Dr. Ajith Parameswaran, Astrophysicist, International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore | 11th June, 2021 |
| 3 | Talk on Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering | Mr. Aasish Banu, Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Clemson University, South Carolina, USA | 16th June, 2022 |
| 4 | THUMBRULES – treasure hunt as part of national level techno-cultural fest – HESTIA’22 | ASCE Student Chapter, TKMCE | 27th May, 2022 |
| 5 | SHACKSMITH as part of national level techno-cultural fest – HESTIA’22 | ASCE Student Chapter, TKMCE | 28th May, 2022 |
| Title | Resource Person | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation Systems Modeling a Broad Overview | Dr. Rakhi Manohar M, Research Scientist Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC), A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore | 15 April 2021 |
| Operational and Economic Impacts of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles | Dr. Sonu Mathew Postdoctoral Researcher Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA | 22 April 2021 |
| Risk and Resilience Evaluation in Transportation Infrastructure Systems | Dr. Srijith Balakrishanan Postdoctoral Researcher, Future Resilient Systems, Singapore-ETH Centre Singapore | 01 May 2021 |
Institution of Engineers (India)
The Institution of Engineers (India) [IEI] civil chapter is a professional body of civil engineers with
the responsibility to promote the general advancement of civil engineering and its application
amongst its members.
The Institution has been serving the engineering fraternity to promote the study of civil
engineering, to elevate, recognize and update the technical knowledge and practice of students. IEI
inculcate amongst students a growing commitment to the social objectives of the profession.
IEI issues membership certification, chartered Engineer, Professional and International
Professional Engineer certifications in various disciplines of civil engineering, conducts its research
and provides grant aid for students. It also organizes technical activities. IEI provide a platform for
the students to share their expertise to benefit.
The students can participate in technical events activities and talks of the students’ chapter. They
have the opportunity to meet fellow engineers for professional interaction. Reimbursement of
travelling expenses to students selected for presentation of technical papers in
Technicians’/Students’ Convention of IEI. EnggTalks and newsletter have been launched for
student chapter members as a community to interact amongst the engineering fraternity and many
more. All eligible engineering students can join the institution through an application form along
with payment.
Email (club/professional society): ieitkmce.civil@gmail.com
For more information, please visit college website: www.tkmce.ac.in
Contact Information
Faculty Coordinator: Dr. Kavitha Madhu
Contact No : 8754500674
Email id :kavithamadhu03@gmail.com
Student Coordinator: Deekshitha Dev
Contact No : 9496736522
Email id :deekshithadev24@gmail.com
Student Coordinator: Aswin A Nair
Contact No : 9497117604
Email id :aswinanair123@gmail.com
ASCE Student Chapter - TKMCE
ASCE student chapter, TKM College of Engineering was inaugurated on February 15, 2021
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT ASCE STUDENTS CHAPTER PROGRAMMES 19/03/21