Civil engineering is the backbone of any society, playing a crucial role in building resilient cities, transportation systems, water supply networks, and sustainable communities. The Department of Civil Engineering at OP Jindal University stands as one of the foundational pillars of engineering education on campus. We are dedicated to nurturing professionals who contribute significantly to societal infrastructure, sustainability, and development.
At OPJU, we are committed to empowering students with the skills, ethics, and leadership qualities needed to address real-world challenges and make a lasting societal impact. Civil Engineering at OPJU is not just about constructing buildings; it’s about building futures. With a focus on sustainability, smart cities, and cutting-edge technologies like AI integration in construction, structural health monitoring, and Building Information Modelling (BIM), our graduates are equipped to shape a smarter, safer, and stronger world.
To be a global leader in civil engineering and research, empowering students with value-based knowledge, innovative skills, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive sustainable infrastructure development and societal transformation.
Vice Dean & HOD – Civil Engineering
It is a great honor to welcome you to the Department of Civil Engineering at O.P. Jindal University, where academic excellence, innovation, and social responsibility form the core of our mission. In an era where the challenges of rapid urbanization, climate change, and sustainable development are reshaping the world, the role of a civil engineer has become more critical than ever.At OPJU, we are committed to nurturing not just engineers, but visionary leaders who build with purpose and responsibility. Our academic culture blends strong theoretical foundations with practical, industry-aligned skills, encouraging students to explore interdisciplinary fields like AI in construction, smart cities, and sustainable materials.With cutting-edge tools, industry-standard software, and innovative setups, our Civil Engineering labs deliver an immersive, real-world learning environment for future-ready engineers. Our department’s strength lies in personalized mentorship, guiding each student toward academic, professional, and personal excellence. Our faculty members are dedicated to fostering critical thinking, creativity, and ethical leadership.Beyond academics, participation in student clubs, seminars, competitions, and research fosters creativity, innovation and social responsibility. We aim to shape skilled engineers who are also responsible citizens and future leaders.
As Vice Dean and Head, I warmly invite you to join us in this journey of building a smarter, sustainable, and resilient future.
Civil Engineering at OPJU — Where Dreams Take Concrete Shape!
A Concrete Technology Lab is a laboratory setup designed to perform experiments related to the properties, behaviour, and performance of concrete as a construction material. It is a fundamental part of civil engineering education and construction quality control. Below is an overview of what typically comprises a concrete technology lab.
Environmental Engineering Lab is an essential part of civil and environmental engineering education. It provides hands-on experience in analysing environmental parameters related to water, air, and soil quality. The lab helps students understand the principles of pollution control, environmental monitoring, and sustainable practices
A Transportation Engineering Lab (or Highway Engineering Lab) is a key facility in civil engineering that allows students and engineers to study the materials, performance, and design standards used in road construction and transportation systems. It focuses on bitumen, aggregates, pavement materials
A Surveying Lab is an essential part of civil engineering education where students learn to measure, map, and interpret land surfaces using traditional and modern survey equipment. The lab focuses on practical application of surveying principles used in construction, land development, and infrastructure planning.
A Fluid Mechanics Laboratory is a hands-on facility where students explore the behaviour of fluids (liquids and gases) and learn practical measurement techniques related to fluid flow, pressure, and forces. This is essential for understanding hydraulic systems, pipe networks, and open channel flows in civil, mechanical, and environmental engineering.
AutoCAD - 2D drafting and detailing, Revit - BIM (Building Information Modeling), 3ds Max - Advanced rendering and animation, Archicad - Architectural BIM design, STAAD.Pro / ETABS - Structural analysis and design (some labs integrate these), Civil 3D - Civil engineering design and documentation
A Cement Testing Laboratory is a specialized lab where the physical and chemical properties of cement are analyzed to ensure quality and compliance with standards. This is critical for ensuring that cement used in construction meets the required strength and durability specifications.
The Geotechnical Engineering Lab is a dedicated facility designed to conduct experiments on the physical and mechanical properties of soil and rock. It plays a critical role in civil engineering education by enabling students to understand subsurface conditions and their influence on structural design and safety. The lab is equipped to perform a variety of standard tests that aid in site investigation, foundation analysis, and earthwork design.
A Concrete Technology Lab is a laboratory setup designed to perform experiments related to the properties, behaviour, and performance of concrete as a construction material. It is a fundamental part of civil engineering education and construction quality control. Below is an overview of what typically comprises a concrete technology lab.
Environmental Engineering Lab is an essential part of civil and environmental engineering education. It provides hands-on experience in analysing environmental parameters related to water, air, and soil quality. The lab helps students understand the principles of pollution control, environmental monitoring, and sustainable practices
A Transportation Engineering Lab (or Highway Engineering Lab) is a key facility in civil engineering that allows students and engineers to study the materials, performance, and design standards used in road construction and transportation systems. It focuses on bitumen, aggregates, pavement materials
A Surveying Lab is an essential part of civil engineering education where students learn to measure, map, and interpret land surfaces using traditional and modern survey equipment. The lab focuses on practical application of surveying principles used in construction, land development, and infrastructure planning.
A Fluid Mechanics Laboratory is a hands-on facility where students explore the behaviour of fluids (liquids and gases) and learn practical measurement techniques related to fluid flow, pressure, and forces. This is essential for understanding hydraulic systems, pipe networks, and open channel flows in civil, mechanical, and environmental engineering.
AutoCAD - 2D drafting and detailing, Revit - BIM (Building Information Modeling), 3ds Max - Advanced rendering and animation, Archicad - Architectural BIM design, STAAD.Pro / ETABS - Structural analysis and design (some labs integrate these), Civil 3D - Civil engineering design and documentation
A Cement Testing Laboratory is a specialized lab where the physical and chemical properties of cement are analyzed to ensure quality and compliance with standards. This is critical for ensuring that cement used in construction meets the required strength and durability specifications.
The Geotechnical Engineering Lab is a dedicated facility designed to conduct experiments on the physical and mechanical properties of soil and rock. It plays a critical role in civil engineering education by enabling students to understand subsurface conditions and their influence on structural design and safety. The lab is equipped to perform a variety of standard tests that aid in site investigation, foundation analysis, and earthwork design.
Faculty involved: Dr. Mahasakt Mahamaya & Ms. Tulika Gupta
Agency: TRB Mines, Tensa, Odisha
Sanctioned Amount: ₹3 Lakhs (Ongoing)
Faculty involved: Ms. Tulika Gupta & Dr. Mahasakt Mahamaya
Agency: Jindal Steel and Power, Raigarh, CG
Sanctioned Amount: ₹1.5 Lakhs (Completed)
Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel
Zenus Group
Intellipaat
Zenus Group
Square Yards
Dr. Anurag Sharma from the department of Civil Engineering, school of engineering received best paper award for his paper titled “Comparative Study of External Bars used for Strengthening of RC Beam-Column Joint by Using Finite Element Analysis” in an ASCE International Conference on Challenges and Innovations for Sustainable Smart Cities (CISSC 2025) held in Chandigarh, India from 07-09 February 2025.
Prof. Vinod Nagpure (Sr. Assistant Professor) received Best Paper Presentation Award on the title “An Experimental Investigation of Partial Replacement of Cement with Dolomite Powder for Improving the Properties of Concrete”, in the Stream of Civil Engg. in the International Conference on Emerging Research in Science, Engineering and Management, held during 19 & 20 May, 2023, at SRIT, Proddatur, Andhra Pradesh.
Our 8th semester student Satya Prakash Praja qualified GATE 2025.
Masuma Keshari got OPJUEMS Scholarship.
Three Civil Engineering students got a scholarship of 15000/- each from the India Chapter of American Concrete Institute (IC- ACI) for academic excellence.
Department of Civil Engineering congratulates Bharti Patel, Simon Xess and Harsh Pandey (B.Tech Students) for receiving the scholarship of 15,000/- from Indian Chapter of American Concrete Institute (IC-ACI).
The Department of Civil Engineering is thrilled to announce that Simran Patel, a distinguished member of the B.Tech - Civil Engineering 2024 Batch, has secured a remarkable placement with Intellipaat at an impressive package of 10 LPA.
We are delighted to announce that our B.Tech (2019-2023) students Anand Patel and Priya Singh got placed in Atmastco Limited. Atmastco Limited is one of the fastest emerging Steel conglomerates of Central India with its presence in Steel, Power & Infrastructure, offering complete Structural Steel Solutions with exceptional service.
We are glad to announce that our B.Tech (2019-2023) student Abhinav Sharma got placed in Aekansh Group. Aekansh Services is a leading executive search firm which provide services to Consulting , Consumer Goods , E commerce , Financial Services & Technology / IT.
We are delighted to announce that our B.Tech (2019-2023) students Rahul Shrivas and Bharti Patel have been placed in Zenus Group. Zenus Group is a Telecom Company established in 2012. It provides solutions to help telecom service providers, network operators, vendors, and equipment manufacturers maximize the value of technology investments and deliver the highest service levels to their customers.
We are glad to announce that our B.Tech (2019-2023) student Bharti Patel got placed in ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India. AM/NS India is a joint venture between the world's leading steel companies, ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel. Established in December 2019, after the acquisition of Essar Steel, they are an integrated flat steel manufacturer, ranging from iron ore to ready-to-market products.
Indian Chapter - American Concrete Institute (IC-ACI) OPJU Students Chapter
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