Tejaskumar Prakashchandra Thaker

Biography

Dr. Tejaskumar Thaker has earned his doctoral degree (Ph.D) in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. He has worked extensively in the area of Seismic Hazard assessment and Microzonation. He obtained Masters and Bachelors of Civil Engineering both from M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara. Presently he is associated with Department of Civil Engineering, School of Technology, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhingar as an Assistant Professor since May 2012. Dr. Thaker has over eight years of professional experience in industry, academia and as an active researcher. He has around 25 research publications in high impact factor peer reviewed International Journals, National and International Conferences. He has visited various countries like Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia and delivered expert lecture and presented his research. He is a member of Indian Geotechnical Society, Institute of Engineers, Indian Society for Technical Education, Indian Society for Remote Sensing, etc. He has organized and actively participated in various seminars, workshop and short term courses for constant up gradation.

Research Interest

Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering: Seismic Microzonation, Seismic Hazard and Risk Mitigation; Site Specific Studies; Site-characterization; Liquefaction Problems; Geophysical Studies; GIS-GPS Seismic Modeling etc. Seismic characteristics of retaining wall; Reinforced earth wall; Slope; Foundation; Piles; Anchors; Numerical and Analytical Modeling of Geotechnical Structures; Ground Improvement Techniques; Waste Management.