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Dr. A.V. Thomas

Adhoc Faculty/ Industrial Expert

Educational Qualification
  • Ph. D (IIT-Madras): Construction Engineering & Management
  • M.Tech. (IIT-Madras): Building Technology & Construction Management
  • B.E. (Civil Engg.): Birla Engg. College, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar., India
Work Experience
  • Aug 2021 Onwards: Consulting Advisor (Skill Education & Training), ULCCS Ltd., Vadakara, Calicut, Kerala.
  • Sept 2022 Onwards: Consulting Advisor, TechnoStruct Academy, Technostruct LCC, USA
  • Dec 2016 – June 2021: Director, Adani Institute of Infrastructure (Engineering & Management Schools), Ahmedabad, India
  • June 2014 – Nov 2016: Professor & Head of Civil Engineering, Charotar University of Science & Technology, Changa, Gujarat (India)
  • Nov 2008 – May 2014: (i) Deputy Dean (Academic)/Acting Dean, International College of Engineering and Management (Affiliated to University of Central Lancashire, UK), Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. (ii) HOD/Course Leader (Facilities Management), Head of Higher Education & International College of Engineering and Management, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
  • April, 1994 – Nov. 2008: (i) Professor of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Technology Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad-387 001, Gujarat, India (ii) Associate Professor (Civil Engineering), Faculty of Technology, Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad-387 00, Gujarat, India
  • Oct, 1993 –April, 1994: Associate Professor (Civil Engineering), School of Building Science and Technology, CEPT University, Ahemedabad, Gujarat, India
  • Aug, 1986– Sept, 1993: Lecturer (Civil Engineering)/Asst. Lecturer, Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidyalaya (Engineering College), Vallabh Vidyanagar-388 120, Gujarat, India
Subjects Taught
  • Construction Project Management
  • Concrete Technology & Construction
  • Project Risk Assessment/Management
  • BOT/Public-Private Partnership Projects (PPP)
  • Contract Management
  • Building Technology & Facilities Management
Technical Proficiency
  • Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Power point, windows, SPSS
  • Knowledge – BOT/PPP, Risk Modelling, Project Management (Planning, Scheduling and Controlling), Project Finance, Road Sector

Projects

  • Strong project conceptualization and planning skills
  • Academic Administration and Leadership skills
  • Team management and administrative capabilities, Analytical skills,