Department of Civil Engineering

Educational Qualification

Special lectures delivered

1. Acted as a resource person in a one day national level technical webinar on “Ground Improvement Techniques In Geotechnical Engineering” organized by Department of Civil Engineering, St. Joseph University, Dimapur, Nagaland, 21 August, 2021.
2. Presented a talk on “National Education Policy”  as an invited speaker in a one-day webinar organized by “Devine Hand Welfare Organization” an NGO, Guwahati, Assam on 5^th October’ 2020.
3. Acted as a resource person in One day seminar on Mission Lifestyle on Environment (LIFE) Before the World Environmental Day on 20^th May 2023 at NEEPCO, Arunachal Pradesh
4. Acted as a resource person in One day Seminar on Sustainable Environment cum Plantation Drive Under Mission Life In Commemoration Of World Environmental Day on 5^th June 2023 in collaboration with RWD, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh

Courses or Conferences Organized

1. Mentored a One month Summer Internship Training of students from Dhemaji Engineering Engineering College, Assam w.e.f. 1/07/2026 to 30/07/2026
2. Mentored a One month Summer Internship Training of students from Dhemaji Engineering Engineering College, Assam w.e.f. 1/07/2025 to 30/07/2025
3. Coordinator of SPICMACAY Program titled “An evening of Musical Excellence” on 02/05/2025
4. Convener of Empowering Women Through Vermicomposting: Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Training Program on vermicomposting w.e.f. 26^th Feb’2025 to 2^nd March 2025
5. Organizing chair of “10th International Conference Computers, Management & Mathematical Sciences (ICCM) 2024, w.e.f. 26^th to 27^th July 2024
6. Mentor of an One month Summer Internship Training of students from Jorhat Engineering College,  w.e.f. 13/06/2024 to 13/07/2024.
7. Organized a one-day interactive session with Dr. Kiran Seth, Founder of SPIC MACAY, at NERIST on 9 January 2024.
8. Mentored a One month Summer Internship Training of students from Jorhat Engineering College and Assam Engineering College, Assam w.e.f. 1/07/2023 to 30/07/2023
9. Coordinator of Six (6) months’ Workshop and Training on Python Database. Organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, NERIST and collaboration of NIELIT, Itanagar, w.e.f. October 2023 to March 2024.
10. Coordinator of SPICMACAY Program titled“An evening of Musical Excellence” on April 2024.
11. Organising Member of 162nd Birth Anniversary of World Poet Rabindranath Tagore in Collaboration with Nrityangan Dance and Music Academy, Itanagar, with NERIST, on 4^th May 2023
12. Coordinator of 2(Two) Weeks Workshop and Training on Autocad-2D and ArchiCAD-3D Modeling. Organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, NERIST and NIELIT, Itanagar, w.e.f. 25^th March 2023 to 9^th April 2023
13. One day Seminar on Sustainable Environment cum Plantation Drive under Mission Life in Commemoration of World Environmental Day on 5^th June 2023 in collaboration with RWD, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh as an Organizing Member.
14. Coordinator of one Week Training Programme on Biomass Drying. Organized by National Institute of Technology, Arunachal Pradesh collaboration with Department of Civil Engineering, NERIST, w.e.f. 10^th-14^th April 2023
15. Mentored a One month Summer Internship Training of students from Jorhat Engineering College, Assam w.e.f. 1/07/2022 to 30/07/2022

1. Yachang, Omo., Kalita Ajanta & Taku Muni (2026) “Synewrgistic Effect of Cement -Fly Ash Stabilization and Fibre Reinforcement on Soil Strength” Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering,volume 802.
2. Jeelek Rigia, Kirge Payum & Ajanta Kalita (2026) “ Exploring the influence of fly ash and Lime on Swelling and Shrinkage characteristics of Expansive Soil” Global Perspectives on Environmental Sustainability and Transformative Climate Change Approches Volume 1.,pp129-140.
3. Chukhu Tagar, Ajanta Kalita, Arindam Dey (2025), “Experimental evaluation of freeze-thaw cycles on seasonally frozen soils of Sela Pass, Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh” The Future of Geotechnical Engineering Vol. I, Proceedings of the Geotech Asia International Conference (GAIC 2025), CRC Press, Boca Raton, USA, pp. 175-180.
4. Nabam Jumsi,  Longjam Riccirani Chanu, Yowa Yaniam , Kunchok Tashi , Ajanta Kalita (2025)“Exploring a sustainable future: A comprehensive Review and Lifelong mission toward Sustainable Environment” Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Ch-6 Proceedings of the International Conference on the Health, Safety, Fire, and Environmental advances for the sustainability Fair 2.0 that held on 10-11 October 2023 at UPES Dehradun. 
5. Martina Gumsar Sorum, Ajanta Kalita (2025) “Microbial Induced Calcite Precipitation as a Potential Sustainable Technique for Soil Stabilization: A Review”, Ch-15, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. Proceedings of the International Conference on the Health, Safety, Fire, and Environmental advances for the sustainability Fair 2.0 that held on 10-11 October 2023 at UPES Dehradun. 
6. Omem Paron, Longjam Riccirani Chanu,Jeelek Rigia, Marjom Ete & Ajanta Kalita (2025)”Experimental study on  stabilization of clayey soil using Banana Fiber and Lime”, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering , volume 355, pp 9-18. (Scoupus)
7. Omem Paron, Longjam Riccirani Chanu,Jeelek Rigia, Marjom Ete & Ajanta Kalita (2025) “Influence of Banana Fibers and Lime on California Bearing Ratio of Clayey Soil” Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering , volume 355, pp 1-8 (Scoupus)
8. Jeelek Rigia & Ajanta Kalita (2025) “Comparative Study of Different Recycle Wastes and Fibre for Weak Soil Stabilization: A Review”, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering.  volume 419, pp 166-177. (Scopus)
9. Marjom Ete, Moni Mishra, Ravino Mekro, Lensar Jamir, Taniya Oniya, Jeelek Rigia & Ajanta Kalita  (2025) Expansive soil Improvement using waste materials: A review, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering.  volume 419, pp 113-122.
10. Marjom Ete, Moni Mishra, Ravino Mekro, Lensar Jamir, Taniya Oniya, Jeelek Rigia & Ajanta Kalita  (2024) “Experimental Investigation for stabilization of Expansive soil by using waste materials – Brick dust and Eggshell Powder” Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering , volume 508, pp 43-53.
11. Jumsi N. and Kalita A. (2023) “The pozzolanic effect of rice husk on the California Bearing Ratio behaviour of Arunachal peat with cement as admixture. Notes in Civil Engineering volume 381, Chap. 33, Springer SCOPUS
12. Mishra M., Mekro R. Jamir L. Ete M., Oniya T. and Kalita A. (2023) “The effect of addition of eggshell powder and bagasse ash on the engineering properties of an expansive soil for use in construction,” Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering volume 382 , Chap. 28, Springer SCOPUS
13. Elangbam T. and Kalita A. (2023) “Comparative study for different stabilizers for peat soil stabilisation: A review”, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering volume 381 , Chap.31, Springer SCOPUS
14. Tamut, Y. Kalita, A. and Singh, S.K. (2021). “A study on strength behavior of seasonal frozen soils stabilized with cement and wood-ash.” Sustainable Construction Materials, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, volume 194, published by Springer SCOPUS, (First online 15/12/2021)
15. Tamut, Y. Kalita, A. and Singh, S.K. (2021). “Influence of freezing-thawing cycles on strength properties of frost-affected subgrade soil stabilised with cement and reinforced with chir pine needles.” Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Volume 171, published by Springer SCOPUS, (First online 04/09/2021)
16. Tamut, Y. Kalita, A. and Singh, S.K. (2021) “Study of Geotechnical Characteristics of Frost-Affected Soil Stabilized with Cement and Wood Ash” Advances in Geo-Science and Geo-Structures, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering volume 154, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1993-9_13Springer SCOPUS
17. Ajanta Kalita, Sukumar Baruah and Yachang Omo (2021) “Arunachal Soil”, Geotechnical Characteristics of Soils and Rocks of India” edited by Prof. Sanjay Kumar Shukla, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia and published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.
18. Phurba Dorjee Philley, Ajanta Kalita And Yachang Omo(2020) “ Improvement of Strength Behaviour of Fly Ash and Cement Stabilized Soil with Glass Fiber Reinforcement” Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, volume 154, (First online 13/07/2021) Springer SCOPUS.
19. Nisha Kumari and Ajanta Kalita (2020) “Use of Bagasse Ash and Coconut Fibre in Stabilisation of Black Cotton Soil” Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, volume 124, (First online 11/04/2021) Springer SCOPUS
20. Yachang Omo and AjantaKalita (2020) “Energy Absorption Properties of Fly Ash-Cement treated Soil reinforced with Bagasse and Glass Fibre Wastes based on UU triaxial tests Yachang” Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering,

 Journals Publications

1. Nisha Kumari Singh and Ajanta Kalita (2026) “Bio-mediated Stabilisation of clayey soil” Discover Civil Engineering, Volume 3, 151 (2026), https://doi.org/10.1007/s44290-026-00547-2 [Springer]
2. Paksok, D., Kalita, A. & K, Ravi(2026). “Cbr-based performance assessment of feedstock-specific biochars for sustainable clay soil stabilization under soaked and freeze-thaw conditions”. Discover Civil Engineering 3, 130 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44290-026-00530-x [Springer]
3. Dinken Paksok, · Ajanta Kalita, · K. Ravi (2026) “Biochar-Amended Clayey Soil: Enhancing Permeability, Compressive Strength, and Freezing-Thawing Resilience for Sustainable Geotechnical Applications”  International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering (2026) 12:14(ESCI, Q2)
4. A. Kalita, Y. Omo, O. Paron, P. Yachin and D. Paksok (2026) “ Microstructural and strength analysis of lower Himalayan soil in Arunachal Pradesh using biomedical waste as additives” Frontier in built Environment, Vol 12, pp. 1-15.(ESCI , Q1)
5. A. Kalita, N. K. Singh, G. Goswami, S. Basak and M.Karakouzian (2026) “Microstructural Analysis and Subgrade Improvement of Silty Sand Using Biopolymer and Eggshell Powder” Civi l Eng 2026, 7, 11,pp.2-24. (ESCI, Q2)
6. A. Kalita, N. K. Singh, T. Perme, J. Rigia, G. Goswami and S. Basak (2025) “Analyzing the performance of ground granulated blast furnace slag and marble powder as stabilizers in enhancing geotechnical properties of peat soil”Journal of Taibah University for science, vol.19,issue 1 Publisher Taylor &Francis Ltd.) (SCIE, Q2)
7. Yowa Yaniam and Ajanta Kalita (2025)” Stabilization of Peat soil with Silika Fume and Areca Fiber as Reinforcement “ An experimental Investigation”, SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 3, pp. 1-15.
8. Nisha k. Singh and Ajanta Kalita (2025) “ An Art of Review of Improving Soil Strength Using Microbes”, SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 3, pp. 112-125
9. Ajanta Kalita, Dinken Paksok, K. Ravi (2025) “Application of Biochar as a Sustainable Material for Soil Improvement and Contaminant Remediation - A Review”, SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 1, pp. 7-15
10. Ajanta Kalita, Nisha K. Singh, Dinken Paksok, Kunchok Tashi (2024) Effect of Enzyme-based soil stabilization: A Review, SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 11,  no. 12,pp. 94-101.
11. Ajanta Kalita, Pem Yangchin, Vishwanath Koijam, Jeelek Rigia (2024) "Biomedical Waste Utilization in Soil Stabilization: Merging Waste Management and Sustainable Engineering," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 11,  no. 12, pp. 64-68
12.  Jeelek Rigia and Ajanta Kalita (2024)”Enhancing Weak Soil Strength in an Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Manner: Reusing Waste from Indigenous Bamboo Dwellings in Arunachal Pradesh, Journal of Institute Engineers (India) Series A , Vol. 105, PP 819-834.
13. Torjit Elangbam and Ajanta Kalita (2024) ”Assessment on Effectiveness of Geopolymer stabilization of Arunachal Pradesh’s Peat soil reinforced with coir fiber: An experimental study , Indian geotechnical journal ,
14. Yowa Yaniam, Ajanta Kalita, Kunchok Tashi and Tadgi Perme (2024)”A review on Comparative study of using Silika Fume and Areca Fiber on Soil Stabilization , IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, Sci. 1365 012002.
15. Jeelek Rigia, Torjit Elangbam , Ajuk Gida, Kunchok Tashi, Tadgi Perme and  Ajanta Kalita (2024)”Transforming Soil Stabilization: Paving the way for Sustainable Development” International Journal of Scientific research in Engineering and Management, 08(01):1-10
16. Martina G. S. and Kalita A. (2023) “Effect of Biocementation With Rice Husk Ash on permeability of Silty Sand”, Civil Engineering Journal, Vol-9, No-11.( SCOPUS)
17. Nisha Kumari Singh, Taba Punung, Vanlalhmuaka, Tage Moda, J.H Pauminsiama, Ajanta Kalita (2020)“A Study on Geotechnical Characteristics of Compacted Shredded Tyre-Soil Mixes” CSVTU Research Journal,Vol. 09, No. 1, ISSN: 0974-8725
18. Yichang Omo and Kalita Ajanta (2019) “Energy Absorption, Secant Modulus and Compressive Strength of Fiber Reinforced High Fly Ash Content Cement Treated Soil” International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), Volume-8, Issue-11, ELSEVIER SCOPUS
19. C. Zonunsiama and A. Kalita (2017), “Strength Improvement of Soil Using Fly Ash and Lime” IJAMTES Vol. 7, Issue 11, pp 122-144, ISSN No.: 2249-7455.
20. Yachang Omo and Kalita Ajanta (2017) “California bearing ratio and unconfined compressive strength of soil- fly ash - glass fiber mixer” International Journal of Engineering Technology, Management and applied sciences ISSN 2349-4476 ,Vol-5, issue-6
21. Yachang Omo and Kalita Ajanta (2017) “Improvement in CBR value of soil- fly ash mix reinforced with glass fiber” International Journal of Exploring Emerging Trends in Engineering , ISSN: 2394 -0573, Vol. 04, Issue 01
22. Singh B., Kalita A. (2013) “Influence of fly ash and cement on CBR behavior of lateritic soil and sand” International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Vol-7, No-2. https://doi.org/10.1179/1938636213Z.00000000020
23. 8. Reema T., Kalita A. (2013) “Strength Characteristics of red soil blended with fly ash and Lime” International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol-3, Special issue 4, Year 2013.
24. Singh B., Kalita A. (2010) “Strength characteristics of a local red soil blended with class F fly ash and cement” Ground Improvement and Geosynthetics, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication, Vol- , No-207, ttps://doi.org/10.1061/41108(381)19
25. Sumesh M., Singh B., Kalita A. (2010) “An experimental investigation on strength properties of fly ash blended soils treated with cement” Journal of Environmental Research and Development, Vol- 5, No-2.

Conference Publications (International and National)

1. Nisha S. and Kalita A. (2025) “ Interpretation of Different Cohesive Soil Index Properties ” International Conference on Recent Advances in Mathematics & its Evolution in Engineering (ICRAMEE-2025), 06-07 December 2025 organised by Department of Mathematics and Scientific,Computing,Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, India.
2. Nisha S. and Kalita A. (2025) “Geotechnical Performance of cohesive soil improved with Guar gum-based biostabilization” International Conference on Recent Advances in Mathematics & its Evolution in Engineering (ICRAMEE-2025), 06-07 December 2025 organised by Department of Mathematics and Scientific,Computing,Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, India.
3. Kalpajit Debnath, Achumi N Tsopoe Priti Jamatia Aja Cheda & Ajanta Kalita (2025) “Optimizing Bioengineering for Slope Stability: A Comparative study of Root Architecture and Permeability in highly Erodible Soils” International Conference on Recent Advances in Mathematics & its Evolution in Engineering (ICRAMEE-2025),06-07 December 2025 organised by Department of Mathematics and Scientific,Computing, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, India.
4. Chasam Wangsu, Yakhili Debbarma, Nikito C Khonglah, Suzani Devi, Sanjay Rai and Ajanta Kalita (2025) “Investigating nano-lime and waste plastic strips as a dual approach to enhance clay soil stability: a review”, 3rd International Conference on Advanced Research and Innovations in Civil Engineering (ARICE2025), 5-6 June 2025 at Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science (MITS), Kochi, India.
5. Nisha S. and Kalita A.(2024) “ Effect of freezing and thawing on the mechanical and micro structural properties of soil mix with binders: a review”, 10^th International Conference Computer Management and Mathematical Sciences (ICCM).
6. Nabam J., and Kalita A. (2024) Bio-cementation Approaches for Soil Restoration: A Review, 10^th International Conference Computer Management and Mathematical Sciences (ICCM)
7. Nisha S. and Kalita A.(2024) “Sustainable Use of Bio Wastes as a Stabilising Agent in Stabilisation of Expansive Soil: A Review” International conference on energy and sustainability, Ibra, Sultanate of Oman
8. Paksok D., Kalita A. and Ravi K. (2024) “A Review On The Impact Of Biochar In Soil Stabilization For Potential Application In Bioengineered Structures” International conference on energy and sustainability, Ibra, Sultanate of Oman
9. Martina G. S. and Kalita A (2024). “Influence of bio-cementation and Rice Husk Ash on California Bearing Ratio of silty sand soil”.  International conference on energy and sustainability, Ibra Sultanate of Oman
10. Yaniam Y, Tachi K., Tadgi P. and Kalita A.(2024) “A review on Comperattive Study of Using Silica Fume and Areca Fibre on soil stabalisatio” International conference on energy and sustainability, Ibra Sultanate of Oman
11. Ricci Rani L, Rimil B. and Kalita A. (2023) "Lateral Pile Capacity of single pile on sloping ground" Indian Geotechnical conference, IIT Roorkee
12.  R Longjam Riccirani Chanu, Ajanta Kalita And Bhaskar Jyoti Deka (2023) “Removal of heavy metals from waste and drinking water using membrane separation technology: a review, MEMDEW 23, IIT Roorkee.
13. Ajuk Gida and Kalita A.(2023) “A Review: Application of Biopolymers as Green and Sustainable Product for Engineering Application” International Conference on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, NIT Meghalaya
14. kunchoktashi and Kalita A.(2023) “Environmentally Sustainable Soil Stabilization through enzyme-based methods: a comprehensive review” International Conference on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, NIT Meghalaya
15. Tadgiperme and Kalita A.(2023) “Advances in Sustainable Soil Stabilization Techniques: a comprehensive review on utilization of by-product wastes as stabilizers” International Conference on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, NIT Meghalaya
16. Rigia J., Payum K. and Kalita A.(2023) “Exploring the influence of fly ash and lime on Swelling and Shrinkage characteristics of expansive soil International Conference on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, NIT Meghalaya
17. Jeelek Rigia, Tejum Batak and Kalita A.(2023) “Bamboo Fibre Reinforced Soil: Sustainable and Eco Freindly Approach in Enhancing the Strength and Stiffness of the Soil Using Bamboo as Reinforcement, International Conference on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, NIT Meghalaya
18. Nabam J., Sumpa N. and Kalita A. (2023) “Enhancing Unconfined Compressive Strength  of Organic Soil with Banana Fibre and Fly Ash as admixture. International Conference on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, NIT Meghalaya
19. Martina G. S. and Kalita A. (2023) "Effect of Bacterial Calcium Carbonate Precipitation with Rice Husk Ash on Compressive Strength of Silty Sand International Conference on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, NIT Meghalaya
20. Nabam J., Tachi K, Yaniam Y. and Kalita A. (2023) “Exploring a sustainable future: A comprehensive Review and Lifelong mission toward Sustainable Environment”.HFSEA 2023, UPES, Dehradun,
21.  Rigia J., Elangbam T., GidaA., Tachi K., Perme Tadgi and Kalita A.  (2023) “Revolutionizing Soil Stabilization:A Path to Sustainable Development”. HFSEA 2023, UPES, Dehradun,
22.  Martina G. S. and Kalita A. (2023) “Microbial Induced Calcite Precipitation as a Potential Sustainable Technique for Soil Stabilization: a Review”. HFSEA 2023, UPES, Dehradun,
23. Paksok D., Kalita A. and Ravi K. (2023) “A Review On The Application Of Biochar As A Sustainable Solution For Soil Improvement And Pollution Remediation”. HFSEA 2023, UPES, Dehradun,
24. Pem Y., Likha T., Biswanath K., Prakash K.S., Hitilo S. and Kalita A. (2023), “Biomedical waste as a sustainable approach to Soil Stabilisation and a boom to the environment: A review” HFSEA 2023, UPES, Dehradun
25.  Ajanta Kalita (2013) Strength Characteristics of red soil blended with fly ash and Lime, Recent advances in Civil Engineering – NCRACE, NERIST, Arunachal Pradesh
26. Kalita A. Singh, B. and Saikia, B.D. (2012)” Study on Stability Of Urban Slopes Under Static And Seismic Conditions”, ENSURE- 2012, IIT Guwahati.
27. Kalita A. and  Singh, B. (2012) “Investigation on soils blended with fly ash and otheradditives, Student Symposiumon Research in Civil Engineering, SSRCE09, IIT  Chennai,
28. Kalita A. and  Singh, B. (2009) “Experimental study on strength behaviour of cement blended soil-fly ash mixtures, Indian Geotechnical Conference, Guntur