Dr. Abhishek Sharma | Chandigarh University | India
Dr. Abhishek Sharma, Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from NIT Hamirpur, is currently serving as an Associate Professor at Chandigarh University, Punjab. With over 14 years of teaching and research experience across multiple engineering institutions, he has made significant contributions to foundation engineering, soil stabilization using waste materials, and analytical modeling of geotechnical problems. Dr. Sharma has authored 55 documents, which have garnered 442 citations, reflecting his h-index of 10. His research portfolio includes guiding 4 Ph.D. scholars, 2 M.E. scholars, and successfully mentoring 28 M.E. students, with a focus on sustainable construction practices and innovative foundation techniques. He has published more than 60 papers in reputed journals and conferences and has been recognized with multiple Best Paper Awards at international conferences in India. Apart from research, he has held administrative roles such as Academic Coordinator for several Civil Engineering batches and has acted as Head of Department on multiple occasions. He is skilled in advanced geotechnical and computational tools including PLAXIS 3D, GEO5, ABAQUS, MATLAB (ANN), ARC GIS, and IITPAVE THND, applying these to practical and research-driven projects such as uplift capacity of granular pile anchors, soil reinforcement using industrial and agricultural wastes, and landslide hazard assessment. His contributions extend to book publications and editorial works on machine learning applications, spatial optimization, and circular economy innovations in construction. Known for his leadership, organizational capabilities, and strong communication skills, Dr. Sharma combines academic rigor with a practical approach to engineering challenges, making him a distinguished professional in geotechnical research and sustainable infrastructure development.
Featured Publications
Sharma, A., Singh, K., Alsabhan, A. H., & Qadri, J. (2025, September). Designing flexible pavement for low volume roads incorporating waste materials and polypropylene fiber: An approach towards waste reduction and reuse.
Tiwary, A., Singh, S., Raj, J. R. B., & Balmiki, V. (2025, October). Optimizing lateral performance of a 60-story diagrid steel structure: Influence of diagonal configuration and bracing strategies.
Ankit, A., Tiwary, A., Sharma, A., & Senagah, A. (2025, September). Compressive strength evaluation and predictive modeling of mortar incorporating zirconia and rice husk ash using ensemble machine learning.
Sharma, A., Kumari, A., Alsabhan, A. H., & Mehta, A. (2025, July). Optimization of steel anchor pile configurations for enhanced pullout resistance in expansive soil foundations.
Jallayu, P. T., Singh, K., Onyelowe, K. C., & Tiwary, A. (2025, July). Rainfall-induced landslides in Himachal Pradesh: A review of current knowledge and research trends.