Dept. of CE - LBS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR WOMEN, POOJAPPURA, TRIVANDRUM

Department Vision
Department Mission

Vision

To become the pre-eminent centre of quality education for women and advanced research in civil engineering

Mission

M1. Provide rigorous proactive training in civil engineering.

M2. Equip young women for continuous learning necessary for entrepreneurship and professional practice.

M3. Inculcate aptitude for sustainable engineering solutions and advanced research.

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HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT

Dr. Sajan K Jose

HOD (CE)
LBS Institute of Technology for Women
Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 012
Ph. Office: 0471-2349252
Mob: 9447413195
Email: hodce@lbsitw.ac.in

The Department of Civil Engineering offers a four-year B.Tech. Degree Programme in Civil Engineering affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU). Established in 2012 with an annual intake of 60 students, the department has been committed to nurturing technically competent, socially responsible, and professionally accomplished women civil engineers. Over the years, the department has developed a vibrant academic environment that combines strong fundamentals with practical exposure, innovation, and professional development.

The department is supported by a team of qualified, experienced, and dedicated faculty members with diverse areas of expertise and advanced academic qualifications from reputed institutions. Faculty members actively contribute to enhancing the teaching-learning process through training programmes, workshops, seminars, expert interactions, curriculum enrichment activities, and the development of learning resources. The department continually strives to integrate emerging technologies, contemporary practices, and industry perspectives into engineering education.

The department has modern infrastructure and well-equipped laboratories that support hands-on learning, experimentation, research, and consultancy activities. The facilities are designed to meet contemporary academic and industry requirements and provide students with opportunities to translate theoretical concepts into practical applications. Along with technical education, the department places strong emphasis on the holistic development of students, encouraging participation in co-curricular, extracurricular, social, professional, and community-oriented activities.

The Civil Engineering Association, “SARGA,” established in 2012, serves as a platform for professional and technical enrichment. SARGA organizes expert talks, workshops, technical competitions, design activities, site visits, and other academic and professional events, enabling students to interact with practicing professionals and gain exposure to current developments in civil engineering. These activities help students strengthen their technical knowledge, creativity, teamwork, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and professional competencies.

The department also has two active professional student chapters—the Student Chapter of the Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS) and the Student Chapter of the Indian Concrete Institute (ICI). These chapters provide students with valuable opportunities for professional networking, technical learning, and interaction with practicing engineers, industry professionals, researchers, and academicians. Through technical events, lectures, workshops, and professional activities, the chapters facilitate students’ transition from academic learning to professional practice.

A significant strength of the department is its Consultancy Wing, which undertakes consultancy projects for a range of clients, including Government departments and agencies. Consultancy activities provide opportunities for faculty members to apply their expertise to real-world engineering problems while enabling students to gain practical exposure to professional practices, field investigations, analysis, design, and project execution.

The department also undertakes socially relevant and community-oriented projects supported by Government agencies. These initiatives expose students to real-life societal and infrastructural challenges and encourage them to apply their engineering knowledge towards developing sustainable and practical solutions. Such engagements foster social responsibility, professional ethics, innovation, and a strong commitment to serving society.

Through its integrated approach to quality education, practical learning, professional engagement, consultancy, research, and social responsibility, the Department of Civil Engineering continues to prepare graduates who are well equipped to meet the evolving needs of the construction and infrastructure sector and contribute meaningfully to society.