Estd. 1984  ·  CIVIL NBA Accredited

Department of Civil Engineering

To produce civil and structural engineers with supreme technical competence, innovation, and unwavering commitment to sustainable infrastructure development.

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Sanctioned Intake 60 UG + 24 PG
Programmes Offered 3 Courses
Specialized Labs 7 Laboratories
Affiliation / NBA Anna Univ / DoTE
Department Background & Highlights

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

About the Department

Started in 1984 as Transportation Engineering and renamed Civil Engineering in 1990, the department provides top-tier testing and consultancy services for Tamil Nadu State Government departments, Highways, TWAD board, and private infrastructure conglomerates.

Degrees Conferred

  • B.E. Civil Engineering Anna University Affiliated
  • M.E. Structural Engineering Anna University Affiliated
  • Ph.D. / M.S. (By Research) Anna University Affiliated

Academic Standards

Curriculum follows the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) model prescribed by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and Anna University Chennai.

Department Code: CIVIL Estd. 1984
Guiding Philosophy & Purpose

VISION & MISSION

DEPARTMENT VISION

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To produce civil and structural engineers with supreme technical competence, innovation, and unwavering commitment to sustainable infrastructure development.

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DEPARTMENT MISSION

  • M1

    Deliver comprehensive education in structural, geotechnical, environmental, and transportation engineering.

  • M2

    Promote research in eco-friendly building materials, smart structures, and water resources management.

  • M3

    Develop professionals committed to ethical construction practices and societal welfare.

Core Objectives & Outcomes NBA Outcome-Based Education
Hands-On Technical Training

LABORATORIES & INFRASTRUCTURE

Fully equipped testing rigs, specialized workstations, research clusters, and high-performance laboratory equipment.

7 Dedicated Facilities
01 250 sqm

Structural Engineering & Heavy Testing Lab (100T Loading Frame)

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02 180 sqm

Concrete Technology & Building Materials Lab

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03 180 sqm

Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Lab

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04 150 sqm

Environmental Engineering Lab

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05 150 sqm

Surveying Lab (Total Stations & GPS)

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06 150 sqm

Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Engineering Lab

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07 120 sqm

CAD & Structural Design Lab (STAAD.Pro, ETABS, AutoCAD)

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Academic Leadership

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT

Dr. K. Sathishkumar
Head of the Department

Dr. K. Sathishkumar

Head of the Department, Dept. of Civil Engineering, GCEE.

Qualification: Ph.D. (Structural Engineering), M.E., B.E. (Civil)

Area of Specialization : Structural Engineering, Concrete Technology, Construction Management

E-Mail ID : sathishkumar.civil@gcee.ac.in

Faculty Profiles & Credentials

STAFF DIRECTORY

Dr. K. Sathishkumar HOD

Dr. K. Sathishkumar

Professor & Head

Ph.D. (Structural Engineering), M.E., B.E. (Civil)

Structural Engineering, Concrete Technology, Construction Management

sathishkumar.civil@gcee.ac.in
Dr. G. S. Thirugnanam HOD

Dr. G. S. Thirugnanam

Professor & Head

Ph.D., M.E. (Structural Engg), B.E. (Civil)

Structural Engineering, Concrete Technology, Earthquake Resistant Structures

+91-94422 78348

thirugnanam@gcee.ac.in
Dr. R. Murugesan

Dr. R. Murugesan

Professor

Ph.D., M.E., B.E. (Civil)

Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Soil Mechanics

9245156617

murugesan@gcee.ac.in
Dr. G. Baskar

Dr. G. Baskar

Associate Professor

Ph.D., M.E., B.E.

Structural Analysis, Prestressed Concrete Structures, Bridge Engineering

9443471019

baskar@gcee.ac.in
Mrs. N. R. Chitra

Mrs. N. R. Chitra

Associate Professor

M.E. (Structural), B.E. (Civil)

Design of Steel Structures, Strength of Materials, Building Construction

+91-9842692777

chitra@gcee.ac.in
Dr. D. Satheesh Kumar

Dr. D. Satheesh Kumar

Assistant Professor

Ph.D., M.E., B.E.

Fluid Mechanics, Hydrology & Irrigation, Environmental Impact Assessment

+91-94884 73460

satheeshkumar@gcee.ac.in
Dr. G. M. Gowthama Kumar

Dr. G. M. Gowthama Kumar

Assistant Professor

Ph.D., M.E., B.E.

Geotechnical Engineering, Foundation Engineering, Ground Improvement

+91-97505 15559

gowthamakumar@gcee.ac.in
Dr. P. Saravana Kumar

Dr. P. Saravana Kumar

Assistant Professor

Ph.D., M.E., B.E.

Surveying, Remote Sensing & GIS, Transportation Engineering

+91-94436 67806

saravanakumar@gcee.ac.in
Dr. R. Balamurugan

Dr. R. Balamurugan

Assistant Professor

Ph.D., M.E., B.E.

Construction Management, Estimation & Costing, Structural Dynamics

9486263404, 0424-2533279

balamurugan_civil@gcee.ac.in
Career Pathways & Industry Alignment

ACADEMICS & PLACEMENT RECORD

Academic Degrees

  • B.E. Civil Engineering Full Time  ·  Anna University Affiliated
  • M.E. Structural Engineering Full Time  ·  Anna University Affiliated
  • Ph.D. / M.S. (By Research) Full Time  ·  Anna University Affiliated
Intake: 60 UG + 24 PG

Placement Track Record (2025-2026)

Placement Rate: 78.3%
Students Placed: 47 / 60
Highest Package: â‚đ8.0 LPA
Top Recruiters
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Department Photo Gallery & Laboratories

State-of-the-art facilities, research equipment, compute labs, and specialized workshops of CIVIL.

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