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Dr. Nishant Roy (Head)

Assistant Professor
NCDMM, MNIT Jaipur, , Jaipur-302017
nishant@mnit.ac.in
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23

Journal Publications

10

Conference Publications

3

Research Projects

1

PhD Research Supervised

Qualifications

Ph.D.(Civil Engineering) from MNIT Jaipur(2018)
M. Tech.(Rock Engineering and Underground Structures) from IIT Delhi(2014)
B.E.(Civil Engineering) from MIT Manipal(2012)

Research Interests

Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Earthquake Behavior of Dams, Landslides , Tunnel Mechanics.

Professional Background

Assistant Professor at MNIT Jaipur [01 January 2024 - Present].
Assistant Professor at Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Pilani Campus [11 July 2018 - 29 December 2023].

2025

Lohar G, Kumar A, Roy N, "Numerical Assessment of Time-Dependent Strain Development in Tunnels Under Squeezing Ground Condition" , Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology (Springer Nature) Volume :12 / / 2025 DOI: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40515-025-00639-z
Lohar G, Kumar A, Roy N, "Time-dependent longitudinal deformation profiles for circular tunnels in squeezing ground conditions: a Seri Nala case study" , Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment (Springer Nature) Volume :84 / / 2025 DOI: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10064-025-04087-4

2024

Roy N, Shree K, "Machine learning prediction tool for seismic bearing capacity of strip footings in rock mass" , Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology (Springer ) Volume :11(2) / 900-919 / 2024 DOI: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40515-023-00312-3
Lohar G, Kumar A, Roy N , "Design and Analysis of Shotcrete Lining in Tunnels under Squeezing Conditions: A Case Study of Atal Tunnel" , Geotechnical and Geological Engineering (Springer) Volume :Accepted / / 2024 DOI: ,
Yadav GK, Roy N, Mittal RK, "Influence of Grade of Concrete and Lining Thickness on Blast Response of Tunnels" , Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology (Springer ) Volume :11 / / 2024 DOI: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40515-024-00408-4
Roy N, Roshan RR, "Upper Bound Limit Analysis Based Non-linear Failure Envelope for Strip Footing on Rock Mass Subjected to Eccentric Vertical Load" , Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology (Springer ) Volume :11(2) / 515-532 / 2024 DOI: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40515-023-00296-0

2023

Lohar GK, Kumar A, Roy N, "Numerical Assessment of Time-Dependent Deformation of a Road Tunnel�a Case Study" , Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology (Springer) Volume :11 / 447-469 / 2023 DOI: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40515-023-00290-6
Adhikari A, Roy N, "Mechanical Response of a Circular Tunnel under Anisotropic Stress Conditions Using the Hoek�Brown Strain-Softening Model" , International Journal of Geomechanics (ASCE) Volume :22(11) / / 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/IJGNAI.GMENG-8218
Bheora JK, Roy N, "Seismic Bearing Capacity of Embedded Strip Footing in Sloping Rock Mass Ground" , Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology (Springer ) Volume :10 / 941-961 / 2023 DOI: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40515-022-00264-0
Adhikari A, Roy N, "Generalized Ground Reaction and Longitudinal Deformation Curves for Circular Tunnels in Rock Mass" , Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology (Springer) Volume :. / / 2023 DOI: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40515-023-00362-7
Adhikari A, Roy N, "Influence of Anisotropic Stress Conditions on Tunnel Deformation and Sequential Excavation Performance in Rock Mass" , Journal of the Geological Society of India (Springer) Volume :99(7) / 965-974 / 2023 DOI: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12594-023-2417-7
Roy N, "Discussion on" Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Rock Masses under Square and Rectangular Footings"" , Computers and Geotechnics (Elsevier) Volume :159 / / 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2021.104308

2022

Roy N, Koul S, "Effect of Embedment Depth on the Seismic Bearing Capacity of Strip Footing in Rock Mass" , International Journal of Geomechanics (ASCE) Volume :22(7) / / 2022 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0002463
Singh V, Kumar R, Patel SN, Roy N, "Nonlinear response and buckling of imperfect plates under in-plane pulse forces: A semi-analytical investigation" , Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Mechanical Engineering (Springer International Publishing) Volume :46 / 633-648 / 2022 DOI: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40997-021-00431-7

2021

Roy N, Kumar A, Rao KS, "Stability Analysis of Failed Slope in Tindharia Region, West Bengal, India � A Case Study" , Journal of the Geological Society of India (Springer) Volume :97(8) / 887-892 / 2021 DOI: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12594-021-1787-y
R Sharma, SD Bharti, MK Shrimali, AR Roshan, N Roy, "Dynamic response of dry ashlar masonry arch using discrete element method" , Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (Springer ) Volume :22 / 759-768 / 2021

2019

Roy N, Bharti SD, Kumar A, "Seismic isolation of tunnels in blocky rock mass using expanded polystyrene (EPS) Geofoam" , Innovative Infrastructure Solutions (Springer) Volume :4 / / 2019 DOI: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41062-019-0225-0
Roy N, Sarkar R, Bharti SD, "Relative influence of strength and geometric parameters on the behavior of jointed rock slope" , Arabian Journal of Geosciences (Springer) Volume :12 / / 2019 DOI: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12517-019-4769-2

2018

Roy N, Sarkar R, Sarkar K, Jat MK, Fulwaria G, "Assessment of vulnerability of rock slope considering material and seismic variability" , Assessment of vulnerability of rock slope considering material and seismic variability (Springer) Volume :92 / 449-456 / 2018 DOI: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12594-018-1040-5
Roy N, Sarkar R, Bharti SD, "Transverse Dynamic Response of Circular Tunnels in Blocky Rock Mass Using Distinct-Element Method" , International Journal of Geomechanics (ASCE) Volume :18(10 / / 2018 DOI: https://ascelibrary.org/doi/full/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0001268
Sarkar R, Roy N, Serawat A, "A three dimensional comparative study of seismic behaviour of vertical and batter pile groups" , Geotechnical and Geological Engineering (Springer) Volume :36 / 763-781 / 2018 DOI: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10706-017-0352-3

2017

Roy N, Sarkar R, Bharti SD, "Prediction Model for Performance Evaluation of Tunnel Excavation in Blocky Rock Mass" , International Journal of Geomechanics (ASCE) Volume :18(1) / / 2017 DOI: https://ascelibrary.org/doi/full/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0001023
Roy N, Bharti SD, "A Review of Seismic Damage of Mountain Tunnels and Probable Failure Mechanisms" , Geotechnical and Geological Engineering (Springer) Volume :35 / 1-28 / 2017 DOI: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10706-016-0091-x

2024

Lohar G, Kumar A, Roy N, "Experimental Study on Creep Behaviour of Glass Fibre-Reinforced Concrete" , ACSGE 2024 by :BITS Pilani at BITS Pilani / / 2024
Shiyam Sundar KP, Shrimali MK, Bharti SD, Murty CVR, Roy N, "PERFORMANCE EVALUATION of CONCRETE GRAVITY DAM in the EVENT of SEISMIC AFTERSHOCKS" , 18 World Conference on Earthquake Engineering by :IAEE at Milan / / 2024
Khandelwal D, Bharti SD, Shrimali MK, Arlekar JN, Roy N, "3D SEISMIC ANALYSIS of ARCH DAM for RANDOM GROUND MOTION" , 18 World Conference on Earthquake Engineering by :IAEE at Milan / / 2024

2023

Lohar G, Kumar A, Roy N, "Numerical Assessment of the Response of Tunnel Support System in Squeezing Ground Conditions" , Indian Geotechnical Conference 2023 by :Indian Geotechnical Society at IIT Roorkee / / 2023

2022

Lohar G, Kumar A, Roy N, "Numerical Back Analyses of Time-Dependent Deformations of Tunnel in the Himalayas" , Indian Geotechnical Conference 2022 by :Indian Geotechnical Society at Kochi / / 2022

2017

Roy N, Sarkar R, Bharti SD, "Dynamic Response of Tunnel in Blocky Rock Mass With EPS Geofoam as Seismic Buffer" , Indian Geotechnical Conference by :Indian Geotechnical Society at IIT Guwahati / / 2017
Rajeswari JS, Sarkar R, Roy N, Bharti SD, "A Numerical Investigation on Bearing Capacity of Isolated Footing on Fiber Reinforced Sand" , Indian Geotechnical Conference by :Indian Geotechnical Society at IIT Guwahati / / 2017

2016

Roy N, Sarkar R, "Reliability Based Seismic Tunnel Performance in Stratified Ground Condition" , Indorock 2016 by :IIT Bombay at IIT Bombay / / 2016
Roy N, Sarkar R, "Identification of Critical Parameters of Seismic Behavior of Tunnels in Discontinuous Medium" , Indian Geotechnical Conference 2016 by :Indian Geotechnical Society at IIT Madras / / 2016

2015

Roy N, Sarkar R, "Effect of Mechanical Properties of Discontinuity on the Seismic Stability of Tunnel in Jointed Rock Mass" , Indian Geotechnical Conference 2015 by :Indian Geotechnical Society at COEP Pune / / 2015

Awarded

Anuj Adhikari on Behavior of Circular Tunnels Under Anisotropic Stress Condition Year - 2025

Title	Total Outlay (In Lacs)	Year	Funding Agency	Role
Flood and Earthquake Safety of Existing Dams in the State of Maharashtra	489.26	2024-2027	WRD, Govt of Maharasthra	Co-PI
Potential Failure Mode Approach and Vibration Based Condition Assessment for Dam Safety Evaluation	77.28	2024-2026	SPARC-GoI	Co-PI
Earthquake Safety of Dams, Towards Implementation of the Dam Safety Act	1000.00	2023-2028	NDSA, Ministry of Jal Shakti, GoI	Co-PI

मालवीय राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान जयपुर (राष्ट्रीय महत्व का संस्थान)
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur (An Institute of National Importance)

Dr. Nishant Roy (Head)

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Qualifications

Research Interests

Professional Background

Journal Publications (23)

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2019

2018

2017

Conference Publications (10)

2024

2023

2022

2017

2016

2015

PhD Research Supervised (1)

Awarded

Research Projects (3)