SURATHKAL, KARNATAKA : The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, has achieved a major international milestone. Dr. Sreevalsa Kolathayar, an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at NITK, has been featured in the prestigious global list of “50 Influential Thought Leaders in Civil Engineering – 2026.”
Curated by renowned leadership expert Jonno White of Australia, the annual list recognizes premier international experts who are actively shaping the future of infrastructure, climate resilience, and sustainable development.
Elite Global Recognition
Dr. Kolathayar’s inclusion places him in an elite bracket of global researchers. Notably, he is one of only two Indians to make the selection, making NITK Surathkal and IIT Delhi the sole Indian institutions represented on the global stage.
He has been featured under Category 4: Water, Environment and Climate Resilience. In this category, he shares space with some of the world's most celebrated engineering minds, including:
Pedro J.J. Alvarez (Rice University, USA)
Costa Samaras (Carnegie Mellon University and former White House OSTP advisor)
Dr. Priya Parikh (Imperial College London, UK)
Dipak Gyawali (Nepal Water Conservation Foundation)
Paul Chinowsky (University of Colorado Boulder, USA)
Impactful Research on Climate and Hazards
The global selection highlights professionals whose work directly safeguards communities by influencing vital civil engineering decisions, from transportation networks to water systems. Dr. Kolathayar has earned growing international visibility through his extensive research collaborations, consultancy projects, and policy-oriented studies. His pioneering work primarily focuses on:
Landslide studies and early warning mechanisms.
Geotechnical hazard mitigation.
Eco-friendly, nature-based infrastructure solutions.
Institutional Pride
Responding to the announcement, Dr. Kolathayar expressed deep gratitude to his academic community.
"This recognition belongs equally to my students, research scholars, collaborators, colleagues, mentors, and institutions—especially NITK—who have supported our work over the years. I am deeply humbled and honored," he said.
Congratulating him on the landmark achievement, Prof. B. Ravi, Director of NITK Surathkal, noted that this global honor further strengthens the institute’s standing as a premier international hub for impactful research, innovation, and academic excellence.
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