Dr. Gangadhara Narala Reddy
​Email: gangadhar.reddy43@gmail.com
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Education:
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Doctor of Philosophy in Geotechnical Engineering (March 2020), IIT Bhubaneswar, India.
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Master of Technology in Geotechnical Engineering (2014). NIT Bhopal, India.
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Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (2012), BIET/JNTU Hyderabad, India.
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Diploma in Civil Engineering (2009), Loyola Polytechnic (YSRR), Pulivendula, A.P., India
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Professional Experience:
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Head of Department (Civil Engineering), Fiji National University (FNU), Suva, Fiji Island (February 2025 to till date)
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Assistant Professor, Fiji National University (FNU), Suva, Fiji Island (April 2024 to till date)
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Assistant Professor, Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science (KITS), Warangal, India (Aug 2020 to April 2024)
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Shantou University, China (Sept 2019 to Aug 2020)
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Visiting Research Fellow, Nanjing University, China (Dec 2019 to Feb 2020)
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Geotechnical Engineer, Noble Geo-Structs, Mumbai, India (July 2014 to Dec 2014)
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Short Bio and Research Directions:​
I am currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Fiji National University, Republic of Fiji, where I am actively engaged in teaching, research, and departmental activities, including the organization of workshops, conferences and short-term training programs (STTPs). Previously, I worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Shantou University, China (September 2019 – August 2020), and as a Visiting Research Fellow at Nanjing University, China (December 2019 – February 2020).
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My research is primarily focused on geotechnical engineering, sustainable infrastructure, and climate adaptation, with particular attention to region-specific challenges such as slope stability, saltwater intrusion, and coastal resilience. I also explore the beneficial utilization of industrial waste (such as red mud, fly ash, GGBS) in geotechnical and environmental applications, investigate sustainable materials for remediating problematic soils, polluted sites, and industrial by-products, and develop biopolymer- and biochar-based low-cost, high-performance composite landfill liners.
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In Fiji, I have worked in close collaboration with key government agencies, including the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the Ministry of Public Works, and the Ministry of Waterways and Agriculture. These partnerships primarily support community-based adaptation projects aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change, especially saltwater intrusion in the Rewa Delta. My work is closely aligned with Fiji’s National Adaptation Plans (NAP) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) under the UNFCCC framework.
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Through these collaborations, I am contributing to the development of practical, sustainable engineering solutions that enhance infrastructure resilience and community sustainability in Fiji’s most climate-vulnerable regions.
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Research/Professional webpages:
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