Prof. Kumar Molugaram
Director, RCUES
B.E.(OU),M.Tech.(JNTU),Ph.D(IITB),
MISTE,MIRC,MIE,FIE,MIIBE,MIUT,MISR,MWCTR,MASCE, MTRB.
Areas of Interests:
Traffic Engineering, Rural roads Development, Highway Material Testing, Pavement Systems Design and Evaluation, Micro-simulation, Optimisation Techniques, Land-use Transportation, Urban Transportation Planning, Behavioural Modeling and Intelligent Transportation.
Brief Bio-data of Prof. Kumar Molugaram
Prof. Kumar Molugaram is a highly esteemed academic and researcher in Civil Engineering, with a career that spans over 29 years. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Osmania University, a Master’s degree from J.N.T. University, and a Doctorate from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He currently serves as the Senior Professor of Civil Engineering at the University College of Engineering, Osmania University (OU), where he has made substantial contributions to teaching and research.
Prof. Kumar has authored over 100 research papers in international and national journals and conferences. He has supervised more than 90 M.E. dissertations and eleven Ph.D. theses. His exemplary work has earned him several prestigious awards, including the “Best Teacher State Award” from the Government of Telangana in 2018, the “Engineer of the Year 2018” award from the Institution of Engineers India and the Government of Telangana, and the Vishwesharaya Best Faculty Award by Smart Infrast Trustee of India in 2019. He was also recognized for his outstanding papers at national and international levels in 2010 and 2014.
Prof. Kumar has held numerous significant administrative roles, including Convener of TS-PGECET for 2019 and 2020, Additional Controller of Examinations at OU, Chairman of the Board of Studies in Civil Engineering, and Director of Evaluation and Infrastructure at OU Director of Evaluation, Exam Cell, UCE; Director Infrastructure, OU; Head of Civil Engineering Department, OU; Vice-Principal, UCE, OU. He is a life member of several research and technical organizations such as FIE, IRC, IUT, CTRG, IIBE, WCTR, TRG etc.
He served as the Controller of Examinations at Osmania University for a two-year term, during which he initiated numerous digital reforms in the examinations branch to modernize processes in conjunction with the university's centenary celebrations. As Principal of the Prestigious University College of Engineering from 2018 to 2021, he spearheaded technological reforms, including the automation of college operations and was instrumental in the NBA reaccreditation of UG and PG programs. The Government of Telangana appointed him as a member of the Executive Committee for the centennial legacy of Osmania University.
He played a pivotal role in establishing the M.E. Transportation Engineering program at University College of Engineering, OU. His research efforts are supported by substantial funding from UGC, the Government of AP/India, and SERB-DST, totaling over Rs. 73 lakhs.
Prof. Kumar's international experience includes presenting research in various global cities (20 cities and 15 countries) and delivering keynote lectures & Session Chairs at numerous national and international platforms. He is an active member of several esteemed technical and research organizations. He has participated in leadership and capacity-building training at institutions such as ISB, IIMs, HCU, and Monash University (LEAP Programme). He also held the highest academic position as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Osmania University from 2022 to 2024, during which he made numerous significant academic contributions.
Currently, he also serves as the Director of the Regional Centre for Urban and Environmental Studies, Govt of India & OU, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to advancing both academic and practical aspects of Engineering in Specific and Urbanisation issues in general.
