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Om Prakash Thakur

Geotechnical Engineer | Geo-AI Researcher | Numerical Modeller | IITian
"Decoding The Ground, Designing The Future"

The GeoNexus Vision

I wrote this roadmap for myself and for every geotechnical engineer who refuses to be ordinary. Geotechnical engineering is undergoing a quiet revolution. The engineer who once relied solely on traditional theory now competes in a world where numerical modelling, machine learning, physics-informed neural networks, and cloud deployment are becoming table stakes.

Core Philosophy: Theory is our foundation, Mathematics is our language, and softwares are our tools. At TheGeoNexus, we bridge these with AI, Machine Learning and Data Science. By integrating Remote Sensing(RS), Geographic Information Systems(GIS) with digital twins, we move beyond traditional limits to provide intelligence for the ground beneath us—decoding the ground and designing the future with solutions that are truly irreplaceable.

Social & Research Profiles

Explore my academic publications, professional network, social network and open-source contributions across the following platforms:

Track: Geo-AI & Smart Geotechnics

My core research focus lies at the intersection of geotechnical engineering and artificial intelligence.

Physics-Informed Neural Networks

  • Developing PINN solvers for Terzaghi 1D consolidation and seepage PDEs.
  • Embedding governing PDEs to solve geomechanics challenges with sparse datasets.
  • Developed Terzaghi Bearing Capacity Calculator.
  • Developed SPT N₆₀ Energy Correction Modeler.

Machine & Deep Learning

  • Utilizing XGBoost, Random Forest, and SVM for soil classification and liquefaction prediction.
  • Implementing LSTM networks for time-series settlement monitoring.
  • Developed 1D Consolidation Settlement Simulator.

High-Altitude Infrastructure (Ladakh)

  • Tanglang La Tunnel: Coordinated Airborne Electromagnetic survey as a Site In-Charge.
  • Lachung La Tunnel: Coordinated Airborne Electromagnetic survey as a Site In-Charge.
  • Upshi Helipad: Supervised the laying of Dense Bituminous Macadam (DBM).
  • UT Ladakh Infrastructure Works: Contributed to multiple projects for various clients of UT Ladakh Administration, Intelligence Bureau works at remote location of Ladakh Region by doing Surveying, Planning, Design scrutiny, estimation, supervision and monitoring.

National Cadet Corps (NCC)

All India Nau Sainik Camp 2018

  • Secured 3rd position overall across all directorates.
  • Achieved 1st position in the Services Subject.
  • Secured 2nd Position in the Semaphore competition.
  • Earned 3rd position in the Boat Pulling competition (First-ever Boat Puller from NIT Hamirpur).

Training & Leadership

  • Awarded Gold Medal for Best Senior at ATC-118, NCC Academy Ropar.
  • Secured "A" grade in NCC 'A', 'B', and 'C' certificates.
  • Secured 1st place in the drill competition at CATC 2012, Darang Mandi.

Sports & Athletics

Collegiate Level

  • Two-time Best Athlete of the Year (2018, 2019) at the NIT Hamirpur Annual Sports Meet "Lalkaar".
  • Achieved 1.2 km open-sea swimming during the Sailing Expedition 2018 at Govind Sagar Lake.
  • Secured 3rd place in the "Run for Unity" Marathon.

Team Representations

  • Represented NIT Hamirpur in volleyball at ITUSA (3rd, 2017), URJA (3rd, 2018) & MST (2nd, 2020).
  • Represented in the All-India Inter-NIT Athletics & Gymnastics 2018.

Om Prakash Thakur

Civil & Geotechnical Engineer | Bridging Infrastructure Execution with Smart Geo-AI Innovations

GATE QUALIFIED 2020 / 2023 / 2024 / 2026 Download CV

Professional Profile

Summary

Dedicated, analytical, and results-driven Civil Engineer with over four years of combined professional experience spanning infrastructure planning and execution, surveying, structural and master-plan design, DPR and estimate preparation, and the administration of large-scale skill-development and vocational-training programmes under Government of India initiatives. GATE-qualified four times (2020, 2023, 2024 and 2026), with a strong foundation in civil-engineering fundamentals and a proven ability to coordinate with multiple government departments, consultants, contractors, and community stakeholders. Highly organized and self-motivated, with strong skills in documentation, data management, monitoring, and reporting committed to delivering quality outcomes in challenging environments, including high-altitude regions such as Ladakh.

Career Objective

To leverage my technical knowledge, field experience, and programme-management skills in a challenging and growth-oriented organization where I can contribute meaningfully to infrastructure development and public welfare, while continuously enhancing my professional capabilities and assuming greater responsibility.

Core Competencies

Civil Engineering

Surveying, site layout, DPR preparation, preliminary & detailed estimates, master planning, technical drawing review, site supervision and project execution support.

Infrastructure Projects

Road and public infrastructure planning, prefab/LGFS building supervision, RCC works coordination, heating/HVAC infrastructure exposure and high-altitude project coordination.

Programme Administration

Skill development programme planning, training scheduling, implementation monitoring, beneficiary mobilization, assessment/certification coordination and reporting.

Digital & Documentation

AutoCAD, MS Office, Leica LISCAD, ArcGIS, Skill India Portal / MIS,Web Development (HTML, CSS, JS), trainee databases, official correspondence, progress reports and utilization reports.

Professional Skills

Leadership, teamwork, communication, stakeholder management, initiative, perseverance, organization, compliance awareness and field coordination.

Work Experience

Assistant Programme Officer

Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), Mandi (H.P.) - MSDE, Govt. of India
21 Nov 2021 - 30 Jun 2025

Worked at a skill-development institution sponsored by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), handling planning, implementation, monitoring, coordination, documentation, and management of skill and vocational-training programmes under the Skill India Mission for rural and disadvantaged communities.

  • Assisted in preparing annual action plans, training schedules, implementation strategies, and monitoring mechanisms for skill-development initiatives.
  • Coordinated with the Director, training centres, resource persons, trainers, community organizations, and government departments for effective programme delivery.
  • Conducted field surveys, needs assessments, and beneficiary-identification exercises to determine local skill requirements and employment opportunities.
  • Led mobilization drives, awareness campaigns, community-outreach programmes, and promotional activities to maximize beneficiary participation.
  • Organized orientation sessions, capacity-building workshops, and training-of-trainers (ToT) activities to improve programme quality.
  • Monitored vocational training through field visits, trainee interaction, review of records, and assessment of programme outcomes.
  • Performed data entry, verification, and uploading of trainee, trainer, assessment, and programme data on the Skill India Portal and other digital platforms, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
  • Maintained trainee databases, attendance, assessment, placement, certification, and performance records.
  • Prepared progress, monthly, utilization, and performance reports, meeting proceedings, presentations, proposals, and official correspondence.
  • Facilitated assessment & certification with agencies, training providers, and candidates; organized examinations and evaluation processes.
  • Organized skill fairs, exhibitions, entrepreneurship and placement-linked activities, and market-linkage initiatives showcasing trainee products and services.
  • Supported administrative, financial, and operational functions including procurement coordination, logistics, and stakeholder communication, ensuring compliance with MSDE guidelines.
Outcome: Gained extensive experience in programme planning, stakeholder coordination, project monitoring, capacity building, community outreach, documentation, data management, reporting, and implementation of government schemes under the Skill India Mission.

Trainee Graduate Engineer

RO-Ladakh, NHIDCL MoRT&H, Govt. of India
23 Oct 2020 - 31 Oct 2021

Contributed to multiple infrastructure projects across the high-altitude UT of Ladakh for various clients, covering planning, surveying, design, estimation, and execution.

  • Planned, directed, and participated in surveying for the School Education, Urban Local Bodies, and Hospitality & Protocol Departments.
  • Analyzed survey reports, maps, blueprints, and topographical/geological data to plan infrastructure works, roads, and tunneling.
  • Designed and prepared plans, specifications, DPRs, and preliminary & detailed estimates for Type-IV quarters & hostels, a 24x7 centrally heated library, central heating systems, laboratory blocks, art & craft rooms, and boundary walls.
  • Drafted and reviewed reports, specifications, construction schedules, and designs; checked technical drawings for adherence to codes and standards.
  • Collaborated with UT officials, local agencies/contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants on regulatory compliance.
  • Followed up and attended meetings with UT officials, contractors, consultants and internal NHIDCL staff to collect information, resolve issues and support project progress.
  • Supervised the execution of pre-fabricated (LGFS technology) buildings.

Summer Intern

PIU Hamirpur, NHAI - MoRT&H, Govt. of India
Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
  • Studied maintenance of the existing road from Km 151.870 to Km 157.000 of NH-88 (now NH-205), which provided real-world exposure to how work is carried out on a practical project.
  • Learnt various aspects of road maintenance and field execution procedures.
  • Studied the MoRT&H manual, project maps, and relevant technical documentation.
  • Gained hands-on experience of on-site field work and supervision.

Key Projects Handled (Ladakh) - NHIDCL

Tanglang La Tunnel - AEM Survey

Coordinated and assisted the Airborne Electromagnetic survey team for the Tanglang La tunnel survey from Upshi, Leh; gained insight into tunneling feasibility studies.

Construction of Helipad

Laying of Dense Bituminous Macadam (DBM) at Upshi Helipad, Upshi, Leh.

DIET Leh Master Plan

Finalized with the Commissioner/Secretary, Director SED, and NHIDCL consultant a 100-bedded hostel (Hospitality & Protocol Dept.) and a 600-capacity auditorium with steel roof and rock-wool insulation (School Education Dept.).

UT Ladakh Secretariat Master Plan

Internal circular road network, pedestrian & landscaping plan, multilevel car parking, service-duct network, meeting hall, cafeteria, and reception area.

CCTV Control Room (Solar Colony)

Control room with data-storage room, battery room, in-charge room, and rest room with attached kitchen and toilets.

Ladakh Police Prefab Structures

LGFS technology with Trombe wall in battery room; double-charged vitrified-tile flooring, anti-skid ceramic tiles in toilets, and galvanized-steel roof with rock-wool insulation.

Ladakh Police Gyms & Facilities

Gyms with male/female lockers, waiting & reception, and in-charge rooms at Agling, DPL Choglamsar, and Police HQ Agling-LGFS technology with insulated roofing.

School Education Dept. Works

RCC works boundary walls, Type-IV hostels, 24x7 centrally heated library, laboratory & art/craft blocks; building strengthening, solar rooms; and CBSE-standard upgradation of schools.

RCC Works Ladakh Police

Coordinated with Ladakh Police officials and consultants for smooth planning and execution of RCC infrastructure works.

Heating Systems - UT Ladakh

Central heating with radiator panels & boiler; VRV/VRF cassette HVAC for simultaneous heating/cooling, suited for -25°C to 50°C climates.

Academic Projects

Analysis of Congestion Areas & Black Spots on NH-03 (2019-2020)

Performed detailed analysis of traffic congestion and accident-prone locations on NH-03 using spatial, temporal, and non-spatial data. Assessed accident patterns, roadway geometry, and traffic characteristics to identify critical safety concerns and formulate engineering-based remedial measures.

Key Recommendations:

  • Relocation of NIT Hamirpur Gate-2 to improve traffic operations and sight distance.
  • Construction of a pedestrian overbridge for enhanced safety.
  • Installation of speed-calming measures and traffic signals.
  • Geometric improvement and widening of the adjacent sharp curve.
  • Provision of speed regulation signs, warning boards, and road safety infrastructure.

Contact

Education

M.Tech, Geotechnical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology, Madras 2026-Present
B.Tech, Civil Engineering National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur 2016-2020 | CGPA 7.97/10
CBSE Senior Secondary (XII) Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Mandi 2015 | 90.40%
CBSE Matriculation (X) Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Mandi 2013 | CGPA 9.2/10

Certifications

GATE (Civil) 2026 GATE (Civil) 2024 GATE (Civil) 2023 GATE (Civil) 2020 JEE Main & Adv 2016

Skills Profile

Software & Tools

C++, C, AutoCAD, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Leica LISCAD, ArcGIS, Skill India Portal / MIS.

Technical

Site layout & cost estimation, surveying, DPR & estimate preparation, structural & master-plan design, project planning, supervision & execution, scrutiny as per GOI Manual and BIS standard.

Programme Management

Programme planning, stakeholder coordination, monitoring & evaluation, documentation, data management, and reporting.

Professional & Soft Skills

Leadership, teamwork, organizing ability, initiative, perseverance, communication, and management skills.

Positions of Responsibility

  • NHIDCL Site Office In-charge (Oct 2020-Oct 2021); organized a cleanliness drive at Upshi and a free eye check-up camp for drivers in Leh during the 32nd Road Safety Awareness Month, MoRT&H.
  • NCC, NIT Hamirpur Cadet (2017-2019) and P.O. Cadet (2019-2020), Unit 1 HP NU NCC Bilaspur, team member, AINSC 2018; leading member in various camp campaigns.
  • Sports Club (2016-2020) Captain of the college and inter-year/inter-branch volleyball & basketball teams; Executive Member & Year Representative; organized annual and hostel tournaments.
  • Prayas - The Literacy Mission (2017-2019) Provided a helping hand for the education of needy students.

Achievements

All India Nau Sainik Camp (AINSC) 2018 Represented the Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh & Chandigarh Directorate, securing all-India 3rd position overall.
Services: 1st Semaphore: 2nd Boat Puller: 3rd
First-ever Boat Puller from NIT Hamirpur. Achieved 1.2 km open-sea swimming during the Sailing Expedition 2018 at Govind Sagar Lake.
  • Awarded a gold medal for Best Senior at ATC-118, NCC Academy Ropar; attended DNTC 2/3/4 (2018).
  • Secured "A" grade in NCC 'A', 'B', and 'C' certificates; 1st in drill competition at CATC 2012, Darang Mandi.
  • Two-time Best Athlete of the Year (2018, 2019) at the NIT Hamirpur Annual Sports Meet "Lalkaar".
  • Secured 3rd place in the "Run for Unity" Marathon.
  • Represented NIT Hamirpur in volleyball at ITUSA (3rd, 2017), URJA (3rd, 2018) & MST (2nd, 2020), and in All-India Inter-NIT Athletics & Gymnastics 2018.
  • Played regional-level basketball (2012) and volleyball (2014) tournaments.

Personal Details

  • Date of Birth: ------------
  • Gender: Male
  • Languages Known: English, Hindi
  • Hobbies & Interests: Singing, reading novels, running, volleyball, and cooking

Declaration

I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and I take responsibility for any discrepancy in the data, should it occur in the future.

Place: Mandi O.P.Thakur

Advanced Bearing Capacity & Simulation

Real-time simulation of shallow foundations using different theories, accounting for groundwater fluctuations.

Real-Time Simulation

Capacity Results

Theory Ultimate (q_ult) [kPa] Safe (q_safe) [kPa]

SPT N₆₀ Energy Correction Modeler

Standardize field N-values based on drilling rig and sampler variations. This tool simulates the correction process necessary for accurate empirical correlations.

Corrected Blow Count (N₆₀):
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1D Consolidation Settlement Simulator

Estimate primary consolidation of clay layers under induced stress. Input your lab results to model the expected settlement.

Primary Settlement (Sc):
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Geotechnical Mastery Roadmap

From Classical Mechanics to Smart Geotechnics: Engineering the Earth with Geo-AI and Digital Twins.

Stage 1: Basic (Foundation Building)

2026 | Months 1-4

Establishing the core foundation across classical theory, engineering math, and translating raw site data into digital formats using Data Science.

Core Geotechnics & Theory

  • Foundation Engineering: Bearing capacity (IS 6403), shallow foundations, and elastic/consolidation settlement computations.
  • Soil Mechanics: Phase relations, Atterberg limits, Mohr-Coulomb shear strength, and Terzaghi's 1D consolidation.
  • Unsaturated Soils (Intro): Basic principles of matric suction, soil-water characteristic curves (SWCC), and permeability.
  • Software Tools: Excel (SPT correction), AutoCAD (site plans), and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Data Science & Engineering Math

  • Data Science Advancement: Replacing manual borehole logs with Python-driven Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) to uncover hidden correlations in soil stratigraphy.
  • AI/ML Stack: Python setup, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, and scikit-learn for initial linear regression (predicting Cc from LL).
  • Math: Calculus, linear algebra (matrix operations), basic ODEs, and statistical distribution of soil properties.

Stage 2: Intermediate (Core Simulation & Machine Learning)

2026-2027 | Months 4-10

Transitioning from classical equations to Finite Element Analysis, and using Machine Learning to bypass complex empirical calculations.

Advanced Sub-Fields & Simulation

  • Ground Improvement & Geosynthetics: Preloading, stone columns, dynamic compaction, and geosynthetic reinforcement design.
  • Computational GeoMechanics: Limit Equilibrium Methods (LEM) for slope stability, seepage, and deep pile foundation design.
  • Simulation Tools: PLAXIS 2D, GeoStudio Suite (SLOPE/W, SEEP/W), GEO5, and MATLAB.

Machine Learning & Computational Math

  • Machine Learning Advancement: Utilizing ML pipelines to instantly predict liquefaction potential and classify USCS soil types, drastically reducing laboratory dependency.
  • AI/ML Stack: Advanced scikit-learn pipelines, Random Forest, and XGBoost.
  • Math: Finite Element Method (FEM) weak forms, stiffness matrix assembly, Bayesian parameter updating, and Reliability Index (FOSM).

Stage 3: Advanced (3D Modeling & Deep Learning)

2027 | Months 10-18

Mastering complex 3D soil-structure interaction, and leveraging Deep Learning for spatial image analysis and time-series forecasting.

Earthquake & Rock Mechanics

  • Earthquake Geotechnical Engg: Seismic hazard analysis, ground motion site response, and post-liquefaction settlement.
  • Rock Mechanics & Tunneling: Rock mass classification, convergence-confinement method, and underground cavern design.
  • Simulation Tools: PLAXIS 3D, ABAQUS, ANSYS, FLAC 2D/3D, and RS2/RS3.

Deep Learning & Spatial GIS

  • Deep Learning Advancement: Deploying Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for automated soil fabric classification via SEM imagery, and LSTM networks to forecast time-series embankment settlement.
  • Spatial Analysis: QGIS & ArcGIS for seismic microzonation and mapping remote sensing data.
  • AI/ML Stack: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Streamlit deployment, and early PINN prototypes.

Stage 4: Expert (Geoenvironmental & Physics-Informed AI)

2027-2028 | Months 18-24

Executing cutting-edge research by mathematically embedding physical geotechnical laws directly into neural networks.

Geoenvironmental & Automation

  • Geoenvironmental Engineering: Contaminant transport modeling, landfill liner design, and groundwater remediation.
  • Design & Automation: Reliability-based design (RBD), geostatistics (kriging), and automated parametric studies.
  • Simulation Tools: DEEPSOIL, OpenSees, LPILE, GROUP, APILE, Settle3, OptumG2, and PLAXIS Python API.

Physics-Informed AI & Cloud APIs

  • PINN Advancement: Bridging AI and physics by using DeepXDE to embed Biot's consolidation PDEs and wave equations directly into neural network loss functions—allowing accurate predictions even with sparse field data.
  • Deployment Stack: Containerizing ML tools via Docker and serving them globally via FastAPI backends.
  • Math: Tensor analysis, continuum mechanics, and spectral element methods.

Stage 5: Professional (Smart Geotechnics & Digital Twins)

Years 2-4 (Post-Degree)

Driving innovation in professional consulting by merging real-time field data with advanced predictive cloud infrastructure.

  • Smart Geotechnics Advancement: Developing Geotechnical Digital Twins by feeding live data from remote IoT sensors (piezometers, inclinometers) directly into 3D models to autonomously detect anomalies and predict embankment/dam failures before they happen.
  • Production AI: Establishing MLflow for experiment tracking and CI/CD pipelines to ensure ML models adapt to new soil data in real-time.
  • Infrastructure Tools: BIM integration (Revit, Bentley ContextCapture), AVEVA, and Bentley OpenGround for enterprise data management.

Stage 6: Apex (Global Recognition)

Years 5-15+

Establishing authority as an international Geo-AI researcher, developing novel constitutive models, and shaping global geotechnical design standards.

  • Constitutive Innovation: Developing and calibrating entirely novel constitutive models that integrate artificial intelligence to accurately simulate complex, unsaturated cyclic soil behaviors.
  • Global Influence: Securing patents for integrated Geo-AI monitoring tools, contributing to IS/ISO engineering codes, and scaling the GeoNexus Enterprise Platform to serve the worldwide engineering community.
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