Editing Prof CSRK Prasad

{{Infobox academic
| name          = Prof CSRK Prasad
| image         = CSRK_Prasad.jpg
| caption       = Prof CSRK Prasad
| birth_date    = 1964
| birth_place   = Warangal, Telangana, India - 506004
| nationality   = Indian
| occupation    = Professor (HAG)
| institution   = National Institute of Technology, Warangal
| field         = Transportation
| alma_mater    = National Institute of Technology, Warangal; National Institute of Technology, Warangal; National Institute of Technology, Warangal; VSR and NVR College, Tenali; ZP High School, Amartalur, Guntur Dist. AP
| education     = Ph.D; M.Tech.; B.Tech.; Intermediate; SSC
| awards        = Swachhta Award 2017 for implementing Swachh Bharat Abhiyan by converting Shambunipally village (Warangal Urban District) into ODF with solid and liquid waste management facility under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan; Governor Silver Medal for organizing Blood Donation Camps @ NIT Warangal; DAAD Fellowship
| orcid         = 0000-0001-6648-2493
}}

'''Prof CSRK Prasad''' is an Indian professor (hag) and researcher specialising in '''Transportation, particularly in Urban Transportation Planning, Travel Demand Modelling, Regional Transportation Planning, Land Use Planning, Transit-Oriented Development, Public Transport, Highway Network Design, Traffic Safety, Road Safety Audit, Traffic System Design, GIS-T, ITS, Transport Economics, Low Volume Roads, Project Management'''. He is attached to '''National Institute of Technology, Warangal,
Warangal'''. He holds a Ph.D from National Institute of Technology, Warangal and Over the course of his career, he has advanced the frontiers of knowledge in his discipline through scholarship and innovation.

== Early Life and Education ==

Born in '''1964''' and is associated with '''Warangal, Telangana, India - 506004''', Prof CSRK Prasad showed early promise in academic pursuits, with a natural affinity for scientific subjects that would later crystallise into a lifelong vocation. He engaged with higher education with great seriousness of purpose, acquiring advanced qualifications that would serve as the bedrock of his scholarly endeavours. He holds a '''Ph.D''' from National Institute of Technology, Warangal (1997), and a
'''M.Tech.''' from National Institute of Technology, Warangal (1988), and a '''B.Tech.''' from National Institute of Technology, Warangal (1986), and a '''Intermediate''' from VSR and NVR College, Tenali (1981), and a '''SSC''' from ZP High School, Amartalur, Guntur Dist. AP (1979). These formative academic experiences laid a strong foundation for his subsequent career in research and academia.

== Academic Career ==

He held the position of '''Professor (HAG)''' in the Department of Civil Engineering at National Institute of Technology, Warangal, Warangal (2018–present). He held the position of '''Professor''' in the Department of Civil Engineering at National Institute of Technology, Warangal, Warangal (2007–2018). During 2006–2007, he functioned as '''Associate Professor''' within the Department of Civil Engineering at National Institute of Technology, Warangal, Warangal. He served as '''Assistant
Professor''' in the Department of Civil Engineering at National Institute of Technology, Warangal, Warangal (1999–2005). He served as '''Lecturer''' in the Department of Civil Engineering at National Institute of Technology, Warangal, Warangal (1996–1999). He held the position of '''Research Scholar''' in the Department of Civil Engineering at National Institute of Technology, Warangal, Warangal (1991–1995). He was appointed '''Lecturer''' in the Civil Engineering at Siddhartha Academy of
Higher Education, Vijayawada, a role he fulfilled with distinction (1988–1991).

Throughout his career, he has been recognised as a dedicated mentor, guiding numerous postgraduate and doctoral students. His contributions extend beyond research to include curriculum development, academic administration, and institution building.

== Research Contributions ==

The defining thread of his research is a sustained focus on '''Urban Transportation Planning''' within the broader framework of '''Transportation''', a combination that has yielded influential contributions to the academic literature. Beyond his primary focus, he has also explored related areas such as '''Travel Demand Modelling''', '''Regional Transportation Planning''', '''Land Use Planning''', '''Transit-Oriented Development''', '''Public Transport''', '''Highway Network Design''',
'''Traffic Safety''', '''Road Safety Audit''', '''Traffic System Design''', '''GIS-T''', '''ITS''', '''Transport Economics''', '''Low Volume Roads''', '''Project Management''', thereby broadening the scope of his scholarly impact and interdisciplinary reach.

He has consistently pursued research that bridges the gap between academic inquiry and practical implementation, collaborating with a diverse range of partners from the scientific community, government, and industry to ensure the real-world relevance of his work.

== Publications ==

Prof CSRK Prasad has authored and co-authored around '''32 research papers''', disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and prestigious academic forums. The cumulative citation count for his publications stands at over '''208''', a testament to the relevance and reach of his scholarly contributions. An '''h-index of 9''' reflects the sustained impact that his research has had on the scholarly conversation in his field.

For a full bibliography, readers may consult his Vidwan profile: [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/4422 Prof CSRK Prasad].

== Awards and Honours ==

Prof CSRK Prasad's contributions to his field have been acknowledged through a series of prestigious awards and fellowships, including:

- The '''Swachhta Award 2017 for implementing Swachh Bharat Abhiyan by converting Shambunipally village (Warangal Urban District) into ODF with solid and liquid waste management facility under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan''' awarded by Minister, MHRD, GOI, New Delhi
- The '''Governor Silver Medal for organizing Blood Donation Camps @ NIT Warangal''' presented by Governor Govt. of A. P.
- '''DAAD Fellowship''' – Humbolt University, Berlin and PTV Group, Karlsru, Germany

== References ==

&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Prof CSRK Prasad – Vidwan Profile |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/4422 |publisher=INFLIBNET Centre |access-date=2024-01-01}}&lt;/ref&gt;

&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=National Institute of Technology, Warangal – Faculty |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Prof+CSRK+Prasad+National+Institute+of+Technology,+Warangal |publisher=National Institute of Technology, Warangal |access-date=2024-01-01}}&lt;/ref&gt;

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== External Links ==

'' [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/4422 Prof CSRK Prasad – Official Vidwan Profile]

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