Dr Ravindra Kumar
Head of the Division
| Department of Transportation Planning
ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute
(2022 - 2024)
Delhi
Expertise:
Civil Engineering
23
Publications
60
Projects
198
Scopus Citations
240
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27 Years 5 Months Total Experience
Scopus
198
Citations
7
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Professional Recognition
Best Swachhta Pakhwada Award For exemplary contribution to cleanliness and hygiene initiatives
2024
Best Swachhta Pakhwada Award
Fellow Award – Fellow Institution of Engineers (India) (2024) – For outstanding contributions to the Transportation engineering profession
2024
Fellow Institution of Engineers (India)
Certified Road Safety Auditor
2024
MORTH and CRRI
Best Display Division Award (For excellence in technical presentation and public engagement
2023
CSIR–CRRI
Best Display Award (For excellence in scientific communication and outreach
2023
Best Display Award
CIDC Vishwakarma Award For distinguished performance in infrastructure research and innovation
2021
CIDC Vishwakarma Award
Best Paper Award – 8th International Conferences on Transportation Systems Engineering & Management (CTSEM) – For technical excellence in transportation systems research. Cash Award Rs3000
2021
8th International Conferences on Transportation Systems Engineering & Management
Best Divisional Display Award – For top performance in annual scientific exhibition
2020
CSIR–CRRI
Award for Best Work in Hindi (2020–21) – For leadership in promoting Hindi in scientific and official work
2020
CSIR–CRRI
Best Mobility Project – Under Gold Category for a top-ranking national mobility project
2019
SKOCH Order of Merit Gold Award
Best Division Display Award – For technical innovation and team leadership
2019
CSIR–CRRI
Best Division for Hindi Working – For excellence in official and technical communication in Hindi
2019
CSIR–CRRI
Best Paper Award Mukti Advani, Purnima Parida, Niraj Sharma, Ravindra Kumar and P.V. Pradeep Kumar (2019), “Estimation of Fuel Consumption during Idling of Vehicles at Bhikaji Cama Intersection and Savings after Employing Suitable Mitigation Measures”, In
2019
Received BEST PAPER AWARD
Best Paper Award – For a paper on vehicle detection and counting using image processing
2018
ICSCAAIT
First prize in Hindi Dr. S. Padma, Dr J Natraju, Dr E Madhu, Dr Ravindra Kumar
2019
First prize in Hindi
Nominated –from CRRI for Raman Research Fellowship, CSIR–CRRI (2017–18) – For international research exposure in transportation studies
2018
CSIR-CRRI
Highly Commendable Paper Award – For academic excellence in transport behavior research
2015
Emerald Publishing, UK
Curriculum Vitae selected for IBC Cambridge as Top 100 Scientist
2016
IBC Cambridge
DST International Travel Grant – For participation in international research conference
2013
DST International Travel Grant Istanbul, Turkey
Certified Researcher – International Union of Research (IUR), IULTCS – For interdisciplinary research contributions
2013
IULTCS
Fellow – Association of British Scholars (British Council India) – For academic excellence and leadership
2012
British Council India
Biography in Marquis Who Who in World
2011
Who in World
Young Scientist Award – Transportation Engineering, CSIR–CRRI (2011) – For promising early-career contributions
2011
CSIR–CRRI
Selected Researcher – CSIR-EMPOWER Scheme, CRRI (2010) – For independent research under young scientist initiative
2010
CRRI
Aerosol Society UK International Travel Grant –for Bahrain Visit(2010)- £1000
2010
UK International Travel Grant
Royal Academy of Engineering, UK (2008) International Travel Grant –– £1300 grant to present research internationally
2008
Royal Academy of Engineering, UK
International Fellowship Award – ICPLST, Taiwan (2024) – For international research collaboration; valued at ?5 lakhs
2024
ICPLST, Taiwan
Fellowship – Advanced Research on Travel Behavior and Safety, University of Edinburgh (2014–2015)- Rs25 Lakh
2015
University of Edinburgh
AICTE Fellowship – Sponsored FDP on Deep Learning in Big Data Analytics (2017) – 15-day national faculty development program
2017
AICTE Fellowship
Research Fellowship Award – Edinburgh Napier University, UK (2011) – For research on Lothian Bus driving cycles and aqua solution use in public transport
2011
Edinburgh Napier University, UK
Fellowship – ACTIV Programme on Technology Commercialization, Venture Centre, Pune (October 2010
2010
ACTIV Programme on Technology Commercialization,
Commonwealth fellowship and NOS fellowship Award – Ph.D. Studies, Government of India (2006-2009) – For doctoral study support abroad
2009
Ph.D. Studies, Government of India
Postgraduate Scholarship (GATE) – Ministry of HRD, Government of India (1995-1997) – National scholarship for postgraduate engineering studies
1997
Ministry of HRD, Government of India
Fellowship – Advanced Research on Travel Behavior and Safety, University of Edinburgh
2015
University of Edinburgh
AICTE Fellowship – Sponsored FDP on Deep Learning in Big Data Analytics (2017) – 15-day national faculty development program
2017
AICTE
Research Fellowship Award – , UK (2011) – For research on Lothian Bus driving cycles and aqua solution use in public transport
2011
Edinburgh Napier University
Fellowship – ACTIV Programme on Technology Commercialization, Venture Centre, Pune
2010
ACTIV Programme
Commonwealth fellowship and NOS fellowship Award – Ph.D. Studies, Government of India For doctoral study support abroad
2009
NOS fellowship Award
Postgraduate Scholarship (GATE) – Ministry of HRD, Government of India (1995-1997) – National scholarship for postgraduate engineering studies
1997
Ministry of HRD
Community & Membership
One Week One Lab
ChairmanOne Week OneTheme
ChairmanScientfic Investigation Board
ChairmanScientific CET Committee(2022)
MemberChairman Staff Permanent Committee
ChairmanSelection Boards for S&T, Admin, and Project Staff at CRRI
MemberIndian Building Congress (IBC)
Life MemberHuman Resource & Technology Development Committee (G-2), IRC
MemberICPLST – International Center for Land Policy Study and Training, Taiwan
FellowInstitution of Engineers (India)
FellowIndian Road Congress (IRC)
Elected Council MemberMaster Mentor Geo-enabling for Indian Scholars (MMGEIS) Initiative
Governing Body MemberDHI and DST Consortium on Electric Vehicles – Coordinated by TERI
MemberIndian Geotechnical Society (Delhi Chapter) [Active since the 2020s
Life MemberE-Highway Committee, NITI Aayog [2019–Present
Expert MemberTransport Working Group, NITI Aayog (Subcommittee on Transport) [2019–Present
MemberInnovative Institute for Development and Education of All [2019–Present
Governing Body MemberWorld Conference on Transport Research (WCTR) Society – Free Membership [2019
MemberTransport Research Institute, Edinburgh Napier University, UK [Since before 2019
MemberChartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), UK [Since before 2018
MemberInstitution of Highway and Transportation (IHT), UK [Since before 2017
Member3rd Edition of Sustainable Smart Cities India, Bangalore [2015–2018
Advisory Panel MemberEmpowered Committee, National Rural Roads Development Agency (NRRDA), Ministry of Rural De
MemberInternational Scientific Steering Committee, USA, International Association of Maritime Ec
International Scientific Steering CommitteeAssociation of British Scholars (India)
Life MemberInstitute of Urban Transport (IUT)
Life MemberIndian Road Congress (IRC)
Life MemberSub-group on “Adopting GIS Architecture in Rural Roads including R&D and Environment
Expert MemberPersonal Details
Doctor of Philosophy
2009
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Master of Arts
1997
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Bachelor of Science
1995
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Head of the Division
Nov 2022 – Dec 2024
ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute
| Department of Transportation Planning
Chief Scientist
Jan 2021 – Oct 2022
ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute
Head of the Division
May 2018 – May 2020
ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute
Senior Principal Scientist
Jan 2016 – Dec 2020
ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute
| Department of Transportation Planning
Professor
Jan 2016 – Jan 2011
ACADEMY OF SCIENTIFIC AND INNOVATIVE RESEARCH
Principal Scientist
Jan 2011 – Dec 2015
ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute
Associate Professor
Jan 2011 – Dec 2015
ACADEMY OF SCIENTIFIC AND INNOVATIVE RESEARCH
Scientist E1
Jan 2007 – Dec 2010
ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute
Scientist C
Jan 2002 – Dec 2006
ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute
Scientist B
Aug 1997 – Dec 2001
ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute
Engineering and Technology
Scholarly Work
Core network Road Pan ? Bihar & Jharkhand
CompletedTraining Programmes GIS application on Road and Transport Sector
CompletedCustomized Training Programme for Engineer of Greater Noida Authority
CompletedCustomized Training Programme for Rural Road Network Planning in Meghalaya
CompletedTechnical support to Training & Capacity Building for Road Engineers for Assam
OtherCRRI Contribution to Sustainable Smart Cities
CompletedTraffic Management Plan for Tinplate Plant of TCIL, Jamshedpur
CompletedCSIR Jigyasa Skill Development Programme
CompletedCustomized Training Programme for NRIDA
CompletedRegular Calendar Training Programme
CompletedFeasibility study at Intersection Study Surat
CompletedBloomberg Initiative of Global Road Safety (BIGRS) Survey: Case study of Delhi
CompletedAlternative Route Study NH316 (eco-sensitive area) due to Noise and vibration
CompletedDriving Cycle , Electric Vehicle Policy & Infrastructure Planning
CompletedTSI Software (Transport Sustainability Index
CompletedIntegrated Transport Network Development Plan Meghalaya
OtherTraffic System Analysis Alaknanda Community Centre
CompletedEV Charging Infrastructure Optimization
CompletedAcoustic & Light Proofing Study (Haryana-Rajasthan to Kota
CompletedNational Highway Acoustic & Light Proofing
CompletedTrip patterns and its implications on Intermediate public transport services in Imphal, India
CompletedComprehensive Mobility Plan Ahmedabad City
CompletedDeep Learning-based Vehicle Classification (YOLO
CompletedNoise & Vibration Study Delhi?Meerut RRTS Corridor
CompletedAutomatic Vehicle Classification using AI
CompletedKisan Sabha Freight App
CompletedTrip patterns and its implications on Intermediate public transport services in Imphal, India
CompletedAcoustic & Light Proofing Study (Vatdau-Ranmanpura-Patan
CompletedTraffic Impact Study ? Alaknanda
CompletedCustomized MOVES Software for India
CompletedIntersection Traffic Studies ? Vadodara
CompletedBPCL Colony Noise Barrier Design
CompletedEastern Peripheral Expressway Air Pollution Reduction Study
CompletedVadodara Traffic Study
CompletedAwareness Campaign Idling Emissions
CompletedDesign Guidelines Road Systems in Housing
CompletedNoise Barrier Design ? BPCL Colony, Mumbai
CompletedImpact of Road condition on fuel consumption
CompletedPune Metro Noise Study
CompletedNoise Mitigation Study ? Noida Metro (Sec 61?62
CompletedSafe Road Connectivity for Tripura State of North East Region of India
CompletedDeveloping Thematic GIS database tor Integrating Road Management System of RCD
CompletedKarwar Naval Base Traffic Study
CompletedLow-Cost Road Asset Management Using GIS
OtherTravel Behavior Study ? Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
CompletedNoise, Vibration & Privacy Study ? JJ Flyover Mumbai
CompletedSustainable Transport Technology (12th FYP
CompletedNoise Mapping Study ? Trivandrum City
CompletedMobile Air Pollution Monitoring System
CompletedEconomic Loss due to Idling (ELSIM
CompletedDriving Cycle Modelling ? Delhi
CompletedNoise Mitigation for Metro Corridors
CompletedEvaluation of Delhi BRT Corridor
CompletedGIS-Based NH Information System
CompletedReal-World Driving Cycle Models for Indian Traffic
CompletedAdopting GIS Architecture in Rural Roads including R&D and Environment
CompletedGIS-Based Road Network Planning for Rural Road Network Nagaon Assam
CompletedUrban Road Traffic & Air Pollution
CompletedTechnical Assistance to PMGSY (National
CompletedReview of Rural Road Design ? Andhra Pradesh
CompletedAuto Rickshaw Driving Cycle in Surat City
Car Following Driving Model
Driving Cycle, Fuel and Emission
Susataible Policy of Odd Even
Accessblity Based Planning
Suatablity Indicators in Trnasporation Policy
Route Scan Low Cost Road Geotry
Dr Ravindra Kumar
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Application No. :
Tem-001
Filed :
27-06-2025
Published :
30-11--0001
Filed
Transport Sustaiblity Index
Ravindra Kumar
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Application No. :
Temp003
Filed :
27-06-2025
Published :
30-11--0001
Filed
Database Integrtaed Transport Network
Ravindra Kumar and all
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Application No. :
Temp002
Filed :
20-06-2025
Published :
30-11--0001
Filed
Synthesis Of Energy Fuel From Plastic Waste And Its Efficiency
Dr. Ravindra Kumar
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Application No. :
201911009347
Filed :
27-08-2019
Published :
30-11--0001
Granted
Trademark, Kisan Sabha
Dr. Ravindra Kumar
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Application No. :
4265168
Filed :
14-08-2019
Published :
30-11--0001
Granted
Understanding of real world driving cycle and its cinematography
Dr. Ravindra Kumar
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Application No. :
CF-3719/2014
Filed :
10-06-2013
Published :
30-11--0001
Granted
Scholarly Publications
Bus Following Model: A Case Study in Edinburgh
10.14257/ijt.2015.3.2.01
Crossref: 2
Headway modelling under mixed traffic on urban roads
Scopus: 20
Real world driving cycle for motorcycles in Edinburgh
Comparison and evaluation of emissions for different driving cycles of motorcycles: A note
Driving Cycle for Motorcycle Using Micro-Simulation Model
Open Access
10.4236/jep.2012.329144
Crossref: 5
Idling Emission at Intersection and Exploring Suitable Mitigation Measures
10.12720/jtle.1.2.184-190
Crossref: 5
How real‐world driving cycle differs in heterogeneous traffic conditions: a case study in Delhi
10.1108/20425941311313119
Crossref: 6
Effect of type of lead vehicle on following headway behaviour in mixed traffic
10.1108/wjstsd-08-2013-0036
Crossref: 9
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