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https://andhrauniversity.irins.org/profile/231254
Institutional email ID: prof.vmahammood@andhrauniversity.edu.in
Dean, Career Planning and Development Centre,
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam - 530 003
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Prof. (Dr.) Vazeer Mahammood, a distinguished academician and researcher, currently serves as Professor of Civil Engineering and Geospatial Technology at Andhra University College of Engineering, where he also heads the Hydraulics Division and coordinates the Smart Factory, a Ministry of Heavy Industries initiative. With nearly four decades of teaching, research, and consultancy experience, he has profoundly influenced civil engineering and geospatial technologies in India and abroad. He has held several administrative positions, including Independent Director of Greater Visakhapatnam Smart City Corporation Ltd.
An accomplished scholar with five advanced degrees, including a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Prof. Mahammood pioneered the integration of Remote Sensing and GIS into Civil Engineering education. He has mentored over 100 M.Tech and 15 Ph.D. scholars in cutting-edge fields such as flood forecasting, groundwater assessment, crop yield prediction using AI/ML, and urban water resource management. He currently mentors 10 doctoral scholars, has completed several funded major research projects, and continues to lead research projects, including collaborative efforts with national organizations like NRSC.
As Dean of Engineering Works (2017–2024), he modernized infrastructure and research facilities by establishing high-end laboratories with TEQIP, RUSA, and MHRD support. He developed cutting-edge labs in Geomatics, Remote Sensing, GIS, and Photogrammetry, and facilitated visits from prominent figures of India and abroad. His strategic leadership secured national and international MoUs, notably with GAIT-Singapore and GARUDALYTICS. He has delivered high-value consultancy services to the Central and state governments, as well as abroad, in civil engineering and geospatial technologies, benefiting various government and private agencies. His accolades include the Best Research Award (2021), National Geospatial Faculty Fellow Award 2025, and patents in sustainable construction and geospatial farming techniques. Prof. Mahammood is actively involved in national and international forums, including UN-affiliated educational programs, and has represented India in academic missions to Oman, Singapore, and Dubai. A prolific trainer and speaker, he is currently authoring a book on Remote Sensing & GIS for Environmental Sustainability, continuing his lifelong commitment to innovation, education, and public service.
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