History of the Department

The Central University of Kashmir was established by an Act of Parliament in 2009. The Department of Civil Engineering grew within it from a small teaching unit into a department that now teaches, researches and builds — often all three at once, and often on the University's own campus.

The present faculty team came together between December 2023 and March 2024, bringing experience from IIT Roorkee, NIT Srinagar, the Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru, the University of Sheffield, the University of Edinburgh, the Islamic University of Science & Technology and Shaqra University (Saudi Arabia). From 2024 the Department also took on a role unusual for an academic unit, becoming the design and supervision authority for major parts of the University's construction programme.

Milestones

YearMilestone
2009Central University of Kashmir established by an Act of Parliament.
Dec 2023Mr. Suhail Ahmad Ahanger joins as Assistant Professor.
Jan 2024Dr. Asif Hussain Shah takes charge as Head of the Department.
Mar 2024Dr. Zubair Rashid Wani joins as Assistant Professor; Dr. Wani and Mr. Ahanger appointed Assistant Executive Engineers of the University.
2024Faculty assume University-level responsibilities — Central Procurement Unit, Central Workshop and Central Facilities, SWAYAM/NPTEL, IUINDRR–NIDM, and Planning & Development.
2024–2026Central Workshop, Kitchen & Dining Facility (Arts Campus) and Science Block subgrade designed and supervised in-house.
2025HEFA CSR research project begins on probabilistic seismic demand and resilience-based design for the Kashmir Valley (2025–2028).
Jan 2026Two-stage PhD admission procedure approved by a committee with external representation from NIT Srinagar.
2026Five Indian patent applications published by faculty; AICTE-approved M.Tech (Working Professionals) launched for the 2026–27 session.