Dr SHIBU K MANI
MTech, PhD
PROFESSOR
Articles in Periodicals
Sl.No. Title Name of Periodical Periodicity Date
1 Leveraging Social Network Analysis (SNA) in the Post- Landslide Phase: Insights from the 2021Koottickal & KOkkayar Events in Kerala Compendium - Kerala Science Congress Annual 18/02/2025
Articles in Journals
Sl.No. Title Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. / Page Nos ISSN No. Date Published
1 Housing sector recovery trajectories after the 2021 landslides in Kerala, India Environmental Hazards / / / 1 - 20 1747-7891 27-Sep-2025
2 Localised actor roles in post-disaster housing recovery: A case study from Kerala E3S Web of Conferences / 648 / / - 2555-0403 08-Sep-2025
3 Organizational contributions to emergency preparedness and response in Varanasi: A comprehensive analysis International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (IJDRR) / 110 / / - 2212-4209 01-Aug-2024
4 Mapping of built-up area and change detection in Bengaluru using semi-automatic classification AIP Conference Proceedings / / / - 0094-243X 01-Sep-2023
5 Smart city initiatives and disaster resilience of cities through spatial planning in Pune city, India Disaster Advances / 16 / 5 / 29 - 37 2278-4543 31-May-2023
6 Earthquake and flood resilience through spatial planning in the complex urban system Progress in Disaster Sciences / / / 1 - 29 2590-0617 21-Feb-2022
7 Drought Mitigation through Hydrogel Application In Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Cultivation Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences / 9 / 6 / 727 - 733 2320-8694 21-Dec-2021
8 Natech guide words: A new approach to assess and manage natech risk to ensure business continuity Journal Of Loss Prevention In The Process Industries / 72 / / 1 - 17 0950-4230 24-Jul-2021
9 Risk Management of Technological Accidents triggered by Natural-Hazards (Natech): A Review of Relevant Indian Legislation Disaster Advances / 14 / 4 / 95 - 106 2278- 4543 26-Mar-2021
10 Sustainable water consumption of rice (Oryza sativa L.) as influenced by superabsorbent polymer in water stressed conditions International Journal of Modern Agriculture / 10 / 1 / 857 - 866 2305-7246 01-Mar-2021
11 Carrying Capacity Assessment for Religious Crowd Management - An Application to Sabarimala Mass Gathering Pilgrimage, India International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage / 8 / 8 / 79 - 93 2009-7379 14-Jan-2021
12 Routine to Rare risk: A Case Study of Firecracker explosion disaster in India PLos Currents Disasters / Edition 1 / - / 1 - 20 2157-3999 27-Sep-2018
13 Hazard-centric Evacuation Experiments - A Study on Occupant Responses to Earthquake Alarm Disaster Advances / 11 / 4 / 18 - 27 0974-262X 17-Mar-2018
14 Lightning Risk in India: Challenges in Disaster Compensation Economic and Political Weekly / 49 (XLIX) / 23 / 23 - 27 00129976 07-Jun-2014
15 Human stampedes during religious festivals: A comparative review of mass gathering emergencies in India International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction / 5 / / 10 - 18 2212-4209 01-Sep-2013
16 Comparative effectiveness of solar disinfection using small-scale batch reactors with reflective, absorptive and transmissive rear surfaces Water Research / 40 / 4 / 721 - 727 0043-1354 01-Feb-2006
17 Solar photo-oxidative disinfection of drinking water: Preliminary field observations Letters in Applied Microbiology / 30 / 6 / 432 - 436 0266-8254 / 1472-765X 25-Dec-2001
18 Numerical Modelling Of Flow Towards A Well In A Two Layer Aquifer ISH journal of Hydraulic Engineering / 5 / 1 / 68 - 72 0971-5010, 2164-3040 01-Nov-1999
Blog
Sl.No. Title URL Subject Month Year
1 Training Program on LMS, Automation and Generative AI https://newsdeskkannada.com/?p=303879 Education & Technology 9/2025
Books/ Book Chapter/Case Study
Sl.No. Title Author Names(s) ISBN No. Month Year
1 Transforming Education With Data Science in the AI Era JUSTIN JOY,SHIBU K MANI,HELEN JOSEPHINE V L ,JUDE SEBASTIAN,JEFFREY MOORE,SHARAD GUPTA,MANJARI SHARMA,AJAY GARG 9798337321851 /
Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Symposium
Sl.No. Name of the Conference /Seminar /Symposium Type of Program Title of the Article Role Venue/Place Date
1 Greenlash International hybrid seminar on Environmental Disasters and Policy Seminar Participant) Mahatma Gandhi Univ (Kerala), Layola College (Trivandrum), C-Haert (Kottayam), ECOR Foundation, Kerala ChapterHybrid 19/08/2025
2 International Conference on Civil, Environmental and Applied Sciences- ICCIAS 2025 Conference Moderator/Chair) Gandhi Institute for Education and Technology, OdishaHybrid 18/07/2025
3 Water Treatment & Beyond: Engineering For Clean and Safe Water Seminar Participant) Presidency University, BangaloreBangalore 01/04/2025
4 National Seminar & Conference on Emerging Trends in Information Technology Seminar Better Decisions, Safer Futures: How Tech Drives Development and Disaster Resilience Keynote Speaker) Sahrdaya College of Advanced Studies, Thrissur, KeralaThrissur, Kerala 14/03/2025
5 International Conference on AI Applications in Engineering & Technology Conference Participant) Christ UniversityBangalore 06/03/2024
6 Earthquake Preparedness in India Symposium Participant) Christ UniversityBangalore 31/01/2024
7 5th International Disaster Risk & Vulnerability Conference Conference Participant) Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, KeralaKottayam, Kerala, India 19/01/2023
8 Disaster Risk & Vulnerability Conference Conference Proactive and Reactive Paradigms in Disaster Management Keynote Speaker) Mahatma Gandhi University, KottayamKottayam, Kerala, India 19/01/2023
9 National Seminar on Sustainable Building Materials and Construction Seminar Organizer) Christ UniversityBangalore 22/09/2022
10 Planning your research for publication in a high impact journal? Seminar Participant) Research Square & Bentham ScienceEventbrite online platform 15/06/2022
11 NRTCE 2022 Seminar Moderator/Chair) Christ UniversityWebex Platform 17/03/2022
12 NRTCE 2022 Conference Participant) Christ UniversityWebex Platform 17/03/2022
13 National Level Consultation on" Minimum Standard for Relief" Symposium Moderator/Chair) SPHERE IndiaZoom Platform 18/02/2022
14 Inter-Multi-Disciplinary Research Paradigms and Methodological Approaches in Sustainable Built Environment Studies Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityWebex Platform 12/02/2022
15 Effective writing skills for promoting research - what do we need to know? Seminar Participant) ElsevierZoom Platform - Webinar 13/12/2021
16 2021 APRU Multihazard Lecture Series Symposium Participant) International Research Institute of Disaster ScienceVirtual platform (Zoom) 04/08/2021
17 ESRI GIS User Conference 2021 Seminar Participant) ESRI IndiaVirtual 28/07/2021
18 Back to Nature: Let us nurture the love & foster a sense of responsibility to Nature Seminar Participant) Oxford University PressWebinar 05/06/2021
19 Role of environment in mental health and healing by Yvette Lee Seminar Participant) Oxford University PressWebinar 05/06/2021
20 The How of Developing Environmental Sensibilities: Past and Present by Dr Priyamvada Agarwal Seminar Participant) Oxford University PressWebinar 05/06/2021
21 Gender & Environment: The Necessary Linkages for Sustainable Development by Dr Nishi Mitra vom Berg Seminar Participant) Oxford University PressWebinar 05/06/2021
22 Biodiversity and its impact on human beings by Dr Anna Neena George Seminar Participant) Oxford University PressWebinar 05/06/2021
23 virtual conference on Disaster Risk reduction Conference Participant) National Institute of Technology Karnataka, suratkalNITK (online) 15/03/2021
24 Disaster Risk Reduction and Child Protection Participant) National Institute of Disaster ManagementVirtual 18/01/2021
25 International Webinar on Perspectives on Highland instability of Southwest India Seminar Slope stabilization in Western Ghats and Required interfaces in Governance Presenter) Government College KottayamGoogle Meet Platform 03/11/2020
26 Disaster, Risk and Vulnerability Conference - 2020 (DRVC 2020) Seminar Relationship Matters When Objectives Contradict for Effective Response Presenter) School of Env Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, KottayamGoogle Meet Platform 10/10/2020
27 Webinar on Blast Resistant Concrete Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityWebinar- Webex Event 18/09/2020
28 Webinar on "AI, Deep Learning and Data Analytics as applicable to Civil Engineering Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityWebex Platform 14/08/2020
29 National conference on Women in Climate Change Conference Extreme Events and community Response with a Focus on Women Initiatives in Kodagu District, Karnataka, India Presenter) Christ UniversityBangalore 09/03/2020
30 Disaster And Crisis: Preparedeness, Management and Resilience Seminar Disasters: Prevention, Management and Resilience Presenter) UGC-HRDC, Thiruvananthapuram & SIRAThiruvananthapuram, Kerala 11/10/2019
31 Disaster And Crisis: Preparedeness, Management and Resilience Seminar Meteorological Extremes, Impacts and Soil Health resoration: Preliminery Field Observations From Kodagu District, Karnataka Presenter) UGC-HRDC, Thiruvananthapuram & SIRAThiruvananthapuram, Kerala 11/10/2019
32 UNESCO Sponsored Training Course On ?IWRM, Water Security and Climate Change? for Developing Economies Conference IWRM, Water Security & Socio, Cultural, behavioural corelates Presenter) National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee & UNESCO New DelhiRoorkee 15/11/2018
33 National Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction: Building a resilient Kerala Conference Extreme Events in Societies and Relevance of SFDRR in Sustainable Development Presenter) ESAF, Habitat for Humanity India, Don Bosco College, Sphere IndiaMannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala 13/10/2018
Invited Talks
Sl.No. Titel of the Program Name of the Program Date Name of the Institution
1 Orientation Program - How do we go about?- Geology, Env Science, Disaster management Orientation for Post graduate Students 18/07/2025 Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
2 Sustainable Green Technology Part 2 Circular Economy, Solid Waste Manaagement & Eco System Services 23/12/2024
3 Sustainable Green Technology Green Thoughts (Haritha Chinthakal) 16/12/2024
4 Wayanad: A Quest for Holistic Rehabilitation Interventions and Strategies International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2024 18/10/2024 Mahatma Gandhi University & C-Haert, Kottayam,, Kerala
5 Disaster Management Curriculum Roll out in Engineering Colleges ?Infusing Gender Consciousness in Disaster Pedagogies: A Systematic Gender Audit & Review towards Developing Intersectional Disaster Management (DM) Curriculum 04/12/2021 TISS Mumbai
6 Understanding Risk, Hazard & Vulnerability and Linkage between DRR and development Guest talk 10/08/2021 Tata Institute of Social Sciences
MPhil/PhD Guided/Adjudicated
Sl.No. Title Name of Student Institution Role Status Month Year
1 Resilient Agriculture Based Pre-Harvest Management System of Paddy Cultivation: A Study of Kalahandi District Mr RAMAKANTA NAIK Tata Institute of Social Sciences Supervisor Awarded May 2018
2 DISASTER RISK REDUCTION CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF POST-EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY PROCESS IN NEPAL MD Shahid Akhter Tata Institute of Social Sciences Supervisor Awarded May 2018
3 Understanding pesticide knowledge and practices of the farmers and their health hazards : A case study from the Kalahandi district of Odisha Nishikanta Kumar Tata Institute of Social Sciences Supervisor Awarded June 2019
4 Role of Organisations in Emergency Preparedness and Response in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Arvind Kumar Tata Institute of Social Sciences Supervisor Awarded June 2019
5 Understanding pesticide knowledge and practices of the farmers and their health hazards : A case study from the Kalahandi district of Odisha Nishikanta Kumar Tata Institute of Social Sciences Supervisor Awarded June 2019
6 Understanding Technological Accidents Initiated by Natural Hazards (Natech) and Development of It's Risk Assessment Tool Sachin Damle Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai Supervisor Notification Issued June 2022
7 Understanding Technological Accidents Initiated by Natural Hazards (Natech) and Development of It's Risk Assessment Tool Sachin Damle Christ University Supervisor Awarded February 2023
8 APPLICATION OF HYDROGEL IN PADDY FIELD FOR SOIL MOISTURE RETENTION AND YIELD OPTIMIZATION BOREDDY SURYA PRAKASH REDDY Christ University Supervisor Awarded March 2023
9 Spatial Planning And Urban Disaster Resilience: A Case Of Pune City, India. Sujata Kodag Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai Supervisor Notification Issued June 2024
Patents
Sl.No. Title of Invention Inventor(s) Filing Date
1 MANUAL WASHING MACHINE JUSTIN JOY,SHIBU K MANI,ADARSH S V,UPPALURI SIRISHA,ARPAN PRADHAN,REGHU V R,O. MOHITH REDDY,HELEN JOSEPHINE V L 23-Mar-2023
Research Project
Sl.No. Name of the Research Project Investigator(s) Sponsors Internal/External
1 Development of Integrated Disaster Management Plan and Framework for Livelihood Development for Kodagu District, Karnataka, India SHIBU K MANI, UPPALURI SIRISHA Internal
2 Assessment of Landslide Disaster Recovery Pattern and Development of Recovery Framework for Idukki and Kottayam Districts, Kerala, India , SHIBU K MANI External
3 Development and Evaluation of a framework for implementation of Learning Management System in Government Schools in Karnataka as a concurrent extension of eVidya. JUSTIN JOY, HELEN JOSEPHINE V L ,SHIBU K MANI ICSSR External
Workshop/FDP/Training programme
Sl.No. Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme Name of Organiser Level Role Date
1 Skill Development - ChatGPT Coursiv, Coursiv International Participant 15/09/2025
2 Advanced Geospatial Technology & Its Application Integrated Institute for Advanced Research and Information (IIARI) , Integrated Institute for Advanced Research & Info International Participant 02/08/2025
3 Disaster Risk Management: Industrial & Community Perspectives School of Business Management,  Institutional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 12/07/2025
4 FDP 1 HRDC CHRIST university,  Institutional Participant 19/05/2025
5 Advanced Master Class - Excel Skill Nation , Skill Nation National Participant 01/05/2025
6 Managing the Customer Experience to Ensure Profitability NPTEL, NPTEL International Participant 30/03/2025
7 Architectural Education for Disaster Resilience: Integrating SDG 11 into Sustainable Urban Development Council of Architecture and CHRIST University,  International Invited Resource Person/Trainer 24/03/2025
8 Teaching Learning Strategies CHRIST University,  Participant 24/03/2025
9 Short Term Course in Disaster Management UGC-MALAVIYA MISSION TEACHER TRAINING CENTRE (MMTTC) (Formerly UGC-HRDC), UNIVERSITY OF KERALA , UGC-MALAVIYA MISSION TEACHER TRAINING CENTRE (MMTT National Invited Resource Person/Trainer 05/02/2025
10 Generative AI for Teachers CSE Department, CHRIST University,  Institutional Participant 16/01/2025
11 FDP II AR/VR/MR CHRIST University,  Institutional Participant 27/05/2024
12 Leadership Workshop - Higher Education Leadership Institute CHRIST University,  Institutional Participant 14/03/2024
13 Linkedin workshop Christ University (IIIC),  Institutional Participant 10/02/2024
14 FDP 1 - 2023-24 CHRIST University,  Institutional Participant 26/06/2023
15 E-Content Development Training Christ University,  Institutional Organiser & Participant 13/03/2023
16 FDP on Design Thinking Christ University,  Institutional Organiser & Participant 15/12/2022
17 FDP on curriculum design and Revision with specific focus on OBE CHRIST University,  Institutional Participant 05/12/2022
18 Workshop on Landslide Risk Reduction Government of Kerala (ILDM), ILDM International Organiser & Presenter 14/10/2022
19 Global Online Training Program - Demistifying Climate Data for Communication and Action Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute, Centre for Science and Environment International Participant 29/09/2022
20 Master Data Analysis and Visualizations Using R COMMACAD, COMMACAD, India International Participant 31/08/2022
21 Research Methodology and Thesis Writing COMMACAD,  International Participant 27/08/2022
22 Questionnaire Designing COMMACAD,  National Participant 30/07/2022
23 Remote sensing and Geospatial Analysis for Human Health Open network on water related diseases, ONWARD network, UK International Participant 11/07/2022
24 FDP Centre for Education Beyond Carriculum & IQAC,  Institutional Participant 06/07/2022
25 R Programming COMMACAD, COMMACAD India National Participant 25/06/2022
26 Integrated Water Resources Management and the Scope for Research Works to Solve Societal Issues' on 25 February 2022, as part of the online international training on Monitoring microbial quality of water Open Network for Water Related Diseases,  International Presenter 25/02/2022
27 Document Management using PDF Christ University,  Institutional Participant 10/02/2022
28 Short Term Course on Prevention Through Design Centre of Excellence in Safety Engineering and Analytics,  International Participant 24/01/2022
29 FDP on Disaster Management Mohandas College of Engineering & Technology,  National Invited Resource Person/Trainer 27/11/2021
30 FDP on Art of Doing Research CHRIST University & Jyothi Engineering College & Pelita Bangsa Univ, Indonasia,  International Participant 12/07/2021
31 Creating Effective Dashboards Jatanshah Academy, Mumbai,  National Participant 03/05/2021
32 Time Table Management CHRIST University,  National Participant 27/03/2021
33 QIP on Hybrid Teaching Staff Development College, CHRIST University,  Participant 02/03/2021
34 Qualitative Research Methods Nodal Office, CHRIST UNIVERSITY,  National Participant 23/01/2021
35 COVID 19 Data _Supply Chain ANalysis Coursera Project, Coursera Project International Participant 13/07/2020
36 Using Virtual Landscapes for Remote Teaching Geological Society of America & NAGT USA, Geological Society of America & NAGT USA International Participant 30/06/2020
37 Use of GigaPAN for Remote Teaching Geological Society of America & NAGT USA, Geological Society of America & NAGT USA International Participant 23/06/2020
38 Remote Sensing & GIS Technology and Applications for University Teachers & Government Officials Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun,  National Participant 13/06/2020
39 E-Learning Webinar Department of Civil Engineering, K. Ramakrishnan College of Engineering, Tiruchirappalli, K.Ramakrishnan College of Engineering, Tiruchirapp National Presenter 21/05/2020
40 QIP on Online Teaching Academic Staff College, Christ University,  Participant 22/04/2020
41 Understanding Research Methods University of Landon - Coursera/MOOC, University of Landon - Coursera/MOOC International Participant 20/04/2020
42 National workshop on New trends in transportation and geotechnical engineering Department of civil Engineering,  National Participant 18/02/2020
43 Green infrastructure & Urban flood management Anil Agarwal Environment Institute, New Delhi, CSE India & University of the West London International Participant 02/02/2020
44 DST funded Training - Geo Spatial Technologies - Introduction to Natural Hazards Centre for Geoinformatics, Jamsetji School of Disaster Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences,  National Invited Resource Person/Trainer 14/12/2019
45 Training of Trainer - Pyscho Social Support- Disaster Recovery Department of Civil & Kodagu District Admin,  Regional Organiser & Participant 06/12/2019
46 Relief & Rescue Operations During Rail disaster Indian railway Institute of Disaster Management, Bengaluru & National Institute of Disaster Management, New Delhi, Indian railway Institute of Disaster Management, B National Participant 14/10/2019
47 Sustainability in Civil Engineering Department of Civil Engineering, Christ (Deemed to be University),  National Participant 11/09/2018
48 Post Flood Rehabilitation and Rebuilding Management Plan for Kerala Institute of Management in Government, Government of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Institute of Management in Government, Government National Invited Resource Person/Trainer 07/09/2018
Awards/Achievements/Others
Sl.No. Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others Description Organisation Month/ Year
1 Evaluator Certificate Preliminary Evaluation Of Young Innovators Program Yip 2020 Kerala Development And Innovation Strategic Council 02 January 2022
2 Contribution Appreciation certificate of Appreciation in recognition of service to School of Environmental Sciences at Mahatma Gandhi University on the occasion of Silver Jubilee Inauguration Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala 17 February 2023
3 Citation and Achievement_Appreciation certificate for contributing to ILDM, Gov of Kerala ILDM, Government of Kerala 19 February 2024
4 Elected as Joint Secretary, Indian Remote Sensing Society - Bangalore Chapter Nomination submitted for the post of Joint Secretary and unanimously elected to the council. The term is for 2 years - 2024-2026 Indian Society of Remote Sensing (Bangalore Chapter)- ISRO 04 March 2024
5 Recognition - Research Project Supervision @ RIT A group of 4 students at Dept of Civil Engineering at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kerala were supervised in the specialization of Disaster Management. Department of Civil Engineering, RIT, Kerala 01 June 2024
6 Service Appreciation Gov of Kerala A major pre filed study tour session orientation has been conducted for the MBA students at ILDM Institute of Land and Disaster Management 24 June 2024
7 Review recognition In recognition of reviewing a research article for International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction Elsivier Publications 05 October 2024
8 Letter of Appreciation- Pro Bono Consultancy Amendment of Lakshadweep disaster Management Plan (Draft) Institute of Land & Disaster Management, Gov of Kerala 23 January 2025
9 Reviewer Certificate Revewed one article for the Journal and as a token of appreciation, they have awarded a certificate Wiley Publishing 21 February 2025
10 Visiti Professor Nomination ILDM has recognized my contributions in disaster management education and my role in mentoring MBA students during fieldwork and internships. Additionally, ILDM has facilitated my participation in governmental assignments involving visits to disaster-affected regions for data collection aimed at enhancing Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) strategies. They have formally invited me to join their panel of Visiting Professors, and my profile will be included in their upcoming MBA prospectus Institute of Land & Disaster Management 14 March 2025
11 Appointment as Academic Council member Appointment as a governing body nominee to Academic Council of Sahrdya College of Advanced Studies (Autonomous), Kerala Sahrdya College of Advanced Studies (Autonomous), Kerala 23 May 2025
12 Reviewer Certificate Reviewed manuscripts at the International Conference on Civil, Environmental and Applied Sciences (ICCEAS-2025) Gandhi Institute for Education and Technology, Baniatangi, 29 July 2025
13 Capacity Building Training Appreciation CHRIST University faculty conducted a comprehensive capacity-building program on Generative AI and Learning Management Systems for government school teachers in Gonikoppal, Karnataka. The two-day training (September 13-14, 2025) equipped educators with practical digital skills, enhancing their pedagogical innovation and technological confidence. Sessions were delivered in both Kannada and English languages. Government Model Primary School, Gonikoppal 15 September 2025
Consultancy
Sl.No. Faculties Theme of Consultancy Type
1 SHIBU K MANI Research Consultancy Paid
Copyright
Sl.No. Applicants Title Date Published
1 SUDHIR M R ,IVEN JOSE,ADARSH S V,SHIBU K MANI,DARSHAN S M,PALPANDIAN P,BIJEESH T V,VENKATASWAMY R ENGINEERING - SERVICE ASSISTED INTEGRATED LEARNING (E-SAIL) -