Publications – Dr. Vandana Sreedharan

Publications

Journal articles, international conferences, and national conferences.

Book

Biochar Amendments for Environmental Remediation

CRC Press / Routledge · 2025 · 27 chapters

Co-edited with P.V. Nidheesh, Meththika Vithanage, Nanthi Bolan, Bin Gao, and Amit Bhatnagar. Explores biochar's role in sustainable environmental remediation — from production methods to the removal of heavy metals and micropollutants from contaminated water and soil.

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Journal Articles

P. Rinitha, Sreedharan, V. (2026) Vetiver grass for sustainable slope stabilization: a geoslope-based study on laterite and sand-laterite embankments. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 85, 183. DOI: 10.1007/s10064-026-04837-y · SCI (Q1)

Rinitha, P., Sreedharan, V. (2026). Assessment of Vetiver Root Morphology and its Effectiveness in Reducing Rainfall-Induced Soil Erosion. Indian Geotechnical Journal. DOI: 10.1007/s40098-026-01578-3 · Scopus

Shabana Salih K. and Sreedharan, V. (2025). Response surface method for parameter optimization of soils stabilized with an alternative binder. ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. DOI: 10.1061/JMCEE7/MTENG-20494 · SCIE, Impact Factor 3.6 (Q1)

Rejin, P., Sreedharan, V., Nazar, K.P. Abdul (2024). Analysis and optimisation of influencing factors in the performance of cement stabilised marine clay using Response Surface Methodology. Geotechnical Engineering Journal of the SEAGS & AGSSEA, 55(3), 45–52 · Scopus

Rejin Raj, P., Sreedharan, V., Sridharan, A. (2023). On the Classification of Marine Clays: A Comparative Study. Indian Geotechnical Journal, 53, 196–20X · Scopus

S. Ambika, Manish Kumar, Lakshmi Pisharody, Milan Malhotra, Gopalakrishnan Kumar, Sreedharan, V., Lal Singh, P.V. Nidheesh, Amit Bhatnagar (2022). Modified biochar as a green adsorbent for removal of hexavalent chromium from various environmental matrices: Mechanisms, methods, and prospects. Chemical Engineering Journal, 439, 135716 · SCI, Impact Factor 15 (Q1)

Shanujah, M., Deepagoda, T.K.K., Smits, K.M., Sreedharan, V., Paramrswaran, T.G., Babu, G.L.S. (2021). Gas diffusivity-based characterization of aggregated soils linking to methane migration in shallow subsurface. Vadose Zone Journal. DOI: 10.1002/vzj2.20135 · SCIE (Q1)

Vijay, V., Shreedhar, S., Adlak, K., Payyanad, S., Sreedharan, V., Gopi, G., Sophia van der Voort, T., Malarvizhi, P., Yi, S., Gebert, J., Aravind, P.V. (2021). Review of Large-Scale Biochar Field-Trials for Soil Amendment and the Observed Influences on Crop Yield Variations. Frontiers in Energy Research, p.499. DOI: 10.3389/fenrg.2021.710766 · ESCI & Scopus (Q2)

Nidheesh, P.V., Ashitha Gopinatha N., Ranjith, Apurva Praveen Akre, Sreedharan, V., Suresh Kumar M. (2020). Potential role of biochar in advanced oxidation processes: A sustainable approach. Chemical Engineering Journal. DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2020.126582 · SCI, Impact Factor 15 (Q1)

Shanuja Marutha Nayagam, Chamindu Deepagoda, A.K. Karunarthna, M.C.M. Nasvi, Sreedharan, V., Babu, G.L.S., Katleen Smith (2020). Effects of "soil-like" particle size on gas transport and water retention properties in aged municipal solid waste from a Sri Lankan open dumpsite. Soil Science Society of America Journal. DOI: 10.1002/saj2.20100 · Scopus (Q1)

Sreedharan, V., Krithisna, K.V., Nidheesh, P.V. (2017). Removal of chromium and iron from real textile wastewater by sorption on soils. ASCE Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste Management. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)HZ.2153-5515.0000368 · Scopus

Sreedharan, V., Sivapullaiah, P.V. (2017). Hydraulic Performance of Organo Clay Enhanced Sand Bentonite as Secondary Liner. Indian Geotechnical Journal, 47, 469–476 · Scopus

Sreedharan, V., Sivapullaiah, P.V. (2013). Compressibility behaviour of bentonite and organically modified bentonite slurry. Géotechnique, 63(10), 876–879. DOI: 10.1680/geot.sip13.P008 · SCIE (Q1)

Sreedharan, V., Sivapullaiah, P.V. (2012). Effect of organic modification on adsorption behaviour of bentonite. Indian Geotechnical Journal, 42, 161–168. DOI: 10.1007/s40098-012-0014-6 · Scopus

International Conferences

Shabana Salih K. and Sreedharan, V. (2025). Effect of Molding Water Content and Curing Time on the Hydromechanical Behavior of Soils Stabilized with Ground-Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag. EGRWSE-2025, 6th International Conference on Environmental Geotechnology, Recycled Waste Materials and Sustainable Engineering, University of Vigo, Spain, 11–14 June.
Vijila, B. and Sreedharan, V. (2026). Compaction Behaviour of Dredged Marine Sediments Stabilised with Cement. International Conference on Ground Engineering & Sustainable Infrastructure, Himapur, 3–4 April.
Krishnendhu, V.P., Rejin Raj, P., Sreedharan, V. (2025). Beneficial Use of Dredged Marine Sediments as Backfill in Reinforced Soil Systems. 8th Asian Conference on Geosynthetics (GeoAsia8), Brisbane, Australia, 10–13 June.
Shivganga, P., Rejin Raj, P., Sreedharan, V. (2024). Strength characteristics of marine clay treated with alkali-activated alternate binder. 7th International Conference on Modelling and Simulation in Civil Engineering (ICMSC 2024).
Rinitha, P., Sreedharan, V., Aswani, M., Athira, S., Bharath Sujith, Sreenanda Kishor (2024). Potential of vetiver grass for the removal of contaminants from soil. 7th International Conference on Modelling and Simulation in Civil Engineering (ICMSC 2024).
Shabana Salih K., Sreedharan, V., Praseeda, K.I. (2023). Sustainability Assessment of Soil Stabilization using Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag. 9th International Congress on Environmental Geotechnics (ICEG2023), Chania, Greece, 25–28 June. DOI: 10.53243/ICEG2023-368
Jyothi, J.N., Shika, S., Sreedharan, V. (2020). Biochar Amended Concrete for Carbon Sequestration. International Conference on Materials, Mechanics and Structures, NIT Calicut, 14–15 July.
Shanujah, M., Chamindu, T.K.K., Nasvi, M.C., Sreedharan, V., Babu, G.L.S. (2019). Effect of soil moisture on simulated methane flow in a differently compacted soil. Advanced Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices for Sustainable Development, Sri Lanka, August.
Sreedharan, V., Sivapullaiah, P.V. (2014). Compaction Behaviour of Organo Clay Amended Sand Bentonite Mixtures. 7th International Congress on Environmental Geotechnics, Melbourne, Australia, 10–14 November.
Sreedharan, V., Sivapullaiah, P.V. (2014). Swell Behavior of Organo Clay and Organo Clay-Bentonite Mixtures. ASCE Geo-Congress 2014, Atlanta, USA. DOI: 10.1061/9780784413272.190
Sreedharan, V., Sivapullaiah, P.V. (2012). Evaluation of organically modified clays for geoenvironmental applications. ASCE Geo-Congress 2012, Oakland, California, USA, 25–29 March. DOI: 10.1061/9780784412121.125
Sreedharan, V., Sivapullaiah, P.V. (2012). Organically modified bentonites as a part of geosynthetic clay liner system. ASCE One-Day Conference on Geosynthetic Solutions and Related Issues, Bangalore.
Sreedharan, V., Ganesan, N. (1997). Durability of Latex Modified Reinforced Concrete. Asia Pacific Specialty Conference on Fibre Reinforced Concrete, Singapore, 28–29 August.

National Conferences

Athira Ramesh N.V., Aiswarya, M., Rejin Raj, P., Thushara, M., Sreedharan, V. (2025). Strength behavior of marine clay treated with micro and nano silica. Indian Geotechnical Conference 2025, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar, Punjab, 18–20 December.
Sreejith, P., Sreedharan, V. (2025). Evaluation of Shear Strength Parameters of Dredged Marine Sediments Reinforced with Coir Geotextiles. Indian Geotechnical Conference 2025, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar, Punjab, 18–20 December.
Shabana Salih K., Sreedharan, V. (2025). Durability Assessment of Soils Stabilized with Agricultural and Municipal Waste Ash. Indian Geotechnical Conference 2025, 18–20 December.
Amrutha, V., Rejin Raj, P., Sreedharan, V. (2025). Influence of Salinity on the Strength Gain of Binder-Stabilized Marine Clay. Indian Geotechnical Conference 2025, 18–20 December.
Anish, M., Salih K.S., Rejin Raj, P., Sreedharan, V. (2025). Life Cycle Assessment of Crushed Concrete Powder (CCP)-Stabilized Marine Clay. Indian Geotechnical Conference 2025, 18–20 December.
Rejin Raj, P., Shivganga, P., Sreedharan, V. (2025). Stabilization of Marine clay using recycled concrete powder (RCP) and the significance of silica-alumina ratio. 10th IYGEC 2025, IIT Indore, 11–12 March.
Aishwarya Prakash, Rejin Raj, P., Shreesh Ajaykumar, Sreedharan, V. (2024). Geotechnical characterization and microstructural analysis of cement stabilized Marine clay. Indian Geotechnical Conference, MIT Aurangabad, 19–21 December.
Krishnendhu, V.P., Rejin Raj, P., Sreedharan, V. (2024). Suitability of Stabilized Dredged Marine Sediments for Use as Pavement Material. Indian Geotechnical Conference, MIT Aurangabad, 19–21 December.
Shabana Salih K., Sreedharan, V. (2024). Swelling behaviour of Bentonite-Sand mixtures stabilized with ground granulated blast furnace slag and cement. Women Indian Geotechnical Conference (WIGC 2024), College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai, 8–9 March.
Vyshna, M., Sreedharan, V., Rejin Raj, P. (2024). Applications of Machine Learning in Soil Characterisation and Classification—A Review. WIGC 2024, Chennai, 8–9 March.
Rinitha, P., Sreedharan, V. (2024). Evaluation of vetiver system for erosion control. WIGC 2024, Chennai, 8–9 March.
Shabana Salih K., Sreedharan, V. (2023). MSW Incinerator Ash for Sustainable Soil Stabilization: A Review. ICETEST23, Government Engineering College Thrissur, 19–21 April. Available at SSRN: ssrn.com/abstract=4512279
Shabana Salih K., Sreedharan, V. (2023). Durability and Sustainability aspects of Soil Stabilization using Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag. Indian Geotechnical Conference IGC-2023, IIT Roorkee, 14–16 December.
Rejin Raj, P., Sreedharan, V. (2023). The use of crushed CDW in cement treatment of marine clays under sulphate-rich conditions. Indian Geotechnical Conference IGC-2023, IIT Roorkee, 14–16 December.
Sreedharan, V., Sivapullaiah, P.V. (2011). Clay mineral liner system for leachates containing organic contaminants. Indian Geotechnical Conference, IGC-2011, Kochi, 15–16 December.
Sreedharan, V., Chandrakaran, S. (2005). Effectiveness of lateritic soil fly ash liner to retain inorganic ions. Indian Geotechnical Conference, Ahmedabad, 17–19 December.
Sreedharan, V., Chandrakaran, S. (2004). Studies on engineering behaviour of soils under the influence of different types of contaminants. 16th Kerala State Science Congress, Calicut, 29–31 January.
Sreedharan, V., Chandrakaran, S. (2002). Permeability behaviour of two natural soils contaminated with chemicals. Indian Geotechnical Conference, Allahabad, 20–22 December.
Sreedharan, V., Ramanatha Iyer, T.S. (1999). A study on the dispersion coefficient of ions in lateritic soils. 17th National Conference of Environmental Engineers, Trivandrum, 23–25 November.