Dr. G. Madhavi Latha
the geotech genius behind the world’s highest railway bridge."
Born in a small village in Andhra Pradesh, Dr. Latha's journey from modest origins to global recognition is truly inspiring
Graduated with a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from JNTU Kakinada, M.Tech from NIT Warangal (Gold Medalist), and Ph.D. from IIT Madras.
In 2004, Dr. Latha became a faculty member at IISc, where she now serves as a professor and chair of the Centre for Sustainable Technologies
Specializes in soil reinforcement, geosynthetics, and rock mechanics, contributing significantly to infrastructure projects
She led geotechnical work for the Chenab Bridge — the world’s highest railway bridge.
Handled fractured rocks and hidden cavities with on-the-spot design strategies.
Named among India’s top women in STEAM; won top research awards.
Anand Mahindra hailed her as the real force behind the Chenab Bridge.
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