Dr. Aayush Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Integral University, Lucknow, and a former faculty member at Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT), Gorakhpur. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with research focused on rock engineering, underground space technology, and geotechnical and earthquake engineering. Dr. Kumar has published extensively in reputed SCIE and ESCI-indexed journals, including the International Journal of Geomechanics (ASCE) and Journal of Mountain Science. His research contributions have earned him prestigious accolades such as the Premier Research Award and Commendable Research Award from the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Alongside academia, he leads Aayush Infra Build & Group of Consultants as CEO, combining research excellence with practical innovation in civil and geotechnical engineering.