VIPUL MODI

Room 228, Hostel 5, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai-400076

Phone: +91 9820639594 Email: vipulmodi@iitb.ac.in Date of birth: 17th November1984
EDUCATION
Year

Degree / Certificate

2003-Present

B.Tech <Civil>

2002

Class XII <CBSE, New Delhi>

2000

Class X <CBSE, New Delhi>

Institute / School, City

CGPA / %

Rank

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

8.22

8th

Delhi Public School, Faridabad

90.6 %

N.A

Carmel Convent School, Faridabad

85.4 %

5th

SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Recipient of Vaishya Parishad Samaj Award for excellence in AISSCE, 2002 by the former Chief Minister of State of
Haryana
Recipient of Academic Scholarship by Delhi Public School for outstanding performance in academics (2001-2002)
KEY ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Graduate Thesis: Traffic Impact Analysis using GPS/GIS, Prof. K.V.K Rao
[ongoing]
Developing a transportation planning model to analyze the traffic and its impact inside IIT Bombay campus using
GPS/GIS tool TransCAD
Model calculates the feasibility of upcoming buildings/hostels by 2007 and 2010 in IIT Bombay campus
Analysis is done using SPSS which is based on a self initiated survey of 1500 habitants in campus (survey is first of its
kind in IIT Bombay) [First Stage Grade: AA]
Junior Thesis: Intelligent Transport Systems, Prof. Tom V Matthew
[Spring 2006]
Literature study of the real time traffic parameters using Inductive Loop Detectors
Developed a method to estimate the flow, occupancy and speed using the vehicle signatures [Grade: AA]
Term Project: Design of a Shopping Mall, Prof. Tom V Matthew
[Autumn 2004]
Designed a Shopping Mall using AutoCAD with detailed drawings and the architectural plan of the building
Design was in compliance with the norms and the design including cost analysis was one of the best
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
TRANSyT, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (UPM)
Department: Transportation Investigation Centre
Location: Madrid, Spain
Duration: May 2006 July 2006 (2months)
Contributed in deriving the mobility patterns of the Province of Madrid for Mobility Analysis and Assessment unit
Pioneered and Conceptualized the idea of Analysis using SPSS
Derived and Analyzed results from Statistical Databases of 3 Household Surveys and presented to Consorcio de
Transportes de Madrid (Association of Transportation of Madrid) which was highly appreciated
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and L&T Ltd.
Department: Construction and Safety
Location: New Delhi
Duration: May 2005 June 2005 (1 month)
Worked as a trainee getting exposure to various aspects of Project Management including construction, safety
measures and environmental considerations of Underground Mandi House Metro Station
Analyzed AutoCAD drawings and the cost estimation of the diaphragm walls of the station including the ramp
structure

POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILTY
Position / Responsibility

Period

Student Academic Mentor,

Department of Civil Engineering

Oct 2006
till date

General Secretary,
Civil Engineering Association

Mar 2005
Mar 2006

Sports Secretary, Hostel 5

Apr 2004
Mar 2005

Co-ordinator,
Media & Marketing, Techfest 2005

Sep 2004
Jan 2005

Key Achievements
Chosen by Department as a part of 5 Academic Mentors for
Junior Batches
Responsible for guiding 16 sophomores in their academic
endeavors
Led a team to successfully execute over 10 Department events
Initiated the CEA Seminar Lecture Series in the Department
which included 5 International Seminars out of 13 in total
Conceptualized the new structure of the association, which led
to a two-fold increase in the participation of students and the
number of events in the subsequent year
Initiated Intra-Hostel Volleyball, Football and Cricket
Championship which revived the enthusiasm and achieved an
increase in participation in Inter-Hostel events
Successfully led Hostel in improving overall Championship
position from last year and in getting position in Inter-Hostel
Cricket and Volleyball events
Worked with a team of 10 students in getting sponsorships for
Techfest 2005 from various daily newspapers and publishing the
articles regarding the fest in the same

KEY EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES / INTERESTS

Sports:

Won Gold Medal in Cricket (2004) and twice in Football (2004 and 2006) in Inter-Hostel General Championship
Won Silver Medal in Hockey in Inter-Hostel Freshers General Championship in 2003
Awarded Hostel Sports Color for excellence in sports for the year 2003-2004
Captain of the Silver Medal winning team in Inter-School Cricket tournament in 2000

Cultural:
Won Inter-Collegiate Festival events for Streetplay for IIT Bombay at Chaos 2005 (IIM Ahmedabad) and Second
Prize at Mood Indigo 2005 (IIT Bombay)
Won Inter-Hostel events on 7 occasions in dramatics and dancing events (2003-2005)
Co-Directed Inter-Hostel Dramatics Event (2005) and Sophomore Productions (2004)
Awarded Hostel Special Mention for excellence in cultural activities for the year 2003-2004
Awarded Special Mention for Inter-Hostel Dramatics Events on 3 occasions (2003-2005)
Won Inter-School Debating and Quiz competitions on 4 occasions (1998-2000)
Others:
Won Advertisement Making Competition at Avenues 2004, Business Festival of IIT Bombay
Represented School for Inter-School Britannia Heritage Quiz Competition 1999
Computer Proficiency:
Languages: C/C++, Fortran 90
Tool/Software: SAS, SPSS, AutoCAD, TransCAD, ANSYS, MS Office