Prof. Arjun M. Butala is an accomplished academic and structural engineering professional with over 13 years of teaching, research, and consultancy experience at U.V. Patel College of Engineering, Ganpat University, where he serves as Assistant Professor and PG Coordinator (Structural Engineering).

He graduated with a Gold Medal in Civil Engineering (B.E., 2009) from Government Engineering College, Modasa (HNGU, Patan), and completed his M. Tech. in Computer Aided Structural Analysis and Design (CASAD) from Nirma University in 2012. To complement his technical expertise with management skills, he earned an MBA in Operations Management from Dr. D.Y. Patil University, Pune in 2025. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, focusing on advanced structural analysis and design.

Prof. Butala has published more than 20 research papers in reputed national and international journals and conferences. He has supervised numerous UG and PG dissertations and consistently engages students in research-driven learning. His key research areas include:

• Structural analysis and design of RCC structures
• Progressive collapse analysis and mitigation
• Finite element modeling and simulation
• Seismic and blast load effects on structures

Beyond academics, Prof. Butala has made notable contributions through consultancy services, including proof checking, design validation, and structural/material consultancy for industrial and infrastructure projects. He also serves as a Resource Person at L&T Technical Training Centre, Mumbai, where he delivers specialized training on Steel Structure Design and Pile Foundation Design, strengthening industry–academia collaboration.

At Ganpat University, he actively contributes to curriculum design, NBA/NAAC accreditation processes, and Board of Studies deliberations. He regularly organizes seminars, workshops, and expert lectures, enhancing the department’s academic ecosystem and student exposure.