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• Dr. B B Das delivered a keynote address on "Advanced Characterization Techniques for the Quantification of Hydration and Microstructure Properties of Nano Silica Blended Cementitious Mortar", during a International Conference on 'Novel Sustainable Concepts and Technologies in Civil Engineering (NSCTCE-2022)' organized by Dept. of Civil Engg., SJEC, Mangalore, Karnataka, India, held on 26th September, 2022.                                                        
      
• Dr. B B Das delivered a research talk on "Hydration and Microstructure Properties of Nano Silica Admixed Sustainable Cementitious Composites", during National Seminar on 'Sustainable Building Materials and Construction", organized by  Dept. of Civil Engg., Christ University, Bangalore in association with SERB - DST, Govt. of India, held on 22nd September, 2022.                                                                                                                                                       
• A new research article "Comparative Study of Energy Efficiency Criteria for IGBC and GRIHA Systems Using Simulation", has been accepted for publication in "Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): A Series", Springer Publications, Singapore.                                                                                                                                                                                                        
• A new research article "Influence of marine environment exposure on the engineering properties of steel-concrete interface" has been accepted for publication in "The Open Civil Engineering Journal", Bentham Science Publications.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
• Dr. Snehal K is serving as a "Postdoctoral Researcher" at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Tamil Nadu from 1st August, 2022.                                                                                                                                                                                                         
• Dr. Sharan Kumar has started serving as an "Assistant Professor" at National Institute of Technology, Calicat, Kerala from 8th June, 2022.                                                                                                                                                                                
• A new research article "Use of Industrial Silica Sand as a Fine Aggregate in Concrete—An Explorative Study", published in Buildings, MDPI Journals.                                                                                                                                                
• Snehal K has successfully defended her thesis on "Thermo-Mechanical and Durability Properties of Cement Mortar Integrated with Nano-Silica Particles" on 18th, July, 2022.                                                                                                                   
• A new research article "Influence of aggressive exposure on the degradation of nano-silica admixed cementitious mortar integrated with phase change materials" published in Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier.                
• A new research article "A Comprehensive Review on the Use of Hemp In Concrete", published in Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier.                                                                                                                                                                  
• A new research article "Pozzolanic Reactivity, Hydration and Microstructure Characteristics of Blended Cementitious Composites Comprising of Ultrafine Particles", published in Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering.                                                                                                                                                                           
• Dr. B B Das delivered a keynote address on "Hydration and Microstructure Characteristics of Nano-Silica Admixed Mortar" during US2020 Partnership Workshop on "FRP Materials and Sustainable Structures", organized by Dept. of Civil Engineering, BITS-Pilani, India, held on 4th March, 2022.                                                                                                                                                                                       
• Dr. B B Das has been honoured with "Fellow Membership" from Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India).       
• Dr. B B Das has delivered research talks on "Nanotechnology (Hydration and Microstructure Characteristics)" and "Sustainable Advances and Requirements of Research in Concrete Technology in the Era of the 21st Century" on January 5th and 6th, 2022 during AICTE sponsored one week online ATAL FDP on 'Advances in Construction Techniques', held from January 3rd to 7th, 2022 organized by BLDEA's V.P Dr. P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology, Vijayapur-Karnataka.                                                                                                                                                        
• Dr. B B Das has delivered a research talk on "Characterization of mineralogical composition of cement hydration products with the help of thermogravimetric studies" during Indo-US Symposium for Enhancing Fire Safety in Built-Infrastructure, held in IIT Delhi, on December 10th, 2021.                                                                                                                                  
• Dr. B B Das has served as a "Member of Conference Review Committee" of 2nd International Conference on "Sustainable Construction Technologies and Advancements in Civil Engineering, (ScTACE 2021)", organized by Dept. of Civil Engineering, Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women, Bhimavaram, AP., held during October 14 - 16, 2021.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
• A new research article "Study on the Production Factors in the Process of Production and Properties of Fly Ash-Based Coarse Aggregates" published in Advances in Civil Engineering, Hindawi.                                                                       
• A new research article "Acid, alkali and chloride resistance of binary, ternary and quaternary blended cementitious mortar integrated with nano-silica particles" published in Cement and Concrete Composites, Elsevier.                             
• Dr. B B Das has delivered guest lecture on the topic "Hydration and Microstructure Properties of Nanosilica Admixed Sustainable Cementitious Mortar" during a five days short term training program (NIRMANN) on "Recent Trends in Construction Practice" organized by Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management, Bantakal, Udupi., held on June 30, 2021.                                                                                                                                                        
• Dr. B B Das has delivered guest lecture on the topic "Influence of Types of Cements On the Engineering Properties of Interfacial Transition Zone of Reinforced Concrete" during one week online Faculty Development Programme on "Thrust Areas of Research in Civil Engineering" organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Dr. N.G.P Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, in association with Indian Concrete Institute, Coimbatore Centre, held during May 31 - June 04, 2021.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
• Dr. B B Das has delivered guest lectures on "Hydration and Microstructure Characteristics of Nanosilica Admixed Cementitious Composites" and "Non Destructive Testing of Concretes - Rebound Hammer and USPV", during two weeks AICTE sponsored Faculty Development Progarmme on " Structural Assessment, Repair and Rehabilitation of Structures" organized by Department of Civil Engg., Sri Krishna College of Engg. and Technology, Coimbatore, held from 10th to 22nd May, 2021.                                                                                                                                                                 
• Dr. B B Das has delivered a guest lecture on 'Hydration and Microstructure Characteristics of Nano-SiO2 Admixed Sustainable Cementitious Composites' during three days Faculty Development Programme on "Sustainable Building Materials and Practice" organized by the Department of Civil Engineering MBITS, Kothamangalam and was sponsored by APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTLI), Kerala on 28th April 2021.                                                                 

• Sumukh E P, the Senior Research Fellow, has received "The Best Paper Award" for the paper titled "Influence of Binary Cementitious Composites on the Compressive and Ultimate Bond Strength of Reinforced Concrete" in International Conference on "Advances in Construction Technology and Management" (ACTM-2021), organised by Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Pune, held on March 11-12, 2021.                                                                                                                                                                     

• Dr. B B Das has delivered a guest lecture on 'Hydration and Microstructure Characteristics of Nano-SiO2 Admixed Blended Cementitious Composites' during a TEQIP-III sponsored five days Faculty Development Programme on "Recent Avenues in Civil Engineering (RACE 2021)" organized by, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE), Mysuru (KA) on 3rd February, 2021.                                                                                      

• Dr. B B Das has delivered a guest lecture on 'NDT of Concrete' under AICTE Short Term Training Programme (2nd Phase), hosted by Thiagarajar Polytechnic College, Salem (TN) on 10th December, 2020.                                                                                     

• Dr. B B Das has been the 'Guest Editor' for 'Indian Concrete Journal (ICJ)' for the December Edition, 2020, on the theme of 'Green Concrete'.                                                                                                                                              

• Dr. B B Das shared the stage (virtually) with one of the Nobel Laureate Dr. Richard John Roberts in an International Conference on "Sustainability and Equity" organized by KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, held during November 23-25, 2020.                                                                                                                                                      

• Conference proceedings of SMTS 2019, Dr. NGPIT, Coimbatore is online titled "Smart Technologies for Sustainable Development" published in Springer Nature, Singapore.                                                                                              

• Snehal K, research scholar, has presented her Research Progress seminar (second) on the topic "Thermo mechanical and Durability Properties of Cement Mortar Integrated with Nano- SiO2 particles" on 23rd October, 2020.                                                                                                                                                                          

• B P Sharath, working under DST-KIOCL sponsored project has been promoted from JRF to SRF with effect from 5th February, 2020.                                                                                                                                                  

• Dr. B B Das has delivered a webinar on "Sustainable Advances and Requirements of Research in Concrete Technology in the Era of the 21st Century" hosted by School of Engineering and Technology, Dept.of Civil Engineering, Christ University, Bangalore on 10th October 2020.                                                                        

• Dr. B B Das has delivered a Keynote Address on "Engineering Properties of Nano Silica Admixed Cementitious Composites" during the Online International on "Sustainable Materials And Practices For Infrastructure Development (SMPID-2020), organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Kalahandi, Bhawanipatna, Odisha, India, held on 17th-18th September 2020.                                                                                                 

• Conference proceedings of TMSF-2019, DBCE Goa, 2019, is online titled "Recent Trends in Civil Engineering" published in Springer Nature, Singapore.                                                                                               

• A new research article on "Influence of sample preparation techniques on microstructure and nano-mechanical properties of steel-concrete interface" published in Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier.                                                                                                                                                                                   

• A new research article on "Influence of Integration of Phase Change Materials on Hydration and Microstructure Properties of Nano Silica Admixed Cementitious Mortar" in Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE.                                                             

• A new research article on "Early age, Hydration, Mechanical and Microstructure Properties of Nano-Silica Blended Cementitious Composites" in Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier.                                                                               

• A new research article on "Pelletisation factors on the production of fly-ash aggregates and its performance in concrete" published in Construction Materials, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

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