Sustainable Construction and Building Materials Laboratory
Department of Civil Engineering
National Institute of Technology, Karnataka, India
Completed (Doctorate Level)
Dissertation: Study on the Relevance of Carbonated Fly ash in Concrete and its Performance Assessment with respect to Control Concrete and Fly ash Concrete
Defense Date: 27/04/2016
Role: Supervisor
Current Affiliation: Asst. Professor, KIIT Polytechnic, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India
Dissertation: Sustainable Production of Fly Ash Based Coarse Aggregates and its Performance in Concrete
Defense Date: 27/01/2020
Role: Supervisor, NITK Surathkal
Current Affiliation: Asst. Professor, JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru, Karnataka
Research Area: Determination of Engineering Properties of Steel Concrete Interface of Reinforced Concrete Exposed to Marine Environment
Defense Date: 14/07/2020
Role: Supervisor, NITK Surathkal
Current Affiliation: Asst. Professor, Dept. of Civil Engg., National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Kerala, India
Research Area: Performance Evaluation of Ferrochrome ash Based Alkali Activated Slag Mortars
Started In: Started in 2015
Defense Date: 04/07/2022
Role: Co-Supervisor, NITK Surathkal
Current Affiliation:
Research Area: Thermo-mechanical and Durability Properties of Cement Mortar Integrated With Nano-silica Particles
Started In: Started in 2017
Defense Date: 18/07/2022
Role: Supervisor, NITK Surathkal
Current Affiliation: Postdoctoral Researcher, Dept. of Civil Engg. Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Research Area: Use of Aluminium Refinery Residue (Red Mud) as a Construction Material for Pavements
Started In: Started in 2016
Defense Date: 28/09/2022
Current Affiliation: Asst. Professor, Dept. of Civil Engg., Jain College of Engineering, Belgaum, Karnataka, India
Dr. Prasanna K M
Research Area: Mechanical and durability Properties of Geopolymeric Fly Ash Based Grout Prepared in Ambient Conditions
Started In: 2016
Defense Date: 09/02/2024
Current Affiliation: Deputy Project Director, L&T Construction
Dr. B P Sharath
Research Area: Influence of Raw Materials and Binding Agents on Physical, Mechanical and Mineralogical Properties of Artificially Produced Fly Ash Based Coarse Aggregates
Started In: 2018
Defense Date: 22/05/2024
Current Affiliation: Assistant Lecturer, National Institute of Technology, Trichy
Ongoing (Doctorate Level)
Research Area: Influence of Various Performance Parameters on the Life Cycle Cost and Life Cycle Energy of Buildings
Started In: Started in 2018
Research Area: Potential Usage of Industrial By-Products as Replacement to Fine Aggregates in the Development of Sustainable and High-Performance Cementitious Mortar
Started In: Started in 2019
Research Area: Experimental Study on Recycled Aggregate Concrete
Started In: Started in 2020
Research Area: Devlopment and Characterization of 3D Printable Mortar
Started In: Started in 2021
Shwetha K G
Research Area: Geopolymer Concrete
Started In: Started in 2021
Nisha M
Research Area:
Started In: 2024
Manisha P
Research Area:
Started in: 2024
Indumathi C
Research Area:
Started in: 2024
B P Sharath (Senior Research Fellow)
Project Title: Development of Value Added Geopolymer Aggregates using Iron Ore Mine Tailings - A Sustainable Solution
Sponsored by: Department of Science and Technology (TDP-DST) and KIOCL Ltd.
Status: Completed (20/11/2017-20/05/2022).
Sumukh E P (Senior Research Fellow)
Project Title: Influence of Binary and Ternary Cementitious Composites on the Engineering Properties of Interfacial Transition Zone of Reinforced Concrete Exposed to Aggressive Environments
Sponsored by: Department of Science and Technology (EMR-DST)
Status: Completed (20/08/2018-06/02/2022).
M.Tech (By Research)
Research Area: Application of Bacteria as Strength Enhancement Agent for the Development of Sustainable Concrete Mixed and Cured with Treated Domestic Waste Water
Status: Completed in 2017
Past M.Tech Students
Research Area: Effect of Particle Size of Bottom Ash on the compressive Strength Development of Concrete
Status: Completed in 2016
Research Area: Labour Cost Optimization by Linear Programming
Status: Completed in 2016
Research Area: Life Cycle Analysis of Metro Station - A Case Study
Status: Completed in 2016
Research Area: Performance Assessment of Low to Medium Strength of Concrete by replacing electronic waste as a partial replacement to sand
Status: Completed in 2016
Research Area: A Case Based Study On Ergonomic Safety In Construction Industry
Status: Completed in 2016
Research Area: Analysis of Critical Factors Responsible For Delay In Completion of High Rise Building
Status: Completed in 2016
Research Area: Influence of Fineness of Fly Ash On The Fresh and Hardened Properties of Bottom Ash Based Geopolymer Mortar
Status: Completed in 2016
Research Area: Impact of Energy Efficiency On Life Cycle Cost of IGBC Single Family Residential Buildings
Status: Completed in 2016
Research Area: Study On Strength Behaviour of Concrete Using Battery Slag as Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregates
Status: Completed in 2016
Research Area: Performance Evaluation of OPC, PPC and PSC Based Concretes Made with Treated Wastewater
Status: Completed in 2017
Research Area: Comparability of Super-Plasticizes with Treated Domestic Waste Water for Concreting
Status: Completed in 2017
Farsana C
Research Area: Influence of Fineness of Mineral Admixtures On the Degree of Atmospheric Mineral Carbonation
Status: Completed in 2017
Research Area: Effect of Type of Cement on the Bond Strength of Concrete Under Marine Environment
Status: Completed in 2017
Research Area: Effect of Types of Cements on the Corrosion Resistance of Concrete
Status: Completed in 2017
Research Area: Construction and Demolition Waste Management In India
Status: Completed in 2017
Research Area: Assessment of Bond Strength of Concrete Mixed with Different Types of Fibres
Status: Completed in 2017
Research Area: Influence of Additives on the Properties of Fly Ash Based Geopolymer
Status: Completed in 2017
Research Area: Macro Level Project Management Model for Nuclear Power Plant Construction
Status: Completed in 2017
Research Area: Micro Level Analysis of Logistics In Different Particular Type/Scale of Projects
Status: Completed in 2017
Research Area: Resource Buffers Applied to Metallurgical and Mineral Handling Project: A Case Study
Status: Completed in 2017
Chandrakanth Singh
Research Area: Development of Model Store Management for Transmission Line Project
Status: Completed in 2017
Roopesh N
Research Area: Pre-Engineered Building Design of Gas Insulated Sub-Station
Status: Completed in 2017
Research Area: Developing a Standard Template for MEP Works
Status: Completed in 2017
Prabhath R Upadhya
Research Area: Multi Criteria Decision Making Approach for Bridge Construction Method Selection
Status: Completed in 2018
Research Area: Methods to Monitor Resources and Logistics Planning at Project Sites
Status: Completed in 2018
Research Area: Performance of Cold Cured Concrete with Chemical Admixtures
Status: Completed in 2018
Research Area: Standard Template Formation & Resource estimation in MEP Projects
Status: Completed in 2018
Akash Jaiswal
Research Area: Practical Approach to Study the Impact on Cost Time Due to Project Delay
Status: Completed in 2018
Ashutosh Agrawal
Research Area: Optimization of Resources by Real Time Correlation Study for Maximizing the Productivity
Status: Completed in 2018
Research Area: Durability Studies of Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete
Status: Completed in 2018
Research Area: Durability Studies of Polypropylene Fibre Reinforced Concrete
Status: Completed in 2018
Research Area: Durability Studies of Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete
Status: Completed in 2018
Research Area: Influence of Different Types of Additives on the Properties of Fly ash based Geopolymer Mortar
Status: Completed in 2018
Research Area: Effect of Microencapsulated Phase Change Material on the Properties of Cement Mortar
Status: Completed in 2018
Ammu Menon
Research Area: Effect of Microencapsulated Nano particles on the Properties of Cement Mortar
Status: Completed in 2018
Bisha Paul
Research Area: Inventory Control and Wastage Analysis at Construction Sites
Status: Completed in 2019
Research Area: Productivity Analysis with Improvement Techniques In Shuttering for a STP Project
Status: Completed in 2019
Research Area: Design and Development of Efficient Under-Drainage System for Lined Canals
Status: Completed in 2019
Research Area: Automation of Curing Using Prefabricated Sensors
Status: Completed in 2019
Research Area: Performance of Binary and Ternary Blended Cement Mortar Integrated with Fly ash, Ultrafine Fly ash and Nano Silica
Status: Completed in 2019
Saif Asrab Tamboli
Research Area: Characterization of Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Fly ash and GGBS Geopolymer Mortar Cured in Ambient Condition
Status: Completed in 2019
Research Area: Study and Analyze the Effect of varying Alkali Binder Ratio and Replacement of Fly ash with GGBS on the Properties of Geopolymeric Paste
Status: Completed in 2019
Research Area: Study on Characteristics of Fly ash Aggregates with Calcium Based Additives At An Optimum Dosage of Alkali Activator
Status: Completed in 2019
Research Area: Fast Setting Steel Fibre Geopolymer Mortar
Status: Completed in 2019
Research Area: Comparative Study On Methods to Carryout Foundations In Collapsible Soils
Status: Completed in 2019
Gedela Santosh Kumar
Research Area: Effects of Elevated Temperature on Steel Concrete Interface of Reinforced Concrete
Status: Completed in 2019
Mayank Kumar
Research Area: Digitization In Utility Power Distribution Sector- Assessing Feasibility
Status: Completed in 2019
Krishnadas
Research Area: Optimum Water Content Determination of Pelletization Process and Comparative Study of Normal, Fly ash and GGBS Concrete made with Best Cured Fly ash Aggregates
Status: Completed in 2019
Sumit Kumar
Research Area: Engineering Properties of Nanomortar Admixed with Phase Changing Materials
Status: Completed in 2019
Shubham Mittal
Research Area: Microlevel Planning of Logistics for Residential Project
Status: Completed in 2019
Research Area: Effect of Carbonation on Microstructure Properties of Concrete
Status: Completed in 2019
Research Area: Influence of Exposure Conditions on Length Change of Binary, Ternary and Quaternary Blended Cementitious Nano Composites
Status: Completed in 2020
Research Area: Mechanical Properties of High Volume Mineral Admixture Concrete (HVMAC) and its Resistance to Elevated Temperature
Status: Completed in 2020
Santosh N Tondihal
Research Area: Productivity Analysis and Improvement for Marine Piling using RCD rigs: Mumbai Trans Harbour Link Project
Status: Completed in 2020
Praveen Kumar Chaudhary
Research Area: Productivity Improvement of MMS Foundation Works by Implementing Lean Construction
Status: Completed in 2020
K Chaitanya
Research Area: Study and Analysis of Factors Affecting Selection and Delays of Formwork for High Rise Structures
Status: Completed in 2020
Research Area: Mechanical and Durable properties of Geopolymer Grout Cured in Ambient Conditions
Status: Completed in 2020
C Jagadeeswara Reddy
Research Area: Significance of Silica Fume Addition on the Steel-Concrete Interface of Reinforced Concrete Under Aggressive Environment
Status: Completed in 2020
Research Area: Performance of High Volume Mineral Admixture Concrete (HVMAC) in Severe Environmental Conditions
Status: Completed in 2020
Prince Shukla
Research Area: Preparation of Integrated Project Schedule with Sequencing for Large
Status: Completed in 2020
Aman Jain
Research Area: Detailed Study on Tunneling Techniques Applicable for Water Supply Project with Development of a Decision Support Matrix for Selection of an Appropriate Tunneling Methodology
Status: Completed in 2020
Research Area: Influence of Ternary Blended Mixes on the Microstructure, Mechanical and Durability Properties of Reinforced Concrete subjected to Aggressive Environments
Status: Completed in 2020
Research Area: Performance Studies on Concrete Mixed with SPENT Catalyst Waste for Sustainable Solutions
Status: Completed in 2020
Research Area: Building Energy Performance Analysis of A Green Building with BIPV
Status: Completed in 2020
Research Area: Temporary Site Infrastructure & Welfare Facilities
Status: Completed in 2020
Kuchipudi Aravind Swamy
Research Area: Logistics Management and Cost Optimization for Green Field Highway Project
Status: Completed in 2020
Vismaya K
Research Area: Acid, Alkali and Chloride Resistance of Phase Change Material Admixed Cementitious Mortar Integrated with Nano-Silica
Status: Completed in 2020
Shivam Garg
Research Area: Temporary Site Infrastructure and Welfare Facilities
Status: Completed in 2020
Apurva Naik
Research Area: Temporary Site Infrastructure and Welfare Facilities
Status: Completed in 2020
Research Area: Digital Project Monitoring to Improve Predictability
Status : Completed in 2021
Research Area: Technical and Commercial Evaluation of Various Techniques for Excavation of DFR and Hard Rock Type Soil Locations
Status : Completed in 2021
Research Area: BIM Application Tool for Integrated Planning of Precast Buildings
Status : Completed in 2021
Research Area: Lean Construction of 33/11 kV Substation In Power Distribution Business
Status : Completed in 2021
Research Area: Logistics Management and Cost Optimization In Greenfield Highway Project
Status : Completed in 2021
Research Area: Feasibility Study which Determines the Different Methods of Precast System for Indian Construction Industry
Status : Completed in 2021
Research Area: Resource Management and Mobilization In Power Distribution Projects (VIZ. OH Lines, AB Cabling and UG Cabling)
Status : Completed in 2021
Research Area: Feasibility Study On the Usage of Mine Tailings As A Replacement to River Sand In Developing A Sustainable Cement Mortar
Status : Completed in 2021
Research Area: Durability Studies On High Volume Mineral Admixture Concrete (HVMAC) Under Accelerated Carbonation and Chemical Prone Environment
Status : Completed in 2021
Research Area: Utilization of Industrial By-Products As a Partial Substitution to River Sand In Development of Sustainable Cement Mortar
Status : Completed in 2021
Research Area: Experimental Study On GGBS Admixed Fly ash Based Coarse Aggregates
Status : Completed in 2021
Research Area: Experimental Investigation On Lime Admixed Fly ash Based Coarse Aggregates
Status : Completed in 2021
Research Area: Significance of Silica Fume Incorporation On the Mechanical Properties and Durability of Reinforced Concrete Subjected to Aggressive Environment
Status : Completed in 2021
Research Area: Influence of Ternary Blended Mixes On the Engineering Properties of Reinforced Concrete Exposed to Severe Environmental Conditions
Status : Completed in 2021
Research Area: Identification of the Best Performing Fly ash Based Aggregates through MCDM Techniques and Study of Artificial Aggregate Concrete
Status : Completed in 2022
Research Area: Implementation of Lean Design Principles - A Project Study and Insight
Status : Completed in 2022
Research Area: Understanding Job Cost Report and Variance Analysis of An Epic Project
Status : Completed in 2022
Research Area: Performance of Mine Tailings as a Partial Replacement to Fine Aggregates in Sustainable Cementitious Mortar
Status : Completed in 2022
Research Area: Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Study on Fly ash, Iron ore Tailings and Copper ore Tailings based Geopolyme
Status : Completed in 2022
KISHANKUMAR SOMALING GENNUR
Research Area: Utilization of Industrial Byproducts as a Partial Substitute to River Sand in the Development of Sustainable Cementitious Mortar
Status : Completed in 2022
Research Area: Methods to Control and Monitor the Logistic Planning
Status : Completed in 2022
NARU LAKSHMI PRASANNA
Research Area: Comparative Study on Labour Productivity between Onsite Construction and Prefabrication
Status : Completed in 2022
Research Area: Production of Fly Ash Based Coarse Aggregates admixed with Iron Ore Tailings
Status : Completed in 2022
Research Area: Acid, Alkali and Chloride Resistance of Cement Mortar Composed of Laterite as a Partial Replacement to Fine Aggregate
Status : Completed in 2022
Research Area: Logistics Management and Cost - Benefit Analysis of a Green Field Highway Project
Status : Completed in 2022
SHUBHAM SHARMA
Research Area: Use of Micropiles for Difficult Terrain Job And 3D Numerical Response of Micropiles Under Uplift Loading Embedded in Sand
Status : Completed in 2022
Research Area: Experimental Study on Copper Ore Tailings Admixed Fly Ash Based Coarse Aggregates
Status : Completed in 2022
Research Area: Thermogravimetric Analysis and X-Ray Diffraction Studies of Binary and Ternary Blended Concrete
Status : Completed in 2022
Research Area: Feasibility Study on the Usage of Laterite as a replacement to River Sand in Developing a Sustainable Cement Mortar
Status : Completed in 2022
Minor Project: Review on Mud Stabilized Blocks Stabilized with
Seashell Powder
Status: Completed
Savin, Sanju Monsi, Rohith Raj Singh and Dev Krishna K P
Minor Project: Utilizing Laterite Aggregates for Internal Curing Applications In Concrete
Status: Ongoing
