Dr. CHITHRA SARANGAPANI
Associate Professor in Civil Engineering
Specialization in Structural Engineering
[email protected]
+919360793507
PROFILE
Research Areas:
High performance concrete; Nano based cementitious composites, use of industrial and agro-industrial by-products in cement based products, Life Cycle Assessment.
To Potential PhD candidates
I have 2 PhD positions in alternate materials for concrete production for this year admission (January 2024). Interested candidates can send their resume/CV to me and apply through proper channel.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. (Civil Engineering), Anna University, Chennai February 2017.
M.E. (Structural Engineering), Government College of Technology, Coimbatore 2007.
B.E. (Civil Engineering), Tamil Nadu College of Engineering, Coimbatore, 2003.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor, Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology Vellore, since April 2023
Assistant Professor, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore from February 2007 to April 2023
Assistant Professor, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore from August 2006 to February 2007.
TEACHING
COURSES TAUGHT:
Concrete Technology (UG)
Prestressed Concrete Structures (UG)
Construction Materials and Technology. (UG)
Strength of Materials. (UG)
Structural Analysis. (UG)
Concrete Structures. (UG)
Strength of Materials Laboratory. (UG)
Concrete Laboratory. (UG)
Design of Advanced Reinforced Concrete Structures. (PG)
Design of Bridges (PG)
Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Structures (PG)
Experimental Techniques and Instrumentation. (PG)
Disaster Management (PG)
MEMBERSHIP DETAILS
- Life Member – Indian Concrete Institute (LM10744)
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Research Projects:
- TNSCST – Student Project Scheme funding of Rs. 7500/- for the year 2019-2020.
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Papers:
1.S, S.R.R.Senthil Kumar, K.Chinnaraju, Prabhu.S and Chithra.R,, (2015) Analytical investigations on flexural behaviour of HPC beams with copper slag as partial replacement of fine aggregate using ABAQUS, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (ISSN 0973-4562), Volume 10, Number 19, Pg: 14054 – 14058.
2.Sabna Ashmi H, Chithra R and Chithra S, (2015) Study on the Flexural Behaviour of Fibre Reinforced and Prefabricated Cage Reinfoced Concrete Beams, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (ISSN 0973-4562), Volume 10, Number 19, Pg: 13953 – 13958.
3.Chithra R, Sunilaa George, Deepa Shri S, Chithra S and Sabna Ashmi H, (2015) An Experimental Study on the Influence of Light weight Aggregate in Self Curing Concrete, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (ISSN 0973-4562), Volume 10, Number 19, Pg: 14016 – 14020.
4.Chithra, S.R.R. Senthil Kumar, K. Chinnaraju, (2016) The effect of Colloidal Nano-silica on workability, mechanical and durability properties of High Performance Concrete with Copper slag as partial fine aggregate, Construction and Building Materials (Elsevier), 113, Pg: 794–804, (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.03.119).
5.Chithra, S.R.R. Senthil Kumar, K. Chinnaraju, F.Alfin Ashmita, (2016) A comparative study on the Compressive Strength prediction models for High Performance Concrete containing nano silica and copper slag using regression analysis and artificial neural networks, Construction and Building Materials (Elsevier), 114, Pg: 528–535, (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.03.214).
6.Chithra, G.Indupriya, (July-December 2016) Contributions of Different Standards and Codes for the Design of Silo: A Review, The Asian Review of Civil Engineering (ISSN 2249-6203), 5(2), Pg: 27-33.
7.Chithra, G.Indupriya, (April 2017) A Preliminary study on the loading and vulnerability of silos, International Journal of Civil Engineering and Concrete structures (ISSN 2455-7714), 2(2), Pg: 35-41.
8.Akila, S.Chithra, (April 2018) Optimization of design mix proportion for saturated water absorption of high performance concrete, Asian Journal of Engineering and applied Technology, 7, Pg: 24-27, (https://doi.org/10.51983/ajeat-2018.7.1.888).
9.Arul priyan S, Chithra S, (April 2018) Compressive strength modelling of high performance concrete by Anfis (ISSN 2249-7455), International Journal of Advanced in management, Technology and Engineering science, Volume 8,issue IV, Pg: 685-695.
10.Sasi regha, S.Chithra , (April 2018) Prediction of early age compressive strength of silica fume incorporated high performance concrete, Journal of advanced research in applied science (ISSN 2394-8442), 5(4), Pg: 482-487.
11.Oorkalan, S.Chithra, (November 2018) Study On Hybrid Fibre Reinforced Concrete With Partial Replacement Of Cement With Fly Ash And Rice Husk Ash, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (ISSN 2349-5162), 5(11), Pg: 27-32,. (UGC approved journal no 63975)
12.Oorkalan, S.Chithra, D.Saseedharan (July 2019) Effect of Coconut Coir Pith as partial substitute for river sand in eco-friendly concrete, Materials Today: Proceedings (Elsevier), 21(1), Pg: 488-491 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2019.06.639).
13.Oorkalan, S.Chithra, R.Balaji, S.Ganesh Kumar, J.Kishore Kumar, T.Kishzore Kumar, (August 2019) Experimental study on high volume fly ash concrete made with coir pith andn quarry dust, Materials Today: Proceedings (Elsevier), 21(1), Pg: 833-836, (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2019.07.588).
14.Chithra, K.Ramadevi, S.Chithra, R.Ravindra Chandra, L.Mangaleshwaran (August 2019) Production of Medium Strength Self Compacting Concrete using Silica Fume and Quarry Dust, International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology, 8(6S), Pg: 65-72, (https://DOI:10.35940/ijeat.F1013.0886S19)
15.Praburanganathan, S. Chithra, (February 2020) Synergy of waste glass powder and waste rubber: A research on loading, perseverance and morphological features of unburnt Fly-ash-based masonry units, Materials and +Technology, 54 (1), Pg: 99–106, (https://doi.org/UDK 67.017:621.039.76).
16.Mohammed Hassain B, Chithra S, (June 2020) Analytical Study and Seismic Evaluation of Diagrid Structural System For High Rise Steel Building International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (ISSN 2395-0056), 7(6), Pg: 984-989.
17.Priyadharshini , Dr. D. Padmini , S. Makeshkumar , Dr.S.Chithra (June 2020) Optimization of Self-Compacting Concrete Using Taguchi Based Grey-Relational Analysis Method, International Journal for Science and Advance Research In Technology (ISSN 2395-1052), 6(6), Pg: 998-1005.
18.Senthilkumar, S.Makesh Kumar, Dr.S.Chithra, (Feb 2021) Finite Element Analysis of beam with Self Compacting Concrete, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (ISSN 2395-0056), 8(3), Pg: 2597-2603.
19.Oorkalan, S.Chithra, (July 2022) Investigation on the Properties of Sustainable Steel Fiber Reinforced Reactive Powder Concrete by Utilization of Coir Pith Aggregates and Pyrogenic Silica, Silicon (Springer), 14(10), Pg: 5545–5562, (https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-021-01266-2).
20.Praburanganathan S., S. Chithra, N Divyah, N Sudharsan, Simha reddy, Y.B., S Vigneshwaran, (2022) Value-added waste substitution using slag and rubber aggregates in the sustainable and eco-friendly compressed brick production, Revista de la Construccion, 21(1), Pg: 5–20, 2022 (https://doi.org/10.7764/RDLC.21.1.5.).
21.Praburanganathan S., S. Chithra, (July 2022) Stimulus on strength and durability of granite powder in the waste-based masonry units with copper slag and crumb rubber as partial substitute of fine aggregate, International Journal of Masonry Research and Innovation, 7(4), Pg: 366–394 (https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMRI.2022.123725).
22.Praburanganathan S., S. Chithra, Simha reddy, Y.B. (August 2022) Synergistic effect on the performance of ash-based bricks with glass wastes and granite tailings along with strength prediction by adopting machine learning approach, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer), 29, Pg: 54193–54218, (https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-19391-9).
23.Jagadheeswari, R., Oorkalan, A., Chithra, S., Srinivasan, N.P. (July 2022) Experimental and examination of Recron 3S fibre on reinforced concrete, Materials Today: Proceedings (Elsevier), 69, Pg 645–649, (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.06.537).
24.Nivetha B., Chithra, S., (2023) A review on the factors influencing the performance of sustainable ternary cement composites, Environment, Development and Sustainability (Springer), (https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-023-03685-0)
25.Nimal P., Chinnaraju K., Chithra, S., (2023) Incorporating of waste from sugar industry and cement industry in concrete, Global Nest Journal, 25(8), Pg: 81–90,, (https://doi.org/10.30955/gnj.005155)
Conference papers:
International Conference
1.Prabhu, S.Chithra, S.R.R.Senthil Kumar, K. Chinnaraju and R.Chithra, “Analytical Study on the behaviour of High Performance Concrete beam by Partially Replacing Natural Sand with Copper Slag using ABAQUS” in 1st International Conference on Advanced Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (AETSD) 2015 conducted by Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore on 05.03.2015 and 06.03.2015.
2.Sabna Ashmi H, Chithra R and Chithra S, “Study on the Flexural Behaviour of Fibre Reinforced and Prefabricated Cage Reinforced Concrete Beams” in 1st International Conference on Advanced Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (AETSD) 2015 conducted by Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore on 05.03.2015 and 06.03.2015.
3.Rajkumar, R.Chithra, S.Chithra “Numerical Study On Behavior of T Beam-Column Joint Under Cyclic Load” in 2nd International Conference on “Advanced Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (ICAETSD 2016)” conducted by Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore on 19.02.2016 and 20.02.2016.
4.Surya, R.Chithra, D.Prasannan & S.Chithra “Numerical Analysis on Flexural Behaviour of Concrete Beam Reinforced With Basalt Rod” in 2nd International Conference on “Advanced Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (ICAETSD 2016)” conducted by Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore on 19.02.2016 and 20.02.2016.
5.Alfin Ashmita, S.R.R.Senthil Kumar, Chithra.S and K.Chinnaraju “Modelling Elastic Modulus of High Performance Concrete Using Artificial Neural Networks” International Conference on Explorations & Innovations in Engineering and Technology ICEIET – 2016 conducted by Hindusthan Institute of Technology, Coimbatore on 18.3.2016 and 19.3.2016.
6.Oorkalan, S.Chithra, presented a paper on “Study on Cement mortars made with coir pith particles” in the International Conference on “Newer Engineering concepts and technology – 2K17” at K.Ramakrishnan college of Technology, Tiruchirappalli on 28 and 29 March 2017.
7.Indupriya, S.Chithra, presented a paper on “Analysis of cylindrical steel silo using Abaqus” in the International Conference on “Latest advances in Civil Engineering for sustainable development LACE’ 2K17” at SNS college of Technology, Coimbatore on 07 April 2017.
8.M. Abdul Kader, S.Chithra, presented a paper on “Study on High Performance Concrete made with Metakaolin and Copper slag” in the International Conference on “Latest advances in Civil Engineering for sustainable development LACE’ 2K17” at SNS college of Technology, Coimbatore on 07 April 2017.
9.Pavithra, R. Chithra and S.Chithra, presented a paper on “Influence of silica fume on the properties of self compacting concrete” in the International Conference on “Latest advances in Civil Engineering for sustainable development LACE’ 2K17” at SNS college of Technology, Coimbatore on 07 April 2017.
10.Muhsina Parveen, S.Chithra, A.Abinayaa , “Investigations on the Bond Properties of Corroded Reinforced Concrete Specimens” in the International Conference on Triple Helix Ecosystem for Earth, Environment and Energy THE3E 2020, at PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research Neelambur, Coimbatore on March 18 – 19, 2020
11.Venkadeshraja S, Makesh Kumar S, Chithra S, “Experimental Study on Self Compacting Concrete Using Eco Sand” in the International Conference on Triple Helix Ecosystem for Earth, Environment and Energy THE3E 2020, at PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research Neelambur, Coimbatore on March 18 – 19, 2020
12.Jayakanth R, Chithra S, “Finite Element Analysis of RC Beam with Recycled Aggregate Concrete as Partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregate” in the International Conference on Environment-Friendly Construction Materials, Methods and Systems (EFCMS’21), at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore on March 11 – 12, 2021.
13.Senthilkumar N, Makesh Kumar S, Chithra S, “Finite Element Analysis of Beam Column Joint with Self Compacting Concrete” in the International Conference on Environment-Friendly Construction Materials, Methods and Systems (EFCMS’21), at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore on March 11 – 12, 2021.
14.Senthilkumar N, Makesh Kumar S, Chithra S, “Optimization of self-compacting concrete composition using taguchi approach” in the Third International Conference on Design, Construction and Management in Civil Engineering (Digi Tec21), at PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research Neelambur, Coimbatore on April 23 – 24, 2021.
15.Anitha T, Chithra S, Manju R, Priyanga K S. “Study on Mechanical Properties and Environmental Impacts of Concrete Manufactured by Partial Replacement of Slurry Waste as Fine Aggregate” in the International Conference on Sustainable Innovative Practices (SIP 23), at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore on April 19 – 20, 2023.
16.S, Chithra S, Manju R, Priyanga K S. “Experimental Investigation on Mechanical and Durability Properties of Concrete by Adding Palm Oil Fuel Ash as Partial Cement Replacement” in the International Conference on Sustainable Innovative Practices (SIP 23), at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore on April 19 – 20, 2023.
National Conferences
1.S, Thangaraj and Dr.R.Thenmozhi ‘Strength and durability characteristics on High Volume Fly ash Concrete’ in the National Conference on Advances in Steel, Concrete and Composite Structures held at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore during 24th –25th April 2009 – Presented paper.
2.Sathish Kumar and Chithra.S, ‘Experimental study on the effect of Manufacturing sand as a fine aggregate on the properties of High Performance Cement Mortar cubes’ in the National Conference on Recent trends in Civil Engineering held at Christian College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul during 30th March 2012 – Presented paper.
3.P, Chithra.S and Dr.S.R.R.Senthil Kumar, ‘Experimental study on the effect of copper slag as a fine aggregate on the properties of High Performance Cement Mortar cubes’ in the ‘National Conference on Recent Advancements in Geotechnical – NCRAG 2012’ held at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore during 20th April 2012 – Presented paper.
4.P, Chithra.S, Dr.S.R.R.Senthil Kumar and Dr.K.Chinnaraju ‘Workability and Strength Comparison of High Performance Concrete containing Silica Fume and Nano Silica’ in the TEQIP sponsored National Conference on ‘Research Congress in Civil Engineering – RCCE 14’ held at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore during 17th April 2013 – Presented paper.
5.A, Chithra.S, Dr.S.R.R.Senthil Kumar and Dr.K.Chinnaraju ‘Effect of partial replacement of Copper slag for fine aggregate on workability and strength properties of Nano Silica admixed High Performance Concrete’ in the TEQIP sponsored National Conference on ‘Research Congress in Civil Engineering – RCCE 14’ held at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore during 17th April 2013 – Presented paper.
6.V, Chithra.S, Dr.S.R.R.Senthil Kumar and Dr.K.Chinnaraju ‘Mechanical properties of High Performance Concrete partially replacing the silica fume and Copper slag’ in the TEQIP sponsored National Conference on ‘Research Congress in Civil Engineering – RCCE 14’ held at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore during 17th April 2013 – Presented paper.
7.Govindarasu P, Chithra.S, Dr.S.R.R.Senthil Kumar and Dr.K.Chinnaraju ‘Synthesis of Nano Silica using Sol-Gel method by varying concentration of surfactant and to study its behaviour in blended materials’ in National conference on ‘Recent Innovations in Structures and Environment – RISE 14’ held at Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi during 28th May 2014 – Presented paper.
8.B, Chithra.S, Dr.S.R.R.Senthil Kumar and Dr.K.Chinnaraju ‘Preparation of Nano Silica using Sol-Gel method and to compare the properties of Cement Mortar incorporating Silica Fume and NanoSilica’ in National conference on ‘Recent Innovations in Structures and Environment – RISE 14’ held at Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi during 28th May 2014 – Presented paper.
11.Prabhu, S.Chithra and R.Chithra, “Analytical Study on the behaviour of Fibre Reinforced HPC beam by partially replacing Natural Sand with Copper Slag” in TEQIP II Sponsored National Conference on Materials and technologies for sustainable Infrastructure, conducted by Government College of Technology, Coimbatore on 7th & 8th May 2015.
12.Gowthaman and S.Chithra, “Study on the behaviour of Recycled Concrete as Fine Aggregate in M25 concrete” in TEQIP II Sponsored National Conference on Materials and technologies for sustainable Infrastructure, conducted by Government College of Technology, Coimbatore on 7th & 8th May 2015.
13.Sabna Ashmi H, Chithra R and Chithra S, “Analytical Study on the ductile behaviour of Prefabricated Cage Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beams” in TEQIP II Sponsored National Conference on Materials and technologies for sustainable Infrastructure, conducted by Government College of Technology, Coimbatore on 7th & 8th May 2015.
14.Alfin Ashmita, S.Chithra, S.R.R. Senthil kumar, K. Chinnaraju presented a paper on “Prediction of flexural strength of High Performance Concrete with copper slag and micro/nano silica particles” in the TEQIP-II Sponsored National Conference on “Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Infrastructure (MTSI ’16)” conducted by Department of Civil Engineering (S), Government College of Technology, Coimbatore on 29.04.2016 and 30.04.2016.
15.Mukesh, S.Chithra, S.R.R. Senthil kumar, K. Chinnaraju, R.Chithra “Prediction of slump flow of Hybrid Fibre Reinforced High Performance Concrete” in the TEQIP-II Sponsored National Conference on “Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Infrastructure (MTSI ’16)” conducted by Department of Civil Engineering (S), Government College of Technology, Coimbatore on 29.04.2016 and 30.04.2016.
16.Rajkumar, R.Chithra, S.Chithra “Numerical Study On Behavior Of T Beam-Column Joint Under Cyclic Load Using Steel Fibre” in the TEQIP-II Sponsored National Conference on “Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Infrastructure (MTSI ’16)” conducted by Department of Civil Engineering (S), Government College of Technology, Coimbatore on 29.04.2016 and 30.04.2016.
17.Surya, R.Chithra, D.Prasannan & S.Chithra “Influence Of ECC Layer On Concrete Beam Reinforced With Basalt Polymer – Numerical Study” in the TEQIP-II Sponsored National Conference on “Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Infrastructure (MTSI ’16)” conducted by Department of Civil Engineering (S), Government College of Technology, Coimbatore on 29.04.2016 and 30.04.2016.
18.Indupriya, S.Chithra, presented a paper on “Analysis of cylindrical steel silo using Abaqus” in the National Conference on “Latest advances in Civil Engineering for sustainable development LACE’ 2K17” at SNS college of Technology, Coimbatore on 07 April 2017.
19.M. Abdul Kader, S.Chithra, presented a paper on “Study on High Performance Concrete made with Metakaolin and Copper slag” in the International Conference on “Latest advances in Civil Engineering for sustainable development LACE’ 2K17” at SNS college of Technology, Coimbatore on 07 April 2017.
20.Ramadoss, S.Chithra, S.Makesh Kumar presented a paper on, “Study of Self Compacting Concrete Incorporating Bottom Ash” in the National Conference on “Advanced Construction Materials and Techniques in Civil Engineering”, ACMTCE 2019, at Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, on April 25 – 26, 2019.
21.Selvakuamr, S.Makesh Kumar, S.Chithra presented a paper on, “Effect of Utilization of Cement Kiln Dust in Self Compacting Concrete” in the National Conference on “Advanced Construction Materials and Techniques in Civil Engineering”, ACMTCE 2019, at Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, on April 25 – 26, 2019.
22.Aravindraj, S.Chithra, S.Praburanganathan presented a paper on, “Prediction of Mechanical Strength of Waste based flyash bricks using Artificial Neural Network” in the National Conference on “Advanced Construction Materials and Techniques in Civil Engineering”, ACMTCE 2019, at Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, on April 25 – 26, 2019.
23.B, Dr.S.Chithra, A. Abinayaa presented a paper on, “Modelling Reinforced Concrete Beams subjected to accelerated corrosion using FEA” in the National Conference on “Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Infrastructure (MTSI’22)”, at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore on 29 June, 2022.
24.Dr.S.Chithra, Prof.S.Makeshkumar presented a paper on, “Numerical Investigation of Fracture behaviour of Self compacting Concrete Beam” in the National Conference on “Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Infrastructure (MTSI’22)”, at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore on 29 June, 2022.
25.D, Prof.S.Makeshkumar, Dr.S.Chithra presented a paper on, “Optimization of Self Consolidation Concrete” in the National Conference on “Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Infrastructure (MTSI’22)”, at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore on 29 June, 2022.
26.Sharankumar N, S.Makeshkumar, S.Chithra presented a paper on, “Flexural Behaviour of SCC Beams Incorporating Industrial Wastes” in the Second National Conference on “Special Concrete”, at Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore on 23-24 March, 2023.
27.Rubesh K, Dr. R. Thenmozhi, Dr. S. Chithra presented a paper on, “A Review Paper on Utilisation Agricultural Waste in Concrete” in the National Conference on “Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Infrastructure (MTSI’22)”, at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore on 12 May, 2023.
28.R, Dr. R. Thenmozhi, Dr. S. Chithra presented a paper on, “Review On Advancements In Building Integrated Photovoltaics” in the National Conference on “Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Infrastructure (MTSI’22)”, at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore on 12 May, 2023.
29.Sanjay S , Priyanga KS, Dr. R. Thenmozhi, Dr. S. Chithra presented a paper on, “Partial Replacement of Ceramic Tile Waste in Concrete: A Review” in the National Conference on “Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Infrastructure (MTSI’22)”, at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore on 12 May, 2023.
30.Anitha T, Priyanga KS, Dr. R. Thenmozhi, Dr. S. Chithra presented a paper on, “Review on behavior of different construction waste material as fine aggregate in concrete” in the National Conference on “Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Infrastructure (MTSI’22)”, at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore on 12 May, 2023.
31.Sharankumar N, S.Makeshkumar, S.Chithra presented a paper on, “Performance Of Scc Incorporating Industrial Wastes” in the National Conference on “Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Infrastructure (MTSI’22)”, at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore on 12 May, 2023.
Awards and Achievements
“The effect of Colloidal Nano-silica on workability, mechanical and durability properties of High Performance Concrete with Copper slag as partial fine aggregate” published in the year 2016 was recognized as MOST CITED Article in the year 2019 by Construction and Building Materials Journal (Elsevier).
Secured Topper in Top 2% in the NPTEL course (8 weeks) on “Hydration, Porosity and Strength of Cementitious Materials” during January – March 2019.
Secured Topper in Top 1% in the NPTEL course (12 weeks) on “Sustainable Materials and Green Buildings” during July – October 2019.
Received certificate for Outstanding Contribution in reviewing from Construction and Building Materials Journal (Elsevier) in the year 2016.
ISSN Award for “Best Researcher in Civil Engineering” in the year 2022
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Seminars/Workshop Attended
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Training Programme on “Innovations in Construction industry” | Department of Civil Engineering Government College of Technology, Coimbatore – 13 | 22.03.2007 to 23.03.2007 |
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Short term training programme on “Finite element technology for reliable product development” | Department of Civil Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore – 13 | 02.05.2007 to 04.05.2007. |
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Faculty Development Programme on “GIS & Remote Sensing Applications in Engineering and Sciences” | Department of Civil Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore – 13 | 14.05.2007 to 27.05.2007 |
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Short term training programme on “Field Orientation Course in Construction, Analysis and Design” | Department of Civil Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore – 13 | 06.09.2007 to 09.09.2007 |
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Workshop on “National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning” | P.S.G. College of Technology, Coimbatore | 05.04.2010 to 09.04.2010 |
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Faculty Development Programme (AICTE) on “Modern Concretes and Concreting Methods” | Easa College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore | 31.05.2010 to 13.06.2010 |
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Faculty Development Programme on “Design of Steel Structures” | Department of Civil Engineering, Anna University, Chennai | 29.11.2010 to 05.12.2010 |
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Workshop on “Experimental Techniques and Data Analysis of Structures” | Department of Civil Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore – 13 | 10.03.2011 |
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Faculty Development Programme (AICTE) on “Sustainable Technologies for Green Environment” | Kalaingnar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore | 01.06.2011 to 14.06.2011 |
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International workshop on “3N Concepts for Civil Engineers” | Department of Civil Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore – 13 | 17.08.2011 to 18.08.2011 |
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Faculty Development Programme (AICTE) on “Advances in Engineering Materials” | Department of Civil Engineering, Dr.Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi | 22.04.2012 to 05.05.2012 |
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Seminar (TEQIP-II) on “Nurturing Innovative Ideas and Global level IPR Commercialization” | Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore. | 19.12.2012 |
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NPTEL workshop | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore. | 09.04.2013 |
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Faculty Development Programme (TEQIP-II) on “Software Applications in Civil Engineering” | Department of Civil Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore – 13 | 03.09.2012 to 09.09.2012 |
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Faculty Development Programme (TEQIP-II) on “Advances in Construction Techniques and Materials” | Department of Civil Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore – 13 | 04.10.2012 to 10.10.2012 |
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Faculty Development Programme (AICTE) on “Efficient Control of Renewable Energy and its Conservation” | Department of Electrical Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore – 13 | 25.04.2013 to 08.05.2013 |
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Faculty Development Programme (TEQIP-II) on “Current Research Trends in Nanoscience & Technology and Application in Solar Cells” | Department of Physics & Chemistry, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore – 13 | 15.05.2013 to 21.05.2013 |
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International Workshop on “Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste Recycling” | jointly conducted by ICI, CPWD, IITM-Chennai at IIT Madras campus, Chennai | 05.08.2013 to 06.08.2013 |
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National workshop (TEQIP-II) on “Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings [PEMB’13]” | Department of Civil Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore – 13 | 23.10.2013 to 25.10.2013 |
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ISTE-WPLP National Workshop on “Advanced Research & Development Activities” | Hotel ITC Gardenia, Bangalore | 18.11.2013 to 20.11.2013 |
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Advanced Course on “Sustainable Engineered Concrete” | CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai | 05.02.2014-07.02.2014 |
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Software training Programme (TEQIP-II) on “ABAQUS (Theory & Practice)” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 27.10.2014 to 28.10.2014 |
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TEQIP II Sponsored One Day International Workshop on “Successful publication of research works and obtaining grants” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 10.08.2015 |
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TEQIP II CoE Sponsored one day Workshop on “Training and Demonstration on Surface area analyser” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 21.01.2016 |
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TEQIP II CoE Sponsored one day Workshop on “Training and Demonstration on Biodiesel Rancimat” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 03.02.2016 |
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TEQIP II CoE Sponsored one day Workshop on “Electronic Waste Management” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 06.04.2016 |
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TEQIP II CoE Sponsored Workshop on “Nanotechnology Principles in Energy and Environmental Applications” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 17.08.2016 to 19.08.2016. |
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28 |
TEQIP II CoE Sponsored Workshop on “Sustainability Issues and Nanotechnology in Construction Industry” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 22.08.2016 to 25.08.2016 |
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29 |
TEQIP II CoE Sponsored Workshop on “Software Applications in Environmental Management” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 31.08.2016 to 02.09.2016. |
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30 |
TEQIP II CoE Sponsored one week Faculty Development Programme on “Solar PV and Wind Energy System Design and Applications with Simulation Software” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 21.09.2016 to 27.09.2016. |
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31 |
TEQIP II CoE Sponsored one week Faculty Development Programme on “Smart Grid and Smart City” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 09.11.2016 to 15.11.2016. |
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32 |
TEQIP II CoE Sponsored Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 24.01.2017 |
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33 |
TEQIP II Sponsored Three days Career Oriented Training Programme on “Analysis and Design of Structures for Civil Engineers” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 31.01.2017 to 02.02.2017 |
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34 |
TEQIP II CoE Sponsored one week Faculty Development Programme on “Bio Energy & Its Scope in India” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 24.02.2017 to 02.03.2017 |
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35 |
AICTE sponsored two week Short Term Course under Quality Improvement Programme on “Contemporary Design and Construction Techniques of Steel, Concrete and Composite Structures” | Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore. | 24.04.2017 to 07.05.2017 |
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36 |
AICTE sponsored Two week Faculty Development Programme on “Design and Detailing of Earthquake Resistant Structures” | Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore. | 7.12.2017 to 20.12.2017 |
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37 |
TEQIP III sponsored one day workshop on “Quality Auditing of Structures” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 23.03.2018 |
|
38 |
TEQIP III sponsored workshop on “Online e-procurement” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 06.04.2018 |
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39 |
TEQIP III sponsored one week Faculty Development Programme on “Secured Communication for Instrumentation and Control” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 17.05.2018 to 23.05.2018. |
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40 |
TEQIP III sponsored Hands-on Training Programme on “e-procurement Process” | Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore. | 20.11.2018 |
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41 |
One week Faculty Development Programme on
“Hydration, Porosity and Strength of Cementitious Materials” |
NPTEL course (8 weeks) | January – March 2019 |
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42 |
Industrial Training on “Analysis, Design and Construction activities at various stages of Residential & Apartment Buildings” | M/S. Arun Associates, Coimbatore | 30.04.2019 to 14.05.2019 |
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43 |
TEQIP III sponsored training on “Professional Development Training For Heads of Department” | Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur | 10.06.2019 to 14.06.2019 |
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44 |
Training on “Concrete Mix Design and Acceptance Criteria of Concrete” | National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Centre for Continuing Education Services, Ballabgarh, Haryana | 31.07.2019 to 02.08.2019 |
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45 |
TEQIP III sponsored workshop on “Work Life Balance” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 5.8.2019 |
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46 |
TEQIP III sponsored one week FDP on “Multi-Disciplinary Approach for Water Conservation and Management ” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 03.09.2019 to 07.09.2019 |
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47 |
ATAL Academy Sponsored FDP on “Prospects and Challenges in 3D Printing Technology” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 16.09.2019 to 20.09.2019 |
|
46 |
One day State Level Technical Seminar on “Intellectual Property Rights” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 27.09.2019 |
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47 |
TEQIP III sponsored One Day Workshop on “Best Practices in Technical Education” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 19.11.2019 |
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48 |
One week Faculty Development Programme on
“Sustainable Materials and Green Buildings” |
NPTEL course (12 weeks) | July – October 2019 |
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49 |
Professional Development Program on “Pre-fabricated Structrues – Planning Design and Construction” | Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad | 10.12.2019 to 12.12.2019 |
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50 |
DOTE – Tamil Nadu Government Sponsored Two Weeks FDP on “Experimental Techniques and Laboratory Instruction in Material Testing” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 16.12.2019 to 29.12.2019 |
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51 |
TEQIP III sponsored one week “Productivity Enhancement Program” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 27.01.2020 to 01.02.2020 |
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52 |
Online course on “Design, Develop and deliver online courses through Moodle platform” | Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore. | 23.4.2020 to 24.4. 2020 |
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53 |
TEQIP III sponsored Online training on “Fundamentals of Scanning Electron microscope and its applications” organised by ZEISS microscopy | ZEISS microscopy | 28.5.2020 |
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54 |
BSNL industrial training for “Telecom Tower construction” | BSNL | 8.6.2020 to 26.6.2020 |
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55 |
AICTE Sponsored Online “Short Term Training Program(STTP) – Phase-I” on “LOW CARBON ENERGY BUILDING” | Mahendra Engineering College, Namakkal | 27.07.2020 to 02.08.2020 |
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56 |
TEQIP III sponsored one-week online faculty development programme “Material, Analysis & Repair of Structures (MARS2020)” | Government Engineering College, Bharatpur | 7.9.2020 to 12.9.2020 |
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57 |
One Week International Workshop on Durability of Concrete (IWODOC – 2020) | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | 26.10.2020 to 30.10.2020 |
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58 |
AICTE sponsored six days online Short Term Training Programme on “Life Cycle Assessment and Structural Health Monitoring of Structures (Phase II)” | Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Chennai | 23.11.2020 to 28.11.2020. |
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59 |
One week AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy FDP on “Internet of Things” | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 7.12.2020 to 11.12.2020 |
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60 |
Workshop on “National Education Policy” organized by IQAC | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | 8.3.2021 to 9.3.2021 |
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61 |
Three-days IGBC’s “Online Advanced Training Programme on IGBC Green Homes” | Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) | 23.3.2021 to 25.3.2021 |
Seminars/Workshop/Conferences Organised
| Sl.No | Name of the course | Period | Role |
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1 |
International workshop on “3N Concepts for Civil Engineers (New Trends, New Products & New Directions)” | 17.08.2011 to 18.08.2011 | Joint Secretary |
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2 |
Faculty Development Programme on “Advances in Construction Techniques and Materials” | 04.10.2012 to 10.10.2012 | Co-Coordinator |
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3 |
TEQIP II Sponsored National Conference on “Research Congress in Civil Engineering” | 17.04.2013 | Joint Secretary |
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4 |
TEQIP II Sponsored workshop on “Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings [PEMB’13]” | 23.10.2013 to 25.10.2013 | Member in Organising Committee |
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5 |
TEQIP II Sponsored National Conference on “Materials and technologies for sustainable Infrastructure (MTSI 2015)” | 07.05.2015 & 08.05.2015 | Joint Secretary |
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6 |
TEQIP II Sponsored National Conference on “Materials and technologies for sustainable Infrastructure(MTSI 2016)” | 29.04.2016 & 30.04.2016 | Member in Organising Committee |
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7 |
TEQIP II Sponsored Faculty Development Programme on “Nano materials in Technological Applications” | 27.06.2016 to 03.07.2016 | Coordinator |
|
8 |
TEQIP II Sponsored Three days Career Oriented Training Programme on “Analysis and Design of Structures for Civil Engineers” | 31.01.2017 to 02.02.2017 | Member in Organising Committee |
|
9 |
TEQIP II COE-Es Sponsored One day on “Research Methodology” | 30.3.2017 | Coordinator |
|
10 |
TEQIP III sponsored “Recent Innovation and Scientific Challenges in Ocean Structures” | 24.09.2018 | Member |
|
11 |
TEQIP III sponsored Two days workshop on “Structural Condition Assesssment of Existing Buildings” | 25.9.2018 & 26.9.2018. | Coordinator |
|
12 |
Guest Lecture for Third Year Civil Engineering students, “Repair and Rehabilitation of RC Structures” | 16.07.2019 | Coordinator |
|
13 |
TEQIP sponsored one week FDP on “Multi-Disciplinary Approach for Water Conservation and Management ” | 3.9.2019 to 7.9.2019 | Co-Coordinator |
|
14 |
TEQIP III sponsored one week “Student Excellence and Learning Programme (SELP)” for II year B.E. Civil Engineering students | 20.1.2020 to 25.1.2020 | Co-Coordinator |
|
15 |
Webinar on “Execution of water supply project – A case study” in association with 1983 GCT Alumni batch | 15.7.2020 | Coordinator |
|
16 |
Tamilnadu State Government Sponsored
Five days On-Line Faculty Development Programme on “Recent Trends in Construction Materials and Technology” |
20.7.2020 to 24.7.2020 | Coordinator |
|
17 |
Webinar series on “Turning Point (Career opportunities for Civil Engineers)” in association with 1983 GCT Alumni batch | 3.8.2020 to 7.8.2020 | Coordinator |
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18 |
TEQIP III sponsored (IQAC) webinar series on “Teach 2 Influence” | 11.7.2020, 18.7.20 and 25.7.2020 | Co-coordinator |
|
19 |
TEQIP III sponsored (Women Empowerment Cell) webinar on “Women Empowerment through Legal Protection” | 22.2.2021 | Coordinator |
|
20 |
TEQIP III sponsored webinar on “Good Construction Practices” | 6.3.2021 | Coordinator |
|
21 |
TEQIP III sponsored International conference on “Environment-Friendly Construction Materials, Methods and Systems (EFCMS’21)” | 11.3.2021 to 12.3.2021 | Co-Chairperson |
|
22 |
Webinar on “Opportunities in remote sensing and GIS for civil engineers” | 7.8.2021 | Coordinator |
|
23 |
IQAC organised webinar on “Design and Implementation of Curriculum as per National Education Policy 2020” | 29.9.2021 and 1.10.2021 | Co-coordinator |
|
24 |
Webinar on “Developing industry ready engineers for oil and gas sector” | 30.10.2021 | Coordinator |
|
25 |
For Automation sector in “The Luminous spark”, an ideathon conducted by the Rotaract club of GCT, Coimbatore | October 2021 | Member in Jury panel |
|
26 |
Conducted video making contest on the topic “Societal impact of women’s financial independence” for girls students of GCT | October 2021 | Coordinator |
|
27 |
Conducted logo design contest on the topic “Women empowerment” for girls students of GCT | November 2021 | Coordinator |
|
28 |
Webinar on “Career opportunities in Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure & Project Management” organised by Yellow Cap Community | 28.01.2022 | Coordinator |
|
29 |
Smart India Hackathon 2022 awareness Campaign | 27.2.2022 | Coordinator |
Invited Talk:
Chief guest for Department Association activities at K.Ramakrishna College of Technology, Trichy on 21.7.2017.
Expert Lecture on “Concrete Technology” at National Institute of Technology, Arunachal Pradesh on 12.2.2019 and 13.2.2019.
Chief guest /Invited lectures for International Conference at K.Ramakrishna College of Technology, Trichy on 14.3.2019.
Handled Concrete lab sessions in DTE sponsored two weeks FDP on “Experimental Techniques and laboratory Instructions in Material Testing” at GCT, CBE from 16.12.2020 to 29.12.2020.
Resource person on “Nano Engineered Concrete” at Tamilnadu State Government Sponsored Five days On-Line Faculty Development Programme on “Recent Trends in Construction Materials and Technology” organized by Government College of Technology, Coimbatore on 23.7.2020
Resource person on “Applications of Nano Materials in Concrete” at One week On-Line Faculty Development Programme on Advanced Concrete and Construction Technology organized by Dr. NGP Institute of Technology, Coimbatore on 19.8.2020
Resource person on “Current Trends in e-waste Management” at AICTE sponsored One week Short Term Training Programme on Utilization of E-waste in Construction Industry organized by Dr. NGP Institute of Technology, Coimbatore on 12.3.2021
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
Responsibilities Held : In Academia (At GCT, CBE)
IQAC – Women Empowerment Cell member
IQAC – NAAC Criteria 2 member
Yellow Cap Community – Club Advisor
TEQIP III – Department Coordinator
GATE – Department Coordinator
Entrepreneurship Development cell – Department Coordinator
AICTE Student Learning Assessment Project – Department Coordinator
Department Research Coordinator
Department NIRF Coordinator
Project review committee member
Programme Coordinator for Part Time UG (Civil Engineering)
Board of Studies member for Civil Engineering
Academic advisory committee member
Preparation of details for ARIIA (Civil Engineering)
Preparation of details for NAAC (Civil Engineering)
Involved in Testing and consultancy activities related to structural Engineering
Organizing Committee Member for INCEAN & GEOFEST (Students National Level Symposium), CONFECTO
IQAC – Internal Department Academic Audit member
Faculty Advisor
Time Table Coordinator
Assisted for preparation panel of experts for examination
NBA Self-Assessment Report Preparation Committee Member
Class Committee Meeting Member
Performance Evaluation Committee Member for Result Analysis
GATE Coaching Training Member for Civil Engineering Students
Responsibilities: Outside Institution
Recognized supervisor in Anna University. Chennai
Recognized Reviewer in Elsevier Journals, Springer journals, Taylor & Francis Journals, Techno-press Journals etc.
Doctoral Committee member for Research scholars of Anna University. Chennai and other universities
State Government Nominee for BoG meeting in Self Financing Engineering College
Programme Advisory Committee member in Self Financing Engineering College
External Examiner and question paper setter for various institutions
Presiding officer in Tamilnadu elections
STUDENTS
PhD students: Graduated
Dr. S. Praburanganathan (2021) Study on properties of flyash bricks with partial replacement of waste materials and structural performance of masonry wall.
PhD students: Ongoing
Mr. A. Ookalan: Investigations on the use of coconut coir pith as partial fine aggregate replacement material in normal and self-curing concrete
Mr. S. Makeshkumar: Behaviour of self-compacting concrete incorporating marble dust and copper slag.
Mrs. A. Abinayaa: Behaviour of concrete elements subjected to chloride induced corrosion:Experimental and numerical investigation
Mrs. Priyanga K.S.: Assessment of construction and demolition wastes as an aggregate in concrete structural elements.