Dr. Senthil Kumar R
Qualification
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Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 2012-2017
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M.E. in Structural Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai 2009-2011
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B.E. in Civil Engineering, Government College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi 2005-2009
Research Interests
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Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures
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Steel – Concrete Composite Structures
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Development of New Alternate Materials
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Fire Engineering
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Stability of Steel Structures
Experience
From
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To
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Designation
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Organisation
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September 2022
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Ongoing
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Assistant Professor-Grade I
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National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (NITT)
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March 2018
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September 2022
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Assistant Professor-Grade II
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National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (NITT)
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May 2017
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March 2018
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Assistant Professor (Sr.)
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Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
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January 2017
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May 2017
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Institute Post – Doctoral Fellowship
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IIT Madras
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November 2011
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June 2012
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Assistant Engineer
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Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu
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July 2011
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October 2011
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Management Trainee Engineer
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Afcons Infrastructure Ltd
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International Journals
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International/National Conference Proceedings
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Book Chapter & Monographs
Senthilkumar R and Satish Kumar S R. “Advances in Structural Dynamics”, Vol. Two, Springer India, 2015 ISSN/ISBN No: 978-81-322-2192-0
Jithin V, Athira G, A Bahurudeen and Senthilkumar R. “ Sustainable Construction and Building Materials” , Springer India, 2018 , ISSN/ISBN No: 978-981-13-3316-3
Patent
Bahurudeen A, Jittin V, Anand and Senthilkumar R “An apparatus for determining gas permeability of concrete and method thereof”, Indian Patent, No. 201911008791, filed on 06/03/2019
Senthilkumar R, Divya M, Bahurudeen A and Jayabalan P “Cold-formed steel-concrete composite beam with a prefabricated shear connector and method thereof “, Indian Patent, No. 414619, Granted on 15/12/2022
Teaching Experience in NIT Trichy
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Basic Steel Structural Elements [UG]
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Advanced Steel Structural Elements [UG]
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Analysis of Indeterminate Structures [UG]
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Basic Reinforced Concrete Design [UG]
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Natural Disaster Mitigation and Management [UG]
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Engineering Mechanics [UG]
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Construction Materials [UG]
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Surveying [UG]
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Basic Civil Engineering [UG]
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Survey Laboratory [UG]
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Strength of Materials Laboratory [UG]
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Building Planning and Drawing Laboratory [UG]
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Structural Dynamics [PG]
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Seismic Design of Structures [PG]
Ph.D. / M.Tech. / B.Tech. Projects Guided in NIT Trichy
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Awards/Recognition
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Awarded for Best Performer in Faculty from National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, 2023
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Received International Travel Support (Grant) from SERB, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India on 2022
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Received Shastri Conference and Lecture Series Grant (SCLSG) from Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI), February, 2022
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Awarded for Best Performer in Faculty from National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, 2021
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Awarded for Best Performer in Faculty from National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, 2020
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Awarded for Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship from IIT Madras, Jan 2017 – May 2019
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Awarded HTRA Fellowship by MHRD, August 2009- May 2011
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Awarded for Best Placement Ambassador from College of Engineering, Guindy, 2011
Research Projects
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“Emerging Alternative Construction Technology for the Affordable Lightweight Housing in Seismic Prone Areas”, Rs. 21.46 Lakhs, Principal Investigator, funded by SERB, Core Research Grant (Ongoing).
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“Research on Waterproofing and Retrofitting of Structural Members”, Rs. 5.75 Lakhs, Principal Investigator, funded by M/s. DYNARM (Ongoing).
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“Buckling Behaviour of Cold-Formed Steel Compression Members under Thermal Loading”, Rs.5.00 Lakhs, Principal Investigator, SEED Grant, National Institute of Technology: Trichy (Completed).
Consultancy Project
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Strucural Audit for ESIC buildings in Karnataka
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Structural design for Production Department Annex building at NIT Trichy - CPWD Trichy
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Structural Design & Detailing for Aqueduct Over Koraiyar River - PWD WRD Trichy
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Design Vetting and Structural Auditing at Malappuram, Kerala - Pan Pacific Engineering Services Pvt Ltd.
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Assessment of quality of construction of the project “Construction of 192 tenements at Kalmandhai in Trichy - TNUHDB
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Third Party Quality Agency – IIIT Trichy
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Design Proof Check
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Steel Bridge for Water Supply Distribution System – TWAD Board, Coimbatore
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Terminal market & weekly market at Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
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DRDA complex at Trichy and Krishnagiri
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Indoor Stadium at Hosur
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Retaining Walls for Major Bridges , Tanjavur Projects Division
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Concrete Mix Design for various Projects
Academic/Administrative Responsibilities at NIT Trichy
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Selected Invited/Guest Lectures Delivered
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Topic
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Programme
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College/Organizer
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Elastic and Plastic Analysis
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Advancement in Concrete Science and Technology” under TEQIP III - Feb 2020
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Government College of Engineering Salem, Tamil Nadu
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Seismic Analysis of Steel Structures
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Faculty Development Programme, Nov 2019
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Government College of Engineering Salem, Tamil Nadu
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Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures
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Guest Lecture, July 2018
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VV College of Engineering, Tamil Nadu
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Limit State Design
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Workshop , September 2019
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Solamalai College of Engineering, Tamil Nadu
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Design of Shear Walls
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Guest lecture, Aug 2018
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VIT Vellore
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Selected Webinar/Keynote Delivered
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Conferences/Workshops Organized
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Vice chairperson for An International Virtual Conference on “Smart and Sustainable Development of Urban Green Infrastructure in India and Canada (SSDUGI), 25 - 26 March 2022.
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Organising Secretary for Indian Geotechnical Conference 2021, 16 – 18 December 2021.
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Coordinator for National Workshop on “Self-Compacting Concrete”, 17th Jan 2018 at VIT Vellore
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Coordinator for National Workshop on “Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures”, 17th March 2018 at VIT Vellore
Reviewer for Journals/Conferences
Professional Memberships
Member & Chartered Engineer - The Institution of Engineers India (IEI)
Links
Contact Address:
Dr. Senthilkumar R
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Tiruchirappalli – 620 015
Tamil Nadu, India.
Email: senthilr@nitt.edu
Ph: 0431- 250 3152 / +91-9566111484