Ran Bdr Biswa, MTech, 2024

Topic: Characterizing deformations in 3D printed concrete layers

Present affiliation: Kuendrup Institute of Technology, Bhutan

Abhishek Pandole, MTech, 2022

Topic: Sloshing in conventionally-founded and base isolated liquid retaining tanks subjected to earthquake induced shaking

Present affiliation: Thornton Tomasetti

Amay Gupta, MTech, 2022 (Co-advisor: Dr. Sriharitha Rowthu)

Topic: Development and tribological characterizations of a small-scale sliding isolation bearing

Present affiliation: LERA Consulting Structural Engineers

Ankush Jain, MTech, 2021

Topic: Seismic performance of RC frames with unreinforced masonry infills

Present affiliation: Satish Jain Consulting Engineers

Publications:

  • Jain, A., Kumar, M., and Sarma, H. D. (2020). “Influence of masonry infill on the collapse performance of RC frame buildings,” Proceedings of 17th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Sendai, Japan, September 21 – 25, 2020.

Mohammedsalim Drshahalam Khan, MTech, 2021

Topic: Efficacy of horizontal seismic isolation in a generic fast breeder reactor

Present affiliation: LERA Consulting Structural Engineers

Publications:

  • Saboo, A., Khan, M., Kumar, M. and Sajish, S. (2023). “Influence of seismic isolation on the earthquake response of internal components in a fast reactor,” Nuclear Engineering and Design, Vol. 413, 112522, 1-23.
  • Saboo, A., Kumar, M., Khan, M., and Sajish, S. D. (2024). “Can seismic isolation help a site-independent design of fast reactors?” Proceedings of 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Milan, Italy, July 1 – 5, 2024.

Surender V Raj, MTech, 2021 (Co-advisor: Dr. Udit Bhatia)

Topic: An evaluation of strategies to enhance the resilience of power transmission network in the state of Odisha, India

Present affiliation: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Publications:

  • Raj, S. V., Bhatia, U., and Kumar, M. (2022). “Cyclone preparedness strategies for regional power transmission systems in data-scarce coastal regions of India,” International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Vol. 75, pp. 1-18.

Parthesh Oza, MTech, 2021 (Co-advisor: Dr. Pranab Mohapatra)

Topic: Drag coefficients for a high-voltage delta-configuration lattice transmission tower segment

Present affiliation: Thornton Tomasetti

Publications:

  • Oza, P. S., Kumar, M., and Mohapatra, P. K. (2021). “Aerodynamic forces on a high-voltage delta-configuration lattice transmission tower segment,” Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, Vol. 216, pp. 1-17.

Himanshi Dewangan, MTech, 2021

Topic: Response of unreinforced masonry-infilled RC frames with failure in infill dominated by sliding shear

Present affiliation: Hatch Ltd.

Publications:

  • Dewangan, H., and Kumar, M. (2024). “Response of infilled reinforced concrete frames with failure in infill dominated by sliding shear,” Proceedings of 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Milan, Italy, July 1 – 5, 2024.

Sujit Matale, MTech, 2018 (Co-advisor: Dr. Durgesh C. Rai)

Topic: Experimental study and analytical modeling of a plasterboard suspended ceiling system with "free" perimeter support

Present affiliation: EON Engineering Solutions

Publications:

  • Matale, S. V., Kumar, M., and Rai., D. C. (2023). “Experimental and numerical study of a plasterboard suspended ceiling system with “free” perimeter supports,” Journal of Structural Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. 149, Issue 1, pp. 1-15.
  • Kumar, M., Matale, S., and Rai, D. C. (2020). “Influence of perimeter supports on the seismic response of plasterboard suspended ceiling systems,” Proceedings of 17th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Sendai, Japan, September 21 – 25, 2020.

Ashutosh Sonpal, MTech, 2018

Topic: Influence of a gap between column and masonry wall on the response of masonry infilled reinforced concrete frame

Award: Institute Gold Medal for securing highest CPI in Civil Engineering discipline

Present affiliation: Thornton Tomasetti

Publications:

  • Sonpal, A., Kumar, M., and Sarma, H. D. (2019). “Effect of gap between column and masonry infill on the response of masonry-infilled reinforced concrete frames,” Proceedings of 13th North American Masonry Conference, Salt Lake City, USA, June 17–19, 2019.

Kaustubh Deshpande, MTech, 2018 (Co-advisor: Mr. Anil Belani)

Topic: Blast pressure calculation and response of columns subjected to blast loads using a simplified method

Present affiliation: Mid India Civil Erectors Pvt. Ltd.

Rajdeep Ghosh, MTech, 2018

Topic: A study on the macro models to simulate the seismic response of masonry-infilled reinforced concrete frames

Award: Honorable Mention Paper Award in the 13th North American Masonry Conference

Present affiliation: Jacobs

Publications:

  • Sheikh, M. A., Kumar, M., and Ghosh, R. (2024). “Can mechanics-based simple masonry constitutive models help simulate infilled RC frames’ response?” Proceedings of 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Milan, Italy, July 1 – 5, 2024.
  • Ghosh, R., and Kumar, M. (2019). “Evaluation of macro models for masonry-infilled reinforced concrete frames,” Proceedings of 13th North American Masonry Conference, Salt Lake City, USA, June 17–19, 2019.

Sachi Parekh, MTech, 2016 (Advisor: Dr. V. R. Panchal)

Topic: Seismic response of cable stayed bridge with hybrid system

Present affiliation: Shri Sarjan Technocrats Pvt. Ltd.