Chandra Prakash Gour -Geopolymer concrete – Best Researcher Award

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Chandra Prakash Gour -Geopolymer concrete – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Chandra Prakash Gour distinguished academic and researcher in the field Geopolymer concrete.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He completed his secondary and higher secondary education in 2011 at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Sehore. Pursuing his passion for engineering, he obtained a B. Tech. in Civil Engineering from UIT Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya in Bhopal, India, in 2017. He continued his studies at the same institution, earning an M. Tech. in Structural Engineering in 2019. His academic journey culminated in a Ph. D. in Engineering Material from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal, India, which he completed in 2023.

Experience

He has gained diverse professional experiences, including working with the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and participating in various consultancy projects. His expertise extends to managing and conducting experiments in both concrete technology and surveying labs. His research focuses on sustainable concrete materials, particularly waste management in building construction through geopolymer concrete. He also delves into the microstructure and durability of concrete, with a specific interest in petrography and thin section analysis.

Conferences

He has actively participated in both international and national conferences, showcasing his research and expertise. In 2023, he presented a paper titled “Sustainable Utilization of Bone China as Fine Aggregates in Geopolymer Concrete” at ICRTMD, held at G.A.V. Degree College in Jharjar, Haryana, India. In 2022, he co-authored a paper on the “Comparative Analysis of Drying Shrinkage of Mortar with Varying Ratios of Fly Ash and GGBS,” which was presented at NCGBIS at the Institute of Engineers India, M.P. State Centre Bhopal. Additionally, he attended the International Conference on “Sustainable Materials and Structures for Civil Infrastructures” in 2019, organized by the Department of Civil Engineering at UIT-RGTU under TEQP, as well as the International Conference on “Green Building Material and Technology” organized by the Department of Civil Engineering in the same year.

 

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Umair Jalil Malik – Civil Engineering – Young Scientist Award

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 Mr. Umair Jail Malik distinguished academic and researcher in the  Civil Engineering. He is a dedicated Laboratory Engineer at NUST, Pakistan since September 2023, where he delivers engaging lectures to undergraduate students, offering guidance and support in designing and executing research and laboratory experiments. With a keen eye for detail, he meticulously manages lab maintenance and operations, ensuring a conducive environment for academic pursuits. His role extends to conducting lab testing and preparing comprehensive reports to document findings.

Prior to this role, he served as a Junior Engineer at INN Consulting Engineers, where he adeptly prepared reports, designs, and working drawings for various projects. Collaborating closely with architects, he integrated their perspectives seamlessly into designs for client review and approval, showcasing his ability to work within interdisciplinary teams.

His journey in the field began as a Research Assistant, contributing significantly to diverse industrial and commercial projects under the guidance of Dr. Rao Arsalan Khushnood, the Head of Research. Here, he honed his research skills, conducted thorough data analysis, and meticulously documented project progress.

Moreover, he gained valuable experience in construction project management during his tenure at the Project Management Office – NUST, where he excelled in tasks such as cost estimation and quantity takeoff. Earlier, during his internship at Universal Construction Company (Pvt.) Ltd., he developed proficiency in concrete takeoff and structure planning, alongside mastering tools like AutoCAD and Primavera.

 

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) in Islamabad, Pakistan, in June 2023. With a major in Structural Engineering, he achieved an impressive CGPA of 3.81 out of 4.00. His academic journey culminated in a thesis titled “Evaluation of Effective Stiffness of High-performance Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites (HPFRCC)/Engineered Cementitious Composite at the Material Level, Cross-section Level, and Structural Level.”

Throughout his undergraduate years, he demonstrated a strong commitment to academic excellence and a keen interest in structural engineering. His thesis focused on evaluating the effective stiffness of advanced materials such as High-performance Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites (HPFRCC) and Engineered Cementitious Composite across various levels, showcasing his dedication to exploring innovative solutions in the field.

.Research Interest

 >  High-performance Fiber reinforced cement composites (HPFRCC)/Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC)
>  Engineering Geopolymer Composite (EGC)
>  Innovative & Sustainable Concrete Technology/3D Printed Concrete
>  Micro-Mechanical Modelling
>  Applications of ML in civil engineering
>  Seismic design
>  Finite Element Analysis
>  Performance Based Design

🏆🏆Award and Honour🏆🏆

He received recognition and accolades for his academic and research achievements. Notably, he participated in the National Competition on Design of Long Span Buildings organized by NED UET Karachi, Pakistan, in February 2022. His project involved the design and performance-based seismic evaluation of a long-span steel structure for an aircraft hangar, securing the 5th position among 30 teams representing 12 different universities across Pakistan.

Additionally, he earned the NUST Merit-Based Scholarship for outstanding academic performance in the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 7th semesters of his undergraduate studies. This scholarship is awarded to the top three students in each class based on GPA, highlighting his consistent excellence throughout his academic journey.

Furthermore, he received research funding for his Final Year Project from Prime Engineering & Testing Consultants, underscoring the quality and relevance of his research endeavors. These honors and awards reflect his dedication, proficiency, and noteworthy contributions to the field of civil engineering and structural design.

He has pursued several professional development courses to enhance his skills and expertise. These include ongoing coursework in Supervised Machine Learning covering Regression and Classification through Stanford University & DeepLearning.AI on Coursera. He also completed an AUTOCAD course from June 2021 to September 2021 as part of the DigiSkills Training Program offered by Virtual University. Additionally, he undertook a course on Building Information Modeling (BIM) Application for Engineers from National Taiwan University on Coursera in April 2021. Furthermore, he enhanced his proficiency in Excel with the Essentials course from Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, on Coursera in December 2020. Moreover, he sharpened his communication skills by completing the Speak English Professionally course from the Georgia Institute of Technology on Coursera in December 2020. His dedication to continuous learning and acquiring new skills underscores his commitment to professional growth and development.

Conferences and Seminars

He attended several seminars and international events focused on earthquake engineering and structural dynamics. One such event was on “Earthquake Risk Reduction in Pakistan – Issues and Challenges” held on 16/11/2022, where Dr. Fawad Ahmed Najam delivered a talk. Another significant seminar titled “Modeling and Analysis of Tall Buildings and Bridges” took place on 21/02/2022, featuring Dr. Naveed Anwar, the Vice President of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand, as the speaker. Moreover, he participated in the “International Seminar on Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics” on 24/11/2023, where Dr. Igor Tomic shared insights. These events, held at the SCEE Seminar Hall, NICE, H-12, NUST, Islamabad, provided valuable knowledge and networking opportunities in the field of earthquake engineering and structural dynamics.

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