Sarmad Rashid
Srinagar
Summary
Passionate researcher specializing in sustainable construction materials, with expertise in biochar utilization, carbon capture, sequestration, and application. Published multiple peer-reviewed articles advancing eco-friendly building solutions, particularly in biochar-enhanced cementitious composites. Skilled in experimental design, data analysis, and driving innovations for environmentally responsible construction practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Research Fellow
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
Patiala
10.2024 - Current
Application of Biochar to develop various cementitious composites for various building materials.
Junior Research Fellow
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
Patiala
09.2022 - 10.2024
Application of Biochar to develop various cementitious composites for various building materials.
- Utilization of waste stubble, whose burning produces a significant amount of emissions.
- Develop a biochar-cement composite from stubble waste for use in the building and construction industry.
- Characterization of biochar in terms of physical, chemical, surface, and structural/molecular properties.
- Performance analysis of biochar, cementitious composite, in terms of mechanical and durability properties.
Masters Student
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
Patiala
08.2020 - 08.2022
Effect of the addition of carbon dioxide during mixing on the properties of concrete produced using OPC and PPC.
- Sequestration of carbon dioxide into the concrete permanently.
- Reduce the dependency on cement.
- Limitations in CO2 production by decreasing the cement content required in concrete.
- Performance improvement of the concrete with less binder at the optimal dosage of carbon dioxide.
- Performance investigation of the concrete produced using OPC and PPC at various dosages of carbon dioxide.
Student Intern
Advanced Level Telecom Training Centre (A unit of BSNL)
Ghaziabad
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Training and Skills: Trained in quality control, inspection, and project management of building works, covering water supply, sanitary installations, facility design, and quantity surveying.
- Field Experience: Gained hands-on experience through site visits to major projects like the Rapid Rail Transit System, Signature Bridge, Ghaziabad Water Treatment Plant, and multistory building and flyover construction.
Education
Master of Engineering - Infrastructure Engineering
Thapar Institute of Engineering And Technology
Patiala, Punjab11.2024
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
Islamic University of Science and Technology
Awantipora, Pulwama, J&K10.2020
Ph.D. - Civil Engineering
Thapar Institute of Engineering And Technology
PatialaPublications
- Chadha, V., Rashid, S., Singh, M., Roy, A.B.D., 2024. Enhancing Sustainable Concrete: A Study on Mechanical Properties and Durability of Concrete with Treated Recycled Aggregates and Marble Dust. Iran. J. Sci. Technol. Trans. Civ. Eng. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40996-024-01368-y
- Rashid, S., Goyal, A., Roy, A.B., Singh, M., 2024a. EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL OF STUBBLE WASTE BIOCHAR AS SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL. https://doi.org/10.18552/2024/SCMT/605
- Rashid, S., Raghav, A., Goyal, A., A.B., D.R., Singh, M., 2024b. Biochar as a sustainable additive in cementitious composites: A comprehensive analysis of properties and environmental impact. Ind. Crops Prod. 209, 118044. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.118044
- Rashid, S., Singh, M., 2023. An Investigation on Carbon Dioxide Incorporated Sustainable Ready-Mix Concrete Using OPC and PPC. Arab. J. Sci. Eng. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-023-08106-y
Certification
- Industrial Training in Civil Engineering at Advanced Level Telecom training Centre (A unit of BSNL).
- PTV Vision and PTV Vissim certified training by PTV Group.
- Student Member at American Society of Civil Engineering.
- Short-Term Course on Advanced Techniques for Traffic Data Analysis, Visualization, and State Estimation for Indian Cities by Technology Innovation Hub (IDAPT) at IIT (BHU) Varanasi.
- Top Performer at AutoCAD Training by Internshala Trainings.
Technical Skills
- PTV VISSIM
- SIDRA INTERSECTION
- MS OFFICE
- AutoCAD
- HYDRUS
- PTV Visum
- Xpert Highscore
Languages
Kashmiri
First Language
Urdu
Advanced (C1)
C1
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
B1
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Senior Research Fellow
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
10.2024 - Current
Junior Research Fellow
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
09.2022 - 10.2024
Masters Student
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
08.2020 - 08.2022
Student Intern
Advanced Level Telecom Training Centre (A unit of BSNL)
01.2019 - 02.2019
Master of Engineering - Infrastructure Engineering
Thapar Institute of Engineering And Technology
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
Islamic University of Science and Technology
Ph.D. - Civil Engineering
Thapar Institute of Engineering And Technology
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