Mude Hanumananaik

Dynamic materials expert with a proven track record at Simpliforge Creations PVT LTD, MYK Laticrete PVT LTD, and IIT Hyderabad, specializing in 3D concrete printing and new product development. Proficient in advanced testing techniques like XRD and SEM, I excel in cross-functional collaboration and innovative problem-solving, driving quality assurance and groundbreaking research initiatives.

• Clinker-free binders
• Low-energy sustainable concrete
• Durability of Concrete
• Post-industrial waste valorization
• Concrete 3D Printing

• Doctoral project, Supervisor: Prof. Kolluru V L Subramaniam, IIT Hyderabad

Establishing links between the process and compositional variables and the microstructure developed in geopolymer concrete and its influence on (a) chloride penetration, (b) shrinkage, and (c) high-temperature response.

• Master's project, Supervisor: Prof. Kolluru V L Subramaniam, IIT Hyderabad,

Shrinkage behaviour of high-volume fly ash concrete was investigated under various compositional and process variables, and the relationship between shrinkage, microstructure, and phase analysis was established.

• Undergraduate project, Supervisor: Dr. Deendayal Rathod, NIT Trichy

Experimental analysis of a model aluminum pile in a large tank filled with clayey soil., The model pile was loaded laterally and the bending moments and deflections at failure points were compared for different length to depth ratios of the pile and for different slopes of soil surface., The experimental data was compared with numerical modelling using PLAXIS-3D.

• Alkali-activated Binders and Geopolymers
• Durability of concrete, alkali activated binders and geopolymer concrete
• Shrinkage measurements and modelling of concrete, alkali activated binders and geopolymer concrete
• Creep of concrete, alkali activated binders and geopolymers
• Carbonation of concrete, alkali activated binders and geopolymers
• Recycled aggregate in concrete and its influence on service life of the structure
• Rheology Control and 3D Concrete Printing
• Light weight concrete 3D printing
• Alkali activated and geopolymer based tile adhesives and grouts
• Low-cost housing solutions with prefabricated elements

• Best Poster Presentation Award at the 18th NCB International Conference on Cement, Concrete, and Building Materials, New Delhi, India.
• Recipient of Japanese Government Funding under the Sakura Science Exchange Program, enabling a research visit to the University of Tokyo.
• Received financial support from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs under the 'National Fellowship Scheme for Higher Education of ST Students' for pursuing PhD.

High-temperature performance of low-calcium fly ash-based geopolymers, Hanumananaik, M., M.S.K. Reddy, K.V.L. Subramaniam, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 34, 2022, 1-12, https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)mt.1943-5533.0004181, 

Study on the Influence of Process Variables on the shrinkage in Low-Calcium Fly Ash Geopolymers, Hanumananaik, M., and Subramaniam, K. V. L., Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering-ASCE, 35, 6, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1061/JMCEE7.MTENG-14761, Shrinkage in low-calcium fly ash geopolymers for precast applications: Reaction product content and pore structure under drying conditions, Hanumananaik, M., and Subramaniam, K. V. L., Journal of Building Engineering, 78, 2023, 107583, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.107583, Critical Evaluation of Chloride Penetration in Geopolymer Concrete: Influences of Sodium and Water Contents., Submitted for review, Calcium-enhanced Ambient-cured High Strength Fly Ash-based Geopolymer Binders, Mustafa S, Hanumananaik, M., and Subramaniam, K. V. L, Robin Kalafat, Submitted for review, Durability concerns in alkali activated low calcium fly ash: influence of sodium content on chloride ion penetration, First review comments submitted to Indian Concrete Journal, Shrinkage of fly ash concrete for different replacement levels and under different curing condition., Hanumananaik, M., and Subramaniam, K. V. L., RILEM Annual week and international conference on advances in construction materials and systems-(ICACMS-17), Chennai, India, 09/03/2017 - 09/08/2017, Study on the influence of the activating solution composition on shrinkage of low calcium fly ash geopolymers, Hanumananaik, M., and Subramaniam, K. V. L., Proceedings of the DuRSAAM 2023 Symposium on Advancing Alkali-Activated Materials, 117-124, 2023, Study on shrinkage of alkali-activated fly ash-slag blends, Hanumananaik, M., and Subramaniam, K. V. L., 17th NCB international conference on cement, concrete and Building materials, New Delhi, India, 2022, Influence of silica content on the dimensional stability of room cured alkali activate fly ash slag blends, Hanumananaik, M., and Subramaniam, K. V. L., International Conference on Condition Assessment, Rehabilitation & Retrofitting of Structures (CARRS 2023), Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Hyderabad, 2023, Influence of sodium concentration on the chloride ingress of low calcium fly ash geopolymer concrete, Hanumananaik, M., and Kolluru V L Subramaniam, 10th International Conference on CONcrete under SEvere Conditions - Environment and Loading, 2024, Chennai, India, Drying Shrinkage of low-calcium fly ash Geopolymer: The roles of External conditions and Binder Composition, Hanumananaik, M., and Kolluru V L Subramaniam, 10th International Conference on CONcrete under SEvere Conditions - Environment and Loading, 2024, Chennai, India, Durability concerns in alkali activated low calcium fly ash: influence of sodium content on chloride ion penetration, Hanumananaik, M., and Subramaniam, K. V. L., 18th NCB international conference on cement, concrete and Building materials, New Delhi, India, 2024

• Co-Ordinator of Surveyors Challenges, Moments'12 - A national level technical symposium of National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, 2012
• Member of the publicity team, Moments'13 − A national level technical symposium of National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, 2013
• Manager of Surveyors Challenges, Moments'13 - A national level technical symposium of National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, 2013
• Volunteer, TEQIP sponsored winter school on 'Recent advances in Structural Engineering and materials', 2015
• Teaching assistance, Construction Materials Testing lab class, 2015 - 2019
• Organizing committee member, 7th research scholars' day 2021 organized by department of Civil Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad

Winner of the Kabaddi tournament held during 4th research scholars sport meet held at IIT Hyderabad during January 2018 

Winner of the Basketball tournament held during 10th annual sports meet held at IIT Hyderabad during March 2018. 

Active Member of the NSS Team at NIT Trichy, contributing to community service initiatives.

 Member of VOICE (Vedic Oasis of Inspiration and Cultural Education), focused on spiritual enlightenment and personal growth.

Mude Raja Naik

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