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SAMUVEL RAJ R
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Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu
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Summary
Researcher specializing in climate-resilient and sustainable construction materials with expertise in alkali-activated concrete, geopolymer systems, nano-engineered composites, and low-carbon infrastructure materials. My research focuses on developing environmentally responsible materials with improved durability, thermal resistance, moisture regulation, and sustainability performance. My current research direction emphasizes climate-responsive construction materials, passive cooling systems, waste valorization, and resilient infrastructure solutions for sustainable built environments.
Education
Ph.D. - Civil Engineering
Karunya Institute of Technology And Sciences
10.2020 - 07.2025
M.Tech. - Structural Engineering
Karunya Institute of Technology And Sciences
08.2018 - 10.2020
B.E. - Civil Engineering
VTU Belagavi
07.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
- SEM/EDS
- XRD
- FTIR
- TGA/DTG
- UPV
- Corrosion analysis
- Mechanical testing
- Durability testing
- OriginLab
- AutoCAD
- Minitab
- MS Office
- Life-cycle evaluation
- Techno-economic evaluation
Publications
- Published 30+ international journal papers in reputed journals including Elsevier, Springer, and ICE publications.
- Reviewer for 20+ international journals related to sustainable construction materials and concrete technology.
- Technology Transfer Recognition, 2022, Developed bamboo-reinforced sustainable geopolymer panels for community sanitation facilities.
Research
- Researcher specializing in climate-resilient and sustainable construction materials with expertise in alkali-activated concrete, geopolymer systems, nano-engineered composites, and low-carbon infrastructure materials. My research focuses on developing environmentally responsible materials with improved durability, thermal resistance, moisture regulation, and sustainability performance. My current research direction emphasizes climate-responsive construction materials, passive cooling systems, waste valorization, and resilient infrastructure solutions for sustainable built environments., Climate-Resilient Construction Materials, Sustainable and Low-Carbon Concrete Technology, Nano-Engineered Sustainable Composites, Durability and Environmental Resistance, Sustainability and Environmental Assessment
- Doctoral Research, 2020-01-01, 2025-01-01, Developed alkali-activated nano-concretes with significantly improved strength, durability, and high-temperature performance., Conducted multi-scale characterization (SEM, XRD, FTIR, TGA) and life-cycle assessments showing major CO2 reductions.
Collaborative Projects
Investigated fire behaviour of geopolymer structural elements and explored sustainable binders from industrial/agro wastes., Contributed to 20+ publications and technology transfer of bamboo-reinforced geopolymer panels.
Teaching Mentoring
- Teaching Assistant, Applied Mechanics Laboratory, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, 2023-01-01, 2025-01-01
- Guided M.Tech dissertations on geopolymer concrete with nano-bentonite.
Research Vision
My long-term research vision is to develop climate-resilient, low-carbon, and environmentally adaptive construction materials capable of addressing challenges related to climate change, urban heat accumulation, and infrastructure durability. My goal is to contribute toward sustainable and resilient infrastructure through innovative material engineering and waste valorization.
Research Profiles
- ORCID
- Google Scholar
- ResearchGate
- Scopus ID
References
- Prof. G. Prince Arulraj, Former Vice-Chancellor & Professor, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India
- Dr. N. Anand, Head, Department of Civil Engineering & Chief Engineer, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India
- Dr. Eva Lubloy, Professor, Department of Construction Materials and Technologies, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary
- Dr. Katherine Cashell, Professor of Structural Engineering in the Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering (CEGE) at University College London (UCL)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Overview
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Timeline
Ph.D. - Civil Engineering
Karunya Institute of Technology And Sciences
10.2020 - 07.2025
M.Tech. - Structural Engineering
Karunya Institute of Technology And Sciences
08.2018 - 10.2020
B.E. - Civil Engineering
VTU Belagavi
07.2012 - 06.2016