Innovations Shaping the Future of Civil Engineering
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Join industry experts, researchers, and professionals at the conference, where we explore the latest innovations and cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of infrastructure, construction, and design. From sustainable materials and smart cities to AI-driven construction and resilient infrastructure, this event offers a platform to discuss transformative trends, breakthroughs, and the next steps in civil engineering. The aim and feature of the conference is to bring academicians, scientists, engineers, industry researchers together to exchange and share their experiences & research results and discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted. Respected professors from various institutes of repute are invited and hereby expected to deliver keynote speeches regarding latest innovation in their respective expertise areas.
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Dr. Rakesh Patel is a distinguished academic and civil engineering expert with over 20 years of experience in teaching, research, and institutional leadership. Currently serving as Professor & Head of Civil Engineering at Oriental Institute of Science and Technology, Bhopal, he has held multiple HoD positions across premier technical institutes in Madhya Pradesh. A PhD in Civil Engineering from MANIT Bhopal (2015), his research focuses on sustainable construction materials, structural analysis using Method of Initial Functions (MIF), and FRP composites, with 15+ publications in SCI/Scopus-indexed journals like Elsevier's Engineering Science and Technology and Springer's International Journal of Advanced Structural Engineering . A recipient of seven Best Faculty/HoD Awards from Sagar Group of Institutions, Dr. Patel has pioneered innovations in construction technology, holding patents for red mud-based cement substitutes and automated rooftop farming structures.
Dr. Krishna Kant Pathak is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, with over two decades of expertise in Structural Engineering, Continuum Mechanics, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and Structural Shape Optimization. A Ph.D. graduate from IIT Delhi (2001), his academic journey includes an M.E. in Structural Engineering from MNNIT Allahabad and a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from KNIT Sultanpur. Dr. Pathak has held pivotal roles as a scientist at premier institutions like SERC Ghaziabad, and AMPRI Bhopal before transitioning to academia, where he has mentored countless Ph.D. and M.Tech students.
Dr. Kasi Viswanadh Prakhya is an accomplished civil engineer and construction professional with over 30 years of leadership experience in the UK and India. Currently serving as Director of McAlpine Design Group (MDG) through strategic governance, team mentorship, and innovative engineering solutions. A Visiting Professor at IIT Varanasi and IIT Gandhinagar, he bridges industry and academia with expertise in offshore wind turbine foundations, deep basements, and seismic-resistant structures. His career includes pivotal roles as Deputy General Manager at Reliance/Bechtel and Chief Design Engineer at Esquire Engineers, where he optimized design processes and led high-performance teams.
Content
Hybrid Neural Network Models for Predicting Compressive Strength of High-Strength Concrete.- Optimization of High-Performance Concrete Mixes Using Ferrochrome Slag, Silica Fume, Fly Ash and GGBS via Taguchi Method for Enhanced Compressive Strength and Durability.- Optimization of SBR Latex Content in Sustainable Concrete Using Taguchi Method for Enhanced Microstructural Properties: A Review.- Fifty Years of National Building Code, India: A Regulatory Evolution Study.