
- Qualifications:PhD-Pursuing, M.Tech, B.Tech
- Position:Student
- Department:Faculty of Environment and Technology (FET)
- Telephone:+44117 965 6261
- Email:Priyanshu.Sinha@uwe.ac.uk
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About me
Alma Mater:
- Philosophy of Doctorate in Civil Engineering from the University of the West of England, Bristol, (2023-Pursuing).
- Master of Technology in Construction Engineering and Management from Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, (2018-2020).
- Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from Adamas University, Kolkata, (2012-2016).
Work Experience:
- Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi: Project Scientist, (Jan 2022-Nov 2022).
- Indian Institute of Technology, Madras: Project Associate, (Jan 2021-Dec 2021).
- India Power Corporation (Haldia) Limited (now Hiranmayeeenergy), West Bengal:
- AutoCAD Engineer, (July 2016-June 2018).
- Summer Intern, (July-August 2015).
Scholarships:
- Fully funded Ph.D. scholarship from the Postgraduate Research Programme- College of Arts, Environment & Technology, University of the West of England, Bristol, January 2023.
Memberships:
- Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Student member ID: 93720581.
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Student member ID: 000012385975.
- University and College Union (UCU), Student member ID: 398819.
Certifications:
- Project Management Essentials & Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certified from Management and Strategy Institute.
- "User Training Program on Zwick/Roell-Universal Testing Machine". Organized by MPCEM Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.
- Project Management Professional (PMP)® from LinkedIn Learning.
Area of expertise
Research Topics/Interests:
- Low Carbon Cement.
- Use of Supplementary Cementitious Materials.
- Formulation of Geopolymer Binder System.
- 3D-Printing in Construction.
- Martian Concrete.
- Carbon Sequestration in Concrete.
- Utilization of Waste Materials in Concrete.
Skills:
- Comprehending the behaviour of the materials through the lens of microstructural characterisation techniques.
- Evaluating and investigating the mechanical performance and durability aspects of the concrete.
- Actively worked with 3D Printing Software such as SOLIDWORKS, PRUSASLICER, and ULTIMAKERCURA.
- Using software such as MAXQDA and NVIVO for qualitative data analysis.
- Hands-on experience in using REVIT, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, and STAAD Pro.
Projects Associated:
- Manufacturing with Geo-polymer Based Net Zero Binder Concrete for Digital Construction of Sustainable Future Civil Infrastructure: Ph.D. Project.
- Low Carbon Cement, Principal Investigator: Dr. Shashank Bishnoi, Mentor: Lupesh
- Performance Evaluation of Biomass Ash-Based Binders for Building Applications, Principal Investigator: Dr. Piyush Chaunsali
- Utilization of Biomass as an Alternative Fuel for SCM Processing, Principal Investigator: Dr. Varunkumar, S., Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Piyush Chaunsali
- Performance Evaluation of Martian Composite, Principal Investigator: Dr. Piyush Chaunsali
- Curing of Concrete using Liquified Carbon Dioxide: M-Tech Project.
- Estimation of Traffic Density of Rotary Section: B-Tech Project.
Journals:
- M. Kalyani, P. Sinha, A. Appadurai, P. Chaunsali and S. Varunkumar, "Evaluating powdered biomass as an alternative fuel for kaolinitic clay calcination in a novel flash calciner". (Under Review).
- K Snehal, P.Sinha, and P.Chaunsali, "Development of Waterless Extra-Terrestrial Concrete Using Martian Regolith". (Under Review).
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