SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECTS AS PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

1. "A comprehensive rheology based thixotropic fluid flow model for improved control on 3D printing of concrete" funded by SERB, DST, GOI. (2021- 2024).

2. “Safeguarding heritage structures using seismic metamaterials” funded by SPARC, MHRD. (2019- 2021). Collaborating Institutes: UNIVERSITÉ AIX-MARSEILLE,France and IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, UK.

3. "Natural-coloured functionally graded rubberised geopolymer system: A cement-less solution for optimised concrete paver manufacturing ” funded by DST, GOI. Indo-UK Project. (2018-2020). Collaborating Institute: University of Edinburgh, UK.

4. “Sustainable and economical functionally graded rubberized concrete pavements” funded by DST, GOI. Indo-Tunisia Project. (2017-2021). Collaborating Institute: University of Carthage, Tunisia.

5. “Waste utilisation in concrete as aggregate: Asian perspective” funded by Asian Concrete Federation (2016-2019). Team leader of researchers from China, Hong Kong and Thailand.

6. “Utilization of plastic waste in concrete: Feasibility studies” funded by DST, GOI (2016-2019). PI from MNIT Jaipur.

7. “Experimental and analytical studies for the short term and long term behavior of epoxy bonded steel-concrete composite bridges” funded by DST, GOI (2012-2015).

8. “Development of a highly efficient procedure and GUI equipped software for the service load analysis of composite structures” funded by DST, GOI (2008-2011).

SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECTS AS CO-PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

1. “Waste characterization and possible gainful utilization of induction melting furnace dust” funded by Jaideep Ispat & Alloys Pvt. Ltd., Moira Sariya, India. (2021-2022).

2. “Utilization of Bamboo Strip as reinforcement in concrete” funded by TEQIP, MHRD. (2019-2020).

SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECTS AS SCIENTIST MENTOR

1. “Durability of concrete containing zinc slag as partial replacement of sand” funded by DST, GOI (2010-2013).

2. “Durability studies on geopolymer concrete containing waste rubber fibre as partial replacement of sand” funded by DST, GOI (2015-2017).

SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECTS AS GUIDE

1. “Experimental investigations of bond characteristics of steel-concrete composite interface connected by adhesive bonding” funded by Institution of Engineers (India) (2015-2016).

2. “Performance evaluation of interlocking brick/block masonry” funded by Institution of Engineers (India) (2007-2008).

INSTITUTE LEVEL PROJECT

1. Knowledge incubation for technical education under Technical Education Quality Improvement Program of MHRD

CONSULTANCY PROJECTS

Handled more than 150 consultancy Projects as PI of amount more than INR 35 million.

Major Projects handled

1. “Third Party Quality Assurance for Infrastructure of New Campus of IIM Udaipur” funded by CPWD- Ongoing (Since October 2018).

2. “Investigation of cracks in concrete PSC Girder on Bridge no 10 in RAU to TIHI new Broad Gauge line section” funded by Western Railway- Ongoing (Since June 2019).

3. “Investigations for structural safety of Mughal Museum being made by Precast Technique and subsequent technical suggestions” funded by U.P Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd.- Completed (August 2018- February 2019).

4. “Vetting of Design and Drawing of 90 meter Arch, 252 meter suspension bridge & 90 meter truss bridge at Rajim, Raipur (C.G.) ” funded by AQUATIC Pump Industries, Indore (India):- Completed (June 2017 - August 2017).

5. “Proof Checking of Structural Design of Multistoried residential apartment located at Sun-City, Jaipur-Bikaner Highway, Jaipur” funded by Apeksha Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur (India):- Completed (Feb 2014 - June 2014).

6. “Proof Checking of Various designs and drawings of Rajasthan Rural Water Supply and Mitigation Project” funded by Larsen & Toubro Limited. Ltd., Chennai (India):- Completed.

7. “Proof checking of structural design and drawing of three ROB’s at Makrana, Kishangarh and Ajmer in Rajasthan” funded by Multimedia Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Ahmadabad, India (India):- Completed (Sept. 2012-Jan. 2013).

8. “Proof checking of structural design and drawing of bridge at Gambhiri river and ROB at Hindaun Bypass” funded by RSRDC Ltd., Jaipur (India):- Completed (August 2014-Feb 2016).

9. “Proof Checking of Structural Design/Drawings for C/o 500 Bedded Boys Hostel and 210 Bedded Girls Hostel with provision for future vertical extension on III floor” funded by CPWD, Jaipur (India):- Completed (Sept 2014-Feb 2015).

10. “Technical evaluation/quality assessment of PQC mix for cement content” funded by Airport Authority of India, Jaipur (India):- Completed (2012-2013).

11. “Proof checking design of substructure of seventeen major railway bridges in the Swarupganj-Abu Road section of Ajmer division of north western railway” funded by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited:- Completed (Nov. 2011-April 2012).