Dr. Santhosh L

PRESENT PROFILE

Assistant Professor | Construction Technology & Project Management (March 2024 - Present), Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli

lsanthosh@nitt.edu/santomaills@gmail.com | +91 98400 68351 | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

University professor with about eight years of academic and industry-integrated experience in construction management and project management. Strong expertise in project planning & scheduling, risk & cost control, lean construction, governance & sustainability, quality & safety in the context of project management. PhD from IIT Madras and UTS Australia (as a Joint PhD programme). Associated with L&T Institute of Project Management from 2020-2024.

Proven track record in delivering industry-relevant lectures & corporate training programmes, supervising student projects, and curriculum development. Proven experience in teaching, research, and training Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD civil engineering students at the University/Institute and project management professionals in the area of construction management and project management. Programme Coordinator for the MTech Construction Technology and Management programme, an L&T-sponsored programme under the Build India Scholarship programme. Also, part of NIT Trichy’s Library Advisory Committee and Training and Placement Committee.

Experienced in bridging theory with real-world construction practices through case studies and live project exposure. Passionate about research, stakeholder collaboration, and developing future-ready construction and project management professionals.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Philosophy – Construction Management, 8.54/10 CGPA – Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India & School of Built Environment, University of Technology Sydney, Australia [Joint PhD program].
Master of Engineering – Construction Engineering and Management, 8.8/10 CGPA – Anna University, India. University Rank Holder (2^nd Rank).
Bachelor of Engineering – Civil Engineering, 86% – Anna University, India. University Rank Holder (25^th Rank).

AREAS OF RESEARCH

Construction Productivity Improvement
Construction Workforce Management and Capacity Building
Lean Construction
Construction Automation, including Building Information Modelling
Sustainability in Project Management, including Circular Economy in Construction Industry

TEACHING

CEPE13 Construction Management (BTech Civil Engineering, 4th year)
CE 755 Lean Construction Concepts, Tools & Practices (MTech Construction Technology and Management, 1st year)
CE 752 Construction Quality and Safety Management (MTech Construction Technology and Management, 1st year)
CE 772 Project Risk Analysis and Management Techniques (MTech Construction Technology and Management, 1st year)
CE 756 Construction Methods and Equipment (MTech Construction Technology and Management, 1st year)
HSIR14 Professional Ethics (BTech Civil Engineering, 3rd year)
CE 759 Construction Management Software Laboratory (MTech Construction Technology and Management, 1st year)
CE 758 Construction Engineering and Information Laboratory (MTech Construction Technology and Management, 1st year)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, India — 27 March 2024–Present
Assistant Professor, Larsen & Toubro Limited, India — 01 January 2023–26 March 2024
Research Associate, Larsen & Toubro Limited, India — 01 July 2020–31 December 2022
Casual Teacher & Research Assistant, University of Technology Sydney, Australia — 06 June 2017–31 August 2018

COLLABORATIVE AND SPONSORED RESEARCH (GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY) ACTIVITIES

Carried out industry consultancy for Tata Projects Limited to develop a Project Management Skills Compendium Framework within their organisation
Carried out industry consultancy with leading construction organisations in India, such as Godrej Construction, URC Construction Limited, Institute for Lean Construction Excellence (ILCE), to guide them in the implementation of lean construction tools/methods and practices in real-time project sites of the organisation
Deliver industry training programmes (corporate training programmes) and workshops for leading organisations such as Larsen & Toubro, Tata Projects Limited, URC Construction Limited, Institute for Lean Construction Excellence (ILCE), Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli
Enabling prefabricated construction to improve mass housing delivery, funded by the Australia- India Council, Dept. of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Govt. of Australia
- Co-organised a housing roundtable and study tours to raise awareness of the key issues and opportunities specific to mass customisation of housing in India
- Lead author of an Industry report on mass housing delivery challenges in India
Co-Investigator and Action Team Member, Construction Industry Institute India (Ci3) – An initiative driven by large construction clients to improve Indian construction industry (https://ci3.co.in/)
- Co-investigator of an initiative that was focused to develop and drive sustainable construction industry improvements by actively involving major stakeholders
- Co-authored two scientific Journal articles & two working papers on Indian construction industry issues
- Core Member of the Organising and Working Committee of the Launch and Regional Roundtables of Construction Industry Institute India (Ci3)
- Co-organised the conduct of four regional roundtables that focused on understanding Indian construction industry issues
- Co-authored the regional roundtable reports

PUBLICATIONS

Journal publications (In international peer-reviewed, WebScopus-indexed and recognised ARC ERA journals

Roy, D., Jantikar, M. and Loganathan, S., 2025. Claused or confused: how force majeure complicates contractual clarity in pandemic-era projects?. Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, 15(3), pp.1-13. https://doi.org/10.1108/EEMCS-12-2024-0539.
Yousefi, E., Ahmadian Fard Fini, A. and Loganathan, S., 2025. Production-oriented approach for optimal mass-customisation of floor panel layouts in cross-laminated timber (CLT) buildings. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 32(9), pp.5965-5988. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-10-2023-1064.
Manivannan, J., Loganathan, S., Kamalanabhan, T.J. and Kalidindi, S.N., 2022. Investigating the relationship between occupational stress and work-life balance among Indian construction professionals. Construction Economics and Building, 22(2), pp.27-51. https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v22i2.8052
Loganathan, S. and Forsythe, P., 2020. Unravelling the influence of teamwork on trade crew productivity: a review and a proposed framework. Construction Management and Economics, 38(11), pp.1040-1060. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2020.1795900
Loganathan, S., Forsythe, P. and Kalidindi, S.N., 2018. Work practices of onsite construction crews and their influence on productivity. Construction economics and building, 18(3), pp.18-39. https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v18i3.5973
Kumaraswamy, M., Mahesh, G., Mahalingam, A., Loganathan, S. and Kalidindi, S.N., 2017. Developing a clients’ charter and construction project KPIs to direct and drive industry improvements. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 7(3), pp.253-270. https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-02-2017-0013
Loganathan, S., Srinath, P., Kumaraswamy, M., Kalidindi, S. and Varghese, K., 2017. Identifying and addressing critical issues in the Indian construction industry: Perspectives of large building construction clients. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 22, pp.121-144. https://doi.org/10.21315/jcdc2017.22.supp1.7

Edited Book publication

Loganathan, S., Roy, D. and Rao, V.T.C.S., (eds.) 2024. L&T Body of Knowledge Case Studies: Volume I. Taylor & Francis CRC Press. ISBN No: 978-1-032-79018-3. https://www.lntipm.org/knowledge-resources/lt-body-of-knowledge-lt-bok

Book Chapter Publications (In internationally renowned, peer-reviewed & Scopus-indexed books)

Loganathan, S., 2025. Sustainable Site Development and Selection Practices in Construction. Handbook of Construction Project Management, pp.1397-1418. https://link.springer.com/rwe/10.1007/978-981-96-7631-6_46
Robinson, L.F., Loganathan, S. and Selvan, A., 2025. Health, Safety, and Environmental Management in Construction Projects. Handbook of Construction Project Management, pp.583-610. https://link.springer.com/rwe/10.1007/978-981-96-7631-6_19
Loganathan, S., 2026. Education and Capacity Building for Sustainable Rural Development. Smart Villages and Sustainable Rural Development - Building a Body of Knowledge for a Climate-Positive Future. [Accepted for publication].
Loganathan, S. and Arumugam, M., 2024. Chennai Metro Rail Project - Mitigating the Challenges from Land to Sky and Everything in between. L&T Body of Knowledge Case Studies Volume I, pp.32-42. ISBN No: 978-1-032-79018-3. https://www.lntipm.org/knowledge-resources/lt-body-of-knowledge-lt-bok
Loganathan, S., 2024. Creating World's Largest Cricket Stadium -Threefold Increase in Capacity Within Same Site Area. L&T Body of Knowledge Case Studies Volume I, pp.80-88. ISBN No: 978-1-032-79018-3. https://www.lntipm.org/knowledge-resources/lt-body-of-knowledge-lt-bok
Loganathan, S., Bahinipati, C.S., Ram, K.S. and Kalidindi, S.N., 2021. Policies and Priorities for Developing Capacity to Build High-Quality Infrastructure. Frontiers in High-Speed Rail Development, pp.510-525. ISBN: 978-4-89974-238-8.https://www.adb.org/publications/frontiers-high-speed-rail-development; https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/730976/frontiers-high-speed-rail-development.pdf#page=541
Kalirajan, S. and Loganathan, S., 2021. Impact of Digitalization in Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management. Innovations in Teaching and Learning in the Covid-19 Crisis, pp.102-109. ISBN No: 978-1-991215-93-2.https://academic.jozacpublishers.com/index.php/books/catalog/view/2/10/23; https://academic.jozacpublishers.com/index.php/books/catalog/book/2

Conference publications (In international/national level, renowned & peer-reviewed/Scopus-indexed conferences)

Kumar, M. and Loganathan, S. 2026. A framework for parametric BIM implementation and design automation in transportation infrastructure projects in India. In: Waidyasekara, K.G.A.S., Jayasena, H.S., Chandanie, H. and Tennakoon, G.A. (eds). Proceedings of the 14th World Construction Symposium, 10-11 July 2026, Sri Lanka. pp. 71-84. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2026.6. Available from: https://ciobwcs.com/papers/
Maneesha, P., Loganathan, S. and Mouli, D. 2026. Operationalising circular economy in mega infrastructure projects: A data-driven analysis. In: Waidyasekara, K.G.A.S., Jayasena, H.S., Chandanie, H. and Tennakoon, G.A. (eds). Proceedings of the 14th World Construction Symposium, 10-11 July 2026, Sri Lanka. 1251-1264. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2026.91. Available from: https://ciobwcs.com/papers/
Reddy, Y.A. and Loganathan, S., 2025. Reverse tendering as a lean enabler: An Indian case project. In: Proceedings of the Indian Lean Construction Conference (ILCC) 2025, 30 Nov-3 Dec 2025, IIT Tirupati, Tirupati, India. Pp.102.
Paidi, M. and Loganathan, S., 2025. Integrating lean principles for effective risk buffering in project delivery. In: Proceedings of the Indian Lean Construction Conference (ILCC) 2025, 30 Nov-3 Dec 2025, IIT Tirupati, Tirupati, India. Pp.68.
Kumar, M.D. and Loganathan, S., 2025. Optimising precast production through lean engineering and automation: The case of a large-scale transportation infrastructure project in India. In: Proceedings of the Indian Lean Construction Conference (ILCC) 2025, 30 Nov-3 Dec 2025, IIT Tirupati, Tirupati, India. Pp.47.
Sen, M., Daniel, S.A., Nath, V.V. and Loganathan, S., 2025. Productivity improvement approaches for linear and non-linear projects through lean construction. In: Proceedings of the Indian Lean Construction Conference (ILCC) 2025, 30 Nov-3 Dec 2025, IIT Tirupati, Tirupati, India. Pp.78.
Sharma, M. and Loganathan, S., 2025. Lean reservoirs: Prefabrication for waste-free, sustainable, and rapid overhead water storage. In: Proceedings of the Indian Lean Construction Conference (ILCC) 2025, 30 Nov-3 Dec 2025, IIT Tirupati, Tirupati, India. Pp.94.
Aseem, G., Aveek, B. and Loganathan, S., 2025. Lean inventory management in Indian linear pipeline construction projects. In: Proceedings of the Indian Lean Construction Conference (ILCC) 2025, 30 Nov-3 Dec 2025, IIT Tirupati, Tirupati, India. Pp.38.
Adnan, M.A. and Loganathan, S., 2025. Barriers to adoption of automation in Indian construction projects. In Proceedings of the 13th World Construction Symposium, 15-16 August 2025, Sri Lanka. Pp.273-286. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2025.21. [Scopus-indexed conference publication].
Rakshit, A. and Loganathan, S., 2025. Unpacking agile project management in Indian construction: Adoption barriers, industry readiness and sustainability viewpoint. In Proceedings of the 13th World Construction Symposium, 15-16 August 2025, Sri Lanka. Pp.1417-1430. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2025.106. [Scopus-indexed conference publication].
Loganathan, S., Jagannathan, M., Delhi, V.S.K. and Roy, D., 2024. Sustaining lean construction implementation in organisation. In: Proceedings of the Indian Lean Construction Conference (ILCC) 2024, 24-27 November 2024, IIT Guwahati, Guwahati, Pp.22.
Jagannathan, M., Loganathan, S. and Delhi, V.S.K., 2023. Adopting and sustaining lean construction – Carrot or stick? In: Proceedings of the Indian Lean Construction Conference (ILCC) 2023, 27-30 December 2023, School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi, India. Pp. 10-18.
Rastogi, A., Loganathan, S. and Kalirajan, S., 2021. Digitalising lean construction approach with Construction 4.0 solutions. In: Proceedings of the Indian Lean Construction Conference (ILCC) 2021, 1-4 December 2021, CEPT University Ahmedabad, India. Pp.509-518. https://www.ilce.in/ilce_conferences/indian-lean-construction-conference-ilcc-2021-reinventing-with-lean-post-covid/.
Kaliyan, Loganathan, S., Kalirajan, S. and Kalidindi, S.N., 2021. Implementation of last planner system in an Airport construction project. In: Proceedings of the Indian Lean Construction Conference (ILCC) 2021, 1-4 December 2021, CEPT University Ahmedabad, India. Pp.392-401. https://www.ilce.in/ilce_conferences/indian-lean-construction-conference-ilcc-2021-reinventing-with-lean-post-covid/.
Harshendu, S., Priya, S., Loganathan, S. and Purushothaman, S., 2020. On-site labour productivity challenges in Indian construction projects. In International Conference on Triple Helix Ecosystem for Earth, Environment and Energy THE3E 2020, ISBN No: 978-93-89515-17-6.
Prakash T, A., Priya, S., Purushothaman, S. and Loganathan, S., 2020. Utility of schedules in large Indian construction projects. In International Conference on Triple Helix Ecosystem for Earth, Environment and Energy THE3E 2020, ISBN No: 978-93-89515-17-6.
Loganathan, S. and Kalidindi, S.N., 2017. Labor sub-contracting issues in the Indian construction industry. In Proceedings of the PMI Research and Academic Conference 2017, IIT Delhi, Delhi: PMI India. Pp.145-152. [Won Best Jury Paper Award].
Loganathan, S. and Kalidindi, S.N., 2016. Absenteeism and turnover of migrant construction workers in Indian projects—A survey-based study. In Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress: Old and New Construction Technologies Converge in Historic San Juan 2016, San Juan: ASCE. Pp.1793-1802. https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/9780784479827.179. [Scopus-indexed conference publication].
Doloi, H.K., Loganathan, S., Kalidindi, S.N. and Mahalingam, A., 2016. Assessment of stakeholders’ management practice in infrastructure projects—An Indian case project. In Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress: Old and New Construction Technologies Converge in Historic San Juan 2016, San Juan: ASCE. Pp.1465-1474. https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/9780784479827.147. [Scopus-indexed conference publication].
Loganathan, S. and Rengaraju, V.R., 2016. A study on risk management practices in a metro rail project. In Proceedings of the International Conference covering the fields of Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Project 2016, NICMAR, Pune, India.
Loganathan, S. and Kalidindi, S.N., 2015. A review of labor productivity research in construction. In Proceedings of the Industry Academia Conference on Construction Management 2015, Hyderabad, India.
Loganathan, S. and Kalidindi, S.N., 2015. Masonry labor productivity variation: an Indian case study. In Proceedings of the Indian Lean Construction Conference 2015, Mumbai, India. Pp.175-185.

Industry White Papers

Loganathan, S., Balasubramanian, M., Ram, V. G., Mahalingam, A., Kalidindi, S.N., Newton, S., Forsythe, P. (2019), “How to deliver quality Housing for All by 2020?”, https://masshousing.online/files/Research/AustraliaIndiaCouncil_Roundtables_2019/Report_Chennai.pdf
Loganathan, S., Kumaraswamy, M. and Mahesh, G. (2016). “Construction Industry Institute India (Ci3) working paper on identification and formulation of key performance indicators for Indian construction”, http://ci3.in/working_papers.html
Loganathan, S., Chakravarthy, K., Kalidindi, S. N. (2016). “Construction Industry Institute India (Ci3) working paper on human capital and productivity”, http://ci3.in/working_papers.html

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Certificate in Project Management (CIPM) by International Institute of Projects and Program Management (i2P2M), Credential ID CIPM 23 13398; Issued in August 2023.
Certificate programme on ‘Programme for Excellence in Project Delivery’ jointly offered by IIM Indore & L&T Institute of Project Management, India, between August 2020 and September 2021.

PROFESSIONAL COURSES

Completed UTS BUILD (Beyond UTS International Leadership Development) program. It is an extra-curricular global leadership program covering topics in global citizenship, intercultural understanding, global issues, and community engagement.
Completed UTS Microcredential Course (3 credits) on ‘Management and Governance of Data Science Initiatives’ by the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building, UTS, between 5th and 10th October 2021.
Completed a workshop on case study writing at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) between 4^th and 6th October 2023.

INVITED EXPERT TALKS AND TRAINING PROGRAMMES

Delivered virtual seminar on ‘Lean Construction: Enhancing Efficiency and Eliminating Waste in Project Delivery’, 14 November 2025, Department of Civil Engineering, Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Technology, Tamil Nadu, India.
Delivered training on ‘Project Planning and Control’ (certificate program), 11-12 November 2024 and 4-5 September 2025, Tata Projects Ltd., Mumbai, India.
Delivered training on ‘Initiation and Planning Aspects of Projects’ (CPMDP certificate program), 16-17 July 2025, Tata Projects Ltd., Mumbai, India.
Delivered expert guest lectures on ‘Project Management for Improved Performance’ as a part of the Executive Programme in Leadership and Management, August and November 2024, Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE), IIT Madras, India.
Delivered expert lecture on ‘Digitalisation and Megaprojects: The Case of Indian Construction’, SPARC Workshop, 27 July 2024, IIT Delhi, New Delhi, India.
Delivered expert lecture on ‘Construction Project Management: Industry Trends and Practices’, Civil Engineering Symposium, 17 November 2023, Sairam Engineering College, Chennai, India.
Delivered expert lecture on ‘Construction Project Management: Industry Practices’, Faculty Development Program (FDP), 1 June 2023, National Institute of Technical Teacher Training and Research (NITTTR), Chennai, India.
Delivered guest lecture on ‘Teamwork and Productivity of Onsite Construction Trade Crews: Australian and Indian Context’ to undergraduate/graduate students, 5 March 2021, Swinburne University of Technology, Sydney, Australia.

CONTACT

Room no. 303, Second Floor, Annex Building, Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Trichy

Email id: lsanthosh@nitt.edu; Phone number: +919840068351

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