Dr. Vanama Raghava Kumar
Dr. Vanama Raghava Kumar
Assistant Professor (Grade-I)
Department of Civil Engineering
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
Tamil Nadu, India
Career Profile
| Organization | Designation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Tiruchirappalli | Assistant Professor (Grade-I) | Dec-2025 - Present |
| NIT Tiruchirappalli | Assistant Professor (Grade-II) | Oct 2022 - Dec-2025 |
| Tech TANGENT Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai | Manager - Design | Mar 2022 - Sept 2022 |
| IIT Bombay, Mumbai | Post-Doctoral Fellow | Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 |
| National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai | Project Scientist -I (Civil) | Mar 2016 - June 2017 |
| L&T Construction, Chennai | Postgraduate Engineer Trainee | Oct 2015 - Feb 2016 |
Research Focus:
- Waste to Wealth: Developing alternative aggregates from agro-industrial waste.
- Ultra-High Performance Fibre-Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC)​: Material development and design application in bridges.
- Marine Durability: Rebar corrosion monitoring and service life enhancement in marine environments
Consultancy & Industrial Services
Specialized structural consultancy services for government and private sector projects are offered, including:
- Design & Vetting: Bridge design, proof checking, and vetting of structural drawings.
- Assessment & Stability: Structural evaluation, stability certification, and structural health monitoring.
- Testing: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and condition assessment of distressed structures.
Educational Background
| Course | University/Board | Year of Passing | Percentage / CGPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. (Civil Engineering) | IIT Bombay | 2021 | 9.73 |
| M.Tech. (Structural Engineering) | VNIT Nagpur | 2015 | 9.17 |
| B.Tech. (Civil Engineering) | JNTU Kakinada | 2013 | 93.09 |
| Intermediate (HSC) | AP State Board | 2009 | 90.60 |
| 10th / SSC | AP State Board | 2007 | 91.00 |
Sponsored Projects
| S.No | Title of the Project | Funding Agency | Grant Amount (Lakh INR) |
Duration (Months) | Commenced on | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Development of an Automated Computational Framework for IRC-Compliant Load Analysis and Structural Design of Bridge Components | Tech TANGENT Solutions Pvt Ltd, Mumbai | 10.16 | 18 | 09-Dec-2025 | Ongoing |
| 2 | Development of Laboratory Test-Facilities for Service Life prediction Modelling of Reinforced Concrete Structural Members Exposed to Chloride-Induced Corrosion | NIT Tiruchirappalli (SEED GRANT) |
5.00 | 12 | 13-Sept-2023 | Completed |
Publications
Patents
- Vanama, R.K., Kopuru, V.N., Pandi,M., “Composition of Agricultural Waste-Based Alkali-Activated Artificial Aggregates For Concrete Applications and Process of Preparation Thereof”, Indian Patent Application No. 202641055264, PUBLISHED 15-May-2026.
- Vanama, R.K., Kopuru, V.N., "Method for Manufacturing Rice Husk Ash-based Cold-bonded Lightweight Aggregate and Hollow Blocks Thereof", Indian Patent Application No. 202541034438, Patent No. 575613, GRANTED on 10-Dec-2025.
- ​Vanama, R. K., Ramakrishnan, B., "An Interface Circuit for an Accelerated Corrosion Test Apparatus". Indian Patent Application No. 201921020474, Patent No.: 436523, GRANTED on 30/Jun/2023.​​
- Vanama, R. K., Ramakrishnan, B., "System and Method for Corrosion Acceleration of Rebar in Reinforced Concrete Pull-Out Specimen", Indian Patent Application No. 201921034527, Patent No: 393862, GRANTED on 31/Mar/2022.
Refereed Journal Articles
- Kopuru, V. N., Gayathri, J. R., & Vanama, R. K., "Sustainable Rice Husk Ash Aggregates: Optimized Production and Performance for Eco-Efficient Concrete". Journal of Building Engineering, 113999, Volume 113, 2025; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2025.113999
- Vanama, R.K., Ramakrishnan, B., "Experimental Investigation on the Bond-Slip Behavior of Rebars Coated with Epoxy and Polyurethane Systems: A Comparative Study", Journal of Building Engineering, 110066, Volume 94, 2024; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.110066
- Vanama, R.K., Addepalli, H., Ramakrishnan, B., "Optimal Dosage of Fe2O3 Nanoparticles to Enhance Chloride Resistance and Microstructural Properties of Concrete- A Comprehensive Study”, Indian Concrete Journal, 95(4), April 2021
- Vanama, R.K., Ramakrishnan, B., "Concrete Coatings for Mitigation of Embedded Rebar Corrosion", Materials Performance Journal, NACE, ISSN: 0094-1492, Volume 60, Issue 3, 2-5, March 2021
- Vanama, R.K., Ramakrishnan, B., Balasubramanian, K., Patil, S., "Conditional Assessment System for Reinforced Concrete Marine Structures – A Case Study", Intrnational Journal of Maritime Engineering (IJME): Transactions of the RINA, Volume 162, Part A4, 353-360, 2020; https://doi.org/10.5750/ijme.v162iA4.1144
- Vanama, R. K., Ramakrishnan, B., "Improved Degradation Relations for the Tensile Properties of Naturally and Artificially Corroded Steel Rebars", Construction and Building Materials, ISSN: 0950-0618, Volume 249, 118706, 2020; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118706
- Vanama, R.K., Ingle, R.K., "Finite Element Analysis of Skew Box Underpass Bridge - Few Observations", Indian Highways Journal, A publication of Indian Road Congress, ISSN: 0376-7256, Volume 44, Issue Number 2, pp 23-28, February 2016
- Vanama, R.K., Ingle, R.K., "Parametric Study on Skew Underpass Bridge", IJMPE, ISSN: 2320-2092, Vol. 3 (7), 87-91, 2015
Book Chapters
- Kopuru, V. N., Gayathri, J. R., & Vanama, R. K., "Mechanical and Permeation Characteristics of Concrete Made with Natural and Artificial Aggregates", Innovations in Sustainable Construction Materials and Structural Systems, Vol. YTD, Springer, Singapore. 2026 (acceppted-Vol3; ID184)
- Kopuru, V. N., Vanama, R. K., "Prediction of Compressive Strength of Blended Cement Mortar Using Machine Learning Models", Machine Learning and Digital Innovations in Structural Engineering, Vol. YTD, Springer, Singapore. 2026 (acceppted-Vol1; ID 396)
- Sharma, M., Tripathi, V., Vanama, R.K., "Role of Full Span Precast Girder in Development of High- Speed Rail in India". Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Vol. 748. Springer, Singapore. 2025 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1946-0_36
Conference Proceedings
- Kopuru, V.N., Vanama, R.K., “Prediction of compressive strength of blended cement mortar using machine learning models”, Proceedings of 14th Structural Engineering Convention (SEC-2024), 12th-14th Dec 2024, NIT Tiruchirappalli. ISBN: 979-889171163-1
- Kopuru, V.N., Gayathri J.R., Vanama, R.K., “Mechanical and Permeation Characteristics of Concrete Made with Natural and Artificial Aggregates”, Proceedings of 14th Structural Engineering Convention (SEC-2024), 12th-14th Dec 2024, NITT. ISBN: 979-889171163-1
- Kopuru, V.N., Vanama, R.K., “Potential of Rice Husk Ash Waste in Production of Cold-Bonded Lightweight Aggregate”, 10th International Conference on CONcrete under SEvere Conditions (CONSEC)– Environment and Loading, Chennai, India, September 25-27, 2024
- Meenakshi S, Tripathi, V., Vanama, R.K., “Role of Full span precast Girder in development of High Speed Rail in India”, 8th International Concference, ICCRIP2024, NICMAR, August 23-24, 2024
- Vanama, R.K., Ramakrishnan, B., "Effectiveness of Epoxy and Moisture-Cure Polyurethane Coatings in Corrosion Mitigation of Embedded Rebar- An Experimental Study", CORROSION 2020: NACE International, Houston, TX, USA, 2020 (SCOPUS)
- Vanama, R.K., Ramakrishnan, B., "Development of conditional assessment system for berthing structures – A case study", 6th International Conference on Ship & Offshore technology-India, The RINA, 94-99, IIT Kharagpur, India, November 2019 (SCOPUS)
- Vanama, R.K., Ramakrishnan, B., "Effectiveness of Moisture-Cure Micaceous Iron Oxide Polyurethane Coatings in Reducing the Chloride Migration into Concrete - An Experimental Study", CORCON 2019: NIGIS, Mumbai, India, Sept 2019
- Vanama, R.K., Ingle, R.K., "Parametric Study on Skew Underpass Bridge", 25th IRF International conference, Chennai, India, May 2015
- Vanama, R.K., Ingle, R.K., "Study of Loading Specifications for Railway Underpass Bridge", International Conference on Advances in Civil and Mechanical Engineering Systems (ACMES), Govt. College of Engineering, Amravati, India, Dec 2014
- Vanama, R.K., Rao, P.K.R., Reddy, S.R.K., "Enhancement of Mathematical Model in the Stiffness Method of Structural Analysis", National Conference on Innovations in Engineering & Technology (NCIET), GEC, Andhra Pradesh, India, Dec 2013
Awards & Achievements
- Honoured with Young Alumni Achiever Award (YAAA), an SRGEC Ratna Award, Silver Jubilee Celebrations, GEC, Feb-2024
- Secured 'AP' Grade in Coastal and Ocean Environment Course work (CE-769), Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Bombay, July 2017.
- Won Excellent Paper Award at 25th IRF International Conference on Civil Engineering held at Chennai, India, May 2015
- Received University Gold Medal for being Top Ranker in Civil Engg. among (200+) JNTUK Affiliated Colleges, 2009-13
- Honored with the Best Outgoing Student Award & Gold Medal, Gudlavalleru Engineering College (GEC) for 2009-13 AY
- Received Gold Medal and a Certificate of Merit for being the Top-Ranked Student of Civil Engineering 2009-13, GEC
- Received Certificate of Excellence for Securing First Rank among 637 Students of All Branches of B.Tech, GEC, 2009-13
- Received the Best Undergraduate Project award of Civil Engineering Branch of 61 Students, 2009-13 Academic Year, GEC
- Secured 98.21 Percentile In Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineers GATE- 2013 (Civil Engineering) among 67,472 Candidates, AIR 1202
- Won the State Level Technical Paper Contest on Artificial Neural Networks held at GEC, Gudlavalleru, A.P., March 2013
- Won First Prize in a National Level Technical Paper content held at AKRG College of Engg. and Tech., AP, 8th January 2011
- Won Third Prize at the Inter-Departmental Student Paper Contest on 'Green Engineering', GEC on 9th December 2011
Courses Handled
Undergraduate Programme
- Mechanics of Solids
- Analysis of Indeterminate Structures
- Basic Bridge Engineering
- Basics of Civil Engineering
- Engineering Graphics
- Building Planning and Drawing
- Strength of Materials and Concrete Lab
Postgraduate/Doctoral Programmes
- Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
- Advanced Concrete Technology
- Special Concrete
Students' Academic Projects
Ph.D. Scholars
| S.No. | Name | Roll No. | Full-Time/ Part-Time | Research Area / Project Title | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maruthamuthu P | 403123006 | Full-Time | Parametric Study and Service Life Prediction of Self-Compacting Concrete with Binary and Ternary Blends Using Alkali-Activated Artificial Aggregates | maruthupandi3855@gmail.com | Ongoing |
| 2 | Venkata Naresh K | 403121054 | Full-Time | Production and optimization of cold-bonded and alkali-activated rice husk ash aggregates for sustainable concrete applications | venky5495@gmail.com | Ongoing |
| 3 | S Purushotham Rao | 403823051 | Part-Time | Long-term durability and corrosion performance of structural lighweight concrete made with agro-waste | purushothamrao2011@gmail.com | Ongoing |
| 4 | Kavitha P | 403916002 | Part-Time | Experimental and Analytical Investigation of Ceramic Tile Waste Incorporated Fly Ash Concrete | kavi.dynamic@gmail.com | Thesis Defended |
Postgraduates (M.Tech.)
| S.No. | Name | Roll No. | Year | Specialization | Research Area / Project Title | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deore Sudhir Baburao | 203224009 | 2025-26 | Structural Engg. | Durability Performance of Concrete with Agro-Waste-Based Artificial Aggregates Under Aggressive Environment | sudhirdeore21@gmail.com | Ongoing |
| 2 | Libiya Saju | 203224015 | 2025-26 | Structural Engg. | Influence of GGBFS Incorporation and TM Ring Uniformity on the Corrosion Behaviour of QST Rebars at Different Bent Angles | libiyapparappuram@gmail.com | Ongoing |
| 3 | Vaishnavi K Suresh | 203224025 | 2025-26 | Structural Engg. | Influence of Corrosion and Confinement on Bond-Slip Behaviour of Concrete with Agro-Waste-Based Alkali Activated Aggregates at Varying Replacement Levels | vaishnaviksuresh101@gmail.com | Ongoing |
| 4 | Slomo Anna Daniel | 203524024 | 2025-26 | Construction Technology & Management | Maximizing Efficiency and Output in Linear Projects through Optimization of the Concrete Value Chain | slomoanna@gmail.com | Ongoing |
| 5 | Apoorva Sonwani | 203223005 | 2024-25 | Structural Engg. | Bond-Slip Behaviour of Rice Husk Ash based Lightweight Aggregate Concrete | apoorvasonwani123@gmail.com | Completed |
| 6 | Ostwal Saksham Vijay | 203223018 | 2024-25 | Structural Engg. | Out-of-Plane Behaviour of Unreinforced Masonry Wallettes Strengthened Using Carbon Textile Reinforced Mortar (CTRM) | ostsak1@gmail.com | Completed |
| 7 | Parkavi S | 203223020 | 2024-25 | Structural Engg. | Production and Properties of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash Based Alkali-activated Artificial Aggregate under different curing conditions | parkavisivakumar0@gmail.com | Completed |
| 8 | Dharani Tharun | 203523008 | 2024-25 | Construction Technology & Management | Incorporating Best Practices for Technology Integration and Process Improvement in Substructure Construction of High-Speed Rail | tharundharani7@gmail.com | Completed |
| 9 | J R Gayathri | 203222011 | 2023-24 | Structural Engg. | Mechanical and Durability Characteristics of Concrete with Agricultural and Industrial Waste derived Pellets as Coarse Aggregates | gayathrijr7@gmail.com | Completed |
| 10 | Chandan Kumar | 203222007 | 2023-24 | Structural Engg. | Mechanical and Durability Properties of Concrete with Ternary Blended Cement Comprising Industrial and Agricultural Waste - Based Supplementary Cementitious Materials | chandanbitp@gmail.com | Completed |
| 11 | Meenakshi Sharma | 203522012 | 2023-24 | Construction Technology & Management | Incorporating Best Practices for Technological Integration and Process Improvement in Launching Full Span Girder in HSR Construction | meenakshis7017@gmail.com | Completed |
Undergraduates (B.Tech.)
| S.No. | Name | Roll No. | Year | Research Area / Project Title | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahendra Singh | 103122056 | 2025-2026 | Experimental Investigation on the Interface Shear Behaviour of ML-Optimised UHPFRC and Normal Concrete | mahendra2f70@gmail.com | Ongoing |
| Srijan Gautam | 103122099 | srijangautam99@gmail.com | ||||
| 2 | Jitesh Choudhary | 103120045 | 2023-24 | Chloride Ingress Studies of Lightweight Concrete Made of Rice Husk Ash Based Pellets | jiteshc24702@gmail.com | Completed |
| Shourya Sinha | 103120105 | shouryasinha.c137@gmail.com | ||||
| S M Jakir Hasan | 103120107 | 103120107@nitt.edu | ||||
| 3 | Pyata Anirudh Kumar | 103119085 | 2022-23 | Optimal Design of Ultra High-Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete Section | anirudhkumar2713@gmail.com | Completed |
| SK Iliyas | 103119107 | iliyasshaik001@gmail.com | ||||
| Karangula Yashwanth | 103119051 | karangulayashwanth330@gmail.com | ||||
| Kumbam Tharun Goud | 103119064 | kumbam.tharun@gmail.com |
Workshops/Conferences Organised
- Organising Secretary, 14th Structural Engineering Convention (SEC)-2024, an international conference, organising by the Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Tiruchirappalli, December 12–14, 2024. For more Details: https://sec2024.nitt.edu/
Academic/Administrative Responsibilities / Co-Curricular Activities
- Warden, NIT Tirucirappalli, 26-Nov-2024 to Present
- Organising Secretary, 14th Structural Engineering Convention, SEC-2024, 12-14 Dec 2024, NIT Tiruchirappalli, India
- Coordinator of Infrastructure Committee, 19th Convocation 2023, NIT Tiruchirappalli
- Coordinator, Strategic Planning Committee, Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Tiruchirappalli, Calendar Year 2023.
- Coordinator, Ph.D./M.S. Admissions, Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Tiruchirappalli, July 2022, Jan 2023 Semesters.
- HoD Nominee: Comprehensive Examination Committee, Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Tiruchirappalli, Jan 2023, Jan 2024 Semester.
- Coordinator, MIS Committee (Time Table), Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Tiruchirappalli, Jan 2022 Semester.
- Coordinator Ranking Committee, Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Tiruchirappalli, July 2022 and Jan 2023 Semesters.
- Coordinator, NBA Committee for Criterion 1, Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Tiruchirappalli, November 2022 Visit.
- 'Teaching Assistant' at VNIT (2013–15) and IIT Bombay (2017–21) during M.Tech. and PhD programmes, respectively.
- Member of Core Committee Meetings at VNIT, Nagpur, Representing Structural Engineering Branch as 'Top ranker', 2014
- Member of Board of Studies Representing the Alumni, Dept. of Civil Engineering, GEC for Two Years w.e.f. July 21, 2014
- Spearheaded a team of 5 for an undergraduate project and Achieved the Best Thesis Award for the 2009–13 academic year, GEC
Outreach Activities
- Reviewer, Cement and Concrete Composites Journal, SCI Q1, IF:13.1, Elsevier, Apr-2026
- Guest Lecture on 'Quality Control Aspects of Concrete for Irrigation Structures & Concrete Mix Design', Induction Training Programme for the newly recruited Assistant Engineers of the WRD Assistant Engineers, IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE (IMTI), Water Resources Dept., Govt. of Tamil Nadu, 24-June-2025
- Member, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), SRGEC, Gudlavalleru, AY 2025-26
- Guest lecture at MIET Engineering College, Trichy. 14-Oct-2024
- Member of IRC code committee (Sub-Group B-4.5) to prepare ‘Guidelines on Design and Construction of UHPC (Ultra-High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete)’
- Online Expert Session on UHPFRC, Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), Changa, Gujarat, 19-Mar-2024
- Guest Lecture on UHPFRC, Gudlavalleru Engineering College, Dec 2023
- Reviewer, Structural Engineering Convention (SEC-2023), VNIT Nagpur, Dec-2023
- Member, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), SRGEC, Gudlavalleru, 2022-24
- Delivered a guest lecture at RISE Krishna Sai Prakasam Group of Institutions, Ongole, on October 3, 2023.
- Keynote speaker at the Second International conference on Advancements in Sustainable Materials and Infrastructure 2023 (ASMI-2023), SNIST, Hyderabad, September 13, 2023
- Expert Talk on ‘Service Life Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Structures Subjected to Corrosion’ in One Week FDP at JBIET, Hyderabad, February 23, 2023
- Keynote Speaker on UHPFRC Fundamentals to Applications in Bridge Engineering, IAStructE Student Chapter, IIIT Hyderabad, 2023
- Vice President, Office Bearer of Alumni Association for FY 23-24, 24-25, Gudlavalleru Engineering College, Andhra Pradesh
- Delivered an Expert Talk on UHPFRC, Manthan Program, Tech Tangent Solutions Pvt. Ltd, 2022
- Delivered a lecture on 'Design of Port/Marine Structures' at CE&QIP Programme, IIT Bombay, July 1st-5th, 2019
- Participated in 'Recent Advances in Concrete Technology and Durability of Concrete structures', CSIR-SERC, August 2019
- Participated in Indo-Norwegian Training Program on 'Seismic Design of Multi-Storey Buildings: IS 1893 Vs. Eurocode8 : VNIT Nagpur, Dec 2014
- Participated in the Short Term Training Program on 'Practical Aspects of Structural Design', VNIT Nagpur, 29th March 2014
Professional Memberships
- Member, The Institution of Engineers (India)
- Life Associate Member, Indian Association of Structural Engineers (IAStructE)
Contact
Dr. Vanama Raghava Kumar
Assistant Professor (Grade-I)
Room No. C19, Department of Civil Engineering
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
Tamil Nadu, India - 620015,
vanama@nitt.edu, (+91) 431 250 3178 (Direct)
