ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
My Studies
Ph.D. (Civil Engineering)
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India
August 2021 - Present
Area of research: Carbonation and carbonation-induced corrosion in reinforced concrete structures, Durability of reinforced concrete structures, Service-life estimation
Working with Prof. Radhakrishna G. Pillai
M.TECH. (Construction Management)
College of Engineering Pune (COEP), Pune, India
July 2019 - June 2021
As a post-graduate student at the College of Engineering Pune (COEP)
Project title: Development of Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI) for Tunnels
M.Tech. Project work under the guidance of Dr. M.S. Ranadive
Tunnel constructions are usually high-risk and complex projects. Often, these projects lead to overrun completion times and costs. Hence, thorough planning using an integrated tool is necessary to complete the project successfully. This study aimed to develop an effective risk management tool and help the project team understand issues in tunnel projects. The study conducted a questionnaire survey among contractors, consultants, and researchers to obtain qualitative inputs to develop a Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI) for tunnel projects. For this, the concept of Front-end planning (FEP) is used. The success rate of two case studies on tunnel projects was calculated using the developed PDRI tool. The data showed the tool's benefits in identifying high-risk factors and mitigating potential clashes in land appraisal requirements, permitting requirements, coordination of work, and scheduling.
B. E. (Civil Engineering)
Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT), Pune, India
July 2014 - July 2018
As an undergraduate student at Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT-Pune)
Project title: Feasibility analysis of sewage sludge digestion using anaerobic reaction
Umesh Hule, Akshay Deshmukh, Rohan Dhatbale, and Pranav Gawade, under the guidance of Prof. Nivedita Gogate
The world is running behind renewable sources of energy. The reuse and recovery of energy from the sludge can be a sustainable solution for the future. This project attempted to evaluate the feasibility of treating the sludge of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) anaerobically to generate methane. The post-treatment process, like Anaerobic digestion, is the most widely used process for sludge stabilization because it can reduce organic matter by up to 50%. As a result, waste generation is reduced, and the post-treatment process is optimized. The study estimated the potential of methane as a fuel to produce electricity. A cost-benefit analysis revealed that treating sludge anaerobically to generate electricity is not a self-sufficient treatment requiring public investment.