Assist. Prof. Dr. Rahul Sharma | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Senior Assistant Professor at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, J&K, India

Dr. Rahul Sharma is a Senior Assistant Professor at the School of Civil Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, India. With expertise in structural and construction engineering, he has made significant contributions to the field through research, teaching, and consultancy. His work focuses on sustainable construction materials, recycling of industrial byproducts, and durability assessment of concrete. Over the years, he has published extensively in reputed international journals and conferences, establishing himself as a thought leader in the domain.

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Education

Dr. Sharma holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar (2019), an M.Tech in Structural and Construction Engineering from the same institute (2013), and a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from RIET, I K Gujral Punjab Technical University (2011). His academic journey has been supported by a prestigious fellowship from the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Experience

Dr. Sharma has over six years of academic experience. He is currently a Senior Assistant Professor at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, where he has been teaching since 2018. Previously, he served as a Guest Faculty and Lecturer at the National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur. His role extends beyond teaching, as he actively contributes to research, project guidance, and reviewing for high-impact journals.

Research Interests

Dr. Sharma’s research focuses on sustainable construction materials, microstructural analysis of concrete, self-compacting concrete, high-performance concrete, fiber-reinforced concrete, and life cycle assessment. He explores innovative applications of industrial byproducts in concrete to enhance durability and environmental sustainability.

Awards

Dr. Sharma has received several accolades for his contributions, including:

• Fellowship from the Ministry of Human Resource Development for his Ph.D. (2013-2017).
• Winner of the India Engineers’ Day Quiz Competition (2016 & 2017) conducted by ICE Publishing, London.
• Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing for the Journal of Cleaner Production (2017).

Publications

Dr. Sharma has published over 30 research papers. Below are seven notable publications:

1. “Size Influence of Laminated Bamboo on Tensile Mechanical Properties with the Consideration of Density” (2025), Materials (MDPI) – Cited in 5 articles.
2. “Effect of Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag and Copper Slag on the Fresh and Hardened Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete” (2024), Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering (Springer) – Cited in 12 articles.
3. “Enhancement of 3D Printed Cementitious Composite by Short Fibers: A Review” (2023), Construction and Building Materials (Elsevier) – Cited in 18 articles.
4. “Fatigue and Fracture Behaviour of Geopolymer Concrete” (2023), Materials Today: Proceedings (Elsevier) – Cited in 9 articles.
5. “Sustainable Use of Different Size Fractions of Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator Bottom Ash in Cement Mortar” (2022), Case Studies in Construction Materials (Elsevier) – Cited in 15 articles.
6. “Mycelium Bricks and Composites for Sustainable Construction Industry: A State-of-the-Art Review” (2022), Innovative Infrastructure Solutions (Springer) – Cited in 8 articles.
7. “Sulfate Resistance of Self-Compacting Concrete Incorporating Copper Slag as Fine Aggregates with Mineral Admixtures” (2021), Construction and Building Materials (Elsevier) – Cited in 22 articles.

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