Dr. Suman Kumar

Name	Dr. Suman Kumar
E-mail	suman.kumar [at] cbri.res.in
Present Designation	Scientist
Division	Heritage & Special Structures (HSS)

Educational Attainments

Degree / Diploma	Main Subject	University/Institution with Distinction	Country	Year of Passing
Ph.D.	Structural Engineering	IIT Guwahati	India	2022
M. Tech.	Structural Engineering	IIT Guwahati	India	2016
B. Tech.	Civil Engineering	NIT Hamirpur	India	2013

Specialization

a) Main Area of Specialization	Structural Engineering
b) Sub-area of Specialization	Computational mechanics; Blast and impact engineering; Design and optimization of protective shelters; Analysis and behavior of collapse mechanism of structures; Behavior of composites under ballistic impact; Modelling and Simulation of Buildings and structures under multi-hazards scenarios.

Countries visited in connection with higher studies, research training, employment and other scientific assignments:

Country visited	Purpose	From	To
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Publications and Patents

Current Publications (2009 onwards):
Journals:

Kaushik, Supratim, Suman Kumar, and Anjan Kumar Siddagangaiah. 2024. “Experimental and Numerical Based Model Formulation for Estimation of Subgrade Resilient Modulus Using the Repeated Load CBR Test Considering in Situ State of Stress.” Transportation Geotechnics, 101331. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trgeo.2024.101331. (Impact Factor – 4.9)

Kumar, S., Saxena, S., Sharma, H., Gangolu, J., & Prabhu, T. A. (2023). Development of Design Guidelines using Probabilistic Framework for The Development of Smart Thickening Fluid Based Ultra Resistant Adaptive Kinematic Soft Human Armor (SURAKSHA). Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 109277.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2023.109277 (Impact Factor – 9.4)

Kumar, S., Saxena, S., & Sharma, H. (2022). Ballistic Performance Evaluation of High-Performance Fabric Due to Interyarn Friction. Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, 27(4), 04022043. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)SC.1943-5576.0000721 (Impact Factor – 1.9)

Conferences (National & International)/ Symposium/ others:

Kaushik, S., Kumar, S., Siddagangaiah, A.K., (2024). Estimation of subgrade resilient modulus using Repeated Load CBR test. In: TRB 103rd Annual Meetting. Washington D. C., USA, 2024.

Umesh, R., Kumar S., and Sharma, H. (2020). “Progress and Evolution in Fatigue studies of Advanced Composite Materials” Second ASCE conference on CRSIDE 2020

Umesh, R., Kumar S., and Sharma, H. (2020). “Blast Induced Brain Traumatic Injury: Current progress and challenges” 6th national symposium on shock waves 2020, IIT Madras

Jaswanth G., Kumar S., Kumar A., and Sharma H. (2019). “Numerical technique for prestressing post-tensioning members subjected to missile impact load,” Proceedings of ICCMS 2019, IIT Mandi, India

Gangolu, J., Kumar, S., & Sharma, H. (2016). Impact testing Facility: BHISM for Performance based Design of Reinforced Concrete (RC) Structures. Procedia Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.12.095

Kumar S., and Sharma H. (2016). “Development of BHISM for Performance-based Blast Resistant Design of Reinforced Concrete (RC) Structures,” Proceedings of ICCMS 2016, IIT Bombay, India.
Publications previous to 2009: NIL

Tech. Reports: NIL
Scientific Books / Book Chapters: NIL
Articles: NIL
Patents filed / granted:

Filed

Granted
Sharma, H., & Kumar, S. (2022). A blast simulator for testing of specimens of variable dimensions (Patent No. 404848). Indian Patent Office.
Sharma, H., Kumar, S., Sharma, A. K., & Gariya, D. S. (2024). Construction of frangible structures for aviation industry (Patent No. 505446). Indian Patent Office.

Processes Developed: NIL
Process Under Utilization: NIL

Awards and Distinctions (including fellowships of the learned societies):.

Name of Award	Awarded by	Awarded for	Year
Merit-cum-means Scholarship	MHRD, Govt. of India	For acquiring Merit	2010
Merit-cum-means Scholarship	MHRD, Govt. of India	For acquiring Merit	2011
Merit-cum-means Scholarship	MHRD, Govt. of India	For acquiring Merit	2012
Merit-cum-means Scholarship	MHRD, Govt. of India	For acquiring Merit	2013

Professional Experience:
Scientist, CSIR CBRI Roorkee (17.01.2022 – Present) NIT Meghalaya (Since 21st July 2014 to 06-01-2022);Designation & Department: Trainee Teacher & Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Meghalaya, Shillong, Meghalaya, 793003 Larsen & Toubro Construction (8 July 2013 to May 2014);Designation: Graduate Engineer Trainee

Any other: Member, Institution of Engineers, India