Task 3.3: Protective coating for improved energy efficiency in buildings

Task 3.3: Protective coating for improved energy efficiency in buildings Task Leader(s): Dr. P.C. Thapliyal Objective: To develop eco-friendly protective coating for RC prefab building components with improved performance against corrosion, thermal heat transfer and better durability Description of Task: Existing coatings have the volatile organic compounds (VOC) emission issues (legislative) and are based on…

Task 3.2: Eco-friendly corrosion inhibition to improve concrete durability

Task 3.1: Eco-friendly corrosion inhibition to improve concrete durability Task Leader(s): Dr. S.R. Karade Objective: To develop Eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors to improve durability of RC structural components Description of Task: Corrosion of reinforcement bars embedded in the concrete, particularly in thin precast concrete elements, leads to major durability problem due to low cover. To overcome…

Rakesh Paswan

NameRakesh PaswanDate of Birth03.03.1990E-mailrakeshpaswan [at] cbri.res.inPresent DesignationScientistGroupPolymers Plastics and Composites Division Educational AttainmentsDegree / DiplomaMain SubjectUniversity/Institution with DistinctionCountryYear of PassingB.Tech.Civil Engineering JNTU-H/ MRITSIndia2012M.Tech.Building Engineering and Disaster Mitigation AcSIR/ CSIR-CBRIIndia2014Ph.D.Civil and Environmental EngineeringUniversity of Rhode Island, Kingston, USA.United States of AmericaCurrently pursuing (Sep, 2022) Specializationa) Main Area of SpecializationCivil & Structural Engineeringb) Sub-area of SpecializationAlternate building…

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Dr. Chandan Swaroop Meena

NameDr. Chandan Swaroop MeenaPresent DesignationSenior Scientist & Assistant Professor (AcSIR)Division / DepartmentArchitecture, Planning and Energy EfficiencyDate of Birth 🎂15-October-1991Email ✉chandan@cbri.res.in chandanswaroop2008@gmail.comContact Number 📞 📱+91-1332-283253 Short Bio [Pdf Download Link] – Dr. Chandan Swaroop Meena Educational AttainmentsDegree / DiplomaMain SubjectUniversity/Institution with DistinctionCountryYear of PassingB.TechMechanical EngineeringFaculty of Engineering, Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), AgraIndia2012M.TechMechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering)National…

Dr. Kulkarni Kishor Sitaram

NameKulkarni Kishor SitaramDate of Birth27.06.1984E-mailkishorsk@cbri.res.in, kishorsk1@gmail.comPresent DesignationSenior Scientist & Assistant Professor (AcSIR)DivisionArchitecture, Planning and Energy Efficiency (APEE) Educational AttainmentsDegree / DiplomaMain SubjectUniversity/Institution with DistinctionCountryYear of PassingB.E.Civil EngineeringShivaji University, Kolhapur, MaharashtraIndia2005M.E.Civil-StructuresShivaji University, Kolhapur, MaharashtraIndia2007Ph. D.Civil EngineeringNITK, Surathkal, KarnatakaIndia2014Specializationa) Main Area of SpecializationCivil-Structures, Building Energy Efficiencyb) Sub-area of SpecializationIndustrialized Building, Concrete Technology, Fire Damaged Concrete Structure, Non…

Research Publications

20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072025 Papers Published in Journals Humaira Athar and B. Singh, Use of Pretreated Plastic Optical Fibers for Making, Translucent Concrete-Based Architectural Panels, Journal of Architectural engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, J. Archit. Eng., 2025, 31(2): 040250082, DOI: 10.1061/JAEIED.AEENG-1773. Sandeep Gupta, Industrial Calcium By product Waste: Sustainable Construction Materials for Building Applications, ACS Sustainable Resour.…

Planning and Business Development

The Planning and Business Development (PBD) group performs as the main center of the institute for effective planning, monitoring, evaluation and project budgeting of all the R&D and externally funded projects. PBD monitors the monthly, quarterly progress of the research activities of the institute and forward it to CSIR upon compilation. PBD also regularly maintains…

Research Planning & Business Development

The Research Planning and Business Development (RPBD) Group of CBRI was established in year 1999 on the behest of CSIR with an aim to provide services to enhance financial resources of the institute by coordinating business activities. The division provides a bridge between the institute and the outside agencies by supporting in existing areas of…