NameBiswajit Pal
Date of Birth06.12.1992
E-mailbiswajit [at] cbri.res.in
Present DesignationScientist
DivisionStructural Engineering
Biswajit Pal

Educational Attainments

Degree / DiplomaMain SubjectUniversity/Institution with DistinctionCountryYear of Passing
PhDStructural EngineeringIndian Institute of Science, BangaloreIndia2023
M.TechStructural EngineeringIndian Institute of Technology, GuwahatiIndia2016
B.TechCivil EngineeringJalpaiguri Government Engineering CollegeIndia2014

Specialization

a) Main Area of SpecializationCivil Engineering
b) Sub-area of SpecializationWaste utilization and synthesizing newer cementitious binder, Single Component Geopolymer binder, 3D concrete Printing, Finite Element Modelling, Fire structural Engineering

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

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Publications and Patents
  • Publications:
  • Journals
  1. Himanshu, Pal B, Ramaswamy, A. (2025). A Novel Phase-field damage model coupled with Timoshenko beam kinematics to simulate localized fracture in brittle architected lattice material. International Journal of Fracture (Accepted, Q1, SCI)
  2. S. K. Singh, Yasmeen, Biswajit Pal. (2025), Effect of precursors on the properties of one-part alkali-activated composite. The Indian Concrete Journal, 99 (5), 29-39 (Scopus) https://www.icjonline.com/editionabstract_detail/052025
  3. Yasmeen, Biswajit Pal, S. K. Singh. (2025). Influence of Novel Activation Techniques on Mechanical and Microstructural Characteristics of Alkali Activated One-Part Binder. Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier, 475, 141273, 1-17 (SCI, Q1, I.F-8.0) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.141273
  4. Chourasia, A. Pal, B, Kapoor, A. (2025). Influence of printing direction and interlayer time gap on the bond characteristics and hardened mechanical properties of agro-industrial waste-based 3D printed concrete. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE 37(4), 04025065(1-16). (SCI, Q1, I.F-3.6)  https://doi.org/10.1061/JMCEE7.MTENG-18196
  5. Biswajit Pal and Ananth Ramaswamy (2024), A meso-scale study to predict high-temperature behaviour of concrete structures in a hygral-thermal-chemical-mechanical framework, Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier, 421, 135671, 1-26. (SCI, Q1, I.F-8.0) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.135671
  6. Biswajit Pal and Ananth Ramaswamy (2024), A multi-scale approach to predict shrinkage and creep of cementitious composite in a hygro-thermo-chemo-mechanical framework-Theoretical formulation and numerical validation, Mechanics of Materials, 188, 104866, 1-32. (SCI, Q1, I.F-4.1) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmat.2023.104866
  7. Biswajit Pal., Chourasia, A., Kapoor, A. (2024). Intricacies of various printing parameters on Mechanical Behaviour of Additively Constructed Concrete. Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering. 24(41), 1-20. (SCI, Q1, I.F-4.4) https://doi.org/10.1007/s43452-023-00853-x
  8. Singh, SK., B, Aishwariya and Pal, Biswajit. (2024). Sustainable next generation single component geopolymer binder-A review of mechano-chemical behviour and life cycle cost analysis. Journal of Material Cycle and Waste Management, Springer, 26(1), 49-75 (SCI, Q1, I.F-3.9)  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-023-01852-z.
  9. Biswajit Pal and Ananth Ramaswamy (2023). A multi-physics-based approach to predict mechanical behavior of concrete element in a multi-scale framework. Mechanics of Materials, Elsevier, 176, 104509, 1-31. (SCI, Q1, I.F-4.1)  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmat.2022.104509
  10. Biswajit Pal and Ananth Ramaswamy (2021) “Meso-scale model for Concrete at Both Ambient and High Temperature”, Journal of Structural Engg, Csir, 48(3) pp 181-188. (Scopus) https://jose.serc.res.in/index.php/JOSE/article/view/310
  11. Pal B, Dutta A (2016) “Seismic response analysis of Train-Track-Bridge Interaction System to evaluate running safety of train in case of high-speed railways”. Bridge and Structural Engg. Journal (ING-IABSE), 46 (2), pp. 12-22. https://issuu.com/iabse.secretariat/docs/12_2016_june_vol_46_no_2
  12. Chourasia, A., Pal, B., Kapoor, A. (2025). Influence of Mix-Constituents on the Printability and Compressive Strength of Binary and Ternary Cementitious Composite made of Agro-Industrial Waste. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE. (1st revision Submitted). (SCI, Q1, I.F-3.6)   
  13. Jyoti, S, Biswajit Pal, S. K. Singh. (2025). Estimation and Numerical Modelling of Reaction Kinetics and Strength Evolution of OPC-LD Slag-based Composite Binder. Materials and Structures (1st revision Submitted). (SCI, Q1, I.F-4.0)   
  14. Himanshu, Pal B, Ramaswamy, A. (2025). A Quasi-Brittle Phase-Field Damage Model for Investigating Post-Peak Fracture Characteristics in Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete: The Influence of Fiber Bridging and Pullout. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Elsevier. (Under Review)
  15. G. Reena, Biswajit Pal, S. K. Singh, B. Kameswara Rao. (2024). Effect of Mix Types and Curing Conditions on the Engineering Properties of Single Component Geopolymer Composite. Journal of Building Engineering, Elsevier. (Under review-manuscript no-JBE-D-23-06677).
  16. Singh, SK., B, Aishwariya and Pal, Biswajit. (2024). Geopolymeric Materials-A Paradigm Shift towards greener and sustainable construction materials. Indian Concrete Journal (Under review).
  • Conference Proceedings:
  1. Pal B., Ramaswamy A. (2022) Meso-Scale Study of Plain Concrete Beam Under Both Ambient and High Temperature. In:  Sena-Cruz J., Correia L., Azenha M. (eds) Proceedings of the 3rd RILEM Spring Convention and Conference (RSCC 2020). RSCC 2020. RILEM Book series, vol 34 (153-162). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76465-4_14
  2. Pal, B., and A. Ramaswamy. “Effects of different shapes of aggregate on the behaviour of plain concrete beam at meso-scale.” In ASPS Conference Proceedings, Structural Engineering Convention-An International Event, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 331-336. 2022. https://doi.org/10.38208/acp.v1.517
  3. Pal, B., & Ramaswamy, A. (2020). Meso-scale study of notched and un-notched plain concrete beam under three-point bending. In IABSE Congress, Christchurch 2020: Resilient Technologies for Sustainable Infrastructure-Proceedings(pp. 890-897). International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE). https://doi.org/10.2749/christchurch.2021.0890
  4. Biswajit Pal and Ananth Ramaswamy (2019) “Meso-Scale Model for Concrete at both Ambient and elevated temperatures, Proceedings of INCAM 2019, 3rd – 5th July 2019, IISc Bangalore.
  5. Singh SK, Pal B, Chaurasia A, Singh D, Post fire investigations of fire damaged building and its rehabilitation, Proceedings of International Conference on Condition Assessment, Rehabilitation & Retrofitting of Structures (CARRS 23), 10-13th December 2023, IIT Hyderabad, India.
  6. Reena, Biswajit Pal, & SK Singh, Development of Sustainable Single Component Geopolymer Binder-A Greener Construction Material” in International Symposium on Innovative World of Concrete Conference (IWC 24) (Kolkata, India, 18th -20th January 2024)
  7. Biswajit Pal, Ajay Chourasia, Milan Tomar and R Pradeep Kumar, Influence of Interfilament Bond Characteristics on the Load Deflection Behaviour of 3D Printed Beam-A Numerical Study. National Conference on Futuristic Structural Engineering (StructENatcon 2024), (New Delhi, India, 8th -10th November 2024)
  8. Biswajit Pal, SK Singh, Numerical modelling of reactivity and strength evolution of fly ash blended cement. 18th NCB International Conference & Exhibition on Cement, Concrete and Building Materials, (New Delhi, India, 27th -29th November 2024)
  9. K. Singh, Yasmeen, Biswajit Pal., Influence of mix proportions on the engineering properties of one-part alkali-activated composite. 18th NCB International Conference & Exhibition on Cement, Concrete and Building Materials, December 2024.
  • Tech. Reports: NIL
  • Scientific Books / Book Chapters: 
  1. Pal, B., Ramaswamy, A. (2022). Mechanistic Analysis of Cementitious Composite at Meso-Scale. In: Singh, S.B., Barai, S.V. (eds) Stability and Failure of High Performance Composite Structures. Composites Science and Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2424-8_5. Online ISBN: 978-981-19-2424-8
  2. Pal, B., Dutta, A. (2021). Comparative Study Among Different Vehicle Models in Case of High-Speed Railways and Its Experimental Validation. In: Dutta, S., Inan, E., Dwivedy, S.K. (eds) Advances in Structural Vibration. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5862-7_32 Online ISBN: 978-981-15-5862-7
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  • Technology Transfer
  1. Technology transferred to M/s Ruchira Papers Limited in CSIR-CBRI Technology Transfer Mela held on 24-11-2023 on “Fabrication of Sustainable Building Bricks/ Blocks with Lime Sludge”  (Co-PI in the Project)
  2. Technology transferred to M/s Ruchira Papers Limited in CSIR-CBRI Technology Transfer Mela held on 24-11-2023 on “Eco-friendly and Low-cost Lime sludge based Wall Putty”  (Co-PI in the Project)

 
Name of AwardAwarded byAwarded forYear
Most Interactive participant awardIABSE, New ZealandIABSE Conference2021
Merit-Cum-Means ScholarshipWest Bengal Govt.10th and 12th Standard and B.Tech2008-2014
Amul Vidya BhushanAmul SagarOutstanding performance in 12th standard (Higher secondary) Examination2010
Professional Experience:
Worked as an Assistant Professor at National Institute of Technology, Silchar (India) from August 2016 to May 2017
Any Other:
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