NameDr. Suman Kumar
Date of Birth16.02.1992
E-mailsuman.kumar [at] cbri.res.in & sum92anith [at] gmail.com
Present DesignationScientist
DivisionData Science and Special Structures
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Educational Attainments

Degree / DiplomaMain SubjectUniversity/Institution with DistinctionCountryYear of Passing
Ph.D.Structural EngineeringIIT GuwahatiIndia2022
M. Tech.Structural EngineeringIIT GuwahatiIndia2016
B. Tech.Civil EngineeringNIT HamirpurIndia2013

Specialization

a) Main Area of SpecializationStructural Engineering
b) Sub-area of SpecializationBlast and impact-resistant structures; Performance-based design of structures; Collapse mechanism and building demolition; Behavior of composites under ballistic impact; Shock absorbent materials; Design and optimization of protective shelters

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

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Publications and Patents
  • Current Publications (2009 onwards):
  1. Kumar, S., Saxena, S., Sharma, H & Gangolu, J. (Under Review). Design and Development of Blast and Heavy Impact Simulating Mechanism for Blast Resistant Design and Validation of Structures. Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
  2. Kumar, S., Saxena, S., Sharma, H , Gangolu, J. &. Prabhu, T. A. (Under Review). Development of Design Guidelines using Probabilistic Framework for The Development of Smart Thickening Fluid Based Ultra Resistant Adaptive Kinematic Soft Human Armour (SURAKSHA). Journal of Reliability Engineering & System Safety
  3. 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
  4. R. Umesh, Kumar S., and Sharma H., “A Review: Fatigue Analysis of Advanced Composite Materials,” Proceedings of Second ASCE India Conference on CRSIDE, 2020, IIEST Kolkata, India
  5. Jaswanth G., Kumar S., Kumar A., and Sharma H., “Numerical technique for prestressing post-tensioning members subjected to missile impact load,” Proceedings of ICCMS 2019, IIT Mandi, India
  6. 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
  7. Kumar S., and Sharma H., “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:
  • Granted

1) Patent Title: A BLAST SIMULATOR FOR TESTING OF SPECIMENS OF VARIABLE DIMENSIONS, Patent No. 404848

Authors: Hrishikesh Sharma and Suman Kumar, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, GUWAHATI, India

  • Filed

1) Patent Title: BAMBOO FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FRANGIBLE STRUCTURES FOR AVIATION INDUSTRY

Authors: Hrishikesh Sharma and Suman Kumar, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GUWAHATI, India A K Sharma and D S Gariya, AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA ,

Indian Patent Application No. IN201831024409A, Filing Date: 2018-06-29

 

  • Processes Developed: NIL
  • Process Under Utilization: NIL

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

Name of AwardAwarded byAwarded forYear
Merit-cum-means ScholarshipMHRD, Govt. of IndiaFor acquiring Merit2010
Merit-cum-means ScholarshipMHRD, Govt. of IndiaFor acquiring Merit2010
Merit-cum-means ScholarshipMHRD, Govt. of IndiaFor acquiring Merit2010
Merit-cum-means ScholarshipMHRD, Govt. of IndiaFor acquiring Merit2010
Professional Experience:
  • 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