NameRajesh Kumar Sharma
Date of Birth15.01.1992
E-mailrajeshkumar [at] cbri [dot] res [dot] in
Present DesignationSenior Scientist and and Co-Coordinator
GroupAdvanced Concrete, Steel & Composites (ACSC) Division
Tel.01332-283238

Educational Attainments

Degree / DiplomaMain SubjectUniversity/Institution with DistinctionCountryYear of Passing
B.Tech. (Hons.)Civil EngineeringMadan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, Uttar PradeshIndia2012
M.Tech. (Distinction)Building Engineering & Disaster Mitigation (Thesis title: Development of Cellular Foamed Concrete using Kota Stone Slurry Waste)Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research/ CSIR- CBRI Roorkee, UttarakhandIndia2014
Ph.D.Structural Engineering (Thesis title: Influence of High Temperature on Pure & Blended Cementitious Phases with Admixtures/ LC3 Materials)IIT Delhi, New DelhiIndiaOngoing w.e.f. Jan’ 2020

Specialization

a) Main Area of SpecializationCivil Engineering (Concrete Technology & Modeling)
b) Sub-area of SpecializationCement Clinker/ Pure Phases Synthesis, Low Carbon Cement such as CSAB, Limestone Calcined Clay Cement etc., Stone waste, Lightweight concretes/ Stabilized mud composite for Thermal Insulation, Statistical modelling, Design of Experiments, Chemical & Mineral admixtures, Sustainable Building Products, Polymer- Cement interaction, Microstructure (SEM-EDX, OM, MIP, TG-dTG) & Hydration (NMR, XRD, IC) of Cementitious materials

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

Country visitedPurposeFromTo
Jinan, ChinaExchange visit (based on BRICS project)14.03.1929.03.19
Brief Introduction:

Currently, he is working as a Senior Scientist (Advanced Concrete, Steel & Composites (ACSC) Division) in CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee- India. His areas of interest are Low Carbon Cement, Lightweight Concrete, and Waste Utilization. He has published 50+ SCI & Scopus indexed papers/ book chapters. He has contributed to the filing of 01 patent, along with transferring of 06 technologies. He has been the recipient of ‘Achievement Award for Scientist- 2024’ by CIDC established by Planning Commission (Now NITI Aayog), Govt. of India; Young Engineers Award : 2022–23 by ‘The Institution of Engineers, Govt. of India, 06 Best Research Paper Awards, 01 Best Technology Award for contributions in Civil Engineering Research. He has accomplished different R&D projects sponsored by the CSIR, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), etc. along with Industry sponsored projects. He is contributing towards 03 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are-
i. Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
ii. Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
iii. Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

He is a member of different National and International scientific/ technical societies such as- ACI, ICI, IEI, ASCE, ASTM, RILEM, and ISCA. He is an active reviewer for numerous SCI-indexed journals, published by Elsevier, ASCE, Springer, T&F etc. He is a member of 08 Bureau of Indian Standard committees including CED 2:2/IS:456 etc. 
Publications and Patents
  • Current Publications: (Jan’ 2016 onwards)
    • International Peer–reviewed (SCI/SCIE): 21 Nos. (*Corresp. author)
      1. Verma, P., Kumar, R.*, Mukherjee, S., & Sharma, M. (2024). Sustainable self-compacting concrete with marble slurry and fly ash: Statistical modeling, microstructural investigations, and rheological characterization. Journal of Building Engineering, 94, 109785. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.109785. (Impact Factor: 6.7/Q1/2023/ Ref. JCR 2024) 
      2. Thakur, A., Agarwal, R., Kumar, R.*, Singh, S., Athar, H., Naik Banavath, S.*, Sharma, M., & Rai, D. (2024). Enhancement of concrete performance and sustainability through partial cement replacement with Biochar: An experimental study. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40996-024-01661-w. (Impact Factor: 1.7/Q2/2023).
      3. Sharma, C., Rajput, A., Kumar, R.*, Srinivasaraonaik, B., Paswan, R., & Goyal, A. (2024). Thermo- mechanical and microstructural characterization of LECA and low carbon cement based lightweight mortar using box behnken design, and embodied energy analysis. Construction and Building Materials, 411, 134530. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.134530. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.134530. (Impact Factor: 7.4/Q1/2023/ Ref. JCR 2024) 
      4. Singh, B. K., Kumar, R.*, & Sengupta, S. (2024). Industrial production of fly ash and sand-based geopolymer bricks using different molarity of NaOH solution, and assessment of their mechanical and durability properties. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering, 48(1), 61-79. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40996-023-01154-2 (Impact Factor: 1.7/Q2/2023/ Ref. JCR 2024).
      5. Singh, D., Kumar, R.*, Sanjay Nighot, N., Rajput, A., Prajapati, A., Kumar Singh, B., Serkan Kirgiz, M., Srinivasaraonaik, B., Kumar Mishra, R., Khan, S., & Lakhani, R. (2023). A comprehensive review on valorisation of octal by-product as supplementary admixtures in the production of fired and unfired bricks. Construction and Building Materials, 408, 133641. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.133641. (Impact Factor: 7.4/Q1/2023/ Ref. JCR 2024)
      6. Bhandari, I., & Kumar, R.* (2023). Effect of silica fume and PCE-HPMC on LC3 mortar: Microstructure, statistical optimization and life cycle assessment. Construction and Building Materials, 403, 133073. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.133073. (Impact Factor: 7.4/Q1/2023/ Ref. JCR 2024)
      7. Bhandari, I., Kumar, R.*, Sofi, A., & Nighot, N. S. (2023). A systematic study on sustainable low carbon cement – Superplasticizer interaction: Fresh, mechanical, microstructural and durability characteristics. Heliyon, 9(9), e19176. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19176 (Impact Factor: 3.4/Q1/2023/ Ref. JCR 2024)
      8. Agarwal, R., Pawar, N., Supriya, Rawat, P., Rai, D., Kumar, R., & Naik B, S.* (2023). Thermo-mechanical behavior of cementitious material with partial replacement of Class-II biochar with accelerated carbonation curing (ACC). Industrial Crops and Products, 204, 117335. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2023.117335 (Impact Factor: 5.6/Q1/2023/ Ref. JCR 2024).
      9. Anurag, Kumar, R.*, & Goyal, S. (2023). Recycling of calcined low-grade limestone slurry in producing low carbon cementitious binder towards sustainable environment: ANOVA, statistical modeling & microstructural performance. Environmental Development, 47, 100910. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envdev.2023.100910 (Impact Factor: 4.7/Q1/2023/ Ref. JCR 2024)
      10. Nighot, N. S., & Kumar, R.* (2023). A comprehensive study on the synthesis and characterization of eco-cementitious binders using different kind of industrial wastes for sustainable development. Developments in the Built Environment, 14, 100135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dibe.2023.100135 (Impact Factor: 6.2/Q1/2023/ Ref. JCR 2024)
      11. Abhilasha, Kumar, R.*, Lakhani, R., Mishra, R. K., & Khan, S. (2023). Utilization of solid waste in the production of Autoclaved aerated concrete and their effects on its physio-mechanical and Microstructural properties: Alternative sources, characterization, and performance insights. International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40069-022-00569-x (Impact Factor: 3.6/Q1/2023/ Ref. JCR 2024)
      12. Kumar, R.*, & Srivastava, A. (2022). Influence of lightweight aggregates and supplementary cementitious materials on the properties of lightweight aggregate concretes. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering, 47(2), 663-689.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s40996-022-00935-5 (Impact Factor: 1.7/Q2/2023/ Ref. JCR 2024).
      13. Tomar, P., Kumar, R.*, Lakhani, R., Srivastava, A., & Chhibber, V. K. (2022). Improvement in hygroscopic property of macro-defect free cement modified with hypromellose/potassium methyl siliconate copolymer and pulverized fly ash. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 147(22), 12417-12430. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-022-11447-9 (Impact Factor: 4.4/2022/ Ref. JCR 2023). 
      14. Kumar, R.*, Tomar, P., Srivastava, A., Lakhani, R., & Chibber, V. K. (2022). Improvement of mechanical and microstructure properties of modified fly ash-blended low carbon cement with hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose polymer. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering, 46(6), 4219-4232. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40996-022-00855-4 (Impact Factor: 1.7/2022/ Ref. JCR 2023). 
      15. Kumar, R.*, Srivastava, A., & Lakhani, R. (2021). Industrial wastes-cum-Strength enhancing additives incorporated lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) for energy efficient building: A comprehensive review. Sustainability, 14(1), 331. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14010331 (Impact Factor: 3.889/2021). 
      16. Kumar, R.* (2021). Effects of high volume dolomite sludge on the properties of eco-efficient lightweight concrete: Microstructure, statistical modeling, multi-attribute optimization through derringer’s desirability function, and life cycle assessment. Journal of Cleaner Production, 307, 127107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.127107 (Impact Factor: 11.072/2021).
      17. Anurag, Kumar, R.*, Goyal, S., & Srivastava, A. (2021). A comprehensive study on the influence of supplementary cementitious materials on physico-mechanical, microstructural and durability properties of low carbon cement composites. Powder Technology, 394, 645-668. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2021.08.081 (Impact Factor: 5.64/2021/Q1).
      18. Kumar, R.* (2020). Modified mix design and statistical modelling of lightweight concrete with high volume micro fines waste additive via the box-behnken design approach. Cement and Concrete Composites, 113, 103706. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2020.103706. (Impact Factor: 7.856/2020/Q1) (Best Research Paper Award; by Jury)
      19. Hou, P.*, Guo, Z., Li, Q., Zhang, X., Liu, J., Yang, S., Cheng, X., Kumar, R., Srinivasaraonaik, B., & Singh, L. (2019). Comparison study on the sulfate attack resistivity of cement-based materials modified with nanoSiO2 and normal SCMs: Pore structure and phase composition. Construction and Building Materials, 228, 116764.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.116764 (Impact Factor: 4.419/2019/Q1).
      20. Kumar, R., Lakhani, R.*, & Tomar, P. (2018). A simple novel mix design method and properties assessment of foamed concretes with limestone slurry waste. Journal of Cleaner Production, 171, 1650-1663. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.10.073 (Impact Factor: 6.395/2018/Q1).
      21. Tomar, P., Lakhani, R.*, Chhibber, V. K., & Kumar, R. (2018). Macro-defect free cements: A future oriented polymer composite materials for construction industries. Composite Interfaces, 25(5-7), 607-627. https://doi.org/10.1080/09276440.2018.1439637 (Impact Factor: 2.025/2018/Q2).
    • International Peer–reviewed (ESCI/ Scopus/ WoS Indexed): 33 Nos. 
      1. Kushwah, S., Singh, S., Agarwal, R., Nighot, N. S., Kumar, R., Athar, H., & Naik B, S.* (2024). Mixture of biochar as a green additive in cement-based materials for carbon dioxide sequestration. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Engineering, 19(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40712-024-00170-y
      2. S Mukherjee and R Kumar* (2024). “Optimization of Statistical Models and Rheological Characterization of Lightweight Self-Compacting Concrete Composites Incorporating Limestone Waste and Metakaolin“, Springer. (Scopus with doi) 
      3. Snigdhajit Mukherjee & Rajesh Kumar* (2024). Statistical Optimization of Fresh and Mechanical Properties for Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) Incorporated Lightweight Self Compacting Concrete Using Central Composite Design. Book: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Advances in Concrete, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineering—Volume 1. DOI : 10.1007/978-981-96-0746-4 
      4. Sanjay Nighot, N., Kumar, R.*, & Naik B, S. (2024). Effects of Bogues compounds and particle size distribution on the physico-mechanical and Microstructural properties of Portland cement system. E3S Web of Conferences, 596, 01004. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202459601004
      5. Kumar, P., Kumar, R.*, Surabhi, Rahman, M. R., & Khan, S. (2024). Development of sustainable precast concrete sandwich wall panels using artificial aggregates and mineral admixture. E3S Web of Conferences, 596, 01006. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202459601006
      6. Yadav, A., Kumar, R.*, Khan, S., Pippal, A., & Khan, J. (2024). Size effect in lime-stone calcined clay Cement (LC3) incorporated paver blocks: Mechanical and durability investigation. E3S Web of Conferences, 596, 01002. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202459601002. (Best Paper Award by Springer-ICCMES 2024 Jury) 
      7. Verma, S., Yadav, A., Kumar, R.*, Kulkarni, K. S., & Khan, S. (2024). Studies on fly- ash and slag incorporated sustainable AAC composites. E3S Web of Conferences, 596, 01016. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202459601016
      8. Kumari, K., Kumar, R.*, Kulkarni, K. S., Pippal, A., & Khan, J. (2024). Studies on thermo-mechanical and microstructural properties of non-autoclaved aerated concrete. E3S Web of Conferences, 596, 01001. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202459601001
      9. Prajapati, A., Kumar, R.*, Maiti, S., Lakhani, R., & Yadav, A. (2024). Impact of foaming agent: Water ratio on foam stability of lightweight concrete. Applied Engineering and Technology, 3(2), 115-124. https://doi.org/10.31763/aet.v3i2.1397
      10. Kumar, P., Nighot, N. S., Kumar, R.*, Sharma, S., Kirgiz, M., & Goyal, A. (2024). Advancements in precast concrete sandwich panels for load bearing structures. Applied Engineering and Technology, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.31763/aet.v3i1.1402
      11. Kumar, P., Kumar, R.*, Nighot, N. S., Sharma, S., Rahman, M. R., Chidambaram, R. S., & Khan, S. (2024). Improving sustainability of precast concrete sandwich wall panels through stone waste aggregates and supplementary Cementitious Materials. Applied Engineering and Technology, 3(2), 102-114. https://doi.org/10.31763/aet.v3i2.1399 
      12. Amit Yadav, Rajesh Kumar*, Charu Mehta, B.Srinivasaraonaik, Nikhil Sanjay Nighot (2024). Development of Calcium Sulfoaluminate-Belite (CSAB) Cement using Low Graded Waste Materials. Springer. (Scopus/WoS with doi) 
      13. Amit Yadav, Rajesh Kumar*, Arvind Yadav, Abhilasha Prajapati (2024). Effect of Crystalline Admixture on the Water Impermeability and Microstructure of M40 Grade of Concrete. Springer. (Scopus/WoS with doi) 
      14. Verma, P., Kumar, R.*, Mukherjee, S., & Sharma, M. (2024). Rheological and mechanical properties of self-compacting concrete with partial replacement of marble slurry and fly ash. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 35-46. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-4844-0_4
      15. Semwal, S., Prajapati, A., Kumar, R.*, Kumar, S., Khan, S., Siva Chidambaram, R., Joshi, G., & Lakhani, R. (2024). Thermo-mechanical behaviour of lightweight precast sandwich panels incorporating solid waste—An experimental investigation. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 47-60. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-4844-0_5
      16. Mukherjee, S., Kumar, R.*, Sofi, A., & Behera, M. (2024). Rheological and mechanical properties of different types of lightweight aggregate concrete. Industry 4.0 with Modern Technology, 248-253. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003450924-46
      17. Das, D. K., Kumar, R.*, & Sofi, A. (2024). Hydration kinetics and stability study of pure phases of cement clinker with the addition of SCMs and dopants. Industry 4.0 with Modern Technology, 266-269. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003450924-49
      18. Kumar, A., Pippal, A., Agarwal, R., Kumar, R., Naik B, S.*, Athar, H., & Kushwah, S. (2023). Thermo-physical study of Biochar mixture into the cement based material for thermal comfort. Jounarl of Building Design and Environment, 2(2):21478. https://doi.org/10.37155/2811-0730-0201-13. 
      19. Kumar, R.* (2023). Influence on hydration and Microstructural properties of low-carbon cementitious binder modified with water-soluble polymer and fly ash. Recent Advances in Materials, Mechanics and Structures, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 1-12. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3371-4_1 
      20. Kumar, R.* (2023). Recent progress in newer cementitious binders as an alternative to Portland cement: Need for the 21st century. Recent Advances in Structural Engineering & Construction Management, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 797-812. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4040-8_63 
      21. Kumar, R.*, & Singh, B. K. (2023). Cement stabilized mud blocks admixed with bagasse fibre, wheat straw and crumb rubber: Physico-mechanical and thermal investigation. Recent Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction Management, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 609-623. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4040-8_49 (Best Paper Award by Springer-ICSMC Jury) 
      22. Kumar, R.*, & Lakhani, R. (2023). Studies on polymer-modified lime-surkhi repair mortar for heritage buildings: Physico-mechanical and micro-structural characterization. Recent Advances in Structural Engineering & Construction Management, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 759-772. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4040-8_60 
      23. Sharma, C. S., & Kumar, R.* (2023). Influence of dry lime sludge on the physico-mechanical and Microstructural properties of low carbon cementitious composites exposed at elevated temperature.Recent Advances in Materials, Mechanics and Structures, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 333-346. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3371-4_30 
      24. Anurag, & Kumar, R.* (2023). Optimization of clinker factor for low-carbon Penta-blended cement mortar via box–behnken design of response surface methodology. Recent Advances in Structural Engineering & Construction Management, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 577-596. Springer.  https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4040-8_47 
      25. Singh, B. K., & Kumar, R.* (2023). Novel lightweight Portland pozzolana cement (PPC) stabilized mud composites using crumb rubber & agricultural waste: Physico-mechanical and thermal performance. Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.03.132
      26. Solanki, S., Kumar, R.*, Yadav, A. P., & Gupta, S. (2023). Mathematical modelling and ANOVA analysis to develop sustainable ceramic tiles using high volume marble slurry. Materials Today: Proceedings, 82, 178-185, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.12.229 
      27. Bhandari, I., & Kumar, R.* (2023). Limestone-calcined clay-silica fume blended cement: Statistical modelling and multi-attribute optimization through derringer’s desirability function. Materials Today: Proceedings, 82, 14-21, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.10.130
      28. Anurag, Kumar, R.*, Goyal, S., Sumedha (2022). Supplementary cementitious materials in low carbon cementitious binders and concrete composites: Fresh and Hardened Properties. Indian Journal of Environmental Protection (ISSN 0253–7141). https://www.e-ijep.co.in/ijep-4213-1564-1571-2022/
      29. Kumar R.*, Lakhani R., Kumar A. (2022). Physico-Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Lightweight Structural Concrete with Light Expanded Clay Aggregate for Energy-Efficient Buildings. Advances in Construction Materials and Sustainable Environment. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 196. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6557-8_14 
      30. Srivastava A., Kumar R.* & Lakhani R. (2022). “Low energy Eco-cementitious binders as an alternative to Ordinary Portland Cement” in ‘Smart Materials, Technologies, and Devices: Applications of Industry 4.0’ published by Springer Nature Switzerland, C. M. Hussain, P. Di Sia (eds.), 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58675-1_143-1.  
      31. Kumar R.*, Lakhani R., Singh B.K., Sharma M., Negi S.K. (2022). Agro-Industrial Wastes Incorporated Cement Stabilized Mud Composites for Roof and Wall Assembly in Energy Efficient Building Envelope. Advances in Construction Materials and Sustainable Environment. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 196. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6557-8_15 
      32. Srivastava A.*, Singh S.K., Kumar R. (2022). Physical and Mechanical Characteristics of Cement Mortar with Coal Bottom Ash as Fine Aggregate Under Elevated Temperature. Advances in Construction Materials and Sustainable Environment. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 196. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6557-8_46 
      33. Lakhani, R.*, Kumar, R., & Tomar, P. (2014). Utilization of stone waste in the development of value-added products: A state of the art review. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Review. 7, Issue 3, 180-187, ISSN: 1791-2377. DOI: 10.25103/jestr.073.29 
    • International Conference Paper: 27 Nos. 
      1. Rajesh Kumar*, Shashank Bishnoi, N Gopalakrishnan (2024). “Synthesis and Characterization of M3- Alite Polymorph”. The 18th NCB International Conference & Exhibition on Cement, Concrete and Building Materials, 27 – 29 November 2024, New Delhi, India. (Paper ID- P179)
      2. Rajesh Kumar*, Shashank Bishnoi, N Gopalakrishnan (2024). “β-Belite Polymorph Doped with H3BO3: High Volume Synthesis & Characterization”. The 18th NCB International Conference & Exhibition on Cement, Concrete and Building Materials, 27 – 29 November 2024, New Delhi, India. (Paper ID- P180)
      3. Nikhil Sanjay Nighot, Rajesh Kumar*, Srinivasarao Naik B (2024). “Efficacy of Co-calcined Red Mud with Kaolin Clay to Develop Low Carbon Cementitious Material”. The 18th NCB International Conference & Exhibition on Cement, Concrete and Building Materials, 27 – 29 November 2024, New Delhi, India. (Paper ID- P261)
      4. Aditya Milmile, Rajesh Kumar* and Banti A. Gedam (2024). “Mechanical Properties of High-Performance Concrete Utilizing Steel and Polypropylene Fibers”. The 18th NCB International Conference & Exhibition on Cement, Concrete and Building Materials, 27 – 29 November 2024, New Delhi, India. (Paper ID- P224)
      5. Rajesh Kumar* (2024). “Synthesis of Eco-Cement Clinker using Low Graded Industrial Waste”. ‘International Conference on Advances in Chemical and Applied Sciences for Sustainable Development”, JECRC University, Jaipur (Rajasthan), India, 29-30 March’ 2024. (Best Research Paper Award by American Chemical Society (ACS) along with International Conference on “Advances in Chemical and Applied Sciences for Sustainable Development”- 2024)
      6. Rajesh Kumar*, Abhilasha Prajapati, Shahnawaz Khan, Jeeshan Khan, Srinivasarao Naik B (2024). “Comparative Studies of Cost effective Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Tiles for Energy Efficient Green Buildings”, International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environment (ICSEE-2024), Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal, India, 23-25 Feb, 2024. (Paper ID- 47)
      7. Nikhil Sanjay Nighot, Rajesh Kumar*, Srinivasarao Naik B, Pushpender Kumar (2024). “Influence of Chemical Compounds and Fineness of OPC on Various Properties of OPC Mortar”, International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environment (ICSEE-2024), Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal, India, 23-25 Feb, 2024. (Paper ID- 66)
      8. BK Singh*, Rajesh Kumar, Siddharth Sengupta, Dipanshu Snehi, Deepak Kumar (2024). “Performance assessment of industrially produced fly ash-sand-based geopolymer bricks in an acidic environment”. International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environment (ICSEE-2024), Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal, India, 23-25 Feb, 2024.
      9. Rajesh Kumar* & Bibhakar Kumar Singh (2022). “Physico – mechanical and thermal characteristics of novel lightweight mud composites for wall -roof treatment”, Second International Conference on Construction Materials and Structures (ICCMS), National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC), 13-19 December, 2022. (Elsevier- ICCMS Best Research Paper Award).
      10. Chandra Shekhar Sharma & Rajesh Kumar* (2022). “Use of low-grade limestone slurry to develop Sustainable low carbon Portland Limestone cementitious material”, International Conference on Recent Developments in Civil Engineering, 20-21 OCTOBER 2022 MNNIT Allahabad, Prayagraj, India; In association with Indian Concrete Institute (ICI) & Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS). http://mnnit.ac.in/rdc2022/ (Paper ID – 83). (Will be published in Scopus with doi) 
      11. Rajesh Kumar* (2022). “Eco-efficient Lightweight concrete with high volume micro fines via the Box Behnken design approach of Response Surface Methodology”, The 11th Global Conference on Materials Science and Engineering CMSE 2022, Shenzhen, China, September 16-19, 2022. (Paper ID – CMSE4749). https://opensz.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/CMSE2022/file/CMSE2022-Conference%20Program(v12).pdf
      12. Rajesh Kumar* (2021). “Experimental investigation on the effect of high volume micro fines on mechanical, seismic resistance and thermal properties of Aircrete”, 11th International Conference on Sustainable Waste Management & Circular Economy and IPLA Global Forum 2021, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, pp. 1-19, 01st – 04th December 2021. (will be published online with DOI). (Springer- IconSWM Excellence Award for Best Paper). (Paper ID – AB_01). https://www.iswmaw.com/ 
      13. Anurag Rajput and Rajesh Kumar* (2021). “A comprehensive study on the multi-attribute optimization of clinker factor for sustainable cementitious system via Response Surface Methodology”, 11th International Conference on Sustainable Waste Management & Circular Economy and IPLA Global Forum 2021, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, pp. 1-21, 01st – 04th December 2021. (Paper ID – AB_02). https://www.iswmaw.com/ 
      14. Rajesh Kumar* & Bibhakar Singh (2021). “Studies on natural fibres incorporated Cement stabilized mud blocks”, International Conference on Structures, Materials and Construction (ICSMC 2021), Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, HP, India, 12th – 13th Nov 2021. (Paper ID – 134). https://ocs.springer.com/misc/home/ICSMC2021. 
      15. Anurag Rajput, Rajesh Kumar*, Shweta Goyal, Sumedha (2021). “Efficacy of supplementary cementitious materials in low carbon cementitious binders and concrete: An updated holistic approach”, International Conference on Structures, Materials and Construction (ICSMC 2021), Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, HP, India, 12th – 13th Nov 2021. (Paper ID – 284). https://ocs.springer.com/misc/home/ICSMC2021. 
      16. Rajesh Kumar* (2021). “Newer low carbon cementitious binders as an alternative to Ordinary Portland cement”, International Conference on Structures, Materials and Construction (ICSMC 2021), Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, HP, India, 12th – 13th Nov 2021. (Paper ID – 274). 
      17. Rajesh Kumar* and Rajni Lakhani (2021). “Physico-mechanical and Micro-structural characterization of HPMC incorporated Lime-surkhi repair mortar”, International Conference on Structures, Materials and Construction (ICSMC 2021), Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, HP, India, 12th – 13th Nov 2021. (Paper ID – 271). 
      18. Anurag Rajput and Rajesh Kumar* (2021). “Multi-attribute optimization for clinker factor of Low carbon cement mortar using Response Surface Methodology ”, International Conference on Structures, Materials and Construction (ICSMC 2021), Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, HP, India, 12th – 13th Nov 2021. (Paper ID – 116). 
      19. Kumar R.*, Singh B.K. and Sharma M. (2021). “Cement Stabilized Mud Composites induced with Agro-Industrial Wastes”, International Conference on Construction Materials and Environment, 2021 (ICCME 2021), Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India, June 3-4, 2021. (Paper ID – 025). 
      20. Kumar R.*, Lakhani R., Kumar A. (2021). “Lightweight Structural Concrete with LECA for Energy-Efficient Buildings”, International Conference on Construction Materials and Environment, 2021 (ICCME 2021), Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India, June 3-4, 2021. (Paper ID – 024). 
      21. Kumar, R.*, Singh, B. K. and Lakhani, R. (2021). “Development of novel lightweight mud phuska composite using less cohesive soil, agricultural and rubber aggregates for roof and wall treatment”, Abstracts of International Conferences & Meetings, 1(3). International Conference on Reuse and Recycling of Materials and their products (ICRM – 2020), Organized by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam Kerala & Wroclaw University of Technology Wroclaw, Poland. December 11-13,2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5052003 
      22. Kumar, R.* and Lakhani, R. (2021). “Development of lightweight aggregate concrete with optimum thermal transmittance for opaque wall assembly in composite climates ”, Abstracts of International Conferences & Meetings, 1(3).International Conference on Reuse and Recycling of Materials and their products (ICRM – 2020), Organized by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam Kerala & Wroclaw University of Technology Wroclaw, Poland, December 11-13, 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5051936 
      23. Rajni Lakhani, Rajesh Kumar, Priyanka Tomar* and Nishant Kumar (2019). “Study of cement-lime mortars for heritage buildings: Micro-structural and Physico-mechanical aspects”, International Conference on Advanced Materials, Nirmalagiri College, Kannur, Kerala, India, pp. 103-110, 12th – 14th June, 2019.
      24. Priyanka Tomar*, Rajni Lakhani and Rajesh Kumar (2018). “Effect of Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose and Fly Ash on the Fresh and Hardened Properties of Cement Paste”, An International Conference on Advances in Construction Materials and Structures”, IIT- Roorkee, March 7-8, 2018.
      25. Priyanka Tomar*, Rajesh Kumar, Rajni Lakhani and Shahnawaz Khan (2017). ‘‘Influence of the Self Crosslinkable Polymers on the Properties of the Fly ash Blended Composite Cements“, An International conference on Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial and Civil Engineering”, Jaipur, Rajasthan, pp. 52-62, Dec.17, 2017.
      26. Rajni Lakhani* and Rajesh Kumar (2016). “Value Added Building Products using Kota Stone Cutting and Slurry Waste”, Emerging Building Materials and Construction Technologies, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India, Nov. 18, 2016.
      27. Rajesh Kumar* and Rajni Lakhani (2016). “Use of Kota Stone Slurry Waste in the Development of Non-Load Bearing Cellular Foamed Concrete Blocks”, An International Seminar on Emerging Building Materials and Construction Technologies, BMTPC, New Delhi, India, March 21-22, 2016, Paper ID – 101.
  • International/ National Posters: 04 Nos.
      1. S Mukherjee, R Kumar*,  A. Sofi (2023). “Statistical Optimization and Rheological Behaviour of Limestone- Calcined Clay Incorporated Lightweight Self Compacting Concrete”, The 5th Euro-Mediterranean Conference for Environmental Integration (EMCEI-2023), Rende (Cosenza), Italy, 2–5 October 2023. 
      2. Ishan Bhandari, Rajesh Kumar*, A Sofi, and Abhishek Srivastava (2022). “Statistical optimization of HPMC-PCE based Limestone- Calcined Clay- Silica fume blended Cement: Fresh and Hardened Properties, and Microstructural Investigation”, International Conference on Calcined Clay for Sustainable Concrete, SwissTech Convention Center, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland, 5th– 7th July 2022. (Proceedings will be published online). https://ccsc.epfl.ch/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/CCSC-2022_conference-programme_tentative.pdf 
      3. Rajesh Kumar*, Abhishek Srivastava, Priyanka Tomar and Rajni Lakhani (2021). “Effect of Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose polymer modification on properties of low carbon cementitious composites”, Abstract Proceedings of 3rd International Congress on Materials & Structural Stability, Rabat, Morocco, p2-309, pp. 134-135, 24-26 November 2021. https://www.congresscmss21.asmatec.org/
      4. Rajesh Kumar*, Rajni Lakhani, Priyanka Tomar and Shahnawaz Khan (2015). “Potential Use of Kota Stone Waste in the Production of Value Added Products”, Proceeding of 26th Annual General Meeting of Materials Research Society of India 2015, Jaipur, Feb. 9-11, 2015 (Accepted paper ID: MEE −08).
  • National Conference papers: 05 Nos. 
      1. Rajesh Kumar*, Rajni Lakhani, Abhilasha, Neha Rawat and Shahnawaz Khan (2023). “Microstructural and Thermo- mechanical Properties of Energy- Efficient Structural Lightweight Concrete with LECA, Fly ash and Marble slurry”, Proceeding on Innovative and Sustainable Materials & Technologies (ISCMT-2023), Indian Habitat Centre- New Delhi, January 06th, 2023.
      2. Rajesh Kumar and Rajni Lakhani (2019). “Cement Concrete Interlocking Paver Blocks using Kotastone and Marble slurry”, Advances in Building-Road Materials and Construction Engineering (ABRMCE-2019), MNIT Jaipur, March 25th & 26th, 2019.
      3. Rajni Lakhani and Rajesh Kumar (2018). “Strategies for the Restoration of Heritage Buildings: Material Issues”, Technical Training Program, BHAGVAN- A SEARCH, CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee, Oct. 3-4, 2018.
      4. Priyanka Tomar, Rajni Lakhani and Rajesh Kumar (2018). ‘‘Micro-structure and Thermal properties of polymer modified fly ash blended cement pastes for Repair applications“, A National Seminar on Emerging Building Materials and Construction Technologies”, India Habitat Centre, Delhi, Feb. 22-23, 2018.   
      5. Rajni Lakhani and Rajesh Kumar (2017). “Sustainable Use of Kota Stone Waste”, Gainful Utilization of Marble Slurry and Other Stone Wastes, MNIT Jaipur, India, July 13, 2017,pp.191-192.
  • National/Institutional Magazine papers: 03 Nos.
      1. राजेश कुमार, अंकित यादव, चंद्रशेखर शर्मा, और निखिल निघोट (2022). “निम्न श्रेणी के औद्योगिक अपशिष्ट द्वारा निम्न ऊर्जा- कार्बन युक्त ईको-सीमेंट का विकास”, राष्ट्रीय पत्रिका ’अभियंता बन्धु’-2022, इंस्टीट्यूशन ऑफ इंजीनियर्स (IEI) (भारत), pp. 140-143. IEI Magazine
      2. राजेश कुमार, अनुराग, चंद्रशेखर शर्मा, अंकित यादव और अभिषेक श्रीवास्तव (2021). “निम्न क्लिंकर फैक्टर युक्त कम्पोजिट सीमेंट”, निर्माणिका-2020:21, pp. 58-63. 
      3. राजेश कुमार और बिभाकर कुमार सिंह (2017). ”सीएसआईआर-सीबीआरआई, रुड़की द्वारा औद्योगिक एवं कृषि जन्य अपशिष्टों के उपयोग से इंजीनियरीकृत हलके गारे-फूस सम्मिश्रण का विकास”, सीएसआईआर समाचार, Vol.5,No 5, May.’ 2017, pp 72-75, ISSN: 0973- 2616. 
  • Expert/Institutional Lectures: 14 Nos.
      1. Rajesh Kumar (2024). “Concrete Durability: Deterioration Mechanisms and Practical Considerations“, A Short-term Course on ADVANCED CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY, 08-10th May 2024, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)- Roorkee. 
      2. Rajesh Kumar (2023). “Sustainable Cost effective Building Products/Technologies from Agro-Industrial Wastes“, An Expert Lecture. Envirotech Centre for Research & Development, 10.08.2023. (https://environment-sustainability-summit.heysummit.com/talks/sustainable-cost-effective-building-productstechnologies-from-agro-industrial-wastes/) 
      3. Rajesh Kumar (2022). “Technologies using Industrial Wastes for Sustainability“, An Expert Lecture. Department of Civil Engineering. University Institute of Technology, Himachal Pradesh University, Summerhill – 171 005, 24 September 2022. 
      4. Rajesh Kumar (2021). “Effects of high volume dolomite sludge on the properties of eco-efficient lightweight concrete: Microstructure, statistical modeling, multi-attribute optimization through Derringer’s desirability function, and life cycle assessment”, Presentation- cum- Colloquium Series, CSIR-CBRI, December 23, 2021. 
      5. Rajesh Kumar (2021). “Eco-cements via Synergistic use of Low Graded Industrial Waste: The Pursuit of an alternative to Portland Cement for 21st century”, Organized by- Skill Development Group, CSIR-Central Building Research Institute Roorkee-247667, Uttarakhand, July 16, 2021. 
      6. Rajesh Kumar (2021). “Statistical modelling, temperature sensitivity analysis and performance-based novel mix design of high volume ultra-fines incorporated concrete composites via the Box-Behnken design approach”, Presentation- cum- Colloquium Series, CSIR-CBRI, July 01, 2021.
      7. Rajni Lakhani and Rajesh Kumar (2021). “Sustainable Building Materials and Technologies utilizing Stone Waste”, Virtual Workshop on “Gainful Utilization of Stone Wastes and Slurry”, Organized by-  Centre for Development of Stones (CDOS), Government of Rajasthan, April 09, 2021.
      8. Rajesh Kumar (2021). “Response surface modelling and multi-objective optimization of sustainable low carbon cement concrete with high volume micro-fine sludge”, International Conference on Building Materials and Construction Technologies, Dubai, UAE, Supported by- Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, April 08, 2021.
      9. Rajesh Kumar (2020). “Physico-mechanical and thermal performances of newly developed lightweight mud phuska composite for roof treatment”, International Conference on Reuse and Recycling of Materials and their products (ICRM – 2020), Organized by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam Kerala & Wroclaw University of Technology Wroclaw, Poland, December 11-13, 2020. (http://www.recycling.macromol.in/invitedspeakers.html)
      10. Rajesh Kumar (2020). “Sustainable Lightweight Building Products/Technologies from wastes”, Organized by- Skill Development Group, CSIR-Central Building Research Institute Roorkee-247667, Uttarakhand, September 18, 2020. (URL: https://cutt.ly/BcisNgi)
      11. Rajesh Kumar (2019). “Mix design and properties of lightweight concrete using high volume stone slurry”, Waste to Wealth- Sustainable Utilization (An Indo-UK workshop), CSIR- CBRI, Roorkee, Aug. 07, 2019.
      12. Rajesh Kumar (2019). “Studies on composite cement using low-grade stone waste, and their use in lightweight concretes for thermal insulation”, The School of Materials Science and Engineering in the University of Jinan (UJN), China, March-2019.
      13. Rajesh Kumar and Rajni Lakhani (2018). “Interlocking-Structural Hollow Blocks & Floor/Roof Screed using LECA & Industrial Wastes”, India-US Science & Technology Workshop, CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee, Dec. 21-22, 2018.
      14. Rajesh Kumar and N. Gopalakrishnan (2018). ”Low Cost Building Products using Kotastone Waste as an Aggregate Replacement”, India Industry Fair, Jaipur, Jan. 06, 2018.
  • Tech. Reports: 07 Nos.
  • Workshop/STC etc : 09 Nos.
      1. Workshop & Exhibition on “Innovative and Sustainable Construction Materials & Technologies (ISCMT-2023)” under CSIR- One Week, One Lab Program by CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee; on 06th January 2023, as Organizing Member (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_8E4yjfjKM&ab_channel=CSIR-CBRI%28BhavanTarang%29) 
      2. “A Roadmap for Decarbonizing India and Opportunities for Innovative technologies for Sustainable Development (iCEN-40)” Co-ordinated by CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee; on 5th July 2022, as Organizing Member (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mq0z8c0mNg)
      3. The course on “Environmental Sustainability Assessment” organized by IIT Madras and MIT, USA during 17-20th January 2022.
      4. Online Programme on ‘Ethics in Research and in Governance‘ organized by CSIR-HRDC during 23-25th August 2021.
      5. Training on ‘Ethics & Values for Scientists and Technologists‘ organized by DST- New Delhi during 23-27th November 2020.
      6. Stakeholder Meeting on ‘Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3)‘ in India Habitat Centre, Delhi on 06-02-2018.
      7. Technology Problem Discussion Session on ‘Mineral and Building Stone Processing Industries‘ in ‘India Industry Fair’ at JECC, Sitapura, Jaipur on 06-01-2018; as an ‘Expert Committee Member’ (With Director, CSIR-CBRI) 
      8. National Workshop on ‘Gainful utilization of Marble slurry and other stone wastes‘ at MNIT Jaipur on 13-07-2017.
      9. National Workshop on ‘Gainful utilization of Kota stone slurry and other stone wastes‘ at Kota stone small scale industries, Ramganj Mandi, Kota on 14-07-2015.
  • Scientific Books / Book Chapters: 04 Nos. 
      1. MS Kirgiz*, AG de Sousa Galdino, Raul D. S. G. Campilho, Rajesh Kumar,  KG Kolovos, and VM Kumar (2025). Valorization of Nanocarbon Dot–Based Green Binder Systems in Terms of Earthquake Engineering, Reinforced Concrete Building, Applied Mechanics, Transportation Engineering, and Their Applications. Handbook of Innovative Adhesive Technology: Biodegradable and Cost-Effective Binder for Built Environment and Engineering Sciences. Jenny Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd., United Square Singapore 307591. Web: www.jennystanford.com 
      2. Chandra Shekhar Sharma & Rajesh Kumar* (2024). Use of low-grade limestone slurry to develop Sustainable low carbon Portland Limestone cementitious material. ISBN: 978-93-5764-275-0, p 76-84. BFC Publications, UP. https://books.google.co.in/books?hl=hi&lr=&id=zLPuEAAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA76&ots=OtLl-Zr6OX&sig=1Jt5RDsOnBUZTLfgHfbbVCz5DWY#v=onepage&q&f=false
      3. SK Singh, MM Dalbehera, Rajesh Kumar & Kulkarni Kishor Sitaram (2023). Innovative and Sustainable Materials & Technologies. ISBN: 978-93-91355-51-7, p 1-403. Excel India Publishers, New Delhi.
      4. Rajni Lakhani & Rajesh Kumar* (2015). “Effective Utilization of Limestone Slurry Waste as Partial Replacement of Sand for Non-structural Cellular Foamed Concrete Blocks”, RILEM Proceedings of International Conference on Sustainable Structural Concrete, La Plata Argentina, Sept. 15-18, 2015. URL- http://www.rilem.org/gene/main.php?base=500218&id_publication=443&id_papier=10387
  • Technology Broucher: 02 Nos.
      1. Utilization of Kotastone/ Marble Waste for Sustainable Development of Stone Industry, “Stone Panorama- The Global Magazine of dimension stone Industry”, 87th Edition, Volume 22, No. 3, July-Sept 2020 edition.
      2. Flooring-cum-Wall tiles, Paver blocks & Lightweight Blocks using Kotastone Waste (2017). CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, India. 
  • Technology Documentary : 04 Nos.
      1. Eco Cement Clinker using Low Graded Industrial Waste (2023). (URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3Iezkf9Ihk&ab_channel=CSIR-CBRI%28BhavanTarang%29)
      2. Building Products using Stone Wastes (2023). (URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uINarOHzBog&ab_channel=CSIR-CBRI%28BhavanTarang%29)
      3. Value-added sustainable Building Materials using Kota Stone Waste (2019). Prepared by Agnii_GOI, Delhi. (URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu40JXa4jTY)
      4. Building Materials from Kota Stone Waste (2018). (URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcYo5RyH7jw&t=145s)
  • Articles: 03 Nos.
  • Patents In-process/ granted: 03 Nos.
    • Rajesh Kumar, Amit Yadav and Nikhil S. Nighot (2024). “Low-Energy Low-Carbon Calcium Sulfoaluminate-Belite (CSAB) based Novel composite cement using Low-Grade Limestone Waste, Phospho-gypsum and Calcined Clay, and Processes Thereof” (In process).
    • Rajesh Kumar, Nikhil S. Nighot and Amit Yadav (2024). “Eco- Cementitious OPC clinker using Low grade limestone slurry waste, Iron dust and Red mud, and Processes Thereof” (In process).
    • Lakhani, R. and Rajesh Kumar (2022). “An improved process of making cement concrete interlocking paver blocks using Kotastone slurry” (Patent application No. 202211060661). Date of Filing: 21.10.2022
  • Processes/Products Developed: 10 Nos.+ (viz.- Eco cement, Precast Sandwich Panels, Autoclaved Aerated Concrete, Mud Wall/Roof composites, Vitrified tiles, Mosaic tiles, High strength Pavers/Tiles, Lightweight Concrete, Hollow Blocks/Bricks, Wall tiles etc. using Low-graded Agro/Industrial wastes) 
  • MoU/MoASigned: 03 Nos.
    • Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board, Jaipur, India (2017)
    • M/s. Reliance Industries Limited, India (2022)
    • M/s. Vedanta Limited, India (2024)
  • Technologies as Inventor/ Concerned Scientist: 06 Nos. 
    • ”Building Products using Kota Stone Waste” to Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India; on 08.08.2017; Technology Cost: 20.0 L) (https://techindiacsir.anusandhan.net/online/Control.do)
    • “Epoxy Phenolic IPN Coating based on CSNL for the Protection of Concrete and Steel Reinforcement in Concrete” to M/s. Berger Paints India Limited, Kolkata, India. (with Dr. Rajni Lakhani) 
    • “IPN Coating for the protection of Reinforced Concrete Structures” to M/s. Kansai Nerolac Paints Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India; on 16.03.2023; (with Dr. Rajni Lakhani) 
    • “Flooring- Wall Tiles, Bricks, & Paver Blocks Using Marble Waste” to M/s. Marble Plaza, New Delhi; on 24.11. 2023
    • “Low-Carbon Cement Concrete Composites using Sustainable Chemical Admixtures” to M/s. Litagg Industries Pvt Ltd, Gujarat, India; Technology Cost: 2.95 L
    • “Innovative Cool Roof” to M/s. Litagg Industries Pvt Ltd, Gujarat, India; on 24.01.2024; (with Dr. Kishor Kulkarni) 
  • GAP  Projects: 
Title   Duration   Role Funding Agency
Development of low energy- low carbon ECO cementitious binders via synergistic use of low graded industrial wastes for sustainable development 2020-24 PI MoEF&CC
Development of performance improved Precast concrete sandwich/composite materials using solid wastes 2020-24 PI MoEF&CC
Development of Structural Interlocking Masonry Blocks using Industrial / Agro Industrial Wastes 2017-21

Co-PI

of Task 4.4

 IUSSTF
  • CSIR Projects: 
Title Duration Role Category
Development of light weight glass foam utilizing waste glasses for insulation and construction and application 2023-26 Co-PI CSIR- Mission Mode Project/ HCP
Utilization of marble waste to develop cost-effective sustainable building products 2020-22 Co-PI FTT (2nd Tranche)
Development of compatible repair materials for stone masonry in heritage structures (Task 6B) 2018-20 Co-PI Mission mode
Development of Flooring/ Wall Tiles-Paver blocks & Lightweight blocks using Kota stone waste 2016-18 Co-PI FTT (1st Tranche)
Development of Engineered Lightweight Mud-Phuska Composite using Industrial-cum-Agricultural Wastes 2016-17 PI CSIR-800
  • In-house R & D Projects:
    Title Duration Role
    Recyclability of Marble Waste in Concrete Production and other Building Products 2017-20 Co-PI

   

  • SSP/SNP/TST etc.:         
    Title Duration Agency Role
    Development of Low carbon composite cement using performance improved thermo-mechanical activated pozzolanic red mud for sustainable development 2024-25 M/s. Vedanta Ltd., India PI
    Performance Evaluation of Sandwich Rigid Polyurethane Insulated Panel 2024-25 M/s. Suchi Foam Pvt Ltd, India PI
    Performance Evaluation of Polyurethane Sandwich Panel
    		 2024-25 M/s. Kingspan Jindal Pvt Ltd, Gurugram PI
    Performance Evaluation of Polyisocyanurate (PIR) Foams for Thermal Insulation
    		 2024-25 M/s. BNAL Prefabs Pvt Ltd, Chandigarh, India PI
    Performance Evaluation of IP Net Paints to be used in Southern Railways 2023-24 M/s. A.R.ENTERPRISES, Tamil Nadu, India PI
    Assessment Of Physico-Mechanical, Microstructural & Durability Parameters of Concretes Incorporating Crystalline Durability Enhancing Admixture
    		 2023-24 M/s. Apple Chemie India Pvt Ltd., India PI
    Performance evaluation of crystalline waterproofing admixture on the mechanical properties of concrete
    		 2023 CPWD, Faridabad, India PI
    Studies on Mechanical and Durability Properties of Normal and High Strength Concrete with Graphene 2022-23 M/s. Reliance Industries Limited, India Co-PI
    To Improve the technology of expanded clay aggregate- Thermal insulated mortar 2019-20 M/s. Rivashaa Eco Design Solutions P. Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Co-PI

           

  • R&D Projects as Team Member: 07 Nos. (GAP/In-house R&D Projects/CSIR/Sponsored)

Awards and Distinctions (including fellowships of the learned societies): Jan’ 2016 onwards

 

Sr. No.Name of AwardAwarded byAwarded forYear
01स्वरचित हिंदी कविता पठन प्रतियोगिता (हिंदी सप्ताह समारोह)सीबीआरआई-निदेशकप्रथम पुरस्कार2017
02Best Technology Award - 2017Director, CSIR- CBRI along with JuryTechnology for ” Building Products using Kota Stone Waste ” (Shared with Dr. R Lakhani)2018
03Outstanding Contribution as ReviewerElsevierContribution made to the Quality of the Journal of Cleaner Production, Elsevier2020
04राजभाषा एवं हिंदी ज्ञान प्रश्नोत्तरी प्रतियोगिता- 2021नराकास, गृह मंत्रालय- भारत सरकारद्वितीय पुरस्कार2021
05Best Research Paper Award-2021Springer along with International Conference on Structures, Material and Construction- 2021Best Research Paper: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4040-8_492021
06Excellence Award for Best Research Paper -2021Springer along with 11th IconSWM-CE & IPLA Global Forum 2021Best Research Paper on "Experimental investigation on the effect of high volume micro fines on mechanical, seismic resistance and thermal properties of Aircrete" (Author: Rajesh Kumar*)2021
07Best Research Paper Award -2021Director, CSIR-CBRI along with JuryBest Research Publication: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2020.1037062022
08Young Engineers Award: 2022-23The Institution of Engineers (India), Govt. of IndiaContributions in Engineering Research (Civil Engineering). Website- https://www.ieindia.org/webui/IEI-Activities.aspx#prizes-awards2022
09राजभाषा हिंदी पुरस्कारनराकास, गृह मंत्रालय- भारत सरकार1. राजभाषा ज्ञान एवं करंट अफेयर्स हिंदी प्रश्नोत्तरी प्रतियोगिता 2. राजभाषा एवं सामान्य ज्ञान प्रश्नोत्तरी प्रतियोगिता2022
10Best Research Paper AwardElsevier along with International Conference on Construction Materials and Structures- 2022Best Research Paper on "Physico - mechanical and thermal characteristics of novel lightweight mud composites for wall -roof treatment" (Authors: Rajesh Kumar* & Bibhakar Singh)2022
11Best Research Paper AwardAmerican Chemical Society (ACS) along with International Conference on “Advances in Chemical and Applied Sciences for Sustainable Development”- 2024Best Research Paper on "Synthesis of Eco-Cement Clinker using Low Graded Industrial Waste" (Authors: Rajesh Kumar* )2024
12Outstanding Research Paper in Civil Engineering Special Jury Award, part of 3rd- CE&CR Annual Awards (https://www.cecr.in/cecr-awards-2024). Best Research Paper: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envdev.2023.1009102024
13Achievement Award for Scientist- 2024Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC) established by Planning Commission (Now NITI Aayog), Govt. of IndiaContributions in Engineering Research (Civil Engineering). https://www.cidc.in/vishwakarma2nd-1.html2024
14Best Research Paper awardAn International Conference on Civil, Materials and Environment for Sustainability- 2024Best Research Paper on "Size Effect in Lime-stone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) incorporated Paver blocks: Mechanical and Durability Investigation" (Authors: Amit Yadav, Rajesh Kumar*, Shahnavaz Khan, Ashish Pippal, Jeeshan Khan)2024

Professional Experience: 12 Yrs+ (at CSIR- CBRI, Roorkee)

 

S. No. Designation  From To Duration
1. Trainee Scientist 05-09-2012 07-01-2016 3 yrs 4 months
2. Scientist 08-01-2016 07-01-2020 4 yrs
3. Senior Scientist 08-01-2020 Till date –
4. Assistant Professor (AcSIR- CBRI, Roorkee, India) 01-07-2021 Till date –
5. Head: Organic Building Materials (OBM) Division, CSIR- CBRI 01-01-2022 31-03-2023 1 yrs 3 months
6. Associate Head: Advanced Concrete, Steel & Composites (ACSC) Division, CSIR- CBRI 01-08-2024 Till date –

 

 

Any other:
  • Brief CV
  • Memberships:
S. No. Society/Institution Membership Category Membership No.
 Since
01. RILEM Young Member 41009 2021
02. American Concrete Institute (ACI) Member 02112222 2021
03. Indian Concrete Institute (ICI) Life Member LM-13373 2022
04. American Society of Civil Engineers (USA) Member 012293040 2022
05. ASTM International  Member 2368739  2022
06. The Institution of Engineers (India) Life- Member (MIE) M-1748240 2022
07. The Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) Life- Member L-42632 2022

 

  • Member of RILEM TC Committee : 
S.No. TC Committee Since Chair
1 298-EBD : Test methods to evaluate durability of blended cement pastes against deleterious ions Feb.’ 2022 Dr. William WILSON, Dr. Prannoy SURANENI
2 PHC : Performance testing of hydraulic cements Nov.’ 2022 Prof. Karen SCRIVENER, Dr. Laurent IZORET
  • Mentored 14 Nos. of UG & PG (06 Nos. M.Tech. & 08 Nos. UG) students. Interested PG students may contact. M. Tech. Students mentored till June’ 2024:- 06 Nos.
S. No. Student Name Course/Branch Title  Completion year Grades in Project work
1. Mr. Bibhakar Kumar Singh M.Tech-Structural Engineering Agriculture-Cum-Solid Industrial Waste in the Development of Engineered Lightweight Mud Phuska Composite for Roof Treatment 2016 10/10
2. Mr. Anurag M.Tech-Structural Engineering Optimization of low-graded limestone slurry to develop low clinker cementitious binders using Response surface methodology 2021

10/10

(Recipient of “ Best Master Thesis Award: 2023″ by Indian Association of Structural Engineers on 10.11.2024)
3. Mr. Ishan Bhandari M.Tech-Structural Engineering Statistical Optimization of PCE-HPMC Based Limestone – Calcined Clay – Silica Fume Cement: Fresh and Hardened Properties 2022

10/10

(Recipient of “Indian Concrete Institute (ICI)– Ultratech Outstanding Master Thesis Award: 2022″)
4. Mr. Snigdhajit Mukherjee M.Tech-Structural Engineering Statistical optimization and rheological behavior of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) incorporated Lightweight Concrete 2023 10/10
5. Mr. Dipendra Kumar Das M.Tech-Structural Engineering Influence of Fly Ash and Limestone Slurry on Physico-mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Pure Blended OPC Phases at Different Curing Temperatures 2023

10/10

(Recipient of “Indian Concrete Institute (ICI)– Ultratech Outstanding Master Thesis Award: 2023″)
6. Mr. Pushpender Kumar M. Tech- Construction Engineering & Management Development of Performance-Improved Precast Concrete Sandwich Wall Panel Using Solid Waste 2024

 

Other UG R&D projects: 08 Nos.

  1. Ms. Shivangi Verma, B. Tech. (2024). Studies on Fly-ash and Slag incorporated Sustainable Autoclave Aerated Concrete Composites. 
  2. Mr. Aditya Milmile, B. Tech. (2024). Evaluation of Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of High-Strength Steel and Polypropylene Fiber-Reinforced Concrete.
  3. Ms. Khushi Kumari, B. Tech. (2024). Studies on Thermo-mechanical Properties of Non-Autoclaved Aerated Concrete and Lightweight Aggregate Concrete for Roof Insulation.
  4. Mr. Arvind Yadav, B. Tech. (2023). Evaluation of Physico- mechanical and Water Penetration in Concrete with Crystalline Waterproofing Admixture.
  5. Mr. Anshul Thakur, B. Tech. (2023). “Studies on Biochar incorporated high-strength concrete“, Himachal Pradesh University, HP. 
  6. Mr. Piyush Verma, B. Tech. (2023). “Rheological and Mechanical Properties of Self Compacting Concrete under Partial Replacement of Marble Slurry and Fly Ash“, Himachal Pradesh University, HP. 
  7. Ms. Shagun Solanki, B. Des. (2022). “Heavy-Duty Sintered Flooring Tile containing Marble Slurry Waste: Physico-Mechanical & Microstructural Investigation“, Indian Institute of Crafts & Design (IICD), Jaipur. 
  8. Mr. Shiv U.P. Singh, B. Tech. (2021). “Influence of curing temperatures on the strength development of Low-Carbon Composite Cement“, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, PB. 

 

Ongoing:- 03 Nos.

S. No. Student Name Course/Branch Title  w.e.f. Supervising with
1. Ms. Abhilasha Ph.D.- Chemical Science Studies on Foam Stability of Industrial Waste Incorporated Lightweight Concrete Aug.’2021 Dr. Soumitra Maiti, Dr. Rajni Lakhani
2. Mr. Nikhil Sanjay Nighot Ph.D.- Engineering Science Microstructural & Hydration Kinetics Studies of Low Energy Eco-Cement with Low-Graded Industrial Wastes Aug.’2022 Dr. Srinivasa Rao Naik B.
  • Teaching assignment to PG students as Assistant Professor (AcSIR):
S. No. Course name Course Code Semester
1 Engineering Materials for Infrastructure ENG-CBRI-1-1105 Autumn
2 Concrete Technology ENG-CBRI-1-1120 Spring

 

  • LinkedIn ID: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajesh-kumar-sharma-b845496a/
  • Research Gate profile: ​ResearchGate
  • ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2512-2659
  • Google scholar profile: ​Google scholar
  • Reviewer for Journals viz.- Cement & Concrete Composites, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (ASCE), Computers & Concrete, Waste Management, Journal of Cleaner Production, Advances in Cement Research, Materials & Structures, Construction & Building Materials, Resources, Conservation & Recycling etc. 
  • Member of 08 BIS Committees –  CED 5:6, CED2:1/P1/A-1,CED2:2,CED53:1,CED53:3,CED5:7,CED46:P3,CED55.
  • Member of “Research ethics/ Publication ethics Committee” at CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee for 2021-24.
  • AIR 805 (97.8 Percentile) in GATE 2012 (Civil Engineering).