NameRakesh Paswan
Date of Birth03.03.1990
E-mailrakeshpaswan [at] cbri.res.in
Present DesignationScientist
GroupPolymers Plastics and Composites Division
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Educational Attainments

Degree / DiplomaMain SubjectUniversity/Institution with DistinctionCountryYear of Passing
B.Tech.Civil Engineering JNTU-H/ MRITSIndia2012
M.Tech.Building Engineering and Disaster Mitigation AcSIR/ CSIR-CBRIIndia2014
Ph.D.Civil and Environmental EngineeringUniversity of Rhode Island, Kingston, USA.United States of AmericaCurrently pursuing (Sep, 2022)

Specialization

a) Main Area of SpecializationCivil & Structural Engineering
b) Sub-area of SpecializationAlternate building materials – Alkali activated and geopolymer concrete, Bamboo based polymer composites, Pultruded fiber reinforced polymer composites, Industrial waste valorization, Quality control and quality assurance of structures

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

Country visitedPurposeFromTo
NepalInspection & quality control monitoring of reconstruction/ retrofitting of schools and libraries in Nepal16th April 201924th April 2019
NepalInspection & quality control monitoring of reconstruction/ retrofitting of schools and libraries in Nepal8th July 201914th July 2019
NepalInspection & quality control monitoring of reconstruction/ retrofitting of schools and libraries in Nepal10th August 201917th August 2019
United States of AmericaFor pursuing Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering September 2022August 2024
Publications and Patents
  • SCI Publications (2016 onwards):
  1. B. Singh, R. Rahman, R. Paswan, S.K. Bhattacharyya. Effect of activator concentration on the strength, ITZ and drying shrinkage of fly ash/slag geopolymer concrete. Construction and Building Materials (2016). V. 118, pp. 171-179. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.05.008
  2. R. Paswan, Md. R. Rahman., S. K. Singh, & B. Singh. Bond Behaviour of Reinforcing Steel Bar and Geopolymer Concrete. ASCE: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (2020) V. 32 (7). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0003237
  3. Md. R. Rahman,    R. Paswan & S. K. Singh. Geopolymeric Materials in Infrastructure Development: A Way Forward. The Indian Concrete Journal (2020) V. 94 (7), pp. 1-9
  4. A. Badkul, R. Paswan, S. K. Singh, & J. P. Teger. A comprehensive study on the performance of alkali activated fly ash/GGBFS geopolymer concrete pavement. Road Materials and Pavement Design (2021). https://doi.org/10.1080/14680629.2021.1926311
  5. Md. R. Rahman,    R. Paswan & S. K. Singh. Effect of boric acid as set retarder on setting time and strength of geopolymeric binding materials. The Indian Concrete Journal (2022) V. 96 (2), pp. 51-58.
  • Conference Publications (2016 onwards):
  1. Paswan, R., Singh, B., and Rahman, M. R. (2021) ‘Durability Performance of Alkali Activated Fly-Ash Based Geopolymer Concrete’, International e-Conference on Sustainable Development in Concrete Technology, India.
  2. Paswan, R., Badkul, A., Singh, S. K. (2021) ‘Influence of GGBFS on Properties of Pavement Quality Fly Ash Based Geopolymer Concrete’, International Conference on Innovative Technologies in Mechanical Engineering, Ghaziabad, India.
  3. Rahman, R., Paswan, R., and Singh, S. K. (2019). ‘Geopolymer Concrete Applications in Construction: Challenges and Opportunities’, international conference on Use of Fly ash and Construction & Demolition products for Sustainable Construction organized by Centre for Fly ash Research and Management, New Delhi, India
  4. Paswan, R., Singh, B., and Rahman, M. R. (2018) ‘Effect of Elevated Temperature on Compressive Strength and Bond Strength of Geopolymer Concrete’, in 3rdR.N. Raikar Memorial International Conference and Gettu-Kodur International Symposium on Advances in Science and Technology of Concrete, ACI India Chapter, Mumbai, India.
  5. Singh, B., Ganesan, I., Paswan, R., and Rahman, M. R. (2017). ‘Fly ash based geopolymer concrete road: A new initiative’, international conference on Green Power Challenges & Innovation organized by NTPC-NETRA, Greater Noida, India.
  • Tech. Reports: NIL
  • Scientific Books / Book Chapters: NIL
  • Articles: NIL
  • Patents filed / granted:
  1. Indian Patent filed (2018) “A Room Temperature Cured Fly Ash Based Geopolymer Concrete Pave Mix and Processes Thereof” (Ref No. IN201811031862).
  • Processes Developed: NIL
  • Process Under Utilization: NIL

Technology / Process / Product development:.

TitleYear
Pumpable Self Compacting Geopolymer Concrete mixture2016
Ambient Cured Geopolymer Concrete for Road Application2016-17
Development of Bamboo Composites Structural/Semi Structural Elements for Building Applications2019-20
Development of sustainable wall putty, building materials, bricks, paver blocks from paper lime sludge. 2021-22

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

Name of AwardAwarded byAwarded forYear
Diamond Jubilee Technology Award for development of “Manufacturing know-how of Ambient Cured Geopolymer for making concrete and building materials”.Director, CBRIBest Technology 2016
Diamond Jubilee Technology Award for development of “Technology for coal ash utilization through geopolymer concrete for in-situ construction”. Director, CBRIBest Technology 2017
Doctoral FellowshipURI Foundation and Alumni Engagement-United States of America (USA)Pursuing Ph.D.2022

Professional Experience:.

Grade / PostFromToLab/ Institute
Sr. Scientist08-01-2021Till dateCSIR- Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee
Scientist08-01-201608-01-2021CSIR- Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee
Scientist Trainee05-09-201207-01-2016CSIR- Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee

Projects undertaken: R&D Projects

Project TitleProject Category Your Role as defined
Process technology development of geopolymer concrete with varying classes of fly ash for use in precast building componentsIn-house (OLP-418)Co -Principle Investigator
Development of Bamboo Composites Structural/Semi Structural Elements for Building Applications CSIR-FTT (MLP-0109)Co -Principle Investigator
Valorization of lime sludge through development of environmental friendly and economical construction materialsCSIR-FTT (MLP-32002)Co -Principle Investigator
Development of Newer Cementitious Materials from Ladle Furnace Slag and Improvement of Ladle Furnace Slag and Electric Arc Furnace Slag for use as Aggregates in ConcreteGrant-in-aid (GAP-0878)Co -Principle Investigator
Development of low energy-low carbon ECO cementitious binders via synergistic use of low graded industrial wastes for sustainable development Grant-in-aid (GAP-0090)Participating Scientist

Projects undertaken: Sponsored/ Consultancy and Testing Projects

Title of the project Project Category Cost (Rs.)
Application of Fly ash based Geo-Polymer Concrete in road construction at NTPC-DadriSponsored (SSP-0396)40.25 Lakhs
Demonstration research project on laying of geopolymer concrete road stretch at NTPC-DadriSponsored (SSP-0327)45.80 Lakhs
Evaluation of ‘Arvind’ Brand FRP Pultruded Composite Section/ Panels And Their Use In Warehouse ConstructionSponsored (SSP-0617)21.24 Lakhs
Study on Rates and Ratios used in the Construction Sector and Capital Formation/ Improvements in Rates and Ratios used in Estimation of Gross Value Added (GVA) of Construction Sector and Capital FormationSponsored (SSP-0719)71.39 Lakhs
Post Earthquake Reconstruction of Schools in Nepal: Planning, Design and Project Management for Reconstruction/ Retrofitting of 70 Schools and 2 Libraries in Seven Earthquake affected districts of Nepal Sponsored (SSP-0229)41 Crore
Scientific studies to investigate the reasons of crack development in buildings of Pur Village, Distt. Bhilwara-110093, RajasthanSponsored (SSP-0649)45 Lakhs
Post earthquake reconstruction of health sector projects in Nepal: design and project management for reconstruction / retrofitting of health buildings in earthquake areas of Nepal.Sponsored (SSP-0870)37 Crore
Evaluation of FUSION Brand Poly Propylene Random Copolymer (PPR-C) Pipes and Fittings for hot and cold water supplyConsultancy (CNP-0696)2.3 Lakhs
Evaluation of ‘SKIPPER’ Brand CPVC Pipes and Fittings for hot and cold water supply in buildingsConsultancy (CNP-0675)2.29 Lakhs
Evaluation of ‘SKIPPER’ Brand Lead Free PVC Pipes and Fittings for potable water supply in buildingsConsultancy (CNP-0685)2.29 Lakhs
Evaluation of Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Polyster Panel for use as Dome MaterialConsultancy (CNP-0197)2.3 Lakhs
Mix Proportioning of Geopolymer Concrete for DLC and PQC Including Monitoring Concrete Road along Boundary Wall in NETRA CampusConsultancy (CNP-0429)5.9 Lakhs
Evaluation of Materials and Mix ProportioningConsultancy (CNP-0010)8.26 Lakhs
Evaluation of Materials and Mix Proportioning of M25 and M30 grade ConcreteConsultancy (CNP-0320)5.31 Lakhs
Evaluation of waterproofing membrane Consultancy (CNP-0690)8.26 Lakhs
Evaluation of Materials and Mix Proportioning of SCC-M45Consultancy (CNP-0100)5.9 Lakhs
Condition Assessment & Quality Assurance of buildings of Jakholi, Rudraprayag and Suggesting technical measuresConsultancy (CNP-0886)11.5 Lakhs
Evaluation of crystalline admixture performance in concrete.Consultancy (CNP-0850)7 Lakhs
Performance evaluation of crystalline water proofing materials in M30 grade concrete.Consultancy (CNP-0211)7 Lakhs
Testing of PPR Pipes and Fittings (Microbial Efficacy of the Pipes)Testing (TSP-0117)0.57 Lakhs
Evaluation of IPNet Paint to be Used by Southern RailwayTesting (TSP-0119)2.95 Lakhs
Performance Evaluation of Coating System Developed by M/s Sunanda Specialty Coating Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai.Testing (TSP- 0399)2.65 Lakhs
Performance evaluation of IPNet Paint to be Used in Bridge number 22A and 26 between Nagercoil and Kanyakumari railway stations.Testing (TSP-0509)2.95 Lakhs
Performance evaluation of IPNet PaintsTesting (TSP-0559)2.95 Lakhs
Performance evaluation of IPNet paints to be used in bridge number 33 of Vizianagaram-Sambhalpur line of Esat Coast RailwayTesting (TSP-0689)2.95 Lakhs
Performance evaluation of IP- net paints to be used in bridge between parassala and nagercoil railway stations.Testing (TSP-0820)2.5 Lakhs
Performance evaluation of IP Net paints to be used in Nagpur metro rail project reach2.Testing (TSP-0481)2.5 Lakhs
Performance evaluation of protective coating with epoxy Phenolic IP Net paints to be used in southern Railways.Testing (TSP-0571)2.5 Lakhs
Performance evaluation of IPNet paints to be used in concrete structures during doubling of track between Kuruppantara and chingavanam for Southern Railways.Testing (TSP-0721)2.5 Lakhs
Any other:

Internships (B.Tech students): 05 Nos.

Master thesis supervised: 03 Nos.
Name of the StudentDoctoral /Master’sYear Name of InstitutionTitle of Thesis
MS. AISHWARYA BADKULM.Tech2020National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training And Research, BhopalA Laboratory Based Study on Application of Geopolymer Concrete for Pavement Quality Concrete in Rigid Pavement
MR. AMAN KHAREM.Tech2020National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training And Research, BhopalEffect of GGBFS on Mechanical and Durability Properties of Fly ash based Geopolymer Concrete for Pavement Construction
MS. VINITA SAINIM.SC2021Gurukula Kangri University, HaridwarLife Cycle Analysis of One Part Geopolymer Cement