I am a Scientist in the Heritage and Special Structures Group at CSIR-Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee, with a research focus on computational mechanics, multi-hazard analysis, and the structural performance of materials and systems under extreme loading (blast, impact, and fire).
I earned my Ph.D. and M.Tech. in Structural Engineering from IIT Guwahati, and a B.Tech. in Civil Engineering from NIT Hamirpur. Before joining CSIR-CBRI, I worked as a Trainee Teacher (Faculty) under the NIT-IIT Trainee Teacher Scheme (MHRD, Govt. of India) in the Department of Civil Engineering at NIT Meghalaya.
My research combines numerical simulation (e.g., FEM, SPH, DEM) and experimental testing to understand the collapse behavior of structural systems and the development of protective and frangible structures. I have developed novel testing frameworks and hold patents related to blast simulation and modular shielding structures.
Computational Mechanics
Structural response under blast, impact, and fire loads
Progressive collapse and fragility modeling
Multi-hazard resilience and protective shelter design
Numerical techniques: FEM, SPH, DEM, LS-DYNA, ABAQUS
I am open to collaborative research with academic institutions, industries, and international partners working in structural resilience, conservation engineering, and hazard mitigation.
