Research
Research Interests
Processing-microstructure-property relationships of cementitious binders
Thermodynamics and kinetics of cement hydration
High volume usage of agricultural wastes in infrastructure materials
Carbon dioxide mineralization in industrial byproducts and cement-based composites
Publications
All publications are available through ResearchGate. Please feel free to email me if you need a copy.
Journal Publications
At IIT Madras (2018-Current)
N. Manimaran, M. Santhanam, and P. Chaunsali, "Composition-Processing-Property Relationships of Agro-Based Indian Biomass Ashes". (Under Review)
P. Shaji and P. Chaunsali, "Evaluating Chloride-Induced Corrosion Resistance of CSAB-Based Binders". (Under Review)
L. E. M. Ballinas, P. Chaunsali and M. Santhanam, "Use of biomass ash as precursor of alkali-activated binders: effect of thermomechanical processing on the compressive strength, microstructure, and minerology". (Under Review)
P. Shaji, S. Vaishnav Kumar, B. Thaivalappil, P. Chaunsali,"Enhancing Carbonation Resistance of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Belite-Based Binders: Comparative Study and Admixing Strategies". (Under Review)
S. Duraisamy and P. Chaunsali, "Influence of CO2 Mineralization on Physicochemical and Microstructural Characteristics of Red Mud". (Under Review)
T. Damion and P. Chaunsali, "Performance of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement in Low pH Sulfuric Acid Environment". (Under Review)
L. E. M. Ballinas, P. Chaunsali and J I Escalante-García, "Alkaline activation via in-situ caustification of one-part binders of composite precursors of waste glass and limestone," Cement and Concrete Composites. (Under Revision)
B. Thaivalappil, S Vaishnav Kumar, and P. Chaunsali, "Early-Age Hydration of Ye’elimite (Calcium Sulfoaluminate Phase) in Presence of Alkalis: Role of Calcium Sulfate," Materials and Structures, Vol. 57, Issue 5, 108, 2024. 10.1617/s11527-024-02384-0
P. Shaji and P. Chaunsali, "Durability Assessment of Expansive and Non-Expansive Calcium Sulfoaluminate Belite Cement Concrete in Chloride-Rich Environments," Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol. 36, Issue 7, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1061/JMCEE7.MTENG-17544
S. Vaishnav Kumar, P. Shaji, Y. Eswita, R. Cepuritis, and P. Chaunsali, "Evaluating carbonation-induced changes in calcium sulfoaluminate belite-based binders," Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21650373.2024.2306271
K. Snehal, P. Sinha and P. Chaunsali, "Development of Waterless Extra-Terrestrial Concrete Using Martian Regolith," Advances in Space Research, Vol. 73, Issue 1, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2023.07.036
T. Damion and P. Chaunsali, "Effect of gypsum addition on Acid Resistance of Ye'elimite Rich Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement," Cement and Concrete Composites, Vol. 145, 105335, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2023.105335
T. Damion and P. Chaunsali, "Biogenic Acid Resistance of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement: Revelations from a Field Study," Cement and Concrete Composites, Vol. 145, 105324, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2023.105324
N. Manimaran, M. Santhanam, and P. Chaunsali, "Reactivity Assessment of Indian Biomass Ashes for Their Utilization in Alternative Cementitious Binders," Nano World Journal, 9 (S2), pp. S35 - S39, 2023. https://doi.org/10.17756/nwj.2023-s2-007
B. Thaivalappil, P. Chaunsali, "Influence of iron content on processing conditions and early age hydration of ye’elimite," Materials Today: Proceedings, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.07.004
A. Sharma, A. Basavaraj, P. Chaunsali, and R. Gettu, "CSA Cement Manufacturing in India - Prospects and Prognosis of Environmental Impacts," ACI Materials Journal, Vol. 120, No. 1, 2023. https://doi.org/10.14359/5173845
T. Damion and P. Chaunsali, "Evaluating Acid Resistance of Portland Cement, Calcium Aluminate Cement, and Calcium Sulfoaluminate Based Cement Using Acid Neutralisation," Cement and Concrete Research, Vol. 162, 107000, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2022.107000
T. Damion, R. Cepuritis, and P. Chaunsali, "Sulfuric Acid and Citric Acid Attack on Calcium Sulfoaluminate-based Binders," Cement and Concrete Composites, Vol. 130, 104524, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2022.104524
S. Vaishnav Kumar and P. Chaunsali, " Influence of Calcium Hydroxide and Calcium Sulfate on Early-Age Properties of Non-Expansive Calcium Sulfoaluminate Belite Cement," Cement and Concrete Composites, Vol. 128, 104444, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2022.104444
S. Vaishnav Kumar, R. Cepuritis, and P. Chaunsali, "Influence of Exposure Conditions on Expansion Characteristics of Lime-Rich Calcium Sulfoaluminate-Belite Blended Cement," Cement and Concrete Composites, Vol. 118, 103932, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2021.103932
P. Chaunsali and S. Vaishnav Kumar, “Calcium Sulfoaluminate-Belite Cements: Opportunities and Challenges,” Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 94, Issue 2, February 2020.
H. Uvegi, P. Chaunsali, B. Traynor, and E. Olivetti, “Reactivity of industrial wastes as measured through ICP-OES: A case study on siliceous Indian biomass ash," Journal of American Ceramic Society, Vol. 102, Issue 12, 2019, pp. 7678-7688. https://doi.org/10.1111/jace.16628
P. Chaunsali, H. Uvegi, B. Traynor, and E. Olivetti, “Leaching Characteristics of Biomass Ash-Based Binder in Neutral and Acidic Media,” Cement and Concrete Composites, Vol. 100, 2019, pp. 92-98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2019.04.001
P. Chaunsali, A. Ardeshirilajimi and P. Mondal, “On the Interaction of Fly Ash with Portland Cement-Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement Binder,” Materials and Structures, Vol. 51, Issue 5, 2018, pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-018-1245-5
Before Joining IIT Madras (2010-2018)
P. Chaunsali, H. Uvegi, R. Osmundsen, M. Laracy, T. Poinot, J. Ochsendorf and E. Olivetti, “Mineralogical and Microstructural Characterization of Biomass Ash Binder,” Cement and Concrete Composites, Vol. 89, 2018, pp. 41-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2018.02.011
A. Ardeshirilajimi, D. Wu, P. Chaunsali and P. Mondal, “Effects of Pre-Soaked Lightweight Aggregate on Deformation Properties of OPC-CSA Cement Blends,” ACI Materials Journal, Vol. 114, Issue 4, 2017, pp. 643–652. https://doi.org/10.14359/51689896
P. Chaunsali and P. Mondal, “Physico-Chemical Interaction of Mineral Admixtures with an OPC-CSA cement System: Implication on Expansion,” Cement and Concrete Research, Vol. 80, 2016, pp. 10–20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2015.11.003
P. Chaunsali and P. Mondal, “Hydration and Early-Age Expansion of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement-Based Binders: Experiments and Modeling,” Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials, Vol. 5, Issue 4, 2016, pp. 259–267. https://doi.org/10.1080/21650373.2015.1060184
P. Chaunsali and P. Mondal, “Influence of Calcium Sulfoaluminate (CSA) Cement on Hydration and Expansion of an OPC-CSA Blend,” Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Vol. 98, Issue 8, 2015, pp. 2617–2624. https://doi.org/10.1111/jace.13645
P. Chaunsali and P. Mondal, “Influence of Mineral Admixtures on Early-Age Behavior of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement,” ACI Materials Journal, Vol. 112, No. 1, 2015, pp. 59–68. https://doi.org/10.14359/51687240
P. Chaunsali and S. Peethamparan, “Influence of Cement Kiln Dust Composition on its Interaction with Fly Ash and Slag,” Cement and Concrete Research, Vol. 54, 2013, pp. 106–113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2013.09.001
P. Chaunsali and S. Peethamparan, “A Novel Cementitious Binder Incorporating Cement Kiln Dust: Strength and Durability,” ACI Materials Journal, Vol. 110, Issue 3, 2013, pp. 297–304. https://doi.org/10.14359/51685663
P. Chaunsali and S. Peethamparan, “Evolution of Strength, Microstructure and Mineralogical Composition of a CKD-GGBFS Binder,” Cement and Concrete Research, No. 41, 2011, pp. 197–208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2010.11.010
P. Chaunsali and S. Peethamparan, “Microstructural and Mineralogical Characterization of Cement Kiln Dust Activated Fly Ash Binder,” Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 2164, 2010, pp. 36–45. https://doi.org/10.3141/2164-05
Peer Reviewed International Conference Proceedings
T. Damion and P. Chaunsali (2024). Evaluation of Acid Resistance of Sustainable Binders Using Acid Consumption. In: Pancharathi, R.K., K. Y. Leung, C., Chandra Kishen, J.M. (eds) Low Carbon Materials and Technologies for a Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure. CBKR 2023. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 440. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-7464-1_5
T. Damion and P. Chaunsali, "Acid Resistance Evaluation of Expansive and Non-expansive Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cements," In Interdisciplinary Symposium on Smart & Sustainable Infrastructures, Sept 2023, pp. 711-722, Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.
P. Shaji and P. Chaunsali, “Effect of Portland Cement Blending with Calcium Sulfoaluminate Belite Cement and Calcium Sulfate on Carbonation Resistance,” In Interdisciplinary Symposium on Smart & Sustainable Infrastructures, Sept 2023, pp. 917-926, Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.
M. Nilakanmani, M. Santhanam, and P. Chaunsali, "Composition-Reactivity Relationship of Indian Biomass Ash," In: Thailand Concrete Association, Ed. Further Reduction of CO2-Emissions and Circularity in the Cement and Concrete Industry, 16th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement, Bangkok, 2023. Available at: https://www.iccc-online.org/archive/ (Vol. 4, pp. 266-269)
B. Thaivalappil and P. Chaunsali, "Development of Calcium Sulfoaluminate-Belite Cement Using Low-Grade Limestone," In: Thailand Concrete Association, Ed. Further Reduction of CO2-Emissions and Circularity in the Cement and Concrete Industry, 16th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement, Bangkok, 2023. Available at: https://www.iccc-online.org/archive/ (Vol. 4, pp. 262-265)
T. Damion and P. Chaunsali, "Leaching-Induced Mass Loss Characterisation of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Binders Using Acid Titrimetry," In: Thailand Concrete Association, Ed. Further Reduction of CO2-Emissions and Circularity in the Cement and Concrete Industry, 16th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement, Bangkok, 2023. Available at: https://www.iccc-online.org/archive/ (Vol. 2, pp. 262-265)
B. Thaivalappil, S. Vaishnav Kumar, and P. Chaunsali, "Early-Age Hydration Characteristics of Ye’elimite in the Presence of Calcium Sulfate and Alkalis," In: Thailand Concrete Association, Ed. Further Reduction of CO2-Emissions and Circularity in the Cement and Concrete Industry, 16th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement, Bangkok, 2023. Available at: https://www.iccc-online.org/archive/ (Vol. 2, pp. 274-277)
A. Sharma, A. S. Basavaraj, P. Chaunsali, and R. Gettu, “Environmental Impact of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement Manufacturing: An Indian Case Study,” 75th RILEM Week and International Conference on Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials and Structures, Merida, Mexico, Aug 2021.
S. Vaishnav Kumar, R. Cepuritis, and P. Chaunsali, "Influence of External Environment on Early-Age Expansion Characteristics of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement-Based Binders," Microdurability Conference, The Hague, Netherlands, Oct 2020. (Published in April 2021)
M. Suta, R. Cepuritis, S. Vaishnav Kumar, and P. Chaunsali, "On the application of steel fibre reinforced self-stressing concrete (SFRSSC) in watertight concrete structures," 19th International Scientific Conference on Engineering for Rural Development, Latvia, May 2020.
H. Uvegi, B. Traynor, P. Chaunsali, and E. Olivetti, "Determining viability of industrial byproducts in alkali activated systems," Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement, Prague, Sept 2019.
P. Chaunsali, H. Uvegi, B. Traynor, and E. Olivetti, "Durability of High Carbon Biomass Ash-Based Binder," Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Materials, Systems and Structures Conference, Rovinj, March 2019, pp. 172-179.
B. Traynor, H. Uvegi, P. Chaunsali, and E. Olivetti, "Reactivity of Crystalline Slags in Alkaline Solution." In REWAS, San Antonio, March 2019, pp. 177-187.
P. Chaunsali and P. Mondal, "Hydration and Early-Age Expansion of Calcium Sulfoaluminate-Belite Cement: Experiments and Thermodynamic Modeling," Proceedings of the 14th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement, Beijing, Oct 2015.
P. Chaunsali and P. Mondal, “Early-Age Volume Change and Hydration of Expansive Cements,” 10th fib International PhD Symposium, Quebec City, July 2014.
P. Chaunsali, S. Lim, P. Mondal, and D. H. Tobias,”Factors Influencing Early-Age Volume Change of Expansive Cements Relevant for Bridge Deck Concrete,” 92nd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., January 2013.
Research Monographs
K Snehal, N Manimaran, Debojyoti Basuroy, Soumen Maity, Ravindra Gettu, Piyush Chaunsali, "Beneficial Utilization of Biomass Waste in Construction Material," SPARC Monograph (P-758), Oct 2023.
International Conference Presentations
* Speaker
Tom Damion and Piyush Chaunsali, "Performance of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement in Acidic Environment," 2nd Workshop on Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cements, Rome, Oct 2-4, 2023. (Presented by Bipina TV*)
Bipina Thaivalappil* and Piyush Chaunsali, "Hydration of ye’elimite: Influence of Iron Incorporation, Sulfate content, and Alkalis," 2nd Workshop on Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cements, Rome, Oct 2-4, 2023. (Poster Presentation)
Tom Damion and Piyush Chaunsali*, "Leaching-Induced Mass Loss Characterisation of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Binders Using Acid Titrimetry," 16th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement, Bangkok, Sep 18-22, 2023.
Nilakanmani M.*, Manu Santhanam, and Piyush Chaunsali, "Composition-Reactivity Relationship of Indian Biomass Ash," 16th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement, Bangkok, Sep 18-22, 2023.
Bipina Thaivalappil*, S. Vaishnav Kumar and Piyush Chaunsali, "Early-Age Hydration Characteristics of Ye’elimite in the Presence of Calcium Sulfate and Alkalis," 16th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement, Bangkok, Sep 18-22, 2023.
Bipina Thaivalappil* and Piyush Chaunsali, "Development of Calcium Sulfoaluminate-Belite Cement Using Low-Grade Limestone,"16th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement, Bangkok, Sep 18-22, 2023.
Tom Damion and Piyush Chaunsali*, "Acid Resistance Evaluation of Expansive and Non-Expansive Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cements," 77th RILEM Week and 1st Interdisciplinary Symposium on Smart and Sustainable Infrastructures, Vancouver, Sep 4-8, 2023.
Paul Shaji* and Piyush Chaunsali, "Effect of Blending Portland Cement with Calcium Sulfoaluminate Belite Cement and Calcium Sulfate on Carbonation Resistance," 77th RILEM Week and 1st Interdisciplinary Symposium on Smart and Sustainable Infrastructures, Vancouver, Sep 4-8, 2023.
Piyush Chaunsali*, "Calcium Sulfoaluminate-Based Binders: Opportunities and Challenges," International Conference on Climate Resilient Building Materials and Construction, NIT Surathkal, March 3-5, 2023.
Tom Damion* and Piyush Chaunsali, "Resistance of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Composites Towards Citric Acid Exposure," 2nd International Conference on Construction Materials and Structures (ICCMS 2022), Dec 14-18, 2022.
Tom Damion and Piyush Chaunsali*, "Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement: Acid Resistance and Early-Age Strength Development," 17th NCB International Conference on Cement, Concrete and Building Materials, New Delhi, Dec 6-9, 2022.
S. Vaishnav Kumar* and P. Chaunsali, "Carbonation Resistance of Calcium Sulfoaluminate-Belite Cement: Effect of Gypsum Addition," 41st Cement and Concrete Science Conference, University of Leeds, Sept 12-13, 2022.
Piyush Chaunsali*, "Calcium Sulfoaluminate-Based Binder: A Low CO2 Cement," International Conference of Structural Engineering and Construction Management, Federal Institute of Science and Technology, June 1-3, 2022.
S. Vaishnav Kumar* and P. Chaunsali, "Influence of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Admixture on Mechanical Characteristics and Carbonation Resistance of PC-CSA Blended Concrete," 75th RILEM Week and International Conference on Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials and Structures, Mexico, Aug-Sep 2021.
T. Damion* and P. Chaunsali. "Evaluation of Acid Resistance of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cements Using Acid Consumption Method," 75th RILEM Week and International Conference on Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials and Structures, Mexico, Aug-Sep 2021.
S. Vaishnav Kumar* and P. Chaunsali, "Expansion Characteristics of Calcium Sulfoaluminate (CSA) Blended Cement: Influence of External Sulfates," 74th RILEM Annual Week and 40th Cement and Concrete Science Conference, University of Sheffield, UK, Aug 31-Sept 4, 2020.
T. Damion* and P. Chaunsali, "Acid Resistance of Calcium Sulfoaluminate-Based Binder," 74th RILEM Annual Week and 40th Cement and Concrete Science Conference, University of Sheffield, UK, Aug 31-Sept 4, 2020.
H. Uvegi*, B. Traynor, P. Chaunsali, and E. Olivetti, "Determining viability of industrial byproducts in alkali activated systems," Proceedings of the International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement, Prague, Sept 2019.
P. Chaunsali*, H. Uvegi, B. Traynor, and E. Olivetti, "Durability of High Carbon Biomass Ash-Based Binder," RILEM Sustainable Materials, Systems and Structures Conference, Rovinj, Croatia, March 2019.
P. Chaunsali*, “Early-Age Expansion of Ordinary Portland Cement-Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement Blends,” 1st Workshop on Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cements, Murten, Switzerland, June 2018.
H. Uvegi, P. Chaunsali*, R. Osmundsen, J. Ochsendorf, and E. Olivetti, “Valorization of industrial biomass ash in structural materials,” 253rd American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition, San Francisco, USA, April 2017.
H. Uvegi*, P. Chaunsali, R. Osmundsen, J. Ochsendorf, and E. Olivetti, “Understanding Variability in Industrial Boiler Ash Waste for Use in Alkali Aluminosilicate Systems,” TMS Annual Meeting, San Diego, USA, Feb-March 2017.
P. Chaunsali* and P. Mondal, “Early-Age Expansion of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement-Based Binders: Experiments and Modeling,” ACI Fall Convention, Denver, USA, Nov 2015.
P. Chaunsali and P. Mondal*, “Hydration and Early-Age Expansion of Calcium Sulfoaluminate-Based Cement: Experiments and Modeling,” 14th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement, Beijing, China, Oct 2015.
P. Chaunsali* and P. Mondal, “Physico-Chemical Interaction between Mineral Admixtures and an OPC-CSA Cement System: Implication on Expansion,” ACI Fall Convention, Washington D.C., USA, Oct 2014.
P. Chaunsali* and P. Mondal, “Infuence of Mineral Admixtures on Early-Age Behavior of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement,” ACI Spring Convention, Minneapolis, USA, April 2013.
S. Peethamparan*, P. Chaunsali, and B. Clare, “Micro-Nano Structural Characteristics and Performance of CKD-Slag Blends,” ACI Fall Convention, Pittsburgh, USA, Oct 2010.
S. Peethamparan* and P. Chaunsali, “Characterization of Cement Kiln Dust-Activated Fly Ash and Slag as Alternative Binding Materials for Sustainable Concrete,” ACI Fall Convention, New Orleans, USA, Nov 2009.
Invited Presentations (only academic)
Thermodynamic Modeling of Cement Hydration, Online FDP on State-of-the-Art Experimental and Numerical Techniques in Civil Engineering, Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam, Kerala, March 4, 2021.
Petrography Analysis of Concrete, Advanced Course on “Forensic Analysis of Concrete Structures" (FACS’21), CSIR-SERC, Chennai, Feb 11, 2021.
Enhancing Sustainability and Durability Using CSAB Cement, Short Term Training Program on Advanced Concepts in Materials and Structural Engineering organized, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Nov 21, 2020.
Microstructural and Mineralogical Characterization of Cementitious Materials, Innovative Teaching Methods on Recent advances in Concrete And Sustainable Technologies (ReCAST), NIT Warangal, July 3, 2020.
Enhanced Sustainability and Durability using Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement, National web Conference on Structural, Architectural, Building and Automation in Sustainable Engineering (SABASE- 2020), Adithya Institute of Technology, June 3, 2020.
Value Addition to Concrete Using Wastes and Residues, RILEM Online Conference on Advances in Science and Technology of Concrete, IIT Madras, May 2, 2020.
Shrinkage Induced Distress in Concrete and Remedies, Webinar Series to Promote Quality Promotion, Kerala Highway Research Institute (KHRI), April 30, 2020.
Enhancing Sustainability and Durability Using Calcium Sulfoaluminate-Belite Cements, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Edinburgh, UK, June 10, 2019.
Cement, Fly Ash and Slag: Reaction Mechanism and Advantages, 3-Day Training Program on Advanced Concrete Technology, Kerala Highway Research Institute, Karyavattom, Trivandrum, India, Nov 7-9, 2018.
Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement-Based Binder: Properties and Application, Indian Concrete Institute (ICI) - Innovative World of Concrete (IWC), Bengaluru, India, Sept 19-22, 2018.
Cement Chemistry, Pozzolanic Materials, and Alternate Binders, 3-Day Summer School On Low Clinker, High Performance Cement Composites, IIT Bhubaneswar, India, June 13-15, 2018.
Achieving Sustainability and Durability of Concrete Using Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cements, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Cuenca, Ecuador, Sept 2017.
Sustainable Masonry from Biomass Ash, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Cuenca, Ecuador, Sept 2017.
Achieving Sustainability and Durability Using Alternative Cementitious Materials, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India, July 2017.
Early-Age Hydration and Volume Change of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement-Based Binders, Construction Materials Seminar of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA, February 2015.
Funding Agencies
AIM Group has received funding from various government and private organizations, whose support is gratefully acknowledged. A partial list is below:
Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (ICSR), IIT Madras
Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India
Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), now Ministry of Education
UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI)
Tide Water Oil Co. (India) Ltd.
Saint Gobain Research India (SGRI)
L&T Construction
FLSmidth Pvt. Ltd.
Dalmia Cement
Reliance India Ltd.