Mr. RAJIV K N | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award
Chief Engineer, REVA UNIVERSITY, India
Rajiv K N is a seasoned professional with over 27 years of experience in water supply and sanitation projects. He has worked with the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) in various capacities, contributing to the development of mega-infrastructures. His expertise spans technical, managerial, and execution aspects of water supply and sanitation projects.
Profile
🎓 Education
Rajiv K N holds a BE in Civil Engineering from Mysore University (1988-1992), an ME in Structural Engineering from Bombay University (1993-1995), and an MBA from ITM University (2018). He is currently a Research Scholar at REVA University, Bangalore, specializing in “Reuse of Treated Wastewater for Concrete Manufacturing.”
👨🔬 Experience
Rajiv K N has extensive experience in project management, design, and execution of water supply and sanitation projects. He has worked on projects funded by international agencies like JICA/World Bank and has been involved in tendering, evaluation, and contract management. He has also designed and executed several water treatment plants, pumping stations, and sewage treatment plants.
🔍 Research Interest
Rajiv K N’s research focuses on the reuse of treated wastewater for concrete manufacturing, exploring sustainable approaches to water conservation and waste management. His research aims to develop innovative solutions for utilizing secondary treated wastewater and fly ash in concrete production.
🏆 Awards
No specific awards or honors are mentioned in the provided information, but Rajiv K N is a member of several professional organizations, including the Indian Institute of Engineers, Indian Concrete Institute, and Institute of Water Engineers.
📚 Publications
1. Reuse of Secondary Treated Wastewater and Fly Ash for the Manufacturing of Concrete: A Sustainable Approach 🌿
2. Workability, Mechanical, Durability and Micro-structural Investigation of Sustainable Concrete Utilizing Secondary Treated Wastewater, Fly Ash and Sodium Nitrite 💡
3. Modelling the Mechanical Properties of Concrete Manufactured with Secondary Treated Wastewater and Fly Ash 🤖
4. Predicting the Compressive Strength of Sustainable Concrete Utilizing Secondary Treated Wastewater, Fly Ash and Sodium Nitrite 📊
5. Corrosion Studies on Reinforced Concrete Produced with Secondary Treated Wastewater and Fly Ash with Sodium Nitrite as Corrosion Inhibitor 🧪
6. Sustainable Reuse of Secondary Treated Sewage Water for Concrete Manufacturing: A Review 📚
Conclusion
The researcher demonstrates a strong potential for the Best Researcher Award, with extensive experience, research productivity, and an interdisciplinary approach. While there are areas for improvement, such as more emphasis on research impact and collaboration, the researcher’s contributions to sustainable water management and concrete manufacturing make them a compelling candidate for this award.