Structural Engineering

1. VSSUT Burla: Since January, 2006
2. NIT Hamirpur: 2004-2005
3. NIT Rourkela: 2002-2004
4. IGIT Sarang: 2001- 2002
5. KITS Bhubaneswar: 2000-2001

Numerical Modelling of Structural Concrete, Retrofitting of Concrete Structures, Interface Mechanics, Structural Mechanics, Sustainable Concrete, Bacteria-based Self-compacting geopolymer concrete

1. FIE
2. MACI
3. MICI
4. MACM
5. MIASE
6. MIRC
7. MISTE
8. MInSc

1. Behaviour of Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic (GFRP) strengthened Shear Deficient Reinforced Geopolymer Self-Compacting Concrete (GSCC) beam using solid waste, TEQIP III, 2020-2021, Completed as PI
2. Selection of suitable material components and curing condition for the production of self-compacting geopolymer concrete based on short-term and long-term characteristics, The Institution of Engineers (India) (R&D Grant-in-aid Scheme), 2023-2024, Completed as PI.
3. Sustainable construction practice through preparation of precast concrete blocks using construction-demolition and plastic waste, DST (International Bilateral Div, Indo Sri Lanka Joint Research Program), 2021 to 2025, Completed as PI.
4. Development of sustainable Self-Compacting Geopolymer Concrete through use of Industrial and aggricultural waste, DST-ANRF's PAIR programme, Continuing since October 2025 as PI for 5 years under thematic area, "Environment".

International Publications

2026
1. Panda, S.; Pradhan, M; Panigrahi, S. K. (2026): Valorization of Waste Marble and Coal Overburden as coarse aggregates in Sustainable Self-Compacting Geopolymer Concrete, Journal of Building Engineering (ISSN: 2352-7102), Elsevier, SCIE, Q1, IF: 7.4, Vol. 127, pp. 116366 (1-25), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2026.116366
2. Panda, S., Das, R. Panigrahi, S. K. (2026): Interpretation of preferable curing conditions in the realization of durable self-compacting geopolymer concrete, Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice, ASCE, ESCI, Q2, IF: 2.1, Vol. 31 (2), pp. 04026003 (1-15) https://doi.org/10.1061/JSDCCC.SCENG-2020.
3. Panda, S.and Panigrahi, S. K. (2026): Production of sustainable GGBFS-based self-compacting geopolymer concrete with waste rubber tire aggregates, Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, Elsevier, SCIE, Q1, IF: 5.8, Vol. 51, pp. 102395 (1-23), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scp.2026.102395.
2025
4. Soumyaranjan Panda, Monalin Pradhan, Saubhagya Kumar Panigrahi (2025): Sustainable development of ternary binder-based mortar using OPC, GGBFS, and Coal Bottom Ash, Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 496, pp. 143862 (1-16), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.143862
5. Das, R., Nanda, A, Pradhan, J., Panigrahi, S. K. (2025): Realization of high-strength self-compacting geopolymer concrete through GGBFS-based ternary blended precursors and blended alkali-activated solution, European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Taylor & Francis, pp. 2547297 (1-61), https://doi.org/10.1080/19648189.2025.2547297
6. Ashutosh Nanda, Saubhagya Kumar Panigrahi (2025): A comprehensive study on factors influencing radiation shielding concrete characteristics, Nuclear Engineering and Design, Elsevier, SCIE, Vol. 445, 2025, pp. 114466-1-34, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2025.114466.
7. Panda, S.and Panigrahi, S. K. (2025): Performance of waste rubber fiber and e-waste fiber in the realization of GGBFS-based self-compacting geopolymer concrete, Journal of Environmental Management, Elsevier, Vol. 393, pp. 1-16 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126999
8. Panda, S., Pradhan, J., Panigrahi, S. K. (2025): Sustainable production of self-compacting geopolymer concrete through GGBFS-based optimal blended precursor, Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 492, pp. 1-23, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.142830
9. Pradhan, M.; Panda, S.; Panigrahi, S. K. (2025): Self-compacting geopolymer concrete yield with GGBFS and copper slag powder as precursor, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Construction Materials, pp 1-18, July 2025, https://doi.org/10.1680/jcoma.25.00014
10. Panda, S.; Pradhan, J; Panigrahi, S.K. (2025): Realization of GGBFS-based self-compacting geopolymer concrete through ternary blended alkaline activator solution, Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 486, pp 1-21, May 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.141986
11. Panda, S.; Pradhan, M; Panigrahi, S. K. (2025): Sustainable Self-Compacting Conventional Concrete Development with Optimal Content of Ladle Furnace Slag concerning Mechanical and Durability Characteristics, Construction and Building Materials, Vol 471, pp 1-18, March 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.140761
12. Nanda, A., Panda, S., Panigrahi, S. K. (2025): Production of durable conventional concrete using recycled HDPE and PET plastic coarse aggregate. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, Vol. 10 (74), pp. 1-17, Feb. 2025, https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-025-01886-2
13. Das, R.; Panda, S.; Panigrahi, S. K. (2025): Influence of different Curing Conditions on Properties of Self-Compacting Geopolymer Concrete. Pollution Control for Clean Environment (ICPCCE-2023), Volume 2, IIT Bhubaneswar, 15th-16th, December, 2023, SPRINGER book series Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, pp 335–352, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-7846-1_31.
14. Pradhan, J.; Panda, S.; Panigrahi, S. K. (2025): Impact of alkali activator types on fresh properties of GGBFS-based Self-Compacting Geopolymer Concrete under ambient temperature. Pollution Control for Clean Environment (ICPCCE-2023), Volume 2, IIT Bhubaneswar, 15th-16th, December, 2023, SPRINGER book series Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, pp 307–321, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-7846-1_29.
15. Mohapatra, D. R.; Panda, S.; Sahu, R.; Panigrahi, S. K. (2025): Behavior of ferrochrome sand in the fresh characteristics of GGBFS-fly ash-based self-compacting geopolymer concrete. Pollution Control for Clean Environment (ICPCCE-2023), Volume 2, IIT Bhubaneswar, 15th-16th, December, 2023, SPRINGER book series Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, pp 289–305, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-7846-1_28.
2024
16. Parhi, S. K., Nanda, A; Panigrahi, S. K. (2024): Multi-Objective Optimization and Prediction of Strength along with Durability in Acid-Resistant Self-Compacting Alkali-Activated Concrete. Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 456, pp. 139235-1-21, Dec. 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.139235
17. Dwibedy, S., Parhi, S. K., Panda, S., Panigrahi, S. K. (2024): Performance of precursor characteristics in the realization of geopolymer concrete: a review. Magazine of Concrete Research, Vol. 76, no. 24, pp. 1404-1423, July 2024, https://doi.org/10.1680/jmacr.24.00120
18. Panda, S. and Panigrahi, S. K. (2024): Production of sustainable GGBFS-based Self-Compacting Geopolymer Concrete containing E-Waste aggregates under ambient temperature curing, Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 440, p. 137373-1-17, July. 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.137373
19. Panda, S.; Nanda, A; Panigrahi, S. K. (2024): Potential utilization of waste plastic in sustainable geopolymer concrete production: A review, Journal of Environmental Management, Elsevier, Vol. 366, 121705, pp. 1-19, July 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121705
20. Panda, S.; Pradhan, M; Panigrahi, S. K. (2024): Optimal Red Mud replacement level evaluation in Conventional Concrete based on Fresh and Harden Concrete Characteristics, Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, Springer, (ESCI, IF-2.4), https://doi.org/10.1007/s40831-024-00837-y.
21. Parhi, S. K.: Dwibedy, S.; Panigrahi, S. K. (2024): AI-driven critical parameter optimization of sustainable self-compacting geopolymer concrete. Journal of Building Engineering, Elsevier (SCIE, IF-7.144), 86, 108923, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.108923.
22. Parhi, S. K.; Panda, S.; Dwibedy, S.; Panigrahi, S. K. (2024): Metaheuristic optimization of machine learning models for strength prediction of high-performance self-compacting alkali-activated slag concrete. Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design, Springer, (ESCI, IF-2.2), https://doi.org/10.1007/s41939-023-00349-4.
23. Pradhan, J.; Panda, S.; Mandal, R. K.; Panigrahi, S. K. (2024): Influence of GGBFS-based blended precursor on fresh properties of self-compacting geopolymer concrete under ambient temperature. Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier, (Scopus), 103, pp 1-10 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.06.338.
24. Das, R.; Panda, S.; Sahoo, A. S.; Panigrahi, S. K. (2024): Effect of superplasticizer types and dosage on the flow characteristics of GGBFS based self-compacting geopolymer concrete. Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier, Elsevier, (Scopus), 103, pp 11-21 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.06.339.
2023
25. Dwibedy, S. and Panigrahi, S. K. (2023): Factors affecting the structural performance of geopolymer concrete beam composites. Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier (SCIE, IF-7.693), 409, 134129, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.134129.
26. Pradhan, J.; Panda, S.; Dwibedy, S.; Pradhan, P; Panigrahi, S. K. (2023): Production of durable high strength self-compacting geopolymer concrete with GGBFS as a precursor, Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, Springer, (SCIE, IF-3.579), https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-023-01851-0.
27. Pradhan, J.; Panda, S.; Parhi, S. K.; Pradhan, P.; Panigrahi, S. K. (2023): GGBFS-based Self-Compacting Geopolymer Concrete with Optimized Mix Parameters established on Fresh, Mechanical, and Durability Characteristics. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, (SCIE, IF-3.651), https://doi.org/10.1061/JMCEE7.MTENG-16669.
28. Parhi, S. K. and Panigrahi, S. K. (2023): Alkali-silica reaction expansion prediction in concrete using hybrid metaheuristic optimized machine learning algorithms. Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, Springer (Scopus), https://doi.org/10.1007/s42107-023-00799-8.
29. Parhi, S. K.; Dwibedy, S.; Panda, S.; Panigrahi, S. K. (2023): A comprehensive study on Controlled Low Strength Material. Journal of Building Engineering, Elsevier (SCIE, IF-7.144), 76, 107086, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.107086.
2022
30. Pradhan, P.; Dwibedi, S.; Pradhan, M.; Panda, S.; Panigrahi, S. K. (2022): Durability characteristics of geopolymer concrete-Progress and perspectives. Journal of Building Engineering, Elsevier (SCIE, IF-7.144), 59, 105100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2022.105100.
31. Pradhan, P.; Panda, S.; Parhi, S. K.; Panigrahi, S. K. (2022): Factors affecting production and properties of self-compacting geopolymer concrete-A review. Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier (SCIE, IF-7.693), 344, 128174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.128174.
32. Pradhan, P.; Panda, S.; Parhi, S. K.; Panigrahi, S. K. (2022): Effect of critical parameters on the fresh properties of Self Compacting geopolymer concrete. Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier (Scopus), 62(12), 6325-6335. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.02.506.
33. Pradhan, P.; Panda, S.; Parhi, S. K.; Panigrahi, S. K. (2022): Variation in fresh and mechanical properties of GGBFS based self-compacting geopolymer concrete in the presence of NCA and RCA. Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier, 62(12), 6348-6358. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.03.337.
34. Mohanty, L.; Panigrahi, S. K.; Patnaik, M. (2022): Assessment of Water Quality of Mahanadi Basin using Statistical and Wavelet Techniques. Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier, 62(12), 6371-6378. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.03.381.
35. Behera, H. K..; Das, S. S.; Giri, D; Panigrahi (2022): Application of ANN for evaluating WMA marshall parameters. Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier, 62(12), 6708-6721. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.04.759.
2019
36. Panigrahi, S. K and Rout, S. S. (2019), “Effect of Anchorage Length on GFRP Strengthened RC-T Beam”, International Conference on Computational Mechanics and Simulations (ICCMS), IIT Mandi, pp 01-09, 11th-13th, December.
2015
37. Panigrahi, S. K., Deb, A. and Bhattacharyya, S. K. (2015), “Modes of failure in shear deficient RC T- beams strengthened with FRP”, Journal of Composites for Construction, ASCE (SCIE-IF-4.21), 20(1), 04015029-1 to 04015029-9, https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0000586.
38. Panigrahi, S. K., Deb, A. and Bhattacharyya, S. K. (2015) “Effect of laminate stiffness on failure mode in FRP wrapped T beams”. International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology, Vol-4, No-13, pp.510-520, DOI: 10.15623/ijret.2015. 0425074, Link: http://ijret.esatjournals.org/Archive?VI=20150425.

National Publications

2025
1. Lenka, J; Behera, S; Mohanty, L; Panigrahi, S K. (2025): Digital Transformation in Structural and Water Resource Engineering Practice: A Tool at Work, The Institution of Engineers (India), 3 (1), pp. 73-78
2024
2. Panda, S.; Pradhan, M; Panigrahi, S. K. (2024): Comparative study of OPC and PPC-based concrete properties containing bottom ash and fly ash as fine aggregate, The Indian Concrete Journal, Associated Cement Companies Limited, Vol. 98, no. 7, pp. 7-19, July 2024, https://www.icjonline.com/explore_journals/2024/07/
2018
3. Mohanty, N. and Panigrahi, S. K. (2018), Effect of Laminate Thickness on GFRP Strengthened RC T-Beam, Proceedings of the 11th Structural Engineering Convention, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, pp 31-37, 19th –21th, December.
2014
4. Panigrahi, S. K., Deb, A. and Bhattacharyya S. K. (2014), “Shear Behavior Study in FRP Enhanced RCC Beams, Proc: Recent Advances in Civil Engineering, VSSUT, Burla, pp. 163-175, 25th – 26th October.
2012
5. Panigrahi, S. K., Deb, A. and Bhattacharyya, S. K. (2012), “Numerical study of shear failure in FRP enhanced RCC beams”, Proc: Advances in Mechanics and Materials, VSSUT, Burla, pp. 73-83.
2007
6. Panigrahi, S. K. and Nayak. A. N. (2007), “An Introduction to Self-Compacting Concrete”, Proc: Recent Advances in Civil Engineering, C.E.T., Bhubaneswar, pp. 61-65, 1st -2nd ,March.
2004
7. Panigrahi, S. K., Sarda, V. K. and Gupta, A.K. (2004) “Use of fly ash as a backfilling material”, Proc: Materials and their Application in Civil Engineering, N.I.T., Hamirpur (H.P.), ISBN: 81-8048-033-X, pp.133-136, 26-27th , August.
8. Panigrahi, S. K and Kaur, S. (2004) “Preferential use of high strength materials in civil engineering”, Proc: Materials and their Application in Civil Engineering, N.I.T., Hamirpur (H.P.), ISBN: 81-8048-033-X, pp. 66-69, 26-27th, August.
9. Panigrahi, S. K., Sarda, V. K. and Gupta, A.K. (2004) “Aerated concrete block as an useful building material”, Proc: Materials and their Application in Civil Engineering, N.I.T., Hamirpur (H.P.), ISBN: 81-8048-033-X, pp. 28-30, 26-27th, August.
10. Panigrahi, S. K., Sarda, V. K. and Gupta, A.K. (2004) “Rice husk as a substitute for the binding material”, Proc: Materials and their Application in Civil Engineering, N.I.T., Hamirpur (H.P.), ISBN: 81-8048-033-X, pp. 96-97, 26-27th, August.
11. Panigrahi, S.K. (2004) “Comparative study between columns having T-shape and Square shape”. The Institution of Engineers (India), pp.270-275, 1st, February.
2003
12. Panigrahi, S.K. and Sahoo, A.K. (2003): “Possible use of T-section columns in RC frame”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Scopus, Vol.77, No.12, pp.1518-1522, Link: https://icjonline.com

1. International Conference: Advances in Materials, Mechanics, Mechatronics and Manufacturing (IC4M 2024) [29/12/2024]
2. International Conference: Advances in Materials, Mechanics, Mechatronics and Manufacturing (IC4M 2023) [15/04/2023 to 16/04/2023]
3. International Conference: Material Science, Mechanics and Technology (ICMMT 2022) [23/12/2022 to 24/12/2022]
4. International Conference: Advances in Materials, Mechanics, Mechatronics and Manufacturing (IC4M 2022): [09/04/2022 to 10/04/2022]
5. International Conference: Environmental Sustainability and Construction Technology (ICESCT 2021): [18/12/2021]
6. International Conference: Advances in Materials, Mechanics, Mechatronics and Manufacturing (IC4M 2021): [06/03/2021 to 07/03/2021]
7. Faculty Development Program: Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering (ETCE-2020): [14/09/2020 to 18/09/2020]
8. Workshop: Recent Advances in Civil Engineering (RACE-2019): [29/07/2019 to 02/08/2019]
9. Short Term Course: Advanced Materials and Techniques for Reinforced Concrete Structures (AMTRCS-2017): [27/03/2017 to 01/04/2017]
10. International Conference: Recent Advances in mechanics and materials (ICRAMM-2016): [17-12-2016 to 18-12-2016]
11. Workshop: Recent Advances in Civil Engineering (RACE-2015): [07/11/2015 to 08/11/2015]
12. Workshop: Recent Advances in Civil Engineering (RACE-2014): [25/10/2014 to 26/10/2014]

1. Maintenance Engineer I/C (Feb, 2006 to Feb, 2008)
2. Member state technical agency (since 2006)
3. Professor I/C Deptt. Time Table (July, 2008 to July, 2010)
4. Professor I/C Structural Laboratory (March, 2006 to July, 2010)
5. Co-VP Literary Society (2008-09)
6. Faculty Advisor Audio Visual Club (2009-10)
7. CTO Signal Platoon (Jan, 2008 to July, 2009)
8. CTO Engineers’ Platoon (Jan, 2008 to July, 2009), July, 2009 to July, 2010)
9. Assistant Warden Kratu Hall of Residence (March, 2009 to July, 2010)
10. Warden Kratu Hall of Residence (Since October, 2015)
11. Member NAAC accreditation working Committee (Since January, 2015)
12. Member Academic Council (Since February 2015)
13. Deptt. Coordinator, University News letter and Information Brochure (Since August, 2015).
14. Advisor, Civil Engineering (Since 2018-2023).
15. Member, Board of Studies (Since January, 2013).
16. VP, Sports,
17. PIC, Civil Works (Since July, 2024).
18. PIC, Structural Engineering Lab (Since May, 2023).
19. PIC, Computational Lab (Since September, 2024).

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