சி. எஸ். ஐ. ஆர். - கட்டமைப்பு பொறியியல் ஆராய்ச்சி நடுவம்

Professional Background

• Senior Principal Scientist (Scientist F), CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai, Nov 2025 - till date.
• Principal Scientist, CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai, Nov 2020 - Nov 2025.
• Senior Scientist, CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai, Nov 2016 - Nov 2020
• Scientist, CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai, Nov 2012 - Nov 2016

Areas of Scientific Interest

• Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC)
• Concrete 3D Printing
• Structural Health Monitoring
• Acoustic Emission
• Advanced Cementitious Composites
• Sustainable & Low-Carbon Construction Materials
• Fracture Mechanics
• Nondestructive Testing
• Additive Manufacturing

Awards & Honours

• 2023: ICI Young Concrete Engineer Award, Indian Concrete Institute
• 2023: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Seal of Excellence (International)
• 2021 :Google scholar stats: Citations- 535, h index – 10, i10 index - 11 (Indexed on 20-07-2021)
• 2021: IEI Young Engineers Award (Civil Engineering), Institution of Engineers India — 36th Indian Engineering Congress, New Delhi (December 26, 2021)
• 2019: ICI Master Builder Outstanding Ph.D. Thesis Award in the Field of Concrete (National Level)
• 2019 Till 45: CSIR Young Scientist Award in Engineering Sciences — Cash prize ₹50,000; Special honorarium ₹7,500/month till age 45; Research grant ₹25 lakhs for 5 years. Citation: Outstanding contributions in experimental and theoretical research on UHPC
• 2019: Offered fully funded Postdoctoral Position (2019-2021) at Universite Libre de Bruxelles(ULB), Brussels
• 2019: Outstanding PhD Thesis in the field of Concrete - from Indian Concrete Institute- National Level
• 2019: PRATIBHA awards - from AndraPradesh Government for Supervising M – Tech Thesis Title: Constitutive modelling of Geopolymer Concrete (Role: Main Supervisor)
• 2018:ICI–UltraTech Best Ph.D. Thesis Award in the Field of Concrete (Chennai Chapter)
• 2018:Outstanding PhD Thesis in the field of Concrete - from Indian Concrete Institute- Chennai Chapter
• 2018: Certificate of Merit – Dr.M.Ramiah Prize from CSIR-SERC
• 2017 :Outstanding Reviewer award from International Journal of Applied Acoustics (IF: 1.92)
• 2016: International Travel grant to visit Cardiff University, UK
• 2015: International Travel grant to visit Cardiff University, UK.
• 2015: UKIERI award under UK India Education Research Initiative (UKIERI), 2015-17
• 2012: International Travel grant to present paper at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• 2010: Award of Quick-hire Scientist (Trainee) at CSIR-SERC, 2010-12

Publications

• Nitish Rahul, H. S., Prem, P. R., Ravichandran, D., & Arjun, S. R. (2025). Development of fly ash and limestone calcined clay-based mixes for concrete 3D printing. Sādhanā, 50(4), 248. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12046-025-02939-z [IF: 1.6 | Q2]
• Ingle, V. V., & Prem, P. R. (2025). Acoustic emission examination of 3D printed ultra-high performance concrete with and without coarse aggregate under fresh and hardened states. Journal of Building Engineering, 113491. [IF: 6.4 | Q1 | Citations: 8]
• Ravichandran, D., Prem, P. R., Bhaskara, G. S. V., Maheswaran, S., & Benjamin, B. (2025). Time-dependent properties of 3D printable plain and fibered high strength concrete incorporating copper slag as an alternate fine aggregate. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 10(8), 363. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-025-02145-0 [IF: 2.7 | Q2]
• Ravichandran, D., Prem, P. R., Giridhar, G., Bhaskara, G. S. V., & Maheswaran, S. (2025). Time-dependent properties of 3D-printed UHPC with silica sand, copper slag, and fibers. Structures, 75, 108819. [IF: 3.9 | Q1 | Citations: 6]
• Prem, P. R., Ambily, P. S., Kumar, S., Giridhar, G., & Jiao, D. (2024). Structural build-up model for three-dimensional concrete printing based on kinetics theory. Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering, 18(7), 998–1014. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11709-024-1081-3 [IF: 3.6 | Q1 | Citations: 7]
• Prem, P. R., Tamilmathirajalakshmi, R., Gopal, R., & Ghodke, S. B. (2024). Development of stress block parameters for ultra high performance concrete. Structures, 59, 105719. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2023.105719 [IF: 3.9 | Q1 | Citations: 6]
• Prem, P. R., Ramamurthy, V. K., Ingle, V. V., Ravichandran, D., & Giridhar, G. (2024). Influence of loading rate on flexural performance and acoustic emission characteristics of ultra high performance concrete. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 89(6), 617–626. https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2024.89.6.617 [IF: 2.2 | Q2 | Citations: 5]
• Prem, P. R., Ambily, P. S., Kumar, S., & Ghodke, S. B. (2024). A theoretical model to predict the structural buildability of 3D printable concrete. Mechanics of Time-Dependent Materials, 28(4), 2661–2679. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11043-024-09666-8 [IF: 2.1 | Q2 | Citations: 16]
• Prem, P. R., Sanker, A. P., Sebastian, S., & Kaliyavaradhan, S. K. (2023). A review on application of acoustic emission testing during additive manufacturing. Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation, 42(4), 96. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10921-023-01005-0 [IF: 2.4 | Q2 | Citations: 57]
• Giridhar, G., Prem, P. R., & Kumar, S. (2023). Development of concrete mixes for 3D printing using simple tools and techniques. Sādhanā, 48(1), 16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12046-022-02069-w [IF: 1.6 | Q2 | Citations: 33]
• Prem, P. R., & Savija, B. (2022). Gaussian models for bond strength evaluation of ribbed steel bars in concrete. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 84(5), 651–664. https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2022.84.5.651 [IF: 2.2 | Q2 | Citations: 4]
• Verma, M., Prem, P. R., Ren, P., Liao, H., & Xu, Z. (2022). Green supplier selection with a multiple criteria decision-making method based on thermodynamic features. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 1–33. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-022-02160-6 [IF: 4.9 | Q2 | Citations: 15]
• Ravichandran, D., Prem, P. R., Kaliyavaradhan, S. K., & Ambily, P. S. (2022). Influence of fibers on fresh and hardened properties of ultra high-performance concrete—a review. Journal of Building Engineering, 57, 104922. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2022.104922 [IF: 6.4 | Q1 | Citations: 189]
• Kaliyavaradhan, S. K., Ambily, P. S., Prem, P. R., & Ghodke, S. B. (2022). Test methods for 3D printable concrete. Automation in Construction, 142, 104529. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2022.104529 [IF: 9.6 | Q1 | Citations: 119]
• Kaliyavaradhan, S. K., Prem, P. R., Ambily, P. S., & Mo, K. H. (2022). Effective utilization of e-waste plastics and glasses in construction products—a review and future research directions. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 176, 105936. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.105936 [IF: 11.2 | Q1 | Citations: 68]
• Prem, P. R., Verma, M., & Ambily, P. S. (2021). Damage characterization of reinforced concrete beams under different failure modes using acoustic emission. Structures, 30, 174–187. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2021.01.007 [IF: 3.9 | Q1 | Citations: 68]
• Prem, P. R., Verma, M., Murthy, A. R., & Ambily, P. S. (2021). Smart monitoring of strengthened beams made of ultrahigh performance concrete using integrated and nonintegrated acoustic emission approach. Structural Control and Health Monitoring, 28(5), e2704. https://doi.org/10.1002/stc.2704 [IF: 4.6 | Q1 | Citations: 22]
• Prem, P. R., Ambily, P. S., Vankudothu, B., & Bharatkumar, B. H. (2020). Sustainable production of high performance concrete. Encyclopedia of Renewable and Sustainable Materials (Elsevier), 5, 527–536. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-803581-8.11501-2 [Citations: 15]
• Prem, P. R., Thirumalaiselvi, A., & Verma, M. (2019). Applied linear and nonlinear statistical models for evaluating strength of geopolymer concrete. Computers and Concrete, 24(1), 7–17. https://doi.org/10.12989/cac.2019.24.1.007 [IF: 2.2 | Q2 | Citations: 28]
• Prem, P. R., Verma, M., & Ambily, P. S. (2018). Sustainable cleaner production of concrete with high volume copper slag. Journal of Cleaner Production, 193, 43–58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.04.245 [IF: 9.7 | Q1 | Citations: 159]
• Prem, P. R., Murthy, A. R., & Verma, M. (2018). Theoretical modelling and acoustic emission monitoring of RC beams strengthened with UHPC. Construction and Building Materials, 158, 670–682. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.10.063 [IF: 7.4 | Q1 | Citations: 80]
• Prem, P. R., Verma, M., Murthy, A. R., Rajasankar, J., & Bharatkumar, B. H. (2017). Numerical and theoretical modelling of low velocity impact on UHPC panels. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 63(2), 207–215. https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2017.63.2.207 [IF: 2.2 | Q2 | Citations: 21]
• Prem, P. R., & Murthy, A. R. (2017). Acoustic emission monitoring of reinforced concrete beams subjected to four-point bending. Applied Acoustics, 117, 28–38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2016.08.006 [IF: 3.4 | Q1 | Citations: 218]
• Prem, P. R., & Murthy, A. R. (2016). Acoustic emission and flexural behaviour of RC beams strengthened with UHPC overlay. Construction and Building Materials, 123, 481–492. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.07.033 [IF: 7.4 | Q1 | Citations: 176]
• Verma, M., Prem, P. R., Rajasankar, J., & Bharatkumar, B. H. (2016). On low-energy impact response of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) panels. Materials & Design, 92, 853–865. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2015.12.065 [IF: 8.4 | Q1 | Citations: 56]
• Prem, P. R., Murthy, A. R., & Bharatkumar, B. H. (2015). Influence of curing regime and steel fibres on the mechanical properties of UHPC. Magazine of Concrete Research, 67(18), 988–1002. https://doi.org/10.1680/macr.14.00333 [IF: 2.8 | Q2 | Citations: 150]
• Ambily, P. S., Umarani, C., Ravisankar, K., Prem, P. R., Bharatkumar, B. H., & Iyer, N. R. (2015). Studies on ultra high performance concrete incorporating copper slag as fine aggregate. Construction and Building Materials, 77, 233–240. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.12.092 [IF: 7.4 | Q1 | Citations: 241]
• Prem, P. R., Murthy, A. R., Ramesh, G., Bharatkumar, B. H., & Iyer, N. R. (2015). Flexural behaviour of damaged RC beams strengthened with ultra high performance concrete. Indian Concrete Journal, 89(1), 267–289. [Citations: 96]
• Murthy, A. R., Kumar, V. R., Gopinath, S., Prem, P. R., Iyer, N. R., & Balakrishnan, R. (2014). Structural performance of precast and cast-in-situ ultra high strength concrete sandwich panel. Computers, Materials & Continua, 44(1), 59–72. https://doi.org/10.3970/cmc.2014.044.059 [IF: 3.0 | Q2 | Citations: 5]
• Gopinath, S., Ayashwarya, R., Kumar, V. R., Prem, P. R., et al. (2014). Low velocity impact behaviour of ultra high strength concrete panels. Sādhanā, 39(6), 1497–1507. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12046-014-0280-3 [IF: 1.6 | Q3 | Citations: 11]
• Prem, P. R., Bharatkumar, B. H., & Iyer, N. R. (2013). Influence of curing regimes on compressive strength of ultra high performance concrete. Sādhanā, 38(6), 1421–1431. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12046-013-0159-8 [IF: 1.6 | Q3 | Citations: 84]
• Prem, P. R., Bharatkumar, B. H., & Iyer, N. R. (2012). Mechanical properties of ultra high performance concrete. International Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 6(8), 676–685. [Citations: 76]

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