Resource Persons
The following experts will deliver lectures on various topics during the workshop.
Dr. Gopal Krishna Sharma
Currently Professor of Data Science, Department of MBA, Dayananda Sagar College of engineering, Bengaluru. Prior to this, he was the Director, Fiserv India Ltd., Bangalore. He has also served Infosys in various capacities. He offers proficiency courses in IISc on various IT related courses like, Data Analytics, Mathematics for Machine Learning, Software Project Management etc.
Dr. M A Jayaram
Currently, Professor, RASTA, Bengaluru, has 37 years of academic and 20 years of research experience. Earlier he was the Director of the MCA Department at SIT, Tumakuru, during 2005- 2021. He served as a Professor and In-charge HOD, Civil Engg., at SIT, during 2021- 22. Has published 100+ papers in International Journals & conferences, has guided 5 Ph.D. in computer applications, and has authored 17 textbooks for publishers like PHI, Universities Press and Orient Longman.
Dr. Seelam Srikanth
Currently Associate Professor, School of Civil Engineering, REVA University, Bangalore, has 5 years of experience in teaching, published more than 20 papers in reputed journals and got 1 international patent grant. He has authored a textbook on traffic flow modelling and published 10 articles in artificial intelligence applications. Currently guiding 6 research scholars.
Dr. Manu Santhanam
Professor, Building Technology & Construction Management Division Associate Dean, Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (ICSR), IIT-Madras, Chennai, Veteran Concrete Technologist & Researcher.
Shri V R Kulkarni
Veteran Concrete Technologist and Researcher for over 3 decades, Former President of ICI, Former Head-R&D, ACC Cements Ltd., Author of ICI Handbook on Concrete Durability.
Dr. Shivakumar K
Emeritus Professor and Senior Research Scholar at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Former President, RILEM. Experienced Researcher in durability of Concrete & distinguished author.
Shri Mark Alexander
Specialist in concrete/materials technology with decades of experience in durability design for various infrastructure, including assessment-cum-substantiation of civil nuclear facilities.
Dr. R V Ranganath
Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru. Former Principal, BMSIT, Veteran Concrete Technologist & Researcher.
Dr. Manamohan R Kalgal
Practicing independent Structural Consultant, Former Technical Advisor — Ultratech Cement Ltd., Former President, ICI, Industry-Academia Interaction Expert.