Sustainable Innovative Materials and Emerging Technologies

Proceedings of NHCE 2025
Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-981-9285-54-9
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

Reihe: Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering

This book presents selected peer-reviewed papers from the International Conference on “New Horizons in Civil Engineering” with the theme “Sustainable Innovative Materials and Emerging Technologies” (NHCE SIMET 2025). It focuses on the latest research and advancements in the field of civil engineering, specifically addressing sustainable construction practices, innovative materials, and emerging technological solutions for resilient infrastructure. The chapters encompass a wide range of topics, including sustainable construction materials, smart and nanomaterials, green building technologies, resilient structures, geotechnical innovations, and the application of digital technologies like AI, BIM, and 3D printing in infrastructure development.
The book also explores environmental engineering and geology-related advancements such as water and waste management, soil stabilization, and climate-resilient urban systems. Through detailed experimental studies, case analyses, and review-based insights, it provides valuable knowledge on material performance, structural efficiency, and sustainability metrics.

Designed for researchers, academicians, graduate students, and industry professionals, the book serves as a useful reference for understanding and applying sustainable and innovative practices in civil engineering and related fields.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kumar. P, Praveen

Nayak, Deepak

Nayaka, Ramesh

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Bauingenieurwesen
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Baukonstruktion, Baufachmaterialien
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Ökologische Aspekte in der Architektur

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Praveen Kumar P. is Assistant Professor in the School of Civil and Chemical Engineering at Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal. He earned his Ph.D. in transportation engineering from NITK Surathkal, where his research focused on performance evaluation of public transport systems using efficiency models like DEA and SFA. He also holds an M.Tech. from NITK Surathkal and a B.E. from SJCE Mysore (VTU Belagavi). His interests span highway and pavement engineering, public transportation analysis, and the integration of sustainability in traffic systems. Dr. Praveen has co-authored several journal articles and conference papers and is involved in academic roles related to transportation labs, research data, and student project mentorship.

Dr. Deepak Nayak is Assistant Professor in the School of Civil and Chemical Engineering at Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal. He holds a Ph.D. in material and geotechnical engineering from MAHE, along with M.Tech. in construction engineering and management from the same institution and a master’s in valuation (real estate). His professional background includes diverse industry roles in construction, infrastructure finance, and project valuation. His academic research focuses on geotechnical and mineralogical properties of lithomargic clays, sustainable soil stabilization, and project risk management in infrastructure. Dr. Nayak has published in Scopus and Q1-ranked journals such as Geosciences and Journal of Composite Science. He has guided numerous postgraduate students and continues to actively contribute to research in geo-environmental engineering and construction management

Dr. Ramesh Nayaka is currently Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dharwad. He holds a Ph.D. in structural engineering and materials from the University of Malaya, Malaysia, an M.Tech. from IIT Madras, and a B.E. from VTU Karnataka. His research interests include innovative construction materials, 3D concrete printing, BIM, sustainable infrastructure systems, and the use of industrial by-products in construction. He has authored several high-impact publications in reputed international journals and has received awards including the “Excellence Award” for his Ph.D. thesis and the “BIM Hero Award.” Dr. Nayaka has led multiple government-funded research and consultancy projects in the areas of prefabrication, low-carbon materials, and smart infrastructure. He also serves as Member of professional bodies such as ASCE, IABSE, and RILEM.