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Dr. Sudheer Ponnada

Ph.D., M.E., B.Tech., D.C.E.
Distinguished Assistant Professor
CIVIL
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  • Doctoral research from Andhra University in the area of Microstructural investigation using SEM and EDS analysis on Innovative composite hybrid material having highest durability and mechanical properties with thermosetting polymer and waste byproducts like fly ash and quarry dust as fillers.
  • Masters from Andhra University with specialization in Construction Technology and Project Management.
  • Life Member in Indian Concrete Institute (ICI), Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), Indian Institution of Bridge Engineers (IIBE), and Centre for Education Growth and Research (CEGR).
  • Associate Member in American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) and Institution of Engineers (India).
  • Reviewer for “The open civil engineering journal (TOCIEJ) – Bentham open publication (UAE), This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Has industry experience of more than 11 years at Arshiya Rail Infrastructures Ltd, MVR Constructions Pvt. Ltd and Inter Continental Constructions Pvt. Ltd.
  • Actively involved in curriculum design/ development for the courses Building Materials and Concrete Technology, Estimation and Contracts, Building Construction and Services, Building Planning and Drawing, and Project Planning and Management.
  • Guiding projects in the area of Experimental study on Bamboo reinforced structural members, Mechanical and Durability properties of innovative composite concretes, High volume fly ash and quarry dust as fillers in thermosetting polymer hybrid concrete, NDT on special concrete like speed Crete with accelerators, Utilization of sea sand and sea water in coastal structures, Implementation of fly ash and chemical admixture in BC soil stabilization for better CBR, Replacement of Bagasse ash and Quartz sand in conventional concrete and Use of waste plastic in Bituminous.
  • Apart from academics, contributes with administrative responsibility as Campus Engineer and Dept. Admin Coordinator.
  • Has significant industry/institution experience of over 17 years.
  • Been working at MVGR since December 2012.