Manish Kumar
Manish Kumar
Associate Professor, Civil Engineering
- BTech: IIT Kanpur, 2008
- MTech: IIT Kanpur, 2010
- PhD: State University of New York at Buffalo, 2015
Email: mkumar -AT- iitgn.ac.in
Website : https://mkumar.people.iitgn.ac.in
Office:
5/333
VOIP:
2481
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Selected Publications
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Sheikh, M. A., Kumar, M.*, and Ghosh, R. (2025). “A simplified approach to simulate in-plane lateral response of reinforced concrete frames with masonry infills,” Structures, Vol. 71, 108010, 1-23.
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Saboo, A., Khan, M., Kumar, M.*, and Sajish, S. (2023). “Influence of seismic isolation on the earthquake response of internal components in a fast reactor,” Nuclear Engineering and Design, Vol. 413, 112522, 1-23.
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Saboo, A., and Kumar, M.* (2023). “Dynamic analysis of a partially-filled cylindrical–conical–cylindrical shell representing a pressure vessel,” Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 183, 110342, pp. 1-32.
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Matale, S. V., Kumar, M.*, and Rai., D. C. (2023). “Experimental and numerical study of a plasterboard suspended ceiling system with “free” perimeter supports,” Journal of Structural Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. 149, Issue 1, pp. 1-15.
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Oza, P. S., Kumar, M.*, and Mohapatra, P. K. (2021). “Aerodynamic forces on a high-voltage delta-configuration lattice transmission tower segment,” Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, Vol. 216, 104711, pp. 1-17.
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Work Experience
- Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (Nov 2021 to present)
- Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (Jun 2015 - Nov 2021)
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Awards
- ● ASCE Outstanding Reviewer for Journal of Structural Engineering (2024)
- ● Co-chair of World Housing Encyclopedia committee of Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (2023)
- ● Nidhi Prayas grant by DST to develop a method for systematic reinforcement of 3D printed concrete layers (2023)
- ● Dean's appreciation letter for performance in a course (2022)
- ● Commendation Card from the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of Southern Command, Indian Army for contributions towards developing India's first 3D printed concrete bunker (2021) – Indian Army announced adoption of the bunker's variants along Himalayan and western borders of India (2022).
- ● Honorable Mention Paper Award at the 13th North American Masonry Conference (2019)
- ● Second prize in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ poster competition at SUNY Buffalo (2013)
- ● Second prize in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering poster competition at SUNY Buffalo (2013)
- ● IH Shames Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award at SUNY Buffalo (2012)
- ● ASR Sai Memorial Gold Medal at IIT Kanpur (2011)
- ● Academic Excellence Award at IIT Kanpur (2008, 2010)
- ● Merit Certificate for securing within ten positions in state board exams (2002, 2004)
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Patents
P1. Modi, C., Kumar, M., and Vadali, M. V. (2024). “A system and a method to print mesh-reinforced concrete structures,” Application Number 202421074205, Indian Patent Office, Mumbai, application filed on October 1, 2024.
P2. Modi, C., Kumar, M., and Vadali, M. V. (2023). “Apparatus and a method for manufacturing a reinforced concrete structure,” Application Number 202321031610, Indian Patent Office, Mumbai, application filed on May 3, 2023.
P3. Shekhar, S., and Kumar, M. (2019). “An apparatus and method for 3D printing of concrete structures,” Patent Number 436854, Indian Patent Office, Mumbai, patent granted on July 2, 2023.
P4. Shekhar, S., Mathur, R., and Kumar, M. (2018). “A system for 3D printing of a concrete structure,” Application Number 201821026589, Indian Patent Office, Mumbai, patent granted on March 4, 2024.