SPEAKERS
Topic:
Mortars for 3D Printing of Concrete, Rheology, Strength Parameters and Sustainability
Dr. Manu Santhanam
Fellow of Indian National Academy of Engineering, IIT Madras
Dr. Manu Santhanam, a professor at IIT Madras, specializes in concrete technology, cement chemistry, and 3D printing, with over 70 journal publications and leadership roles in various research projects and professional organizations.
Topic:
Developing and Exploring UHPFRC
Dr. Voo Yen Lei
Co-Founder, Director, CTO, DURA® Technology Sdn Bhd
He is the Founder and CTO of Dura Technology, holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from UNSW and specializes in ultra-high performance fiber reinforced concrete (UHPFRC). He is also an adjunct professor and a three-time winner of the PCI Design Award for Best International Transportation Structure.
Topic:
Development of UHPFRC with Local Ingredients with Specific Application – Case Study
Prof S. Suriya Prakash
Professor – Structural Engineering, IIT Hyderabad
Dr. Suriya Prakash, Professor at IIT Hyderabad and Dean of Planning, specializes in advanced composite materials, precast systems, and structural rehabilitation. He has over 16 years of experience, published 90+ papers, and serves on editorial boards for leading journals.
Topic:
Different Ways of Exploring the World of UHPFRC and Case Studies
Peter Buitelaar
Independent Researcher
With 40 years of experience, Peter Buitelaar is a leading UHPC expert, consulting on its composition, application, and production. He has authored 60+ publications and developed innovative solutions, such as a reinforced UHPC overlay for steel deck strengthening in bridges.
Topic:
Developing UHPFRC for Structural Elements with Aesthetic Values
Bendt Aarup
R & D Manager, Hi-Con A/S
He has worked with UHPC since 1987, initially as project manager in international research projects developing UHPC further and looking at potential applications. I was involved in some of the first practical applications starting in 1994 and today I am R&D manager at a precaster – Hi-Con – that is producing precast UHPC in Northern Europe. I have published more than 30 papers covering UHPC properties, applications and guidelines and recently sustainability has been included as a subject of interest.
Topic:
Development to market for Textile Reinforced Concrete
Dr. Smitha Gopinath
Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai
Dr. Smitha Gopinath, Senior Principal Scientist at CSIR-SERC, Chennai, specializes in textile-reinforced concrete and structural repair, with over 80 publications and 3 patents. She has earned multiple prestigious awards, including the ICI-Young Scientist Award and recognition as one of India’s Most Inspiring Women Engineers & Scientists.
Topic:
Structural Light Weight Concrete – Technical Specification, Proportions, Mix Design Methodologies, Properties Achievable
Dr. Dinakar Pasla
Professor (Civil Engineering)
IIT Bhubaneswar
Dr. Dinakar Pasla is a Professor at IIT Bhubaneswar and Dean of Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy, with expertise in structures and materials. He has global recognition, ranking among the top 2% scientists worldwide, and chairs the ICI Bhubaneswar Chapter.
Topic:
Need for Development of Low Carbon Concrete Code for India
Vijay R. Kulkarni
Founder-Director, Low Carbon Construct Forum
Er. Vijay R. Kulkarni, Founder-Director of Low Carbon Construct Forum, is a distinguished concrete technologist with over 40 years of experience in concrete innovation, quality standards, and R&D. He has held key leadership roles in ICI & contributed significantly to the development of sustainable construction practices.
Topic:
Shrinkage Compensated Concretes for Flooring Applications with Case Studies
Ajay Singham
Director, Avcon Techniccs Pvt. Ltd.
Ajay Singam is the Director of Avcon Technics Pvt. Ltd. and Rocland Pvt. Ltd., leading companies in industrial flooring solutions and drymix construction chemicals. With over 25 years of experience, he is also the Founder and President of the Industrial Flooring Association (IFA).
Topic:
GFRC for Infrastructure and High-Rise Facades
Bob Faulding
Founder, PBS Synergies Group
Bob Faulding is the founder of the PBS Synergies Group which specializes in the manufacture, testing and installation of architectural glass fibre reinforced concrete claddings . He is a former chairman of both the International Glassfibre Reinforced Concrete Association (GRCA) and the United Kingdom Cast Stone Association (UKCSA), a former director of the Concrete Society and currently the technical representative of the British Measurement and Testing Association (BMTA) on BSI Committee B/524: Precast Concrete. He is also a committee member on CEN TC 229/WG3: Precast Concrete Products. He has worked in the precast concrete industry for nearly 40 years.
Topic:
Concretes for Radiation Shielding, mix design, tests and case studies
Dr. (Er.) Manish Mudgal
Chief Scientist and Head – CSIR
He is a Chief Scientist & Head Centre for Advanced Radiation Shielding & Geopolymeric Materials (CARS&GM), CSIR- Advanced Materials & Processes Research Institute (AMPRI ) Bhopal (MP) Though he has a doctorate in Civil Engineering, he specializes in Environmental Engineering. He has handled 96 projects. He has been granted 3 US patents.
