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Sri Pranap is a dynamic academician with a keen interest in formulating customized methodologies for imparting engineering subjects to Architecture students. He is a qualified civil engineer by profession with graduation from Anna University and due to his keen interest in concrete technology went on to pursue his master's in structural engineering from the Government Engineering College – Erode (Formerly IRTT). Before joining McGAN’s Ooty School of Architecture, Pranap had served in several prestigious institutions in various academic capacities. During his tenure at SSN College of Engineering, Chennai he has worked on a funded research project sponsored by the Govt. of India – Department of Science and Technology – Science and Engineering Research Board. Also, he has succeeded in various positions offered to him during his tenure at various prestigious Institutions. Sri Pranap owing to his dynamism and willingness to push his limits has organized and as well actively participated in international and national conferences and symposiums on the subject of his interest. To his credit, he has published 3 papers in the National conference, 3 papers in international conferences, 2 Indian patents and 4 papers in Scopus Indexed Journals. In addition, he received Best Teacher Award, Digital Guru Award, Favorite Faculty Award and Emerging Scientist Award. Pranap is an active life member of Indian Society for Technical Education and is always willing to deliver lectures on his domain to curious knowledge-savvy communities.
Education
Academic Qualifications (In Chronological Order) :
| Degree | Specialization | College Studied | University Recognised | Y.O.P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG B.E | Civil Engineering | Sree Skathi Engineering College | Anna University | 2014 |
| PG M.E | Structural Engineering | Government Engineering College - Erode | Anna University | 2017 |
| Ph.D | Structural Engineering | Kumaraguru College of Technology | Anna University | Perusing |
Areas of Expertise
| College / University / Industry Name | Designation Held | From | To | N.O.Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTVR Knowledge Park for Engineering & Technology – Coimbatore | Lecturer | 2014 | 2015 | 1.3 |
| Government Polytechnic College – Coimbatore | Part Time - Lecturer | 2016 2018 | 2017 2020 | |
| Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar (SSN) College of Engineering – Chennai | Junior Research Fellow (DST-SERB) | 2017 | 2018 | 1 |
| Rathinam School of Architecture – Coimbatore | Assistant Professor | 2018 | 2021 | 3.5 |
| Mcgans Ooty School of Architecture | Assistant Professor | 2021 | Till Date | 2.5 |
Course Taught
| UG Level | PG Level | If others any (Polytechnic) |
|---|---|---|
| Design of Structures – I | Natural Resource Management | Estimation and Costing |
| Design of Structures – II | Budgeting | |
| Design of Structures – III | Mechanics of Solids | |
| Mechanics of Structures – I | Mechanics of structures | |
| Mechanics of Structures – II | Surveying | |
| Specification, Estimation and Valuation | Survey Practice | |
| Structural Mechanics | ||
| Structural Design of Concrete | ||
| Structural Systems and their Analysis | ||
| Structural Design of Masonry and Timber | ||
| Building Services: I | ||
| Building Materials and Construction – I | ||
| Building Materials and Construction – II | ||
| Building Materials and Construction – III | ||
| Building Materials and Construction – IV | ||
| Site Survey and planning (Co-faculty) | ||
| Architectural Drawing - I (Co-faculty) | ||
| Building Construction with Basic Materials | ||
| Concrete in Building Construction |
Research (Journal & Conference) Publications (Author Name, Title, Journal Name, Year of Publication, Volume & Page Nos):
1. Author - Sri Pranap K et.al., Analysing the Corrosion Vulnerability of Stainless-Steel Bars in Accelerated Aggressive Environments, Journal of Chemical Health Risks, 2023, https://doi.org/10.52783/jchr.v13.i4s.1015
2. Author - Sri Pranap K et.al., Experimental Investigations on Bacterial Concrete with Pseudomonous Bacteria for Sustainable Constructions Material Science and Technology, 2023, DOI:10.10543/f0299.2023.41755 – Scopus
3. Author - Sri Pranap K et.al., Experimental Study on Validating the Performance of Hair Fibre Reinforced Concrete Beam under Monotonic Loading AIP Conference Proceedings, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0066322 - Scopus.
4. Author - Sri Pranap K et.al., Influence Characteristics of Chemical and Mineral Admixtures on Concrete of Grade M65, International Journal of Civil Engineering SSRG, 2016.
5. Author - Sri Pranap K et.al., Experimental behaviour analysis of tapered cantilever beams under cyclic loading, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, 2017.
6. Author - Sri Pranap K et.al., Experimental behaviour analysis of tapered cantilever beams under cyclic loading, Cheran College of Engineering, 2016.
7. Author - Sri Pranap K et.al., Influence Characteristics of Chemical and Mineral Admixtures on Concrete of Grade M65, Jayaram College of Engineering and Technology & Nandha College of Engineering, 2016.
8. Author - Sri Pranap K et.al., Experimental Study on High Performance Concrete, Coimbatore Institute of Technology,2016.
9. Patent - Author - Sri Pranap K et.al., Experimental Investigations on Development of a Concrete with waste Glass Sludge for Sustainable Construction, Government of India, 2023, Application No: 20234 1051167.
10. Patent - Co-Author Analysis of Various Materials for Dispersed Concrete Reinforcement, Government of India, 2022, Application No: 202241062483 .
Courses / Conference / Workshops / Seminars / Webinars / FDP attended (Place, No of Days) :
1. Air Quality Modelling and Monitoring, KCT coimbatore - KCT Sponsored - 3 days, Coimbatore.
2. Exploring Green Technology and Materials in Architecture - 5 days, Banglore.
3. Applied Impact Mechanics, IIT Madras - AICTE Sponsored 6 days, Chennai.
4. Material Characterization and LCA of Sustainable Materials, IIT – Dharwad – SERB Sponsored (Karyasala), 7 Days, Dharwad.
5.English for Teaching Purpose, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona - RSA Sponsored 90 days, Spain.
6.Introduction to Environmental Law & Policy, The University of North Carolina - RSA Sponsored 90 days, U.S.
7.Indian Seismic Codes, RMKEC - Self Sponsored 5 days, Thiruvallur.
8.Sustainable concepts in Civil Engineering, Ramaiah IT - Self Sponsored 5 days, Banglore.
9.Durability of Concrete, NIT Surathkal - RSA Sponsored 5 days, Karnataka.
10.Advancements in Concrete Technology, Kongu College - RSA Sponsored 5 days, Erode.
11.Research teaching in Architectural Education, AMSAA - Self Sponsored 4 days, Chennai.
12.Recent trends in concrete technology, HCET - Self Sponsored 3 days, Coimbatore.
13.Advanced E-Learning in Structural Engineering Design Concepts, HCET - Self Sponsored 3 days, Coimbatore.
14.Challenges in Concrete Technology - Indian Concrete Institute, Chennai and Bangalore.
15.Special Concretes for Special Structures - Indian Concrete Institute, Bangalore.
16. India's Longest Viaducts - Innovations - Indian Concrete Institute, Bangalore
17. Use of Admixtures for Sustainable Concrete - Indian Concrete Institute, Bangalore.
18. RMC: Challenges, Process and Remedies - Indian Concrete Institute, Bangalore.
19.An Overview of Concrete Mix Design - Indian Concrete Institute, Chennai.
20. Latest Trends and Technologies in Waterproofing - Indian Concrete Institute, Bangalore.
21. Vision Towards Sustainable Concrete - KPR IET.
22.Progress of Concrete Science since with time of Duff A Abrams - KDK CE - Nagpur.
23.Tunneling and Job opportunities - Dr. N.G.P.
24. Basics of Chemical Admixtures - QCRETE.
25. NDT for Evaluation of Concrete Structures - Wonder Cements
26. Art of Proposal Writing in thrust areas - Don Bosco - Belgavi
27. Detailing of Reinforcement: Do's and Dont's - AIT.
28. Pre- Engineered Steel and its connection details - AIT.
29. Application of Foam Concrete: Thermal Insulation Material - HCET.
30. Research Article Writing and Reference Management Using Mendeley - Annamalai University.
31. Environmental Assessment and its Legal Aspects - Cresent University.
32.Strain Compatibility in the Design of Flexural Members - Dr. N.G.P.
33.Book and Article Publishing in Springer - Gurunanak Dev University.
34. Domestic wastewater management - HCET.
35. Rudiments of Reinforcement Detailing - HCET.
Area of Interest :
1. Corrosion of Reinforced Concrete.
2. Construction Materials.
3. Concreting Technology.
Honours / Awards (Received from, Year) :
1. Emerging Scientist Award - INSO Awards - 2022
2. Digital Guru Award - 2021
3. Best Motivator Award - 2020
4. Best Faculty Award - 2019
Membership of Professional Bodies:
1. Life Member - Indian Society for Technical Education
2. Life Member - International Association of Engineers
No of Thesis Guided:
1.UG Level – 15
2.PG Level - 02
Other Roles at Mcgans:
Campus Engineer - Infrastructure and Project Development