Uma Shankar Biswal — Associate Consultant
Concrete materials specialist with 7+ years of experience in sustainable cementitious systems, performance optimization, and AI-driven strength prediction. Ph.D. from IIT Bhubaneswar focused on Recycled Aggregate Concrete, addressing material variability, durability performance, and machine learning–based compressive strength modeling. Completed postdoctoral research at IIT Madras working on low-carbon LC3 cement systems, 3D concrete printing, and integration of industrial by-products such as foundry sand into cementitious materials. Author of SCIE-indexed publications (Q1 & Q2) in recycled aggregates, LC3 systems, geopolymer materials, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and ML-based predictive modeling. Currently serving as Assistant Professor at VJIT, Hyderabad. Interested in bridging concrete science, sustainability, advanced manufacturing (3DCP), and data-driven decision systems to enhance performance and reduce variability in modern RMC operations. Open to industry collaborations and opportunities at the intersection of concrete technology and AI-enabled innovation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Concrete Technology and AI specialist with a focus on sustainability.
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Experience: 7 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- Teaching
- Materials Science
- Academic Research
Career Highlights
- 7+ years in sustainable cementitious systems.
- Expert in AI-driven strength prediction.
- Published author in SCIE-indexed journals.
Work Experience
Vidya Jyothi Institute Of Technology
Assistant Professor (5 mos)
Symbiosis Skills & Professional University
Assistant Professor (9 mos)
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Postdoctoral Researcher (1 yr 7 mos)
Postdoctoral Researcher (1 yr 7 mos)
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IIT Bhubaneswar)
Research Scholar (5 yrs)
Education
Postdoctoral Researcher at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IIT Bhubaneswar)
Master of Technology - MTech at Veer Surendra Sai University Of Technology (VSSUT,Formerly UCE), Burla
Bachelor of Technology - BTech at Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha