B. B. Das

Designation: 

Professor

Date of Joining at NITK: 

Monday, May 25, 2015

Professional Experience: 

Total experience: 17 years
Experience at NITK: 9 years

Contact Details

E-mail: 

bibhutibhusan@gmail.com

Telephone: 

+91-824 247 3970

Mobile: 

+91-9589200861

Academic Background

Academic Background: 

• Ph.D. (Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay), 2007
• M.Tech. - (Indian Institute of Technology - Delhi), 2004
• B.E.- Civil Engineering (Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology), 2001

Areas of Interest

Material Characterization, Sustainable Green Buildings, Construction Planning and Scheduling, Quality in Construction

Significant Projects

1. Bridge Management through Life Cycle Cost Analysis;
Sponsored by: National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR)

2. Mix Design of Concrete by Utilizing Lead Slag as a Partial Replacement to Fine Aggregate.
Sponsored by: Eshwari Global Metal Industries Pvt. Ltd

3. Development of Value Added Geopolymer Aggregates using Iron Ore Mine Tailings - A Sustainable Solution.
Sponsored by: Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and KIOCL Ltd.

4. Influence of Binary and Ternary Cementitious Composites on the Engineering Properties of Interfacial Transition Zone of Reinforced Concrete Exposed to Aggressive Environments.
Sponsored by: Extra Mural Core Research Funding, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India

5. Collaborative Research and Capacity Building on Climate Resilient Concrete for Marine Environment.
Sponsored by: Royal Academy of Engineering, United Kingdom, in collaboration with University of Leeds, UK.

6. Performance Studies on Concrete Mixed with Spent Catalyst Waste for Sustainable Solutions.
Sponsored by: Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd., (MRPL), India

Supervision of Ph.D

Ongoing: 9
Completed: 8

Significant Publications

1. Bibhuti B Das, Leon Black, Salim Barbhuiya, Kusumadhar Snehal, Ekkeri Prakash Sumukh, “Resistance to acid, alkali, chloride, and carbonation in ternary blended high-volume mineral admixed concrete”, Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials, Taylor and Francis Publications, September 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/21650373.2024.2405979
(Impact factor - 4.7)
2. Salim Barbhuiya, Bibhuti Bhusan Das, Dibyendu Adak, “A comprehensive review on integrating sustainable practices and circular economy principles in concrete industry”, Journal of Environmental Management, Academic Press, November 2024.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122702
(Impact factor - 8.0)
3. Salim Barbhuiya, Bibhuti Bhusan Das, Paul Norman, Tanvir Qureshi, “A comprehensive review of radiation shielding concrete: Properties, design, evaluation, and applications”, Structural Concrete, Wiley Publications, October 2024.
https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202400519
(Impact factor - 3.0)
4. Shiv Sai Trivedi, Bibhuti Bhusan Das, Salim Barbhuiya, “Performance of construction and demolition waste as recycled aggregates in concrete-a review”, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Construction Materials, ICE Publishing, September 2024.
https://doi.org/10.1680/jcoma.23.00030
(Impact factor – 1.5)
5. P Rakesh, BB Das, “An Integrated Approach of Life Cycle Cost and Life Cycle Energy for Energy Efficiency Measures in Residential Buildings”, Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering, Springer International Publishing, September 2024.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40996-024-01648-7
(Impact factor – 1.7)
6. Balasubramanya Manjunath, Claudiane M. Ouellet-Plamondon, Anjali Ganesh, B.B. Das, Chandrasekhar Bhojaraju, “Valorization of coffee cherry waste ash as a sustainable construction material”, Journal of Building Engineering, Elsevier Publications, September 2024.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.110796
(Impact factor - 6.7)
7. Yajnheswaran Bhagithimar, Balasubramanya Manjunath, B. B. Das, Chandrasekhar Bhojaraju, “Development of sustainable conductive cementitious composite using graphite-coated spent catalyst waste”, Journal of Building Engineering, Elsevier Publications, September 2024.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.109864
(Impact factor - 6.7)
8. Sumukh E P, B. B. Das and and Salim Barbhuiya, “Synergy of Hydration and Microstructural Properties of Sustainable Cement Mortar Supplemented with Industrial By-Products”, International Journal of Civil Engineering, Springer Publications, March 2024.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40999-024-00950-9
(Impact factor - 1.8)
9. Shiv Sai Trivedi, Karunanidhi B, B. B. Das and Salim Barbhuiya, “Combined Effect of Multi-Stage Processing and Treatment Methods on the Physical, Chemical and Microstructure Properties of Recycled Concrete Aggregates”, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, ASTM Publications, July 2024.
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.133993
(Impact factor - 0.8)
10. Sumukh E P, B. B. Das and Salim Barbhuiya, “Effect of Iron ore Tailings on Engineering Properties and Hydration Products of Sustainable Cement Mortar”, Advances in Civil Engineering Materials, ASTM Publications, March 2024.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1520/ACEM20230031
(Impact factor - 1.4)
11. Salim Barbhuiya, B. B. Das and Maria Idrees, “Thermal energy storage in concrete: A comprehensive review on fundamentals, technology and sustainability”, Journal of Building Engineering, Elsevier Publications, April 2024.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.108302
(Impact factor - 6.7)
12. Shiv Sai Trivedi, Debashish Sarangi, B. B. Das and Salim Barbhuiya, “Influence of multi-stage processing and mechano-chemical treatments on the hydration and microstructure properties of recycled aggregate concrete”, Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier Publications, December 2023.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.133993
(Impact factor - 7.4)
13. B P Sharath and Bibhuti Bhusan Das, “Comparison of Multi Criterion Decision Making Approaches (Mcdm) On Produced Fly Ash Based Pelletized Geopolymer Coarse Aggregates Integrated with Iron Ore Tailings”, Indian Concrete Journal, December 2023.
14. Sharan Kumar Goudar, Sumukh E P and Bibhuti Bhusan Das, “Implication of High-Volume Mineral Admixture on Mechanical Properties and Microstructure at Steel-Concrete Interface”, Indian Concrete Journal, November 2023.
15. Salim Barbhuiya, Jaya Nepal and B. B. Das, “Properties, compatibility, environmental benefits and future directions of limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) concrete: A review”, Journal of Building Engineering, Elsevier Publications, November 2023.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.107794
(Impact factor – 6.7)
16. Salim Barbhuiya, Andrey Jivkov and B. B. Das, “A review of multi-scale modelling of concrete deterioration: Fundamentals, techniques and perspectives”, Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier Publications, November 2023.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.133472
(Impact factor – 7.4)
17. Salim Barbhuiya and B. B. Das, “Life Cycle Assessment of construction materials: Methodologies, applications and future directions for sustainable decision-making”, Case Studies in Construction Materials, Elsevier Publications, December 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2023.e02326
(Impact factor – 6.5)
18. Salim Barbhuiya and B. B. Das, “Water-soluble polymers in cementitious materials: A comprehensive review of roles, mechanisms and applications”, Case Studies in Construction Materials, Elsevier Publications, December 2023.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2023.e02312
(Impact factor – 6.5)
19. B. P. Sharath, Snehal K, B. B. Das and Salim Barbhuiya, “Influence of Geopolymerization Factors on Sustainable Production of Pelletized Fly Ash–Based Aggregates Admixed with Bentonite, Lime, and GGBS”, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE Publications, September 2023.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/JMCEE7.MTENG-15200
(Impact factor – 3.1)
20. Salim Barbhuiya and B. B. Das, “Molecular dynamics simulation in concrete research: A systematic review of techniques, models and future directions”, Journal of Building Engineering, Elsevier Publications, October 2023.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.107267
(Impact factor – 6.7)
21. Shiv Sai Trivedi, Snehal K, B. B. Das and Salim Barbhuiya, “A comprehensive review towards sustainable approaches on the processing and treatment of construction and demolition waste”, Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier Publications, August 2023.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.132125
(Impact factor – 7.4)
22. Snehal K, B. B. Das and Salim Barbhuiya, “Synergistic effect of nano silica on carbonation resistance of multi-blended cementitious mortar”, Cement and Concrete Composites, Elsevier Publications, August 2023.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2023.105125
(Impact factor – 10.8)
23. K. M. Prasanna, B. P. Sharath, Himanshu Choukade, K. N. Shivaprasad, B. B. Das & Gangadhar Mahesh, "Research on Setting Time, Compressive Strength and Microstructure of Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Mixture Containing Slag" Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering, Springer Publications, Singapore, December 2022.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40996-022-01010-9
(Impact factor – 1.7)
24. Rakesh P, Harishankar R and B. B Das, “Comparative Study of Energy Efficiency Criteria for IGBC and GRIHA Systems Using Simulation”, Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India), Springer Publications, Singapore, December 2022.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40030-022-00687-5
25. B Manjunath, Ouellet-Plamondon, C.M, B. B. Das, C. Bhojaraju, “Potential utilization of regional cashew nutshell ash wastes as a cementitious replacement on the performance and environmental impact of eco-friendly mortar”, Journal of Building Engineering, May 2023.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.105941
(Impact factor – 6.7)

Achievements

1. Honored with "Fellow Membership" from Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India).
2. Editor for "Recent Developments in Sustainable Infrastructure (ICRDSI-2020)—Structure and Construction Management - Conference Proceedings from ICRDSI-2020 Volume 1", Springer Nature Singapore.
3. Editor for "Recent Developments in Sustainable Infrastructure (ICRDSI-2020) - GEO-TRA-ENV-WRM - Conference Proceedings from ICRDSI-2020 Vol. 2", Springer Nature Singapore.
4. 'Guest Editor' for 'Indian Concrete Journal (ICJ)' for the December Edition, 2020, on the theme of 'Green Concrete'.
5. Guest Editor to “Indian Concrete Journal”, Theme: High Strength and High-performance Concrete, A Scopus Indexed Journal Managed and Published by Associated Cement Companies, Thane, Mumbai, India, June 2019.
6. Editor for “Recent Trends in Civil Engineering – Select Proceedings of TMSF-2019, Springer Nature Singapore.
7. Editor for “Smart Techniques for Sustainable Development - Select Proceedings of SMTS 2019”, Springer Nature Singapore.
8. Editor for “Recent Developments in Sustainable Infrastructure - Select Proceedings of ICRDSI 2019, Springer Nature Singapore.
9. Editor for “Sustainable Construction and Building Materials – Select Proceedings of ICSCBM 2018, Springer Nature Singapore.
10. "Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing" by the Editors of 'Construction and Building Materials' Journal, Elsevier Publications.

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