Dr. Roopa V

A. Educational Qualification:

B. Work Experience

C. Teaching

1. Lecture Courses Taught

• Mechanics of Structures
• Strength of Materials
• Construction Materials and Practices
• Construction Quality and Safety Management
• Repair and Rehabilitation of Structures
• Construction Economics Finance and Risk Management
• Intelligent Building Management Systems
• Planning Scheduling and Control
• Lean Construction

2. Project / Thesis Guidance

Have guided 19 M.Tech. students and 3 batch of B.Tech students

3. Membership in Professional Organizations (for Knowledge and skill upgradation)

• Life member –  Indian Concrete Institute (ICI)
• Senior Member – RILEM
• Member – National Ass. of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)

4. Details of Lectures Delivered (Knowledge Dissemination)

Delivered a lecture on “Estimation and Costing” and provided hands on training to the B.Tech students in the Two day workshop on construction Management Software organised by Department of Civil Engineering, BSACIST.(March 2018)

D. Research and Consultancy

1. Areas of Research Interest

• Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection (SACP) for Corrosion Protection of Steel Rebars.
• Extension of service life of roof slab in existing buildings.
• Durability of RC structures.
• Construction Quality and Safety Management
• Construction Risk Management
• Productivity improvement using Lean Construction
• Influence of chemical and mineral admixtures with the usage of galvanised rebars in RC structures.
• Labour productivity in construction management

2. Centre for Prevention and Control of Corrosion in Concrete Structures (PC3S)

• Involved in creation of Centre for Prevention and Control of Corrosion in Concrete Structures (PC3S) in March 2020 and acting as Assistant Director.
• This Centre is attached to Construction Materials and Technology Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering, and established with an objective of carrying out cutting edge research in the field of corrosion related to concrete; and offer testing & consultancy services to Industries, Government and Private agencies

3. Publications:

Journal:

• V. Roopa, R.B. Dharma, M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, and Irfan Navabshan (2023), ‘Durability and Microstructure Studies of Styrene Acrylate Co-polymer Modified Ready-mix Concrete, Journal of Structural Engineering, JoSE, Vol. 49, No.5, pp. 358 – 372.
• S. Shafeer Ahamed, M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed, R. Sridhar and V. Roopa (2022), ‘Study on Strength, Durability and Transport Properties of Cementititous Systems Admixed with Sodium Nitrite based Corrosion Inhibitor’, Journal of Structural Engineering, JoSE. Vol. 48, No.6, pp. 446 – 457.
• V. Roopa, M.J. Abdul Latheef and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2022), ‘Influence of mortar composition on flexural and impact performance of ferrocement panels for usage in secondary roofing’, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 96, No.8, pp.45-55.
• M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and V. Roopa (2020), “Performance of Galvanized Steel Rebars in Concrete”, Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 94, No.11, pp. 81-91.
• S.Shafeer Ahamed, J. Sherin Mariya, V. Roopa and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2021), “Corrosion Inhibiting Admixture for Corrosion Prevention in Small Scale Reinforced Concrete Structures”, Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 95, No.4, pp. 38 – 51.
• M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and V. Roopa (2020), “Performance of Galvanized Steel Rebars in Concrete”, Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 94, No.11, pp. 81-91.
• S.Shafeer Ahamed, J. Sherin Mariya, V. Roopa and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2021), “Corrosion Inhibiting Admixture for Corrosion Prevention in Small Scale Reinforced Concrete Structures”, Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 95, No.4, pp. 38 – 51.

Conference:

• V.Roopa, A. Thamimul Ansari and M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed (2019), “Influence of Polymer Modificaton on Strength Properties of Ferrocement Panels”, Proceedings of the 5th National Convention on Innovations in Ferrocement – Acceptance in Construction Sector (FS 2019), pp. 11-20, Ferrocement Society, Nashik, India. (ISBN 9788193551561)
• V. Roopa, M.Abirami and M.S.Haji Sheik Mohammed, “Study on Cementitious Composites for Ferrocement Panel Construction for Use in Secondary Roofing” International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment, B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute, Vandalur, Chennai, India (2017)
• M.Gobi, B.Suresh, Roopa.V, “An Investigation of the Heat Generated and Spontaneous Ignition of Disaster Waste Generated In Chennai” at National Conference on Futuristic Innovations and Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering, FIETCE’14” during 5-6, pp. 174-181, May 2014
• V.Roopa and Dr.G.M.Samuel Knight (2008), A study of lean principles in India National conference on “Materials and Methodologies of Disastrous Resistant Structures”, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai
• V.Roopa and Dr.G.M.Samuel Knight Application of lean principles in India, National Conference on “ Frontline Areas of Civil Engineering”, VLB Janakiammal Engineering College, Coimbatore (2008).

4. Chapter in Book

• M.S. Haji Sheik Mohammed and V. Roopa (2022), “Cement polymer anticorrosive coating on steel rebars:  A feasible solution for corrosion prevention in small scale projects”, A treatise on corrosion science, Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Metals Series, Springer, 9789811693021, pp. 277-292.

5. Testing & Consultancy Activities

• Acted as team leader and executed three GFRG affordable housing facility (500 sq.ft.) in the B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology Campus at a budget cost of 5.5 Lakhs during 2016

6. Recent Funded Projects (Government and Industry)

E. Recognition / Award From Government & Private

• TARE Fellowship – 2018-21 (SERB INDIA)

F. Extension Activities

1. Major Conference / Workshop Organized

• National Workshop on “Electrochemical Corrosion Techniques: Theory and Hands on Training” –7-8, September, 2018, Chennai.
• Submitted a proposal to DST SERB and received a grant of Rs 1,00,000 in the year 2016 for the conduct of the International Conference on “Innovative Technologies on Sustainable Built Environment” – 2017.
• Auditor member of the Academic Audit team at C.A.Abdul Hakeem College of Engineering and Technology, Vellore on 30th November 2017.
• National Workshop on Impact of Climate Change on Durability of RCC Structures (ICCDRS’16) –19-24, April, 2016, Chennai.
• National Conference on Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Construction (ISSC’13) – May 2013, Chennai.

2. FDP Attended

• Attended an induction training programme from 8th July 2013 – 12th July 2013 organized by faculty training Academy at B.S. Abdur Rahman Institute.
• Attended series of Lectures on ‘’Lean Construction’’ conducted at IIT Madras during 31st July to 04th August, 2017.
• Completed a 12 Week FDP approved NPTEL Course on  Fire Protection, Services and Maintenance Management of Building course conducted during July to Dec 2018, IIT Delhi
• Attended AICTE QIP sponsored short term course on “Advanced Concrete Technology” organized during 18th Nov – 23rd Nov by IIT, Madras
• Completed a 12 Week FDP approved NPTEL Course on Advanced Technology course, during July to Dec 2019.
• Completed a 4 Week FDP approved NPTEL course on scheduling techniques in projects, July to Dec 2019.