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Dr. M Abdul Akbar
Dr. M Abdul Akbar
Assistant Professor
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Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Calicut
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3/438, Rose Villa Pottangadi Raghavan Road Nadakkavu, Calicut Kerala, 673011
B-Tech in Civil Engineering, NIT Calicut (2001 - 05)
M-Tech in Structural Engineering, IIT Bombay (2005 - 07)
Ph.D. in Wind Energy, NIT Calicut (2011 - 16)
Educational Qualifications
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B-Tech in Civil Engineering, NIT Calicut (2001 - 05)
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M-Tech in Structural Engineering, IIT Bombay (2005 - 07)
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Ph.D. in Wind Energy, NIT Calicut (2011 - 16)
Teaching - UG, PG and Ph.D Courses related to Structural Engineering, Offshore Structures and Wind Energy
Research - Broad areas of research in the fields of Structural Engineering, Offshore Structures and Wind Energy
| Organization | Type | Number |
| Indian Academic researchers Association | Life Member | 327/2020 |
| Indian Concrete Institute | Life Member | 13006 |
| Materials Research Society of India | Life Member | 3236 |
| The Indian Society for Technical Education | Life Member | 130811 |
| Scholar Name | Research Topic / Area | Institute | Status | Year | Co-supervisor | ||
| Henna Salam | Precast Concrete Structures (Tentative) | NIT Calicut | Ongoing | 2024 | |||
| Aswini A R | Seismic Control of Multi-Storied Buildings (Tentative) | NIT Calicut | Ongoing | 2023 | |||
| Ajeesh C | Hydrodynamics of Composite Aerofoil Shells subjected to Underwater Blast (Tentative) | NIT Calicut | Ongoing | 2023 | Dr. Anil Kumar Dash | ||
| Israh Latheef | Mechanical Couplers Grouted with Industrial Waste Materials (Tentative) | NIT Calicut | Ongoing | 2023 | Dr. Jayachandran K | ||
| Maghna T K | Torsional Response of Tall Asymmetric Buildings (Tentative) | NIT Calicut | Ongoing | 2023 | |||
| Jyothi J Nair | Post-Seismic and Post-Blast Fire Resistance of RCC and Steel Structures | NIT Calicut | Ongoing | 2022 | |||
| Akshara S P | Buildings with Structural Irregularity Subjected to Seismic and Blast Loading | NIT Calicut | Ongoing | 2021 | Dr. T. M. Madhavan Pillai | ||
| Dadi Rambabu | Two-lift concrete Pavement with Different Concretes | NIT Jalandhar | Ongoing | 2020 | Dr. Shashi Kant Sharma | ||
| Sandeep Singh | Geopolymer concrete in Rigid Pavement | NIT Jalandhar | Ongoing | 2020 | Dr. Shashi Kant Sharma | ||
| Student Name | Dissertation Title | Institute | Year | Co-supervisor | ||
| Aswathy P | CUSAT | 2025 | Dr. Deepa B S | |||
| Niba E | CUSAT | 2025 | Dr. Rajesh P Nair | |||
| Nishithamol E R | NITC | 2025 | ||||
| Anaswara Krishnan | NITC | 2025 | ||||
| Adarsh T P | NITC | 2025 | ||||
| Ajith K Raj | Analysis of Auxetic S-Shaped Structure Subjected to Accidental Blast During Launching of Rocket | GEC-K | 2024 | Dr. Rajesh K N | ||
| Vibha Asok | Energy Extraction Optimization Study on The Vortex Induced Vibration of Elastically Mounted Rigid Cylinder | NITC | 2024 | Dr. Prethiv Kumar R | ||
| Jismi Muhammed | Numerical Simulation of VIV Response of Cylindrical Structures | NITC | 2024 | Dr. Prethiv Kumar R | ||
| Gokul Mohan | Damage Analysis due to Collision Between FOWT Spar Platform and Marine Animal | NITC | 2024 | |||
| Anand Vishnu B | Hydrodynamic Analysis of Semi-Submersible Offshore Wind Turnbine floater Subjected to Regular and Random Waves | NITC | 2024 | |||
| Divakar A | Damage Analysis of Two-way RCC Slab with Openings Subjected to Blast Loads Followed by Fire | NITC | 2024 | |||
| Ayush Mishra | Dynamic behaviour of floating offshore wind turbine mounted on spar platform under random waves | NITC | 2023 | Dr. A P Shashikala | ||
| Rakesh Pasunuti | Analysis of Interdependence of Structural Irregularity in Connected Buildings | NITJ | 2022 | |||
| Sabhadiya Renil A | Correlation of Structural Irregularity in Circular Buildings Using Vital Signs | NITJ | 2022 | |||
| Sachin Kumar | Comparative Study of Confined Masonry Walls with Different Infill Materials | NITJ | 2022 | |||
| Shashank Kumar | Comparative Study of Site-Specific Response Spectra and IS Code Response Spectra | NITJ | 2022 | |||
| Shubham Sharma | Numerical Modelling of Overturning of High-Sided Vehicle Under High-Speed Winds | NITJ | 2022 | |||
| Harsha V V | Monitoring the Structural Health of Wind Turbine Rotor Blades Using Image Processing Techniques | NITJ | 2022 | Mr. A G Rangaraj | ||
| Ritik Saxena | Optimum Design Parameters of Damped Outrigger System for High Rise Buildings | NITJ | 2021 | Dr. S P Singh | ||
| Amandeep Singh | Experimental Studies on HYSD Bars Joined with Threaded Mechanical Coupler | NITJ | 2021 | |||
| Anand Kumar | Analysis of I-Section Composite Beam with Winding Wire and Metal Strap for Development Of Effective Bond | NITJ | 2021 | Dr. Shailja Bawa | ||
| M Rachel | Finite Element Analysis of Cylindrical Shaped Shells for Impact Loading | MITS | 2021 | Dr. B P Mishra | ||
| Sahil Rana | Analysis of Submerged Floating Tunnel for Blast and Impact Loading | NITJ | 2021 | |||
| Pushpendra Singh | Deflection Based Criteria for Lateral Torsional Buckling of Steel Beams | NITJ | 2021 | |||
| Sachin Jain | Analysis of Inclined Pylon Cable Stayed Bridges for Accidental Loss of Cables | NITJ | 2021 | |||
| Archana A R | Parametric and Interaction Studies on Torsional Irregularities in Buildings | NITJ | 2021 | |||
| R Nirmal Rakeshbhai | Finite Element Analysis of RCC Tie End Connections Subjected to Light and Heavy Loading | NITJ | 2021 | |||
| Lovepreet Singh | Effectiveness of RCC Crown Hinge Reinforcement Detailing for a Three Hinged Arch | NITJ | 2021 | |||
| Praveen Kumar K V | Application of Generalised Beam Theory in Predicting Lateral Torsional Buckling of Thin-Walled Sections | NITJ | 2020 | Dr. S K Sharma | ||
| Nimaz Asharaf | Mechanical and Durability Properties of Recycled Aggregate Geopolymer Concrete | NITJ | 2020 | Dr. S P Singh | ||
| P Nischala | Static and Free Vibration Analysis of Stiffened Plates using FEA | MITS | 2020 | Dr. B P Mishra | ||
| P Kaveri | Determination of Economical Base Width of Transmission Tower for Different Wind Zones | MITS | 2020 | Dr. Joseph Prabhu | ||
| V Thulasi | Effect of Placement of Dampers on the Dynamic Characteristics of High Rise Residential Buildings | MITS | 2020 | Dr. Joseph Prabhu | ||
| B Rajendra | Strengthening of Half Triangular Reinforced Concrete Slabs with Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer Bond Model | MITS | 2020 | Mr Balamurugan G | ||
| Syed Kuddush | Structural and Economic Characteristics of Modern Sustainable Buildings subjected to Heavy Landscaping | MITS | 2020 | Dr. Aneesh Mathew | ||
| D Abdul Khadhar | Effects of Connected Bridges on High Rise Buildings under Seismic Loads | MITS | 2020 | Dr. Joseph Prabhu | ||
| P Venkataramana | Effect of staircase location on Dynamic Characteristics of Buildings Subjected to Three-Dimensional Earthquake | MITS | 2020 | Dr. Joseph Prabhu | ||
| B Srikanth | Torsional Irregularities of a Building with different Shear Wall Locations | MITS | 2020 | Dr. Joseph Prabhu | ||
| Aakhila S | Study of Reinforced Foam Blocks subjected to Marine Environment and Morphological Study using SEM Analysis | MITS | 2019 | |||
| R Sai Priyanka | Sensitivity Analysis of Bracing Types for Axial Shortening | MITS | 2019 | |||
| N S Manvitha Reddy | Experimental Analysis of concrete with Sugarcane Bagasse Ash and Foundary Sand | MITS | 2019 | Dr N A Reddy | ||
| Bagallapalli Moorthi | Effect of M-Sand replacement on mechanical and durability properties of HSC with RHA | MITS | 2019 | Dr S Bali Reddy | ||
| P Lalitha Sree | Variability studies on material properties of clay Brick masonry | MITS | 2019 | Dr Avadhoot Bhosale | ||
| Masapalle Karthik | Strengthening of reinforced concrete slab with CFRP using refined bond model | MITS | 2019 | Mr Balamurugan G | ||
| J Gowtham | Numerical Simulation Studies of Buried Steel Pipelines under Reverse Fault | MITS | 2019 | Dr Parivallal S | ||
| A Surekha | Experimental studies on material properties of fly ash brick masonry | MITS | 2019 | Dr Avadhoot Bhosale | ||
| R Yugandhar | Study on properties of HSC mixed with Silica Fume and 100% M-Sand | MITS | 2019 | Dr S Bali Reddy | ||
| P Hitesh | Numerical Studies on Ratcheting Behaviour of Straight Pipes | MITS | 2019 | Dr Saravanan M | ||
| K Anantha Raju | Performance of Regular and Sloped Buildings under Seismic Loads | MITS | 2019 | Dr N A Reddy | ||
| Shaik Jaheed Ali | Effect of M-Sand replacement on mechanical and durability properties of HSC with Silica fume | MITS | 2019 | Dr S Bali Reddy | ||
| G Neelima | Experimental determination of the mechanical properties of AAC blocks | MITS | 2019 | Dr Avadhoot Bhosale | ||
| A Mohan Kumar | Evaluation of properties using HSC containing RHA and M-Sand | MITS | 2019 | Dr S Bali Reddy | ||
| Videm Deepu | Impact of wind forces on hoardings | MITS | 2019 | Mr B P Mishra | ||
| R Bhavana | Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Slab With GFRP Using Refined Bond Model | MITS | 2019 | Mr Balamurugan G | ||
| I Bhargav | Static and free vibration analysis of plates by FEA | MITS | 2019 | Mr B P Mishra | ||
| Student Name | Parent Institute | Year |
| Shabeeh M A | Excel Engineering College, Komarapalayam | 2023 |
| Ajith K Raj | Government College of Engineering, Kannur | 2023 |
| Aswathy P | Cochin University of Science and Technology | 2024 |
| Harikrishnan K | Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore | 2024 |
| Students | Project Topic | Institute | Year |
| Rathod Santhosh, Polisety Naga Abhishek, Katravath Vikas | NITC | 2025 | |
| Sreehari A, Shibil Rahman P, Sneha Sajeev P | NITC | 2025 | |
| Sanjay I K, Rohan Reghunath, Muhammed Abdullah Konderithodi | Analysis of Mechanical Couplers | NITC | 2024 |
| Darla Satwik, Dasari Ravi Teja, Aduru Venkata Naga Sri Tej | Effect of Explosion followed by Fire on a Structure | NITC | 2024 |
| Ashwin P, Muhammed Rabeeh N P, Nimshaj N | Renovation of Auditorium in NIT Calicut | NITC | 2023 |
| Ankit Khairwa, Aditya Anand, Siyaram | E-waste Management in NITC Campus | NITC | 2023 |
| Tanisha Gupta, Taniya, Varun | Green Analysis of NIT Jalandhar | NITJ | 2022 |
| Sumer Meena, Sumit Sharma, Vikas Krishna, Varun Gupta | Impact of Steel Fibres on Compressive Strength of Concrete | NITJ | 2022 |
| Harshil Bansal, Himanshu Gupta, Kritika, Harsh Deep, Himanshu Rai | Seismic Analysis of RC Irregular Frame Structures for Different Parametric Irregularities | NITJ | 2021 |
| T Deekshitha, C Geetha Mounika, G Silpa | Planning, Analysis, Design and Quantity Estimation of Indoor Stadium at MITS, Madanapalle | MITS | 2019 |
| G Charan Kumar, P Varun Kumar, M Reddy Sekhar, S Md Ismail | Planning, Modelling, Analysis & Design of A Duplex Building Using BIM Technology and STAAD Pro | MITS | 2019 |
| Sl. No | Year | Tiltle | Weblink |
| 35 | 2024 | Parametric investigation involving response reduction for a semi-submersible floater with shape alteration, stepping, and tilting of columns and pontoons | |
| 34 | 2024 | A detailed investigation on assessing the introduction of hybrid fibres in Geopolymer composites for pavement application | |
| 33 | 2024 | A Comparative Study on Energy Extraction Potential of an Elastically Mounted Rigid Cylinder and Infinitely Tensioned Cable Using the WOM | Link |
| 32 | 2024 | A novel approach for the definition and detection of structural irregularity in reinforced concrete buildings | Link |
| 31 | 2024 | Fatigue analysis of ambient-cured geopolymer concrete for high-traffic pavements | Link |
| 30 | 2024 | Using an appropriate rotation-based criterion to account for torsional irregularity in reinforced concrete buildings | Link |
| 29 | 2024 | Energy extraction and optimization studies on vortex-induced vibration of the elastically mounted rigid cylinder using wake oscillator model | Link |
| 28 | 2024 | Performance Evaluation of UHPC and UHPFRC in Pavement Applications | Link |
| 27 | 2024 | Evaluation of mechanical and durability properties along with flexural fatigue life of pavement quality geopolymer concrete | Link |
| 26 | 2023 | Influence of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Aggregates on Strength and Durability Properties of Concrete Mixes in Rigid Pavements | Link |
| 25 | 2023 | Evaluation of Roller Compacted Concrete for its Application as High Traffic Resisting Pavements with Fatigue Analysis | Link |
| 24 | 2023 | Heat resistance and sorptivity of an air-entrained concrete containing mineral admixtures and CBA | Link |
| 23 | 2023 | Properties Exhibited by Nanomaterial Based Geopolymers: A Review | Link |
| 22 | 2023 | Vulnerability Analysis of Critical Points in Three-Hinged Arch and Tie Connection | Link |
| 21 | 2023 | Determination of optimum design parameters of non-linear damped outrigger system for high-rise buildings | Link |
| 20 | 2023 | A review of research developments on submerged floating tunnel | Link |
| 19 | 2023 | A review of application of UHPFRC in bridges as an overlay | Link |
| 18 | 2023 | A review on suitability of roller-compacted concrete for constructing high traffic resisting pavements | Link |
| 17 | 2023 | Seismic analysis of a G+ 3 confined masonry building with AAC infill using SAP 2000 | Link |
| 16 | 2022 | A review on suitability of using geopolymer concrete for rigid pavement | Link |
| 15 | 2022 | Use of hazardous electric arc furnace dust in the construction industry: A cleaner production approach | Link |
| 14 | 2022 | Developing zero carbon emission pavements with geopolymer concrete: A comprehensive review | Link |
| 13 | 2022 | A comparative study on structural irregularity of open-office buildings | Link |
| 12 | 2022 | Evolving live load criteria in bridge design code guidelines–A case study of India based on IRC 6 | Link |
| 11 | 2022 | Comparative study of finite element analysis and generalized beam theory in prediction of lateral torsional buckling | Link |
| 10 | 2021 | A Critical Review of Displacement-Based Criteria for Torsional Irregularity of Buildings | Link |
| 9 | 2021 | Structural irregularity quantification in buildings using vital signs | Link |
| 8 | 2021 | Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures for Accidental Blast during Launching of a Rocket | Link |
| 7 | 2021 | Dynamic analysis of a tri-floater with vertical axis wind turbine supported at its centroid | Link |
| 6 | 2020 | Characterization and CFD Analysis of Traditional Vessels of Kerala | Link |
| 5 | 2020 | Static Analysis of Thin Plates: Bare and Stiffened | Link |
| 4 | 2020 | Free Vibration Analysis of Thin Plates: Bare Vs. Stiffened | Link |
| 3 | 2019 | Demand factor definition—A dimensionless parameter for Vertical Axis Wind Turbines | Link |
| 2 | 2016 | A new approach for optimization of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines | Link |
| 1 | 2015 | Regression Models for Predicting Force Coefficients of Aerofoils | Link |
| Sl. No | Year | Title | Weblink |
| 21 | 2024 | Impact of Column and Pontoon Stepping on the Response of a Semi-Submersible Floater | |
| 20 | 2023 | A Technical Analysis of False Ceiling Failures Worldwide | |
| 19 | 2023 | Estimation of Shear Wave Velocity at Varying Depth for Jalandhar, Punjab | |
| 18 | 2023 | Analysis of Interdependence of Structural Irregularity in Connected Buildings | Link |
| 17 | 2022 | Correlation of Structural Irregularity in Circular Buildings Using Vital Signs | Link |
| 16 | 2022 | Finite Element Analysis of Cranked Beam with Reinforcement Detailing of SP 34 (1987) | Link |
| 15 | 2022 | Comparative Study of Site-Specific Response Spectra and IS Code Response Spectra | Link |
| 14 | 2022 | Analysis of I-Section Composite Beam with Winding Wire and Metal Strap for Development of Effective Bond | Link |
| 13 | 2022 | Parametric Studies and Optimization of Grid Shell Structures Using Genetic Algorithm | Link |
| 12 | 2022 | Structural and Economic Characteristics of Buildings with Different Fire Ratings as Per Indian Codes | Link |
| 11 | 2022 | Ductile Detailing Practices Using Confined Masonry—A Case Study of Himachal Pradesh | Link |
| 10 | 2022 | Comparative study of dampers on a G+ 26 storey building subjected to lateral loading | Link |
| 9 | 2022 | Development of pavement quality concrete with SCM’s, fibers and graphite | Link |
| 8 | 2022 | Strengthening of Deep Beam Using External Bonding of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer | Link |
| 7 | 2022 | Torsional Irregularity of Buildings Subjected to Seismic Forces – A Review | |
| 6 | 2022 | Experimental Studies on HYSD Bars Joined with Coupler Subjected to Tensile Load | |
| 5 | 2022 | Analysis of Submerged Floating Tunnel for Varying Intensities of Blast Loading | |
| 4 | 2022 | Analysis of Cable Stayed Bridge with Inclined Pylons for Cable Loss | |
| 3 | 2022 | Application of Generalised Beam Theory in Predicting Lateral Torsional Buckling of Thin-Walled Steel Sections | Link |
| 2 | 2021 | High Performance Concrete Mixed with Combinations of Mineral Admixtures | Link |
| 1 | 2013 | An easily programmable analysis approach for vertical axis wind turbines | Link |
| Sl. No | Year | Title | Weblink |
| 4 | 2022 | Finite Element Analysis of RCC Tie End Connections Subjected to Light and Heavy Loading | Link |
| 3 | 2022 | Effectiveness of RCC Crown Hinge Reinforcement Detailing for a Three-Hinged Arch | Link |
| 2 | 2022 | Analysis of Accidental Collision of Blue Whale with Submerged Floating Tunnel | Link |
| 1 | 2014 | Development of a sustainable and real-time test set-up for the study of vertical axis wind turbines on campuses |
| Position held | Organization | From | To |
| CAD Lab Incharge | NIT Calicut | July 2024 | Till Date |
| Student Counseling (Civil Engineering Association) | NIT Calicut | Aug 2023 | Till Date |
| Programme Co-ordinator (M-Tech [Offshore Structures] 2023 - 25 batch) | NIT Calicut | Aug 2023 | Till Date |
| M-Tech (Offshore Structures) Project Evaluation Panel | NIT Calicut | Aug 2022 | Till Date |
| Faculty Advisor (B-Tech 2022 - 26 batch) | NIT Calicut | Aug 2022 | Till Date |
| Structural lab incharge | NIT Calicut | Aug 2022 | Aug 2023 |
| Co-coordinator of Jal Shakti | NIT Jalandhar | Mar 2021 | Aug 2022 |
| Departmental Research Head | MITS, Madanapalle | April 2018 | Nov 2019 |
| Departmental M-Tech Coordinator | MITS, Madanapalle | July 2018 | Nov 2019 |
- Best paper award in RAID 2024 conference (presented by M-Tech student Anand Vishnu)
- Best paper award in GC-RASM 2021 conference (presented by Ph.D. student Dadi Rambabu)
- MHRD scholarship for pursuing Ph.D. (2011-16)
- Outstanding Employee Award by Sterling Engineering Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. in 2008
- MHRD Scholarship for pursuing M-Tech (2005-07)
- GATE-2005 (Civil Engineering) - All India Rank - 46
| Title of talk | Delivered at | Date |
| Civil Engineers role in Disaster Management and Curbing Climate Change | MES College of Engineering, Kuttippuram (online) | Sept 2021 |
| Ductile Detailing Pactices in High Seismic Zones | Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College, Himachal Pradesh (online) | Sept 2020 |