Dr. P. Rajalekshmi
Designation : Assistant Professor
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering
Anna University, Chennai (2008)
Master of Engineering Structural Engineering
Anna University, Chennai (2014)
Master of Business Administration (Optional HR)
Annamalai University (2010)
Doctor of Philosophy
NICHE – Deemed to be university (2024)
Experience
Total Experience :
12 Years.
Teaching :
12 Years.
Professional :
Nill
Research Interests:
Geopolymer Concrete, Lightweight construction materials, Sustainable construction.
Research Profile :Orchid ID : https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1140-2764
WOS ID : https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/GVS-0120-2022
Scopus ID : https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58667517100
Google Scholar ID : https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=t4b0vkoAAAAJ
List of Publications:
National/International Journals :
1. P. Rajalekshmi and J. Prakash Arul Jose, (2024), “Impact of coconut husk microcrystalline cellulose on the properties of geopolymer lightweight concrete,” BioResources Volume19, Issue1,.”, pp. 1365-1376. (SCIe).
2. P. Rajalekshmi and J. Prakash Arul Jose, (2023), “Influence of Eco-Friendly Lightweight Aggregates in Mechanical and Durability Properties of Geopolymer Concrete”, Revista Materia, Volume 28, Issue 4. pp.1 – 18. (SCIe)
3. P. RajalekshmiandJ. Prakash Arul Jose, (2023), “Analysis of Granulated Blast Furnace Slag as a Substitute for Fine Aggregates in Light Weight Concrete”, European Chemical Bulletin, Volume 12, Issue 6, pp. 2269 –2279.
Membership :
Life time member in Indian Concrete Institute (ICI)
Participation in Seminar/Conference/Symposium
| S.No | Type of Program | Moderator/ Presenter/ Attendee | Name of Program | Title of Paper | Organizing Institution | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | International Conference | Presenter | International Conference on Advanced Innovations in Engineering and Technology | Geopolymer Lightweight Concrete | Rohini College of Engineering & Technology | 12th May 2023 |
| 02 | International Conference | Presenter | International Conference on Emerging Trends in Material Science | Study on Material Strength Properties of Light Weight Concrete | Rohini College of Engineering & Technology | 19th August 2021 |
| 03 | International Conference | Presenter | International Conference on Recent Advancements in Civil and Mechanical Engineering | Study on Material Strength Properties of Light Weight Concrete | DMI College of Engineering | 31st March 2021 |
| 04 | International Conference | Presenter | First International Conference on Emerging Trends and Challenges in Applied Science | A Review of Literature on Waste Management in Infrastructure Projects | Gopalan College of Engineering and Technology | 11th March 2020 |
| 05 | International Conference | Presenter | International Conference on Emerging Trends and Challenges in Applied Science | A Research on Rehabilitation of RC Beams Using CFRP Sheets | Gopalan College of Engineering and Technology | 11th March 2020 |
| 06 | International Conference | Presenter | International Conference on Smart Infra structure & innovations in Civil Engineering | Performance of lightweight materials in Geopolymer Concrete | JP College of Engineering | May 21st 2025 |
| 07 | National Conference | Presenter | RCET’14 | An Experimental Investigation on Ultra High-Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete | Rohini College of Engineering & Technology | May 11th 2014 |
| 08 | National Conference | Presenter | National Conference on Recent Trends and Innovations for the Future - RIF 2025 | Advanced Multivariate Analysis - Taguchi Method of Optimizing Concrete Mix Design | NICHE | March 20th 2025 |
List of Publication
Book Chapter
International Journal
(1) Dr.P.M. Shanmugavadivu, Mrs. Rajalekshmi, Mrs. Gousia Tehaseen, Dr. Manjula. O, “Optimization of mix design – Taguchi method of Multivariate analysis" published in Emerging Research in Engineering and Technology - ERET 2021 in February 2021 (ISBN -978-81-950722-9-3)
International Journal
1. P. Rajalekshmi and J. Prakash Arul Jose, (2024), “Impact of coconut husk microcrystalline cellulose on the properties of geopolymer lightweight concrete,” Bioresources Volume19, Issue1,.”, pp. 1365-1376. (SCIe).
2. P. Rajalekshmi and J. Prakash Arul Jose, (2023), “Influence of Eco-Friendly Lightweight Aggregates in Mechanical and Durability Properties of Geopolymer Concrete”, Revista Materia, Volume 28, Issue 4. pp.1 – 18. (SCIe)
3. P. Rajalekshmi and J. Prakash Arul Jose, (2023), “Analysis of Granulated Blast Furnace Slag as a Substitute for Fine Aggregates in Light Weight Concrete”, European Chemical Bulletin, Volume 12, Issue 6, pp. 2269 –2279.
4. P Rajalekshmi, Dr. Prakash Arul Jose, “A Research on Strength of Concrete by Replacing Natural Sand with Granulated Blast Furnace Slag”, International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering ,2020. ISSN/ ISBN No.: 2277-3878.
5. P Rajalekshmi, Dr. Prakash Arul Jose, “A Research on Rehabilitation of RC Beams Using CFRP Sheets”, International Journal of Advance science and Technology, 2020. ISSN/ ISBN No: 2207-6360.
6. P.Rajalekshmi, Shanmugavadivu P. M, J. Prakash Arul Jose, D. R. Anand Rejilin “An Experimental Study to Reduce Self weight Of Concrete Using Pumice Stone as Coarse Aggregate”, Indian Journal of Research foundation, ISSN: 2454 – 6585, Volume 2, Issue 2 (April 2021).
Participation in Workshop/FDP/Training Attended
| S.No | Name of Workshop/ FDP/ Training Programme | Name of Organiser | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | FDP on Sustainable and Intelligent systems for Engineering Innovation | Stella Marys College of Engineering | 06-01-25 to 11-01-25 |
| 02 | FDP on Sustainable Infrastructure and Disaster Management: Pathways to a resilient Future | ATAL - AICTE | 17-02-25 to 22-02-25 |
| 03 | GIS Faculty Development Program | AGSRT- Cambridge Inst of Tech | 22nd to 24th May 2025 |
| 04 | Enhancing Laboratory Skills with Hands on Training Sessions | GCEM | 05-04-2021 to 10-04-2021 |
| 05 | Skill Enhancement in Environmental Engineering Laboratory | GCEM | 15th April 2021 |
| 06 | Workshop On Total Station Surveying | GCEM | 20-05-2022 |
Funding
Applied funding for Rs.14 Lakhs on “Development of Building Components Using Industrial Waste Materials” Under Technology Development (Td) Programme in Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India on 15.01.2022 as Co PI.
Patent
1. Applied patent on the title “Impact of Coconut Husk Microcrystalline Cellulose on the Properties of Geopolymer Lightweight Concrete”. Patent Application Number: 202441062985.
2. Applied patent on the title “Influence of Eco-Friendly Lightweight Aggregates in Mechanical and Durability Properties of Geopolymer Concrete”. Patent Application Number: 202441028601.
Resource Person
1. Resource person for a webinar on “Innovative Materials in construction” organized by Department of Civil Engineering & Department of Nano-technology in collaboration with institutions innovation council conducted by Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kanyakumari dated 09/11/2022.
2. Resource person for a technical talk on “Sustainable Materials and Methods in Civil Engineering” organized by Department of Civil Engineering by Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore dated 27/02/2025.
Events Organised
1. Organized and conducted a QUIZ on “General Aptitude Questions for All Upcoming Competitive Exams & Entrance Tests- Level 1” in association with The Institution of Engineers, Students Chapter, Bengaluru on 18-06-2020
2. Organized and conducted a webinar on “Sustainable Construction and Its Impact on Environment” by AR. Bharathi Prem, Bharathi Prem Associates, in association with Indian Concrete Institute- Students Chapter, Bengaluru on 03-07-2020.
3. Coordinated 60th IIRS ISRO Outreach Program on “Application of Geoinformatics in Ecological Studies” conducted by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun through online from 13-07-2020 to 24-07-2020.
4. Organized and conducted a webinar on “Durability of Concrete Structures” in association with Indian Concrete Institute- Students Chapter, Bengaluru by Dr S K Dhawan, Former Chief Engineer, CPWD and Arbitrator, Delhi High Court, Delhi on 08.09.2020.
5. Organized and conducted a QUIZ on “General Aptitude Questions for All Upcoming Competitive Exams & Entrance Tests- Level 2” in association with The Institution of Engineers- Students Chapter, Bengaluru on 07-10-2020.
6. Coordinated the 70th IIRS ISRO Outreach Program on “Remote Sensing of Land Degradation” conducted by the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun through online from December 01, 2020, to December 07, 2020.
7. Organized and conducted a webinar on “Vaastu in Civil Engineering” in association with Indian Concrete Institute- Students Chapter, Bengaluru on 06-01-2021 by Dr. Shanmugavadivu P M, Professor & HOD, Civil, GCEM, Bangalore.
8. Organized and conducted an Interactive session on “How to bridge the gap between Industry and Academia” by Mr. Azhaguraja, Associate vice President – Planning, Casagrand Builder Private Limited, Chennai on 04-02-2021.
9. Coordinated 74- IIRS Outreach Program on “Satellite Based Navigation – A Journey from GPS to Mobile Phone Platform” conducted by the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun through online from 01-03-2021 to 12-03-2021.
10. Coordinated 75th - IIRS Outreach Program on Geoinformatics for Disaster Management, conducted by the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun through online from 05-04-2021 to 16-04-2021.
11. Coordinated 77th - IIRS Outreach Program on Geospatial Technology for Archaeological Studies, conducted by the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun through online from 17.05.21 to 28.05.21.
12. Organized and conducted a Webinar on 11.06.2021 from 11.00 AM – 12.30 PM, in association with Indian Concrete Institute- Students Chapter, IEI and IIC Bengaluru, Karnataka on, “How to File a Patent in India” by Dr. T. Palanisamy, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal.
13. Organized and conducted a Webinar on 19th June 2021, Saturday @ 03:30 PM, In Association with Indian Concrete Institute - Bengaluru Centre, Karnataka on "Innovation in Sustainability Initiatives in Cement with Particular Reference to India" by Dr. S B Hegde.
14. Organized and conducted “One Week Faculty Development Training Program for Enhancing the Laboratory Skills with Hands on Training Sessions” by Department of Civil Engineering, GCEM from 05-04-21 to 10-04-21.
15. Organized and conducted a webinar on “NANO TECHNOLOGY AND IT's APPLICATIONS “in association with Indian Concrete Institute- Students Chapter, Bengaluru on 02-08-2021by Dr. Shanmugavadivu P M, Professor & HOD, Civil, GCEM, Bangalore.
16. Organized and conducted a webinar on “M-SAND - AN ALTERNATIVE FOR NATURAL RIVER SAND IN CONCRETE” “in association with Indian Concrete Institute- Students Chapter, Bengaluru on 02-08-2021by Dr. Shanmugavadivu P M, Professor & HOD, Civil, GCEM, Bangalore.
17. Organized and conducted a webinar on “IMPORTANCE OF PRACTICAL LEARNING & EXPOSURE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING" in association with Indian Concrete Institute- Students Chapter, Bengaluru on 22-12-2021 by Er. Nagaraj Keladi Gundajois, Project Director in USD 21 billion Larsen & Toubro conglomerate B&F IC.
18. Organized and conducted a webinar on “LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE " in association with Indian Concrete Institute- Students Chapter, Bengaluru on 03-06-2022 by Dr. J. Jerlin Regin, HOD/ Associate Professor, St. Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering, Kanyakumari.
19. Organized and conducted “GENERAL CIVIL ENGINEERING QUIZ” in association with The Institution of Engineers- Students Chapter, Bengaluru on 04-08-2021.
20. Organized and conducted “GENERAL CIVIL ENGINEERING QUIZ” in association with Indian Concrete Institute- Students Chapter, Bengaluru on 11-06-2022.
21. Organized and conducted a webinar on “Introduction to HYSD Bars and understand Good and Bad construction practices " in association with Indian Concrete Institute- Students Chapter, Bengaluru on 26-08-2022 by Er. Anirudha Shah AGM – Technical SK Steel Tech, India.
22. Organized and conducted a webinar on CONCRETE - A WONDER MATERIAL FOR CONSTRUCTION in association with Indian Concrete Institute- Students Chapter, Bengaluru on 16- 12-2022 by Dr. V. Ramachandra, Principal Advisor (Tech) UltraTech Cement Ltd., Mumbai. President Elect, Indian Concrete Institute.
23. Organized and conducted a “A TRAINING SESSION ON AUTO CAD and CAREER GUIDANCE PROGRAM” in association with CAAD CENTRE, on 20-06-2023.
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