EDUCATION

• Ph.D. (1991-1994), IIT Madras (Thesis: Reliability of wind-resistant design of RC chimneys)
• M.Tech. (1981-1983), IIT Delhi; M.S. (1986-89), Univ. ofCalicut;
• B Tech (1975-1980) , IIT Madras, 1990

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Sept 1998 to present: Faculty at IIT Madras
• June 1985 to Aug 1998: Faculty at NIT Calicut
• July 1983 to May 1985: Structural Consultant with M/s MPP Consultants, Noida
• May 1980 to June 1983: Structural Design Engineer with M/s Span Consultants, New Delhi

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Reinforced and pre-stressed concrete design
• Structural reliability
• Structural analysis, dynamics and stability
• Bridge engineering
• Wind and earthquake engineering
• Retrofit of structures