RK

Rajesh Kumar

Also known as: Scientist E and and Head

CBRI, Central Building Research Institute, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research/ CSIR- CBRI

ORCID iD 0000-0002-2512-2659
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He has commenced his journey at CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee, serving as a 'Trainee Scientist' from Sept.' 2012 to Jan.' 2016. He then progressed to ‘Scientist-C’, from Jan.' 2016 to Jan.' 2020 for 4 years. Further, as a Scientist- D (January 2020 – January 2024). Currently, he holds the position of ‘Scientist-E’, which he has held since Jan.’ 2024. Additionally, he took on leadership responsibilities as the Head of Organic Building Materials Division from Jan.’ 2022 to March 2023, followed by Associate Head, ACSC Group since August 2024 and Head, ACSC Group since April 2026 to till date.

He is working in the field of Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Stone Waste, Low Carbon Cement, LC3 – Limestone Calcined Clay Cement, Lightweight concretes, Wastes utilization, Statistical modelling, Clinker Synthesis, Polymer- cement interaction, Stabilized mud composite, Waterproofing admixtures, and Microstructure & Hydration of cementitious materials. He did his B. Tech. (Hons.) in ‘Civil Engineering’ in 2012 from ‘Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), India’. He has obtained his M. Tech. (Distinction) in the field of ‘Building Engineering & Disaster Mitigation’ in 2014 from the ‘Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR, Chennai, India)’. Currently, he is doing his PhD (w.e.f. Jan’ 2020) from ‘Department of Structural Engineering, IIT Delhi’ in Low carbon cement/ Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3).

He has made important contributions to his profession via his intense interest in research and academic endeavors. He has published 65+ SCI/SCIE & Scopus indexed papers/ book chapters. He has presented 30+ technical papers and 15+ Expert/Institutional Lectures at various National and International conferences including IITs. He has participated in over 40 webinars, certificate courses, and trainings. He has contributed to the filing of 03 patent, along with transferring of 07 technologies. He has been the recipient of ‘Achievement Award for Scientist- 2024’ by CIDC, established by Planning Commission (Now NITI Aayog), Govt. of India; Young Engineers Award: 2022–23 by ‘The Institution of Engineers, Govt. of India, 06 Best/ Outstanding Research Paper Awards, 01 Best Technology Award for contributions in Civil Engineering Research. He has accomplished different R&D projects sponsored by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) etc. along with several Industries sponsored projects (from M/s. Reliance Industries Limited, India, M/s. Apple Chemie India Pvt Ltd., M/s. Rivashaa Eco Design Solutions P. Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India etc.).

He is contributing towards 03 Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs), which are-
i. Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
ii. Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
iii. Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

He has worked in different R&D projects on ‘waste utilization’ at CSIR-CBRI and majorly contributed for technology transfer on Low-grade limestone waste. In 2018; India's first start-up plant for Low-grade limestone waste management; recognized by Central and State government (under Start-up Policy- 2017, Waste to Wealth and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan) was inaugurated in Kota, Rajasthan. The plant has the capacity to manufacture 8,000 flooring tiles, 3,500 pavers and 5,000 bricks daily from the slurry. It can use up to 100 Ton Low-grade limestone waste per day. Recently, in Jan’ 2024; he has contributed to transfer of 02 more technologies i.e. “Low-Carbon Cement Concrete Composites using Sustainable Chemical Admixtures” and “Innovative Cool Roof” to M/s. Litagg Industries Pvt Ltd, Gujarat, India. All the above technologies have been implemented in the field to utilize the waste materials along with the low carbon cement to develop sustainable lightweight building products and roof screed etc. He is an active member of different National and International scientific/ technical societies such as- The International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures (RILEM), American Concrete Institute (ACI), Indian Concrete Institute (ICI), The Institution of Engineers (India), American Society of Civil Engineers (USA), ASTM International and The Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA). He is an active reviewer for numerous SCI indexed journals, published by Elsevier, ASCE, Springer, Taylor and Francis etc. He is also making contributions to the strategic sector by serving as a member of eight Bureau of Indian Standard committees.

Employment

  • CBRI Scientist- E and Head
    2026 - Present
  • Central Building Research Institute Scientist- E and Associate Head
    2024 - Present
  • Central Building Research Institute Associate Head
    2024 - 2026
  • Central Building Research Institute: Roorkee, Uttarakhand, IN Head
    2022 - 2023
  • Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research/ CSIR- CBRI Assistant Professor
    2021 - Present
  • Central Building Research Institute Scientist - D
    2020 - 2024
  • Central Building Research Institute Scientist - C
    2016 - 2020
  • CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee Trainee Scientist
    2012 - 2016

Education

  • Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Ph. D.
    2020 - Present
  • Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research M. Tech. (Distinction)
    2012 - 2014

Projects & Funding

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Publications (75)