Uma Chandru

About

I am a motivated Structural Engineering researcher with a PhD from NIT Tiruchirappalli specialized in steel–concrete composite structural systems. My doctoral research focused on cold-formed steel-concrete composite shear wall systems, integrating large-scale experimental investigations with advanced finite element modelling using ABAQUS.

My work also involved the development and performance evaluation of innovative vertical wall-to-wall connection systems to ensure effective composite action and enhanced structural performance. I possess strong expertise in experimental planning, testing, data interpretation, and numerical simulation, with a clear focus on translating research findings into practical, efficient, and buildable engineering solutions. In addition, I have contributed to the development of sustainable concrete mixes tailored for composite systems, aiming to reduce material usage, enhance structural performance, and support low-carbon, cost-effective construction practices.

I am highly enthusiastic, adaptable, and driven to contribute to research, development, and innovation, particularly in the domains of composite structures, sustainable construction technologies, and advanced structural systems.

Employment

• Kumaraguru College of Technology Assistant Professor
  2026 - Present

Education

• National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli Ph.D.
  2021 - 2025
• Coimbatore Institute of Technology ME
  2019 - 2021
• SASTRA University B.Tech
  2015 - 2019

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (7)

• Investigation of the performance of flat and profiled cold-formed steel-ternary blended concrete composite shear walls under in-plane lateral loading
  Structures 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.istruc.2025.110080
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• Innovative Dowel Connection System for Double Skinned Composite Precast Shear Walls Under in-Plane Lateral Loads
  International Journal of Civil Engineering 2025 DOI: 10.1007/s40999-025-01129-6
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• Evaluating the availability and carbon footprint of agricultural waste ashes: a strategy for achieving sustainable cement production in India
  Innovative Infrastructure Solutions 2024 DOI: 10.1007/s41062-024-01736-7
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• Strengthening Stainless Steel Tubular Beams using Fibre-reinforced Concrete incorporating Sugarcane Bagasse Ash
  Journal of Constructional Steel Research 2023 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcsr.2023.108197
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• Systematic comparison of different recycled fine aggregates from construction and demolition wastes in OPC concrete and PPC concrete
  Journal of Building Engineering 2023 DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2023.106768
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• Progress and challenges in double skin steel–concrete composite walls: a review
  Innovative Infrastructure Solutions 2023 DOI: 10.1007/s41062-022-00973-y
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• A feasibility of enhancing the impact resistance of hybrid fibrous geopolymer composites: Experiments and modelling
  Construction and Building Materials 2019 DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.01.072
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