KARUNESH KUMAR SHUKLA

Professor
Department of Applied Mechanics
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, India-211004
E-mail: kkshukla[at]mnnit[dot]ac[dot]in
Telephone: 05322271203(O)

Other Academic Achievements

Keynote Address/Invited Talks in Conferences & Workshops:

“Multiscale Composites” at National Workshop on Advanced Functional Materials and Structures, MNNIT Allahabad, July 12-14, 2012

“Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Laminated Composite Skew Plates”, Fourth Int. Conf. on Structural Stability and Dynamics (ICSSD-2012), Jaipur, India, 4-6 Jan. 2012

“Nonlinear Systems and Dynamics” at short term course on Advances in Nonlinear Dynamics organized by Deptt. of Physics, MNNIT Allahabad, June 10-14, 2013

Conferences Attended for Presenting Paper:

National Seminar on High Rise Structures, Institution of Engineers Allahabad, 1995. • Int. Conf. on Theoretical, Applied, Computational & Experimental Mechanics, ICTACEM-98, IIT Kharagur, 1998. • 11th ISME Conf. IIT Delhi, 1999. • Geo-Environment-2005, MNNIT Allahabad • Int. Conf. Computational &Expérimental Sciences, ICCES-5, IIT Chennai, 2005. • Int. Conf. Computational Mechanics, ICCMS06, IIT Guwahati, 2006. • Int. Conf. 15th USNCTAM, Univeristy of Colorado, Colorado, USA, June 25-30,2006. • Int. Conf. on Theoretical, Applied, Computational & Experimental Mechanics, ICTACEM-07, IIT Kharagur, 2007 • 2nd Asian Conference on Functional Materials & Structures ACFMS 2010, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China, Oct.22-25, 2010. • Int. Conf. on Theoretical, Applied, Computational & Experimental Mechanics, ICTACEM-10, IIT Kharagur, 2010 • Int. Conf. on Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, ICAAE 2011, Paris, France, July 27-29, 2011. • 8th South African Conference on Applied Mechanics, SACAM-12, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, Sept. 3-5, 2012. • Third Asian Conference on Mechanics of Functional Materials and Structures (ACMFMS 2012), IIT Delhi, Dec 5-8, 2012. • International Conference on Structural Stability and Dynamics (ICSSD-2012), MNIT Jaipur, India, 4-6 Jan. 2012.

Award and Honors:

National scholarship 1979-1986, GATE Fellowship 1986-1988, QIP Fellowship 1997-2000, Cited in Marcus World’s Who’s and Who in Science & Engineering 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, Included in the reference book by the International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England as leading Scientists of the World 2005

Conferences/ Workshops/Symposium/ Short-term Courses Organized:

Convener, Self Sponsored Short Term course on “Finite Element Analysis (Theory and Practice)” MNNIT Allahabad, January 29 – February 03, 2007

Coordinator, Self Sponsored short-term course on “Nanocomposites” MNNIT Allahabad, July 11 –15, 2013

Organizing Chairman-National Workshop on Advanced Functional Materials and Structures (AFMS-12) in collaboration with University of Missouri, Columbia, USA, July 12-14, 2012, MNNIT Allahabad

Programme &Technical Chair -International Conference on Multifunctional Materials, Structures and Applications (ICMMSA-2014) in collaboration with University of Missouri, Columbia, USA, Dec. 22-24, 2014, MNNIT Allahabad

Conference Chairman- 3rd Indian Conference on Applied Mechanics (INCAM-2017), July05-07, 2017, MNNIT Allahabad

On-going Projects:

Mathematical Modeling and Finite Element Analysis of Wind Turbine Blades (WTB): Coupled (1D) Approach”, sponsored by SERB, DST, Govt. of India (6.6 lacs)

Projects Completed:

Design Simulation, Modeling and Mechanical Properties Characterization of Carbon Nano Tube (CNT) Composites, Funding Agency: Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL), DRDO, Rs. 117 lacs (Co-PI: Dr. S.B.Mishra, MED)

Characterization, Modelling, and Analysis of Nano flake and Nano-sheet Graphite Nanocomposites, Indo-Taiwan S&T Programme, funding of 2 visits from each side

Consultancy(Past):

Structural design of India gate at Sonauli, Gorakhpur (India- Nepal Border), UPPWD Gorakhpur, 1994, 0.40 lacs

Structural Design Evaluation of the Agricultural Engineering College, Etawaha, UP, UPRNN, 1994-95, 1.60 lacs

Structural Design of Curved Beams of Girls Polytechnic Amethi & Sultanpur, UPPWD, 1996, 0.40 lacs

Structural Design Evaluation of Overhead Water tank and Buildings at MNREC, Allahabad, 1995. 2.0 lacs

Structural Design of Foundation of Wind Tunnel at MNREC Allahabad

Design of Minor Bridge at Pratapgarh, UPRNN, 2003, 0.60 lacs

Design evaluation of Hospital Building at MLN Medical Allahabad, 2003. 0.50 lacs

Stability Checking of retaining walls, Oriental structures Ltd. 2007, 0.25 lacs

Design of Culverts, 2007, 0.25 lacs

Design of lifting bolts, 2007, 0.10 lacs

Survey work of ADA Allahabad, 2007, 4.5 lacs

Design of Extension of bridge culvert, Oriental structures, 2008, 0.25 lacs

Design of sump well, Up Jal Nigam, 2008, 0.26 lacs

Design checking of number water tanks, 2008, 0.25 lacs

Design of 4 storied buildings, ADA Allahabad, 2008. 0.50 lacs

Design of 4 storied buildings, ADA Allahabad, 2010. 0.50 lacs

A number of testing consultancies related to steel testing and others.(2004-8) 2.5 lacs

Design Checking of different shops of Indian Railway sponsored by L&T Ltd (2012)-2.5 lacs

Evaluation of Flood Protection Scheme in Uttarakhand (2011-12)- 2.0 lacs

Proof Checking of Design and Drawings of ROB at Rly Km 1409/8-9 on Kanpur(2012)- Rs. 0.68 lacs

Third Party Inspection of Civil Works carried out by UP Roadways for the Mahakumbh 2013

Proof Checking of Design and Drawings of 4 ROBs (2014)- Rs. 2.50 lacs

Proof Checking of Design and Drawings of 4 ROB at ch. 94+050 (2015)- Rs. 0.50 lacs

Expert Lectures:

“Nonlinear Analysis of Composite Laminated Plates under Thermomechanical Loading: An Analytical Approach” at Civil Engg. Deptt., Feng Chia University, Taichung Taiwan, 10-3-2003

“Dynamic Response of Composite Laminated Plates” at Mechanical Engg. Deptt., Feng Chia University, Taichung Taiwan, 17-3-2003

“Basics of Finite Element Method” Short term course at MNNIT Allahabad, 2007

“Variation Formulations” Short-term course at MNNIT Allahabad, 2007.

Inaugural talk on “Finite Element Method” a refresher course at HBTI Kanpur, 2007

“Basics of Elasticity” Short-term course at MNNIT Allahabad, 2007.

“Computational Mechanics” Short term course at MNNIT Allahabad, 2007

“Basics of Finite Element Analysis & its Application”, Short term course at Oriental Institute of Science & Technology, Bhopal, 2007.

“Research Scenario at MNNIT Allahabad”, TOKO University, Taiwan, 2007.

“About MNNIT & Research Scenario at MNNIT” CUHK & HKU, Hongkong, 2007.

“Smart Materials & Systems” at Advanced Material Processing and Research Institute Bhopal, 2008

“Civil Engineering Profession” at a Seminar organized by U.P.Professional Civil Engineering association at Lucknow, 2007.

“Laboratory Teaching” Orientation Programme for New Faculty Members at MNNIT Allahabad-2004

Other Significant Achievements:

Visiting Research Fellow : Nov.02 – March 03 and June 2004, Feng Chia University, Taichung, Taiwan

Developed BE/B.Tech (Civil Engg.) Curriculum, sponsored by AICTE New Delhi in 1998

Reviewer : (i) J. Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, (ii) J. Sound & Vibration, (iii) Finite Element Analysis & Design, (iv) Int. J. Structural stability & Dynamics, (v) Int. J. Geotechnical & Geological Engg.,(v) Communication in Nonlinear Science & Numerical Simulations, (vi) Composite Structures, (vii) Mechanics of Advanced Materials & Structures (viii) Int J. of Mechanical Sciences (ix) Acta Mechanica Solida Sinica (x) AIAA (x) Shock and Vibration (xi) Composites: Part-B (xii) Int. J. Mechanical Sciences (xiii) Structural Engineering & Mechanics., Member International Editorial Board of Int. Journal “The Open Aerospace Engg. Journal” published by Bentham Science & Engg. Publication, USA., Member, Editorial Board of Journal of Modeling and Simulation in Design and Manufacturing (ISSN: 0976-7827), Reviewed Text Book on “ Structural Analysis”

Short Term/Refresher Courses Attended: • Short Term course on “Computer Methods in Optimization”, Oct. 12-23, 1992, IISc Bangalore. • Short Term Course on “Pump and Valve Selection for Optimum Performance”, Dec. 27-Jan. 8, 1994, MNREC Allahabad. • Short Term Course on “Recent Trends in Engineering Materials” Dec. 26- Jan 6, 1995, MNREC Allahabad. • Specialist Course on “Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures” Oct. 12-17, 1995, University of Roorkee. • Summer School on “Reliability Based Innovative Product Design” June 1-12, 1998, IIT Delhi. • Summer School on “Instrumentation & Data Analysis” July 6-17, 1998, IIT Delhi. • National workshop on “Institute Works- Construction and Management” Sept. 23-24, 2002, IIT Kanpur. • Short Term Programme on “Curriculum Processes” Feb. 15-17, 2005organized jointly by MNNIT Allahabad & NITTTR, Chandigarh. • Short Term Course on “Virtual Instrumentation” Jan. 17-21, 2005organized jointly by MNNIT Allahabad & NITTTR, Chandigarh.

Visits Abroad (Foreign Universities): • University of Johannesburg, South Africa • Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Nanjing, China • Feng Chia University, Taichung, Taiwan • TOKO University, Chai, Taiwan • Hongkong University, Hongkong • Chinese University Hongkong, Hongkong • University of Collorado, Boulder, USA • Columbia University, New York, USA • City College of Engineering, City Univeristy, New York, USA • Florida International University, Miami, USA • The Parks College of Engineering and Aviation, St. Louis, USA • University of Missouri, Columbia, USA

DST-FIST project for Applied Mechanics Department, MNNIT Allahabad, Rs. 130 lacs (Prepared & presented before the committee on behalf of the deptt.)