Assistant Professor
I am Manjunath B, a passionate and dedicated academician with over a decade of experience in civil engineering as an assistant professor at SJEC and over two years of experience as a researcher. I am pursuing my PhD at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal. I hold an M.Tech in Computer Aided Design of Structures from PESCE Mandya and a B.E. in Civil Engineering from NIE Mysuru. I have specialized in teaching building materials, concrete technology, and structural engineering.
I am a passionate and results-driven researcher with a strong background in sustainable construction materials. I have combined my academic excellence with hands-on experience to develop a solid foundation in Civil Engineering. My proven ability to conceptualize and execute innovative research projects demonstrates my keen aptitude for problem-solving and my commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge. I am eager to contribute my expertise and drive groundbreaking discoveries in a dynamic research environment. Through my teaching, I aim to contribute significantly to the field while nurturing the next generation of engineers. I bring a results-driven approach to my research, always striving to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application.
| Sl.No | Qualification Level | University | Area of Specialization | Year of Compeltion | Awards | ||||
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| 1 | PG | PES College of Engineering, Mandya under Autonomous affiliated to VTU | Computer aided design of structures | 2014 |
First Class with Distinction |
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| 2 | UG | The National Institute of Engineering, under Autonomous affiliated to VTU Mysore | Civil Engineering | 2011 |
First Class with Distinction |
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July 7th, 2014 - Assistant professor at St Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor, Mangaluru.
Manjunath, B., Bhagithimar, Y., Das, B.B. and Bhojaraju, C., 2024. Development of sustainable conductive cementitious composite using graphite-coated spent catalyst waste. Journal of Building Engineering, p.109864. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.109864.
Manjunath, B., Di Mare, M., Ouellet-Plamondon, C.M. and Bhojaraju, C*., 2023. Exploring the potential use of incinerated biomedical waste ash as an eco-friendly solution in concrete composites: A review. Construction and Building Materials, 387, p.131595. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.131595.
Manjunath, B., Ouellet-Plamondon, C.M., Das, B.B. and Bhojaraju, C*., 2023. Potential utilization of regional cashew nutshell ash wastes as a cementitious replacement on the performance and environmental impact of eco-friendly mortar. Journal of Building Engineering, 66, p.105941. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.105941.
1. Balasubramanya Manjunath and Chandrasekhar Bhojaraju, 2022, presented a paper at the International Conference on the Effective and sustainable use of GGBS and Granite residues in concrete with bottom ash substitute of fine aggregate in SJEC, Mangaluru, India, from 23 to 25 September 2022.
2. Yajnheswaran Bhagithimar, Balasubramanya Manjunath, and Chandrasekhar Bhojaraju, 2022, presented a paper at the International Conference on Development of Low-Cost Conductive Cementitious Composite using Spent Petroleum Catalyst in SJEC, Mangaluru, India, from 23 to 25 September 2022.
1. Project Title: Unlocking the Potential of Biochar as a Sustainable Carbon Sequestration Material in Cementitious Composites.
Grant number: 47S_BE_5312
Year: 2023-2024.
Funding agency: Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology.
2. Project Title: Application of Cashew Nutshell Ash in One-Part Alkali-Activated Cementitious Composites: A Sustainable Greener Alternative.
Grant number: 46S_BE_4250
Year: 2022-2023.
Funding agency: Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology.
3. Project Title: Development of Sustainable Agro Technological Intervention for Cementitious Composites through Cashew Nut Shell Ash
Grant number: 45S_BE_4544
Year: 2021-2022.
Funding agency: Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology.
Life member (6642 L) (Civil Engineering), Association of Consulting Civil Engineers: Mangaluru, Karnataka, IN
Attended a three-day workshop on Concrete mix design using IS10262-2019 Theory and Practice from 11 to 13 August 2023.
Attended a three-day workshop on "Universal Human Values" at St Joseph Engineering College, Mangaluru, from 7 to 9 February 2024.
Participated in a three-day workshop on "Bacterial Concrete - New era of the construction industry" at St Joseph Engineering College, Mangaluru, from 07 to 09 February 2024.
Attended a One-day workshop on "Modern Framework and Scaffolding technologies" at St Joseph Engineering College, Mangaluru, on 21st November 2023.
Attended a One-day workshop on "Pipeline design and fittings by Supreme pipelines" at St Joseph Engineering College, Mangaluru, on 25th November 2023.
Participated in a one-day workshop on "Innovative concepts in Ocean Engineering” at NITK, Surathkal, Mangaluru on 28th July 2023.
Attended a One-day workshop on "Patents - prior art search" organized by the Department of ECE at St Joseph Engineering College, Mangaluru, on 9th October 2023.
Participated in a Two-day online advanced course on "Structural health monitoring of civil infrastructure" from 30 to 31 March 2023.
Participated in a Three-day online advanced course on "Microstructural characterization techniques and mix design of special concretes" conducted by CSIR-SERC, Chennai, from 14 to 16 September 2022.
Participated in a Three-day Online Advanced Course on "Recent advances in concrete technology and Durability of concrete structures" conducted by CSIR-SERC, Chennai, from 25 to 27 August 2021.
Attended a week Faculty Development Programme on “Recent and Emerging Trends in Structural Engineering” from 28 February to 05 March 2022.
Participated in a two-day workshop on “Advanced survey using Total station” at St Joseph Engineering College, Mangaluru, from 5 to 6th April 2022.
Mr Manjunath B
Assistant Professor
B.E, M.Tech
