Rohini Kale | Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Rohini Kale | Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Medicaps University Indore, India

Dr. Rohini Chhatrapati Kale is an accomplished academic and researcher in Civil Engineering with specialization in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. Educated at premier national institutions, she has extensive experience in teaching, consultancy, and doctoral research. Her research focuses on sustainable construction materials, bentonite behavior, geoenvironmental applications, waste utilization, biochar, and machine learning in geotechnics. She has published widely in high-impact journals, holds a patent, received multiple national research awards, and actively contributes to academic leadership and research mentoring.

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Featured Publications


A review on the impact of thermal history on compacted bentonite in the context of nuclear waste management


Environmental Technology & Innovation (Elsevier) · Review Article · Cited by 58


Influence of thermal loading on index and physicochemical properties of Barmer bentonite


Applied Clay Science (Elsevier) · Research Article · Cited by 45


Influence of thermal history on swell pressures of compacted bentonite


Process Safety and Environmental Protection (Elsevier) · Research Article · Cited by 29


Response of compacted bentonite to hyperalkalinity and thermal history


Scientific Reports (Nature) · Open Access · Cited by 14


Influence of thermal gradient and canister corrosion on the hydration of compacted Barmer bentonite


Annals of Nuclear Energy (Elsevier) · Research Article · Cited by 5

Amar Deep Maurya | Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Amar Deep Maurya | Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Rajkiya Engineering College Mainpuri | India

Amar Deep Maurya is a researcher in civil engineering with contributions in sustainable construction materials, structural optimization, and innovative testing methods. His academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with strong engagement in interdisciplinary learning across environmental sciences and digital design tools. He has gained practical experience through engineering internships focused on road estimation, planning, sustainability, and environmental assessment. His research centers on waste-derived construction materials, particularly the statistical modeling and optimization of waste-glass-based paver blocks using Response Surface Methodology, which demonstrated marked improvements in strength and durability while reducing environmental impact. He has also contributed to the development of advanced mortar testing methods and has completed multiple design-based projects in AutoCAD and 3D modeling. His scholarly output includes research and review articles with measurable impact metrics such as h-index, citation count, and document contributions as reflected through academic indexing platforms. His publications explore areas including sustainable paver blocks, RSM-based prediction models, and self-healing concrete. Recognized for academic excellence, he secured a technical poster award and additional certifications enhancing his professional competence. Overall, his work reflects a commitment to sustainable engineering innovations and practical solutions for future-ready civil infrastructure.

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Featured Publication

Statistical modeling and optimization of waste glass-based paver block properties. (2025). Next Materials.