Universal Engineering College

Faculty Profile

Enrolment ID 2137
Name Nikhil R
Designation Assistant Professor
Date of Joining 17/07/2017
Contact Email nikhil@uec.ac.in
Qualification M.Tech -Structural Engineering
Experience In Years 5
Area of Interests Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures, Forensic Engineering and Rehabilitation, Construction Technology, Advanced Concrete Technology
Area of Specialization Structural Engineering

Education Summary

Degree Specialization Institute University Year of Pass
M.Tech Structural Engineering Universal Engineering College APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University 2017
B.Tech Civil Engineering IES College of Engineering University of Calicut 2014

Employment History

Designation Institute Duration
Assistant Professor Universal Engineering College 2017-Present
Assistant Project Engineer KLDC 2015

Current Responsibilities

  • NAAC Core Committee Member
  • IQAC Member
  • Campus Software Coordinator & Single point of contact
  • with Linways

Journals

  • Nikhil R & Aiswarya G Nair (2017) “Comparative Study on the Effect of Structural Configuration on Seismic Analysis of Cable-Stayed Bridge Using SAP 2000” International Journal of Engineering Research and General Science Volume 5, Issue 2, March-April, 2017 ISSN 2091-2730
  • Anit Peter and Nikhil R (2018) ”Seismic Reduction Factor for Simple Moment Resisting Steel Frames” International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol.9, Issue 4
  • Aiswarya T. C. and Nikhil R.(2018) “Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of RC Building” International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol.9, Issue 4
  • Sharanya V.S. and Nikhil R. (2018), “Experimental study on Behaviour of Concrete Filled Steel Tubular Columns” International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research Volume 9, Issue 4, April-2018, ISSN 2229-5518
  • Divya T.H. and Nikhil R. (2019) “Study on Collapse Mechanism of Typical RC Beam Against Progressive Collapse Under Column Removal Scenario” IJSER, Volume 10, Issue 5, 194-199. https://www.ijser.org/REACT-2019-conference-papers.aspx
  • Divya T.H. and Nikhil R. (2019) “Seismic Performance Evaluation of RC Structure Against Progressive Collapse Under Different Column Removal Scenario” IJIRSET, Volume 8, Issue 7, 7665-7673.
    http://www.ijirset.com/volume-8-issue-7.html
  • Ashlin T. V. and Nikhil R. (2019) “Behaviour of Prefabricated Steel Reinforced Concrete (PSRC) Columns Under Different Loading Conditions” International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 5(10): 149-154
  • Ashlin T. V. and Nikhil R. (2019) “Behaviour of Prefabricated Steel Reinforced Concrete Column with Core Under Monotonic Axial Load” International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, 6(7): 2411-2414
  • Flemy Mariya I. R. and Nikhil R. (2019) “An Analytical Study on Blast Wall for Increasing Blast Resisting Capacity” International Journal of Research in Engineering, Science and Management, Volume 2, Issue 7.
  • Harsha C. S., Nikhil R. (2020), “Seismic Strengthening of Steel Buildings using Bracings” International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), Vol. 7, Issue 7, pg. 3359-3365. https://irjet.net/archives/V7/i7/IRJET-V7I7589.pdf
  • Karthika M. R. and Nikhil R. (2020) “A Study on Compressive Behaviour of Double Skin Corrugated Columns” International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), Vol.8, Issue 7 http://www.ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT2007437.pdf
  • Thamjitha Karim T. A. and Nikhil R. (2020) “Seismic Resistance of Steel Structure Equipped with Dual Pipe Damper” International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), Vol.8, Issue 7 July 2020 http://www.ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT2007460.pdf
  • Athulya P. Suresh, G. Vinod and Nikhil R. (2021) “Study of Effect of Radial Clearance on Close Fit Joints on Load Transfer Capability in Double Shear Lap Joint” International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), Vol. 9, Issue 6, pp. 210 – 217, https://ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT2106732.pdf
  • Afaaf Kabeer, Mariya George C and Nikhil R. (2021) “Innovative Study of Different Bolt Arrangements on Built-Up K-joint” International Journal of Creative Thoughts (IJCRT), Vol. 9, Issue 6, pp.361-364, http://ijcrt.org/papers/Ijcrt2103753.pdf

Conferences

  • Anit Peter and Nikhil R (2018) “Seismic Reduction Factor for Simple Moment Resisting Steel Frames” REACT 2018 – Recent Emerging Advances in Civil Engineering and Technology
  • Aiswarya T. C. and Nikhil R.(2018) “Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of RC Building” REACT 2018 – Recent Emerging Advances in Civil Engineering and Technology
  • Sharanya V.S. and Nikhil R. (2018) “ Behaviour of Concrete Filled Steel Tubular Columns under compression” REACT 2018 – Recent Emerging Advances in Civil Engineering and Technology
  • Divya T.H. and Nikhil R. (2019) “Study on Collapse Mechanism of Typical RC Beam Against Progressive Collapse Under Column Removal Scenario” REACT 2019 – Recent Emerging Advances in Civil Engineering and Technology.
  • Divya T.H. and Nikhil R. (2019) “Progressive Collapse Triggered by Column Loss: Detrimental Effect of Span Length and Beam Depth as per GSA And DoD Guidelines” SECON’19 – Third National Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management [Accepted for Publication in Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer (Scopus Indexed)].
  • Afaaf Kabeer and Nikhil R. (2021) “ANALYSIS OF K-JOINT STUDY WITH DIFFERENT PARAMETERS” International Conference on Innovations in Civil Engineering -2021 (ICICE-’21)
  • Athulya P. Suresh, G. Vinod and Nikhil R. (2021) “EFFECT OF RADIAL CLEARANCE ON CLOSE FIT JOINTS ON LOAD TRANSFER CAPABILITY” International Conference on Innovations in Civil Engineering -2021 (ICICE-’21)

Specialized Training

Name Year
Workshop on Computational Mathematics-FDP -------
Computational Fluid Dynamics using OpenFOAM-FDP -------
Repair and Rehabilitation of Structures-FDP -------
Coastal Protective Measures and Its Importance in Kerala-FDP -------
Survey Camp - A Virtual Experience-Workshop -------
Current Scenario & Emerging Trends in Construction Management-FDP -------
Civil Engineering: Today and Tomorrow-FDP -------
Emerging Opportunities in Civil Engineering-FDP -------
Recent Trends in Engineering -FDP -------
Online FDP on Advances in Construction Technology-FDP -------
Innovations in Low Cost Construction Technologies -FDP -------
Remote Sensing And GIS In Civil Engineering- FDP -------
Geosynthetics for Ground Improvement -FDP -------

Training Programs Attended

Name of the Program Institution Period
FDP on “COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS USING OPEN FOAM” UNIVERSAL ENGG. COLLEGE 26/12/2017 TO 30/12/2017
FDP on “REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES” JYOTHI ENGG. COLLEGE 02/12/2019 TO 06/12/2019
FDP on “COASTAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN KERALA” FDP on “COASTAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN KERALA” 06/01/2020 TO 10/01/2021
FDP on “CIVIL ENGG. : TODAY AND TOMORROW” NSS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING , PALAKKAD 10/08/2020 TO 14/08/2020
FDP on “EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES IN CIVIL ENGG.” YOUNUS COLLEGE OF ENGG. AND TECHNOLOGY 10/08/2020 TO 14/08/2020
FDP on “RECENT TRENDS IN ENGG.” UNIVERSAL ENGG. COLLEGE 24/08/2020 TO 28/08/2020
FDP on “CURRENT SCENARIO AND EMERGING TRENDS IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT” Toc H INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 27/07/2020 TO 01/08/2020
FDP on “ADVANCES IN CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY” COLLEGE OF ENGG. , VADAKARA 02/02/2021 TO 06/02/2021
FDP on “Remote Sensing and GIS in Civil Engineering” Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering and Technology 10/05/2021 TO 12/05/2021
FDP on “Geosynthetics for Ground Improvement” SCMS School of Engineering and Technology 18/05/2021 TO 27/05/2021
FDP on “Infrastructure Projects: Opportunities and Challanges” YOUNUS COLLEGE OF ENGG. AND TECHNOLOGY 02/08/2021 TO 06/08/2021

Department Responsibilities

  • Webinar Team Member
  • M Tech Tutor
  • Department Coordinator of Campus Software