Dr. Rohini Kale | Geotechnical Engineering |Young Scientist Award

Dr at Medicaps University Indore, India

I am an accomplished academic with a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, specializing in the coupled thermomechanical effects on compacted bentonite buffer. With a robust background in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering from my M.Tech. at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, I currently serve as an Assistant Professor at Medi-Caps University, Indore. My research interests include clay mineralogy, advanced machine learning techniques in geotechnics, and the application of construction and demolition wastes. Recognized with the InSc Young Researcher Award, my work is defined by innovation and academic excellence.

Profile

Scholar

Educational Background 🎓

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Jan 2016 – Mar 2021 Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati Department of Civil Engineering (Specialization: Geotechnical Engineering), Research Area: “Coupled thermomechanical effect on the swell pressure and reactive transport through compacted bentonite buffer”, Supervisor: Dr. Ravi K, [NIRF: 7] [QS: 384] . Master of Technology (M.Tech.) July 2011 – July 2013 Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, SuratDepartment of Applied Mechanics (Specialization: Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering), Thesis Title: “Parametric study of piled raft foundation for high rise buildings using plaxis 3D”, Supervisors: Dr. Shruti Shukla and Prof. C H Solanki, [NIRF: 47]. Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) June 2007 – June 2011 G H Raisoni College of Engineering (An Autonomous Institute & Affiliated to R T M Nagpur University, Nagpur) Department of Civil Engineering Thesis Title: “Comparative study of fly ash and GGBS bricks with traditional (Burnt Clay) bricks”, [NIRF: 137]

Current Position🧑‍🏫

Assistant Professor
Jan 2023 – Present
Medi-Caps University, Indore, India

Research Interests🔍

Thermochemomechanical influence on clay mineralogy, Prediction of clay behavior by advanced machine learning techniques, Geotechnical applications of construction and demolition (C&D) wastes, Application of biochar in geoenvironmental research

Ph.D Guidance 📚

Nitya Sanghvi: Seismic performance assessment of reinforced concrete Intze type water tank (Ongoing), Pavan Vispute: Implementation of crushed glass waste in construction: An integrated LCA evaluation (Ongoing)

BTP Guidance 👨‍🎓

Tushar Bhardwaj: ISP – Kalisindh Phase – II, Microlift Irrigation (Outhouse), Apoorv Dubey: Construction of River Bridge (Outhouse)

Awards/Recognitions🏆

The “InSc Young Researcher Award” 2020 Awarded by The Institute of Scholars, Bengaluru. Appreciation for “Women Participant” 2019-2020 Recognized in the Merck Young Scientist Award Competition. Academic Excellence Award
2008 – 2009, 2009 – 2010, 2010 – 2011 Awarded for being the topper during the Bachelor of Engineering program by G H Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur (An Autonomous Institute & Affiliated to R T M Nagpur University, Nagpur)

Publications Top Notes 📝

Title: A review on the impact of thermal history on compacted bentonite in the context of nuclear waste management
- Authors: RC Kale, K Ravi
- Year: 2021

Title: Influence of thermal loading on index and physicochemical properties of Barmer bentonite
- Authors: RC Kale, K Ravi
- Year: 2018

Title: Influence of thermal history on swell pressures of compacted bentonite
- Authors: RC Kale, K Ravi
- Year: 2019

Title: Response of compacted bentonite to hyperalkalinity and thermal history
- Authors: RC Kale, B Kapil, K Ravi
- Year: 2021

Title: Influence of thermal gradient and canister corrosion on the hydration of compacted Barmer bentonite
- Authors: RC Kale, K Ravi
- Year: 2022

Title: Impact of iron corrosion on swell pressure of compacted Barmer bentonite induced with thermal history
- Authors: RC Kale, K Ravi
- Year: 2023

Title: Comparative study on the green building rating system in developing and developed countries
- Authors: RC Kale, MS Jain
- Year: 2022

Title: Swelling Pressure Response of Compacted Barmer Bentonite to Corrosion under Hyperalkaline Conditions after Inducing Thermal History
- Authors: RC Kale, K Ravi
- Year: 2022

Title: Effect of Alkaline Environment on the Swell Pressures of Compacted Bentonite Under Thermal History
- Authors: RC Kale, K Bhanwariwal, K Ravi
- Year: 2021

Title: Coupled thermomechanical effect on the swell pressure and reactive transport through compacted bentonite
- Authors: RC Kale
- Year: 2021

Rohini Kale | Geotechnical Engineering | Young Scientist Award