faculty Profile

• Ph.D (Civil Engg.) – Anna University, Chennai, India – April 2007.
• M.E. (Structural Engg.) – Thiagarajar College of Engg, Madurai, India – Nov 1998
• B.E. (Civil Engg.) – Thiagarajar College of Engg, Madurai, India – April 1997

• Professor & Head, SVCE, Sriperumbudur – 12.03.2020 to Till date
• Professor, SVCE, Sriperumbudur – 20.01.2020 to 11.03.2020
• Professor, Dean & Head, Sethu Institute of Technology, Madurai – 8 Years 6 Months
• Professor & Dean (PG) – Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2 Years 3 Months
• Assistant Professor – Sona College of Technology, Salem – 1 Year 6 Months
• Senior Lecturer – VLB Janakiammal College of Engg & Tech, Coimbatore – 6 Months
• Lecturer – Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi – 6 Years 10 Months

P.G.

• Design of Tall buildings
• Matrix and finite element methods of structural analysis
• Finite Element Analysis
• Design of Steel- Concrete Composite Structures
• Advanced Concrete Technology
• Theory of Plates
• Structural Dynamics

U.G.

• Structural analysis-Classical and Modern methods
• Mechanics of solids
• Engineering Mechanics
• Concrete Technology
• Prestressed Concrete Structures
• Advanced Concrete Design
• Basic Structural Design
• Reinforced Concrete Structures
• Basic Civil Engineering

FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS

• Received a grant of Rs.18.3 Lakhs from Science and Engineering Research Board(SERB) under TARE Scheme for the project titled “Mix Optimization and design guidelines for fully recycled geopolymer concrete” in the year 2022. (3 Years from 31.10.2022 to 31.10.2025)
• Received a research grant of Rs.17.39 Lakhs from Department of Science & Technology, SERB under FAST TRACK SCHEME FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS in the year 2012 for the research project titled ‘Structural Behaviour of GFRP-Geopolymer Concrete Composites’.
• Received a research grant of Rs.4.46 Lakhs from University Grants Commission under Minor Research Projects Scheme in the year 2016 for the research project titled ‘Cement free paver blocks using fly ash based geopolymer Composites’.
• Recipient of Career Award for Young Teachers with a grant of Rs 6 Lakhs from All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi in the year 2012.
• Received a research grant of Rs.7,500 from TNSCST under Student Projects Scheme for the project titled “Design of sustainable and cost-effective textile reinforced sewer pipes for rural housing” in the year 2022 -2023.
• Received a research grant of Rs.10,000 from TNSCST under Student Projects Scheme for the project titled “Hibiscus leaves as binding agent for cement-based mortar” in the year 2017 -2018.
• Received a research grant of Rs.10,000 from TNSCST under Student Projects Scheme for the project titled “Non-prestressed low cost railway sleepers using GGBS, Fly Ash and steel fibres” in the year 2012 -2013.
• Received a fund of Rs.10000/- from the Management of SVCE in the year 2026 under Intramural research scheme for the project titled “Design of multifunctional bamboo embedded composites with enhanced insulation and mechanical properties for low-cost housing”.
• Received a fund of Rs.10000/- from the Management of SVCE in the year 2024 under Intramural research scheme for the project titled “Sustainable and Cost-Effective Mortars for Structural Repairs using Construction and Demolition Wastes”.
• Received a fund of Rs.10000/- from the Management of SVCE in the year 2023 under Intramural research scheme for the project titled “Design of sustainable and cost-effective textile reinforced sewer pipes for rural housing”.
• Received a fund of Rs.10000/- from the Management of SVCE in the year 2022 under Intramural research scheme for the project titled “Development of Low Carbon Footprint Light weight Geopolymer – Fiberglass roof panels”.
• Received a fund of Rs.10000/- from the Management of SVCE in the year 2021 under Intramural research scheme for the project titled “Development of High Performance Geopolymer interlocking bricks using waste glass for structural applications”.

OTHER GRANTS FETCHED:

• Rs. 3.5 Lakhs from AICTE in the Year 2023 for the AICTE ATAL Sponsored Faculty Development Program on “Construction Automation and Robotics towards
  Sustainable Infrastructure”.
• Travel Grant (Rs.3.06 Lakhs) from Science from Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) for attending and presenting a paper in the International Conference on “Advances in Functional Materials” at University of California, Los Angeles during 10 th to 12 th August 2023.
• Rs. 35,000 from Centre for Faculty and Professional Development, Anna University in the Year 2023 for the Faculty Development Program on “ME3351 – Engineering Mechanics”.
• Rs.1.5 Lakhs from Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) under Assistance to Professional Bodies & Seminar / Symposia Scheme for the National Conference on “Smart and Energy Efficient Construction materials and Technologies for Sustainable Infrastructure”.
• Rs. 30,000 from Centre for Faculty and Professional Development, Anna University in the Year 2022 for the Faculty Development Program on “CE8301 –
  Strength of Materials I”.
• Rs. 0.93 Lakhs from AICTE in the Year 2021 for the AICTE ATAL Sponsored Faculty Development Program on “Earthquake Resistant Structural Systems and Design for Buildings and Structures”.
• Rs. 30,000 from Centre for Faculty and Professional Development, Anna University in the Year 2021 for the Faculty Development Program on “CE8502 –
  Structural Analysis I”.
• Rs. 7 Lakhs from AICTE, New Delhi in the Year 2017 for the Faculty Development Program on “Limit State Design of Steel Structures”.
• Rs.10,000 from ISTE, New Delhi for a National Seminar on “Seismic Resistant Design of Masonry and Reinforced Concrete Structures” in the year 2017.
• Rs.5,000 from ISTE (TN & P Section) for a National Conference on “Recent Advancements in Construction Materials and Concrete Technology” in the year 2016.
• Rs.15,000 from TNSCST for “Environment Awareness Exhibition” under Popularization of Science Activities in the year 2015.
• Seminar Grant of Rs.30,000 from NPCIL in the Year 2012 for a State Level Technical Seminar on “Construction & Safety Aspects of Nuclear Power Plants”.
• Seminar Grant of Rs.60,000 from AICTE in the Year 2010 for a National level Seminar on “Earthquake Engineering with Disaster Management”.
• Seminar Grant of Rs.2,50,000 from AICTE in the Year 2009.for the National level Conference on “Emerging Trends in Construction and Concrete Technology”.

 
Publications

Scopus Indexed: 37 Publications H index: 11 Total Citations in Scopus: 664

Web of Science: 17 Publications H Index: 7 Citations in Google Scholar: 364

Google Scholar: 55 Publications H Index: 14 Citations in Google Scholar: 1237

Patents

• Published an Indian patent titled “Textile Reinforced Corrugated Geopolymer Roof Panel” in the Patent Office Journal No. 36/2024 on 06-09-2024.
• Publishedan Indian Patent titled “Double layered paver blocks with steel fibres for enhanced abrasion resistance” on 17.12.2025.(Application Number: 202541128319)

Book Chapter

• Rathinam, K., Harshavarthani, G., Jenisha, A., Kumar, D.L. (2025). Investigations on Behaviour of Textile-Reinforced Geopolymer Pipes. In: Kondraivendhan, B., Modhera, C.D., Patel, I.N., Alengaram, U.J. (eds) Recent Advances in Structural Engineering—Vol. 2. RAISE 2024. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 689.
  Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-8830-2_14
• Rathinam, K., Maheswaran, S. (2025). Influential Parameters on the Properties of Recycled Aggregate Concrete—A Comprehensive Review. In: K N, S., Wee, HM., Oliveira, M.O. (eds) Innovations in Electronic Materials: Advancing Technology for a Sustainable Future. ICEAMST 2024. Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation.
  Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-73816-6_13, pp.117-127.
• Rathinam, K., Kumar, V.P., Monika, P. (2024). Effective Utilization of Eco-Friendly Industrial Waste and Byproducts in Ferrocement Slab Panels. In: Vinod Chandra Menon, N., Kolathayar, S., Sreekeshava, K.S.(eds) Environmental Engineering for Ecosystem Restoration. IACESD 2023. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 464. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-0910-6_27, pp.325-335, Impact Factor:0.42.
• Annadurai, S., Rathinam, K., Kanagarajan, V. (2022). An Experimental Study on Strength and Durability Properties for Utilization of Rice Husk Ash (RHA) in Geopolymer Concrete. In: Kondraivendhan, B., Modhera, C.D., Matsagar, V. (eds) Sustainable Building Materials and Construction. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering,
  vol 222. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8496-8_11, pp.87-95, Impact Factor:0.42.

• Kumutha, R., Dhanush Kannan, L., Mohammad Salmaan Shariff, K. N., and Praveen Kumar, D. (2025). “Resistance of steel fibre reinforced geopolymer concrete under impact using demolition waste aggregates”, The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 99, No.10, pp.43-49. (Scopus Indexed).
• Kumutha Rathinam, Prathiba Shanmugavel and Monica Varadharaj. (2025). “Strength and bonding characteristics of mortar with recycled sand from construction and demolition wastes”, International Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol.15, No.3, pp.219 – 231, https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSTRUCTE.2025.148379. (Web of Science & Scopus Indexed), Impact Factor: 0.4
• Kumutha Rathinam, Karthick Kumar, P.V, Srikiruthiga, S, and Vijay P. (2024). Interlocking Bricks and Prisms using waste glass aggregates by integrating Geopolymer Technology. JurnalTeknologi (Science & Engineering), 86(4), pp.51-58. https://doi.org/10.11113/jurnalteknologi.v86.21699. (Web of Science/ESCI & Scopus Indexed)
• Kumutha Rathinam, Abishek Murali, Pershiya, D, and Kaviarasu S. (2024). Properties of Concrete incorporated with Self-Healing and Internal Curing Agents. JurnalTeknologi (Science & Engineering), 86(1), pp.145-154. https://doi.org/10.11113/jurnalteknologi.v86.20666.(Web of Science/ESCI & Scopus Indexed)
• Kumutha; V. Praveen Kumar (May 2023), “Seismic analysis of G+3 R.C. framed residential building at zone 5 using software”, AIP Conference Proceedings 2747, 050001 -10, https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0132669
• Kumutha Rathinam, Vijai Kanagarajan “A study on flexural behaviour of ferrocement slabs using foamed concrete”, International Journal of Structural Engineering, Volume 13 No.1, 2023, Pages 63-79, ISSN 2214-7853, https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSTRUCTE.2023.10051474. (Web of Science & Scopus Indexed)
• Kumutha Rathinam, Vijai Kanagarajan “Behaviour of Fly ash and GGBS based Monoblock Prestressed Geopolymer Concrete Composite sleepers”, Materials Today: Proceedings, Volume 65, 2022, Pages 3321-3327, ISSN 2214-7853, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.05.406. (SCIE & Scopus Indexed)
• Kumutha Rathinam, Sakthivel S., Vigneshwaran S.P., Vinayagamoorthy M., Naveen Kumar U., “Properties of nano silica modified cement less geopolymer composite mortar using fly ash and GGBS”, Materials Today: Proceedings, Volume 62, Part 2, 2022, Pages 535-542, ISSN 2214-7853, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.03.589. (SCIE & Scopus Indexed)
• Kumutha, K.Vijai, &S.K.Vinu. (2021). “Compressive Strength of Ternary Blended Geopolymer Concrete Composites” Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering, 21(1), 10–18. (Web of Science/Scopus/ESCI)
• Kumutha Rathinam, Vijai Kanagarajan and Sara Banu, “Evaluation of protective coatings for geopolymer mortar under aggressive environment”Advances in Materials Research, An International Journal, 9, No.3, September 2020, pp.219-231. https://doi.org/10.12989/amr.2020.9.3.219. (ESCI/Web of Science indexed).
• Shalini Annadurai, Kumutha Rathinam, Vijai Kanagarajan., “Development of eco-friendly concrete produced with Rice Husk Ash (RHA) based geopolymer”, Advances in Concrete Construction, Vol.9, No.2(2020), pp.139-147. https://doi.org/10.12989/acc.2020.9.2.139. (SCIE/Web of Science/Scopus indexed)
• Prabu Baskar, Kumutha Rathinam and Vijai Kanagarajan., “Effect of aspect ratio and volume fraction of steel fibres in strength properties of geopolymer concrete”, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), ISSN:2278-3075, Vol.9, Issue 1, November 2019, pp.3314-3320.(Scopus Indexed)
• Kumutha.R , Vijai.K & S.Vijayragavan. “Mechanical properties of Concrete using coconut shells as coarse aggregates”, October 2018, ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vo1 13, No.20, pp.8236–8242. (Scopus Indexed)
• Dr.R.Kumutha , S.Aarthy and Dr.K.Vijai. “Properties of Double layer Geopolymer concrete paver blocks with polyester fibres”, International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, Volume 9, Issue 5, May 2018, pp.229 –238. (Scopus Indexed)
• Dr.Kumutha and Dr.K.Vijai, S.Noor Nasifa, M.Nivedhidha , R.Mukila Preethi “Experimental Investigation on Fly Ash Bricks Incorporating M-Sand and GGBS”, International Journal of Constructive Research in Civil Engineering (IJCRCE) Volume 4, Issue 2, 2018, pp.1-6.
• P.Rajeswaran, Dr.Kumutha and Dr.K.Vijai. “Mechanical properties of Fly ash blended Ceramic waste based Geopolymeric binder”, International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, Volume 9, Issue 3, March 2018, pp.566–576. (Scopus Indexed)
• Prabu.B, Kumutha.R and Vijai.K., “Effect of fibers on the mechanical properties of fly ash and GGBS based geopolymer concrete under different curing conditions”, Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences, Vol. 24, February 2017, pp. 5-12.(SCI/Scopus Indexed & Web of Science)
• Dr.Kumutha.R, Syedali Fathima.I and Dr.Vijai.K “Experimental Investigation on Properties of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Geopolymer Concrete”, IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE) e-ISSN: 2278-1684, p-ISSN: 2320-334X, Volume 14, Issue 3 Ver. V. (May – June 2017), pp.105-109
• Sarabanu.J, Dr.Kumutha.R and Dr.Vijai.K “A review on Durability studies of Geopolymer Concrete and mortar under aggressive environment”, SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, ISSN: 2348-8352, Volume-4, Issue-5, May 2017, pp.32-35.
• Dr.Kumutha.R, Aswini. A, Ellakkiya.M, Karthika.T and Dr.Vijai.K. ‘Properties of I Shaped Paver Blocks using Fly ash based Geopolymer Concrete’, IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, e-ISSN: 2278-1684, p-ISSN: 2320-334X, Volume 14, Issue 2 Ver. VI (Mar. – Apr. 2017), pp.06-12.
• R.Sanjay Kumar, R.Selvaraj and Dr.Kumutha.R, ‘Development of Superhydrophobic coatings on concrete surfaces’, International Journal of Science and Research, ISSN:2319-7064, Volume-6, Issue-4, April 2017, pp. 363-368.
• Dr.Kumutha.R, Aswini. A, Ellakkiya.M, Karthika.T and Dr.Vijai.K. ‘Experimental investigation on heat resistive paints’, SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, ISSN: 2348-8352, Volume-4, Issue-3, March 2017, pp.34-39.
• Dr.R.Kumutha, Dr.K.Vijai, S.Naga Priya, R.Rajapriya, P.Sindhusri. ‘Effect of Textile Effluent on Geotechnical Properties of Expansive Soil for Flexible Pavements’, World Journal of Research and Review (WJRR), ISSN:2455-3956, Volume-3, Issue-2, August 2016, pp.38-42.
• Kumutha.R, Vijai.K & Rajeswaran.P. ‘Structural Behaviour of Ferrogeopolymer slabs under flexure’, Materials Science Forum, (2016), ISSN: 1662-9752, Vol. 866, pp 109-113.(Scopus Indexed)
• Jayalakshmi.J.S, Bhagavan. N.G., & Kumutha.R. ‘Development of Low Strength and Geopolymer Concrete mix utilizing demolished aggregate’, International Journal of Advanced Research, (2016), Volume 4, Issue 4, pp 1168 – 1179.
• Rajeswaran.P, Kumutha.R, & Vijai.K. ‘Compressive Strength of Ceramic Waste based geopolymeric binder’, International Journal of Advanced Research, (2016), Volume 4, Issue 4, pp657-663.
• Kumutha Rathinam, Basanth Babu Koattaiveedu Mohanram & Vijai Kanagarajan , ‘Geopolymer concrete beam strengthening with glass fibre reinforced polymer’, Journal of the Croatian Association of Civil Engineers- GRADEVINAR, 68 (2016) 1, pp11-18.(SCI/Scopus Indexed)
• Vijai.K , Kumutha.R. & Vishnuram.B.G ‘Flexural Behaviour of fibre reinforced geopolymer concrete composite beams’, Computers and Concrete, March 2015, 15(3), pp437-459. (SCI/Scopus Indexed)
• Revathi.S, Kumutha R & Vijai.K. ‘Properties of Paver Blocks with Groundnut husk ash as fine aggregates’ International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, May 2015, 2(2), pp.657 – 660.
• Revathi.S, Kumutha R & Vijai.K. ‘Effect of Groundnut husk ash as fine aggregate in mortar’ International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, 2015, 4(3), pp.1314 – 1320.
• Vijai.K , Kumutha.R. & Vishnuram.B.G ‘Experimental investigations on properties of polypropylene fibre reinforced geopolymer concrete composites’ February – March 2014, Journal of Structural Engineering (SERC), Vol.40, No.6, pp521- 529.(Scopus Indexed)
• Hariharan V, Vijai.K & Kumutha.R. ‘Investigation on Properties of Geopolymer Concrete Using Fly Ash & GGBS’ Chemical Science Review and Letters, 2014, 2(8), pp.620-625.
• Jayajothi P, Kumutha R & Vijai.K . ‘Properties of Fly Ash and GGBS Based Geopolymeric Binder’ Chemical Science Review and Letters, 2014, 2(6), pp.470 – 479.
• Kumutha.R, Vijai.K Ramya. RR, Sujith KJ & Yeshey Dema ‘Geopolymer Concrete using Kaolinite Clay, Fly Ash And GGBS ’ Chemical Science Review and Letters , 2014, 3(10), pp.275 – 280.
• Kumutha.R , Vijai.K ,Prakash S, Rajeshkumar K, Sakthi S and Shembiang Marthong “Feasibility Study on Utilisation of laterite soil for stabilized earth blocks” (Jul-Sep 2013), Research Desk, 2(3), pp.229-236.
• Hariharan, Kumutha.R. & Vijai.K “Compressive Strength of geopolymer concrete using fly ash and GGBS” (2013) , International Journal of Civil Engineering and Applications, Vol.3, No.4 Special Issue, pp. 14-17.
• Kumutha.R & Vijai.K “Investigations on properties of geopolymer concrete using fly ash and GGBS” (2013), International Journal of Civil Engineering and Applications, Vo1 3, No.5 Special Issue, pp.68-72.
• Jayajothi.P., Kumutha.R. & Vijai.K “Finite Element Analysis of FRP strengthened RC beams using ANSYS” (2013), Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (Building & Housing), Vol. 14, No.4, pp.631-642. (Scopus Indexed)
• Vijai.K , Kumutha.R. & Vishnuram.B.G ‘Investigations on Properties of Glass Fibre Reinforced Fly Ash based Geopolymer Concrete’ 2012, International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Vol. 5, No 4, pp.817-824.(Scopus Indexed)
• Kumutha.R , Vijai.K & Palanichamy M.S “Analytical models for FRP confined circular concrete columns” (2012), Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (Building & Housing), Vo1 13, No.4 pp. 489-497.(Scopus Indexed)
• Vijai K., Kumutha R and Vishnuram B.G., “Properties of glass fibre reinforced geopolymer concrete composites” (2012), Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (Building & Housing), Vo1 13, No.4 pp.511-520. (Scopus Indexed)
• Vijai K., Kumutha R and Vishnuram B.G., “Effect of inclusion of steel fibres on the properties of geopolymer concrete composites” (2012), Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (Building & Housing), Vo1 13, No.3 pp. 377-385.(Scopus Indexed)
• Vijai.K, Kumutha.R. and Vishnuram. B.G. “Experimental investigations on mechanical properties of Geopolymer concrete composites” (2012) , Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (Building & Housing), Vo1 13, No.1 pp.89-96. (Scopus Indexed)
• Vijai.K, Kumutha.R. and Vishnuram.B.G. “Effect of types of curing on strength of geopolymer concrete” August 2010, International Journal of Physical Sciences, Vo1 5 No.9 pp.1419-1423. (Scopus Indexed)
• Kumutha.R & Vijai.K. “Strength of Concrete incorporating Aggregates Recycled from Demolition Waste”, May 2010, ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vo1 5, No.5, pp.65-72. (Scopus Indexed)
• Kumutha.R. & Vijai.K “Effect of steel fibres in the properties of concrete” 2010, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 29, No. 4, pp 531-538. (SCI / Scopus Indexed)
• Kumutha.R. & Vijai.K “Effect of recycled coarse aggregates in properties of concrete”, Fall 2008, Journal of Green Building, Vol 3, No.4, pp 130 -137.(SCI / Scopus Indexed)
• Kumutha.R. , Palanichamy M.S. & Vaidyanathan.R” Behaviour of Reinforced concrete Rectangular Columns strengthened using GFRP”, September 2007, Cement and Concrete Composites (Elsevier), Volume 29, Issue 8, pp. 609-615. (SCI / Scopus Indexed)
• Kumutha.R. , Palanichamy M.S. & Vaidyanathan.R “Behaviour of concrete compression specimens strengthened using glass fibre reinforced plastics”, December 2006-January 2007, Journal of Structural Engineering (SERC), Vol.33, No.5, pp401-405. (Scopus Indexed)
• Kumutha.R & Palanichamy M.S. “Investigation of Reinforced Concrete Columns Confined using Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastics” ,Nov 2006, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 25, Issue 16, pp.1669-1678. (SCI / Scopus Indexed)

National Journals (16 publications)

• Kumutha.R. &Vijai.K “Effect of PVC Confinement on behaviour of plain and Reinforced concrete columns”, January -June 2013, Journal of Progress in Civil Engineering, Vol. 1, Issue 1,  pp.1-6.
• Saravanakumar P. Kumutha.R. &Vijai.K “Prediction of Nonlinear response of Prestressed concrete beam by finite element analysis” January -June 2013, Journal of Progress in Civil Engineering, Vol. 1, Issue 1,  pp.48-53.
• Kumutha R.&Vijai.K “Flexural Behaviour of Fly ash based Ferro – Geopolymer Composite Slabs” ,June 2013, New Building Materials & Construction World, Vol. 18, Issue 12, pp.172-180.
• Vijai K., Kumutha Rand Vishnuram B.G “Feasibility study on effective utilization of fly ash from two thermal power stations on the development of geopolymer concrete” (2012), Journal of Industrial Pollution Control, 28(1), pp 35-40.(Scopus Indexed)
• Kumutha.R&Vijai.K“Behaviour of axially loaded short rectangular columns wrapped with GFRP”, Vol.6. December 2011, Sethu Journal of Science and Technology, pp.38-43.
• Vijai K., Kumutha Rand Vishnuram B.G “Influence of curing types on strength of geopolymer concrete”, Nov 2010, New Building Materials & Construction World, pp.181-185.
• Kumutha.R&Vijai.K“Corrosion Performance of steel reinforcement in GFRP Strengthened Concrete Cylinders”, June 2010, New Building Materials & Construction World, pp.188-198.
• Vijai.K. &R.Kumutha.R. “Flexural Behaviour of Self- Compacting Concrete with Recron Fibres” ,May 2009, New Building Materials & Construction World, Vol. 14, Issue 11, pp.222-234.
• Kumutha.R&Vijai.K “Concrete with demolished brick waste as fine aggregates”, December 2008, Civil Engineering & Construction Review, Vol.21, No.12, pp.70-78.
• Kumutha.R&Vijai.K “Strengthening of Concrete Pedestals using FRP”, December 2007, Construction Journal of India, pp. 26-30
• Vijai.K. &R.Kumutha.R. “Flexural Behaviour of Glass Fibre Reinforced Self Compacting Concrete”,  September 2007, Construction Journal of India, pp. 28-33
• Kumutha.R&Vijai.K “Quest for Long Term Durability”, July 2007, Times Journal of Construction & Design (TJCD), pp 32-35.
• Kumutha R., Vaidyanathan R.  & Palanichamy . M.S. “Fibre wrapping Technology to strengthen R.C.Circular Columns”, March 2006, New Building Materials & Construction World, Vol. 11, Issue 9, pp.142-152.
• Kumutha.R& Palanichamy M.S. “Behavior of Short Rectangular Columns Strengthened using GFRP”, February 2006, Engineering Today Journal, Journal of Technological, Vol. VIII, Issue 2, pp.20-23.
• Kumutha.R& Palanichamy M.S. “Behavior of GFRP strengthened concrete compression members”, December 2005, Journal Civil Engineering & Construction Review, Vol.18, No.12, pp.52-58.
• Kumutha.R.  & Palanichamy M.S. “Behavior of GFRP strengthened axially loaded concrete members”, November 2005, New Building Materials & Construction World, Vol. 11, Issue 5, pp.156-161.

International Conferences

• R.Kumutha has presented a paper titled “Influential Parameters on the properties of Recycled Aggregate Concrete – A Comprehensive Review” in the 2^nd International Conference on Emerging Applications of Material Science and Technology (ICEAMST 2024) during 3^rd to  4^th   July 2024 held at R V College of Engineering, Bengaluru.
• R.Kumutha participated and presented a paper titled “Behaviour of Geopolymer Interlocking Bricks and Wall Panels using Waste Glass” in the AAAFM-UCLA International Conference on Advances in Functional Materials during 10^th to 12^th   August 2023 held at University of California, Los Angeles.
• R.Kumutha presented a paper titled “Effective utilisation of eco-friendly industrial waste and by products in ferrocement slab panels” the International Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches in Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (IACESD-2023), organised by Department of Civil Engineering, Jyothy Institute of Technology, Bengaluru during 7^th& 8^th July 2023.
• R.Kumutha presented a paper titled “Behaviour of Geopolymer Interlocking Bricks and prisms using Waste Glass” the International Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches in Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (IACESD-2023), organised by Department of Civil Engineering, Jyothy Institute of Technology, Bengaluru during 7^th& 8^th July 2023.
• R.Kumutha presented a paper titled “Behaviour of fly ash and GGBS based Monoblock Prestressed Geopolymer Concrete Composite sleepers” in International Conference on Materials Science & Sustainable Manufacturing Technology (ICMSSMT 2022), Sri Eshwar College of Engineering, Coimbatore during 20^th to 21^st May 2022.
• R.Kumutha presented a paper titled “Seismic Analysis of G+3 R.C. framed Residential Building at Zone 5 using Software” in International Conference on Materials Engineering and Manufacturing Systems, Organized by Mattest Research Academy, Chennai, during 28^th to 30^th January 2022.
• R.Kumutha presented a paper titled “Properties of nano silica modified cementless geopolymer composite mortar using fly ash and GGBS” in the second International Conference on Engineering Materials , Metallurgy and Manufacturing, Organized by Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai  during 16^th to 17^th December 2021.
• Shalini, Dr.R.Kumutha and Dr.K.Vijai, “An Experimental Study on Strength and Durability for Utilization of Rice Husk Ash in Geopolymer Concrete” at the 1^st International Conference on Advances in Construction Materials and Management (ACMM 2021) Organised byDepartment of Civil Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Malaysia on 25^th and 26^th March 2021.
• Shalini, Dr.R.Kumutha and Dr.K.Vijai, “Influence of Rice Husk Ash on Engineering and Durability Properties of Geopolymer Concrete”, Proceedings of Virtual International Conference on Sustainable Building Materials and Construction(ICSBMC -2021) organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Gujarat during 4^th to 6^th February 2021, pp.41.
• Basanth Babu K.Mohanram, Kumutha Rathinam and Vijai Kanagarajan, “Strengthening of Geopolymer Concrete Columns with GFRP Composites”, Proceedings of 51^st International Research Forum (IRF) International Conference held at Chennai on 24^th October 2019, pp.1-6.
• Prabu, R.Kumutha and K.Vijai, “Studies on properties of Steel fibre reinforced geopolymer concrete”, Proceedings of 51^st International Research Forum (IRF) International Conference held at Chennai on 24^th October 2019, pp.7-12.
• “External confinement of plain and reinforced concrete columns using PVC pipes” in the 2nd International Conference on Structural Architectural and Civil Engineering held at Dubai on 19^th – 20^th November 2016, pp.72-78.
• “Structural Behaviour of Ferrogeopolymer slabs under flexure” in the First International Conference on Civil Engineering and Materials Science, Nanyang Executive centre, Singapore on 1^st– 3^rd May 2016.pp.25-29.
• “Development of low strength and geopolymer concrete mix utilizing demolished aggregates” in the 1^st International Conference on Recent Trends in Engineering and Technology (ICRTET), St.Joseph’s Institute of Technology, Chennai on 29^th April 2016.
• “Corrosion behaviour of prestressing wire embedded in OPC and PPC concretes” in the International Conference on Recent Trends in Engineering and Technology, Mount Zion College of Engineering & Technology, Pudukkottai  on 13^th and 14^th March 2014.
• “Shear Strengthening of Geopolymer Concrete Beams using GFRP Wraps” in the International Conference on Emerging Paradigms in Management Research held at Vivekanandha Institute of Engineering and Technology for women, Namakkal, Tamilnadu on 27^th and 28^th February 2014.
• “Investigations on properties of geopolymer concrete using fly ash and GGBS” in the International Conference on Sustainable Innovative Techniques in Civil and Environmental Engineering held at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi on 5^th and 6^th June 2013.
• “Compressive Strength of geopolymer concrete using fly ash and GGBS” in the International Conference on Sustainable Innovative Techniques in Civil and Environmental Engineering held at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi on 5^th and 6^th June 2013.
• “Influence of curing types on strength of geopolymer concrete” in the proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Materials and Techniques in Civil Engineering organized by VLB Janakiammal college of Engineering &Technology, Coimbatore, 7^th to 9^th Jan 2010.
• “Experimental Investigation on GFRP Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Rectangular Columns” in the proceedings of the 27^th Conference of the Asean Federation of Engineering Organisations (CAFEO 27) organized by Institution of Engineers Singapore, Nov 30-Dec 2^nd 2009, Singapore, pp157-166
• “Behaviour of GFRP Jacketed Reinforced Concrete Rectangular Columns” in the proceedings of Structural Engineering World Congress- November 2^nd to 7^th 2007, pp123
• “Investigation of GFRP Strengthened Rectangular Columns”, in the International Conference on Earthquake Engineering, ICEE 2006, 25^th& 26^th February 2006, SASTRA, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. pp.266-275.
• “Strength and Durability Characteristics of FRP Confined Concrete Columns” in the proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Concrete Technology for sustainable development held at Hyderabad during Feb 27-March 03, 2005, pp.383-395.
• “Eigen value analysis of composite plates with cutouts using NISA” in the proceedings of the 45^th ISTAM International congress held at Mepco Schlenk Engg. College, Sivakasi during Dec 26-29, 2000.

National Conferences

• “Geopolymer concrete using Kaolinite Clay ,Fly ash and GGBS” in the proceedings of the National Conference on Fundamental and Applied Chemistry held at Dhirajlal Gandhi College of Technology on 4^th October 2013, pp.419-425.
• “Properties of Fly ash and GGBS based Geopolymeric binder” in the proceedings of the National Conference on Fundamental and Applied Chemistry held at Dhirajlal Gandhi College of Technology on 4^th October 2013, pp.426-435.
• “Investigation on properties of geopolymer concrete using Fly ash and GGBS” in the proceedings of the National Conference on Fundamental and Applied Chemistry held at Dhirajlal Gandhi College of Technology on 4^th October 2013, pp.449-456.
• “Finite Element Analysis of FRP strengthened RC beams using ANSYS” in the proceedings of the National Conference on “Innovations in Mechanical, Mechatronics & Building Sciences” organized by Kongu Engineering College, Erode on 25^th and 26^th April 2013.
• “Finite Element Analysis of Prestressed Concrete Beam using ANSYS” in the proceedings of the Second National Conference on “Research Advancements in Geotechnical Engineering” organized by Government College of Technology, Coimbatore on 26^th April 2013.
• “Dynamic analysis and design of power transmission monopole using STAAD Pro” in the proceedings of the National Conference on Research Advances in Communication, Computation, Electrical science and Structures organized by Bharathiyar Institute of Engineering for women,Coimbatore, 23^rd February 2013.
• “Finite Element Analysis of concrete filled steel tubular beams using ANSYS” in the proceedings of the National Conference on Latest Advances in Civil Engineering for sustainable development organized by SNS College of Technology,Coimbatore, 10^th  April 2013.
• “Properties of concrete incorporating recycled aggregates from Demolition Waste” in the proceedings of National Conference on Recent Advancements in Construction Materials and Concrete Technology, 24^th April 2009, Sethu Institute of Technology, Kariapatti, pp157-166
• “Behaviour of GFRP Jacketed Pedestals”, in the National Conference on Frontline Areas of Civil Engineering, NCFACE 2007, 20^th& 21^st April 2007, VLB Janakiammal college of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore.
• “Strength and Behaviour of GFRP Jacketed reinforced concrete rectangular columns”, in the National seminar on Modern trends in structural design and Construction Practices, Department of civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai.
• “Behaviour of Axially Loaded Columns Strengthened with GFRP” in the proceedings of the National Conference on Advances in Materials & Mechanics of Concrete Structures organized by IITM, Chennai, during 12-13, August,2005, pp.250-257.
• “Behaviour of GFRP Strengthened Axially Loaded Reinforced Concrete Columns” in the proceedings of the National Conference on Application of Emerging Technologies at Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Hosur for which “BEST PAPER AWARD” was won during March 28, 2005.
• “Strength and Durability Characteristics of FRP Confined Concrete Columns” in the proceedings of the National Conference on Recent Trends in Composite Construction using Structural Steel organized by Kongu Engineering College in support with SERC Chennai, during 16^th -17^th December, 2004, pp. 177-191.

REVIEWER IN JOURNALS:

• Elsevier – Structures
• Elsevier – Construction and Building Materials
• Technopress – Computers and Concrete
• Journal of Adhesion Science & Technology.
• Journal Construction Materials-ICE Publishing, UK
• Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An international Journal, Technopress, Korea
• International Journal of Physical Sciences,Nairobi
• Journal of Basic and Applied Research International
• Journal of Green Building

PROGRAMS ATTENDED:

• Participated in the AICTE recognized Faculty Development Programme on “Quality Control of Concrete” organised by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Chandigarh during 6^th to 10^th May 2024.
• Participated in the “Faculty sensitization program” organized by the “Standards club – SVCE” in association with “Bureau of Indian standards” on 10th January 2024.
• Undergone and completed Innovation Ambassador (IA) Training ‘Foundation Level’ (Total 15 sessions of 30 contact hours) in online mode by MoE’s Innovation Cell and AICTE during the IIC Calendar Year 2022-23 on 30.11.2023.(E-certificate No:IA/Foundation/1030402).
• Participated in the Short Term Course on “Affordable Housing in Disaster Prone Areas”organised by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Chandigarh during 20^th to 4^th November 2023.
• Participated in the Professional Development Programme on “Leadership for Academicians of Higher Educational Institutions” organised by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Chennai during 27^th February to 3^rd March 2023.
• Workshop on “Curriculum Design” at Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering on 18^th October 2022.
• L&T EduTech – Naan Mudhalvan Training of Trainers Program for “High Rise Building Design” held between 19^th to 22^nd September 2022.
• Workshop on “Gender Audits in Higher Education Institutions: The Why and How?” sponsored by AICTE under the Distinguished Chair Professor Scheme on 27^th and 28^th January 2023.
• Attended the 3 days Faculty Development program – The Art of Living (Capacity Building for Productivity Enhancement) from Jan 9 to 11, 2023 at Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering.
• Participated & completed successfully AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on “Green Buildings & Built Environment” from 25.10.2021 to 29.10.2021 organised by Confederation of Indian Industry.
• Participated & completed successfully AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on “Digital Transformation Trends in Construction Industry” from 04.10.2021 to 08.10.2021 organized by Sona College of Technology.
• Online Webinar on “An Overview of finite element method used in Analysis software packages” (Certificate No.2021/WOM-14/23) organised by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Chennai on 24th August 2021.
• Participated in the Online AICTE Recognized Faculty Development Programme on “Outcome Based Education and Accreditation” from 03/08/2020 to 05/08/2020 Organized by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, NITTTR, Chennai.
• Participated in the Online AICTE Recognized Faculty Development Programme on “Clean and Green Technologies for Sustainable Development” from 25/07/2020 to 29/07/2020 Organized by Rural Technology Department, NITTTR, Chandigarh.
• Participated in the Online AICTE Recognized Faculty Development Programme on “Advanced Construction Technology” from 18/05/2020 to 22/05/2020 Organized by Civil Engineering Department, NITTTR, Chandigarh.
• Participated in the One Day Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights(IPR)” organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) , Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur on 12^th March 2020.
• UKIERI-UGC Workshop (UUW-2019) on “Alkali activated earth building products utilising non-organic solid wastes” organized by Centre for Sustainable Technologies, IISC, Bangalore on 15.02.2019.
• National Research Development Corporation sponsored One day National Workshop on “Role of IPR in Innovation management & Academic – Industry Collaboration” at Sethu Institute of Technology on 07.02.2019.
• Faculty Development workshop on “Primavera 16.2” at Sethu Institute of Technology from 23^rd to 26^th July 2018
• Continuous Professional Development program accredited by Engineering Council of India on “Advances & Innovations in Repair, Rehabilitation & Retrofitting” at Fortune Pandiyan Hotel, Madurai during 9^th& 10^th March 2018.
• National Seminar on “Concrete Mix Design” in association with Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India), Madurai Centre & Indian Concrete Institute, Madurai Centre at Sethu Institute of Technology on 08.03.2018.
• AICTE Sponsored two weeks Faculty Development Programme on “Limit State Design of Steel Structures”, organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Sethu Institute of Technology during 7^th to 20^th November 2017.
• National level workshop on “Civil Engineering applications using Remote Sensing & GIS Techniques” organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Sethu Institute of Technology during 5th and 6th October 2017.
• ISTE Sponsored National Seminar on “Seismic Resistant Design of Masonry and Reinforced Concrete Structures” organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Sethu Institute of Technology from 23.08.2017 to 24.08.2017.
• 2^nd International Conference on Structural Architectural and Civil Engineering, held on 19^th – 20^th November 2016, in Dubai
• National Conference on “Effective Use of Construction Chemicals for durable and sustainable built environment” jointly organized by ICI, Madurai Centre and ACCE(I) , Madurai Centre on 7^th& 8^th October 2016 at Hotel Fortune Pandiyan, Madurai.
• Workshop on “Quality Initiatives in Technical & Higher Educational Institutions (in compliance with NBA & NAAC Accreditation” organized by Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad on 7^th to 9^th September 2016.
• Two days training program on “Internal auditors training on Quality Management System ISO 9001: 2015” organized by IQAC, Sethu Institute of Technology on 13^th& 14^th July 2016.
• Two Day workshop on “Internal Revenue Generation” organized by Faculty Development Cell of Sethu Institute of Technology on 8^th& 9^th July 2016.
• “Geospatial consortium Partnership Collaborative vision development Workshop” conducted by the University of IOWA, USA in association with Meenakshi Mission Hospital & Research Centre, Madurai on 30^th June & 1^st July 2016.
• One day workshop on “Canadian Immigration Integration Program” organized by Construction Industry Development Council, New Delhi in association with Engineering Council of India at Fortune Pandiyan Hotel, Madurai on 31^st May 2016.
• Guest lecture on “Tall Buildings” by Prof.V.Muthu organized by ACCE(I) and ICI, Madurai centre at Fortune Pandiyan Hotel, Madurai on 26^th May 2016.
• First International Conference on Civil Engineering and Materials Science, Nanyang Executive centre, Singapore on 1^st– 3^rd May 2016
• One day workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights & Innovations” organized by Faculty Development Cell of Sethu Institute of Technology on 20.04.2016.
• Symposium on “Smart Cities- Challenges & Constraints” organized by Thiagarajar College of Engineering, in association with ACCE(I) and ICI Madurai Chapter on 10^th and 11^th March 2016.
• Tech Talk 2016 on “Infrastructure Management Solutions” organized by Sethu Institute of Technology in association with CADD Centre on 4^th February 2016.
• Guest lecture on “Durability of concrete” by Dr.K.Arunachalam organized by ICI, Madurai centre at Fortune Pandiyan Hotel, Madurai on 12^th January 2016.
• One day workshop on “Professionalization of Engineers” organized by Engineering Council of India at Hotel Sangam, Madurai on 29^th December 2015.
• Guest lecture on “Developments in the field of concrete Technology” by Er.S.P.Srinivasan organized by ICI, Madurai centre at Fortune Pandiyan Hotel, Madurai on 23^rd December 2015.
• One day workshop on “National Institutional Ranking Framework – NIRF” at PSG Institute of Technology, Coimbatore on 23^rd November 2015.
• One day seminar on “Recent trends in Construction Materials & Methods” at Sethu Institute of Technology on 10^th September 2015.
• National level Technical Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering Software & Prospective Career Opportunities” during 28^th February 2014 at Sethu Institute of Technology, Pulloor, Kariapatti.
• NPCIL Sponsored State level Technical Seminar on “Construction and Safety Aspects of Nuclear Power Plants” during 4^th October 2012 at Sona College of Technology, Salem.
• AICTE sponsored two weeks faculty development programme on “Design of Steel Structures” during 25^th May to 7^th June 2012 , at Sona College of Technology, Salem.
• Two days National Seminar on “Practical Approach to Valuation”, on 9-10, Oct 2010, organized by Institution of Valuers, Madurai Branch.
• AICTE Sponsored two days seminar on “Earthquake Engineering with Disaster Management” during 12^th& 13^th May 2010 at Sethu Institute of Technology, Pulloor, Kariapatti.
• 27^th Conference of the Asean Federation of Engineering Organisations (CAFEO 27) organized by Institution of Engineers Singapore, Nov 30-Dec 2^nd  2009, Singapore
• Two days National Seminar on “Recent advances and Future Trends in Valuation”, on 2-3, May 2009, Organized by Institution of Valuers, Madurai Branch.
• National Conference on “Recent Advancements in Construction Materials and Concrete Technology” on 24^th April 2009.
• One day workshop on “Opportunities for Government funded R & D projects for Engineering educational Institutions”, on 5.10.2007 held at J.N.Tata Auditorium, IISC,Bangalore.
• AICTE sponsored one week QIP on “Seismic Resistant Design of Masonry and Reinforced Concrete Buildings”, during Jan17-21, 2005, at IISC, Bangalore.
• AICTE-ISTE sponsored one week STTP on “Advances in Construction Materials Technology” during July12-17, 2004, at IITM, Chennai.
• One day orientation programme on “Professional Ethics” organised by IIPC, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi on 8.04.2004.
• Two weeks ISTE short term training programme on “Rain water harvesting for urban and rural areas” organised by Department of Civil Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi during 1-12, December 2003.
• Two weeks ISTE short term training programme on “GIS and Remote sensing applications in Civil Engineering” organised by Department of Civil Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi during 9-22, December 2002.
• One day seminar on “RECRON 3S – A new generation fibre for reinforcing concrete” organized by Reliance industries on 19.09.2002.
• One day workshop on “Earthquake resistant design of buildings”, Anna University on 20.7.2002.
• Two days workshop on “Internet” organised by Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, during March 2001.
• 45^th International Congress ISTAM organised by Department of Civil Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, during Dec 26-29,2000.
• The refresher course on “High performance concrete”, organised by the Dept. of Civil Engg. at REC, Calicut, June 21-23, 2000.
• One day Seminar on “Curriculum issues in Structural Steel Design” on 29.01.2000 organised by Department of Civil Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi.
• AICTE-ISTE sponsored two weeks Training Programme on “Software Applications in Structural Engineering”during Dec. 6-19, 1999, at CIT, Coimbatore.
• Three days training on “Script Writing” during Nov16-18, 1999 organised by EMRC, Madurai Kamaraj University.

• ICI – Ultratech Outstanding Women Concrete Engineer Award 2022 from ICI Chennai Centre for contribution towards R & D in the field of Concrete Technology -2022.
• Shayesta Akhtar Memorial National Award for the Best Women Engineering College Teacher ISTE, New Delhi Contribution in Teaching & Research -2018
• ISTE Periyar Award for the Best Engineering College Teacher ISTE, TN & P Section Outstanding Contribution in Technical Education-Dec.2016
• Best Guide Award Entrepreneurs Council of India National Level Paper Presentation Contest-Nov.2016
• Prof.K.Arumugam National Award for Innovative Research ISTE, New Delhi Innovative Research-Nov 2014
• Whos who in the World 2009 Marquis, USA Outstanding Contribution in Research -Dec.2009
• Best Paper Award Adhiyamaan college of Engineering, Hosur Paper presentation in National Conference-Mar 2005
• Kamaladevi Annamalaisamy Memorial Medal TCE, Madurai First Rank in B.E.-Mar 1998