Dr. M. Mohan
B.E. in Civil Engineering (VTU), M.Tech in Structural Engineering (IITG), PhD (BIT Mesra)
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H.No. 235(N), New Alkapuri, Dibdih Ranchi-834002 JHARKHAND
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mani.mohan@bitmesra.ac.in
Research Areas
Sustainable Construction Materials | Pavement Engineering | Structural Engineering | Steel Slag Utilization | Rural Road Engineering | Pavement Performance Modelling | Concrete Durability | Structural Assessment | Slope Stability | Infrastructure Performance Evaluation
Work Experience
- Teaching: 13 Years
- Research: 5 Years
- Industry: 4.4 Years
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Academic Profile
Dr. M. Mohan
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Associate Dean (Infrastructure Planning), since August 2026
STA Co-ordinator (Jharkhand), NRIDA, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
Dr. M. Mohan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at BIT Mesra, where he has been serving since June 2015. He has been the Associate Dean (Infrastructure Planning) since August 2026.
His academic and professional interests span structural engineering, pavement engineering, sustainable construction materials, infrastructure assessment, and industrial by-product utilization. Before joining academia, he gained industrial experience in the design and execution of major civil and structural works, including coal-handling facilities, conveyor systems, foundations, industrial structures, and associated infrastructure for thermal power projects.
He is also actively involved in PMGSY/NRIDA-related technical activities, sponsored research, Outcome-Based Education, curriculum development, academic quality assurance, and research supervision.
Consultancy & Professional Services
Dr. M. Mohan has undertaken structural, geotechnical, pavement, and infrastructure consultancy assignments for government departments, public-sector organizations, mining agencies, and private-sector clients through BIT Mesra. His consultancy work includes structural design and vetting, scrutiny of bridge and road DPRs under PMGSY, non-destructive testing and condition assessment, foundation evaluation, slope and dump stability studies, pavement assessment, concrete mix design and review, and technical scrutiny of infrastructure projects.
Major consultancy assignments have been carried out for organizations such as Terri Mining Pvt. Ltd., Aspen Enggicon Pvt. Ltd., NCC, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), JUIDCO, Jharkhand Tourism, JUSNL, P. C. Patel Mahalaxmi Infra LLP, S. K. Samanta & Co. (P) Ltd., and Adarsh Construction. He has also undertaken specialized assignments such as the slope-stability assessment of Pahadi Mandir Hill, Ranchi.
Award and Honours
Publications
Book Chapter
Project
Book
Leadership & Institutional Service
Dr. Mani Mohan has been serving as Associate Dean (Infrastructure Planning), BIT Mesra, since August 2026, with responsibilities covering the planning, technical review, prioritization, and monitoring of institutional infrastructure projects. He also contributes to OBE, curriculum development, accreditation, sponsored research, and PMGSY/NRIDA technical activities.
Teaching & Mentorship
Dr. Mohan teaches courses in Structural Engineering, Solid Mechanics, Reinforced Concrete Design, Structural Dynamics, Bridge Engineering, and Estimation & Rate Analysis. He mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students and supervises research in structural engineering, pavement engineering, sustainable materials, and infrastructure performance.
Award and Honours
GATE (2007) Qualified (AIR-161)
Meritious Student Award for all eight semesters in Engineering.
Winner of Inter-Department Chess (2003) competition
Publications
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, , & . (2026). Performance assessment of concrete incorporating a fixed 1:1 Linz–Donawitz slag–-metakaolin binder as a high-volume cement substitute. European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, 30(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/19648189.2026.2726515
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, , , & . (2026). Mechanistic performance evaluation of cement concrete pavements in PMGSY rural road networks of Jharkhand: distress mechanisms, NDT assessment and multi-objective design optimisation. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 27(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2026.2696968
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, , , & . (2026). Composite performance index and predictive modeling for steel slag-based rural pavements. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 27(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2026.2642962
Current Sponsored Projects
- Development of Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Modified Insulating Core for Affordable and Energy Efficient Sandwich Masonry Units.
- Performance evaluation of the Roads constructed using TerreZyme in the state of Jharkhand under PMGSY
- Performance evaluation of the Roads constructed using Steel Slag in the state of Jharkhand under PMGSY
- Performance Evaluation of CC Pavement
Books
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, , & (Eds.). (n.d.). Construction management, mechanization and environmental sustainability (1 edition (2017) ed.). White Falcon Publishing. ISBN: ISBN-13: 978-9386210852.
Book Chapters
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, , & (2026). Evaluation of pozzolanic reaction and corrosion resistance in concrete with crushed brick powder and hydrated lime. In , & (Eds.), Circular economy in the construction industry: Waste management practices (p. 337). COPAL. ISBN: 978-81-180058-1-0. https://doi.org/10.67509/ceci5925
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, , & (2026). Autoclaved aerated concrete blocks: Mechanical effects of aluminum stearate and mixed waste. In , & (Eds.), Circular economy in the construction industry: Waste management practices (p. 337). COPAL. ISBN: 978-81-180058-1-0. https://doi.org/10.67509/ceci5924
Academic Events
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Rural Road Technology Testing and Maintenance
- Event Type: Workshop
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