Bangalore, India
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
Alternative energy efficient building materials and technologies
Structural Masonry, Masonry shell structures
Teaching
- Structural Masonry
- Alternative energy efficient building materials and technologies (short term courses)
- Imparting skills and training in production and use of Alternative energy efficient building materials and technologies through practical programmes
Research
Structural Masonry, Energy efficient building materials, Energy in buildings and, Building materials from industrial & mine solid wastes represent the broad areas of R&D. Some specific R&D programmes include Stabilised mud block technology, stabilised rammed earth structures, masonry shell roofs, micro-level precast roofing systems, Embodied energy in buildings, jack-arch roofing systems, etc.
Entrance Requirements
For Post-graduate studies and Research programmes – qualification in National level entrance test or Masters degree for Ph. D. programme
For short term courses: Graduates in Engineering/Architecture