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DR. ABHISHEK KANOUNGO
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

abhishek.kanoungo@chitkarauniversity.edu.in

Expert Areas : Expert Areas Highway Engineering, Road Pavements, Bituminous materials, mixtures and modification of bitumen, Pavement material characterization, Pavement analysis and design, Transportation system Planning and Management, Traffic Engineering, Advanced software like MX-Road.

Dr. Abhishek Kanoungo is presently working as an Assistant Professor in Department of Civil Engineering and Associate Director (Administration) in Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh. He has obtained his Master’s Degree in Highway Engineering from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh in 2014 and his doctoral degree from Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh in 2019. He has 10 years of teaching and research experience in the field of highway materials and construction. Dr. Kanoungo has received funding grant of Rs. 10 Lacs from Department of Science and Technology, Himachal Pradesh for research project in his repertoire. He has filed 12 patents with five granted on his name; authored more than 30 research papers in International and National journals/Conferences of repute. He has guided 4 postgraduate research scholars and is currently supervising two doctoral research scholars. He has also been awarded as Young Achiever Award 2021 by “Institute of Researchers” in recognition of outstanding professional & research achievements in the field of Civil Engineering at National level.  He is an active member of various societies like Indian Road Congress, Institution of Engineers, Indian Concrete Institute.

Authored 2 books on Characteristics of Asphalt Modified with Industrial Waste Sludge and on Sustainable Civil Engineering Practices and Advances in Sustainable Materials & Technology

Authored 30 Research Papers in National and International Journals

Guided 4 M.E. and 2 Ph.D. students (ongoing)

Filed 10 Patents, out of which 5 Granted

Completed 1 Government funded research project worth more than 10.00 Lac INR

  • Research
  • Teaching
  • Consulting
  • Patents
  • Education
  • Service

PUBLICATION

H-index – 5, Citations – 99, SCI/SCIE/SCOPUS Indexed – 16, International/National Journals/Conferences – 12, Scopus ID: 57210728006, https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=nQSEwrUAAAAJ&hl=en&authuser=1, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6526-1215

  • Dhiman, V., Kumar, A., Chaudhary, A., Singh, J., Goyal, A., & Kanoungo, A. (2022). Utilization of Plastic Waste and Its Management: A Mini-Review. ECS Transactions, 107(1), 9127. ISSN- 1938-5862; IF 0.521. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1149/10701.9127ecst.
  • Singh, J., Chaudhary, A., Dhiman, V. K., Kanoungo, A., & Goyal, A. (2022). Impact of dry sewage sludge on characteristics of concrete. Materials Today: Proceedings, 52, 818-824. ISSN: 2214-7853; Impact Score 1.46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.10.195.
  • Kanoungo, A., Sharma, U., Goyal, A., Kanoungo, S., & Singh, S. (2021). Assessment of Causes of Pothole Development on Chandigarh Roads. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A, 102(2), 411-419. ISSN: 2250-2149; IF 0.961. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40030-021-00520-5.
  • Tanta, A., Kanoungo, A., Singh, S., & Kanoungo, S. (2022). The effects of surface treatment methods on properties of recycled concrete aggregates. Materials Today: Proceedings, 50, 1848-1852. SSN: 2214-7853; Impact Score 1.46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.09.223.
  • Kanoungo, A., Kanwar, V. S., & Shukla, S. K. (2019). Effect of Aging on Characteristics of Bitumen Modified with Waste Lime Sludge. Advances in Civil Engineering Materials, 8(1), 298-307. Emerging Sources Citation Indexed (Web of Sciences). ISSN: 2379-1357; IF 1.61 , https://doi.org/10.1520/ACEM20180166.
  • Dhiman, V. K., Kanoungo, A., Singh, J., & Sharma, A. (2021). Determination of longitudinal dispersion coefficients of a channel having rigid vegetation. Materials Today: Proceedings, 43, 2323-2326. SSN: 22147853; Impact Score 1.46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.01.377.
  • Kanoungo, A., Kanwar, V. S., Goyal, A., & Kanoungo, S. (2021). Investigation of potential use of waste lime sludge in bituminous binder. Materials Today: Proceedings, 43, 1313-1319. SSN: 22147853; Impact Score 1.46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.09.107.
  • Singh N., Kanoungo A., Sharma N. (2020) “Review on reverberation of saw dust ash after replacement with cement in concrete” International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development (IJMPERD) ISSN(P): 2249–6890; ISSN(E): 2249–8001; Vol. 10, Issue 3, Jun 2020, 8927–8930. https://doi.org/10.24247/ijmperdjun2020849.

 

Book Chapter

Title Author(s) Year Book Title / Publisher ISBN/DOI
Influence of Groundnut Shell Ash and Waste Plaster of Paris on Clayey Soil for Sustainable Construction Kanoungo, A., Dhiman, V., Sharma, S., Singh, J., 2022 Proceedings of International Conference on Innovative Technologies for Clean and Sustainable Development (ICITCSD – 2021) /Springer, Cham Pages  339-345, ISBN:978-3-030-93936-6 https://doi.org/1 0.1007/978-3-030-93936-6_27
Influence of Metakaolin and Steel Fiber on Strength of Concrete – A Critical Review Kanoungo, A., Kanwar, V.S., Nishchal, N., Goyal, A., 2022 Proceedings of International Conference on Innovative Technologies for Clean and Sustainable Development (ICITCSD – 2021) /Springer, Cham Pages 347-354,

ISBN: 978-3-030-93936-6

https://doi.org/ 10.1007/978-3-030-93936-6_28.
Effect of Agro-Waste as a Partial Replacement in Cement for Sustainable Concrete Production Shupta, G., Goyal, A., Shetty, A., Kanoungo, A 2022 Proceedings of International Conference on Innovative Technologies for Clean and Sustainable Development (ICITCSD – 2021) /Springer, Cham Pages 447-458,

ISBN:978-3-030-93936-6

https://doi.org/ 10.1007/978-3-

030-93936-6_37
Municipal Waste Management in India: A Critical Review of Disposal System and Model Implementation Singh, A., Kanoungo, A., Goyal, A., Gupta, I., 2022 Proceedings of International Conference on Innovative Technologies for Clean and Sustainable Development (ICITCSD – 2021) /Springer, Cham Pages  471-489,

ISBN:978-3-030-93936-6

https://doi.org/1 0.1007/978-3-030-93936-6_39
Geotechnical aspects of soils and rocks of Himachal Pradesh Kanwar V.S., Vashisht., Kanoungo A., 2021 Geotechnical Characteristics of soils & rocks of India 1st edition; CRC Press, Taylor and Francis, London ISBN:9781003177159

https://doi.org/1 0.1201/9781003177159
Utilization of waste lime sludge & coal fly ash in construction industry Kanoungo S., Sharma U., Kanoungo A 2020 Sustainable Environment and Infrastructure, vol 90.Springer, Cham ISBN:978-3-030-51354-2

https://doi.org/1 0.1007/978-3-030-51354-2
Evaluation of Moisture Susceptibility of HMA Modified with Waste Sludge Kanoungo A., Kanwar V.S., Shukla S.K 2020 Sustainable Civil Engineering Practices; Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 72.

Springer, Singapore

 ISBN: 978-981-15-3677-9

https://doi.org/1 0.1007/978-981-15-3677-9_22
Effect of using sludge waste containing calcium carbonate on the properties of asphalt and Hot mix asphalt mixture Kanwar V.S., Kanoungo A., Shukla S.K 2018 Advancements on Sustainable Civil Infrastructures, Springer International Publishing ISBN:978-3-319-96241-2

https://doi.org/ 10.1007/978-3-319-96241-2_9

International / National Journals

Title Author(s) Year Publisher Page/ISSN
Bamboo Reinforced Concrete Construction Kanoungo A., Kanoungo S., Thakur P 2020 International Journal of Engineering Technology Research &Management Volume-4, Issues 04 (2020): Impact factor – 4.520, ISSN: 2456:9458(2020):174-

180.http://doi.org/10.5281/zen odo.3931919
Evaluation of mechanical properties of sludge modified bituminous binder Kanoungo A., Kanwar V.S., Shukla S.K 2019 International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Impact factor – 3.05, ISSN(p): 2320-2092,ISSN(e):2321-2071, Volume-7,Issue-9(2019): 47–51, https://ijmpe- iraj-doi-016226
Utilization of waste sludge as a potential additive in asphalt Kanoungo A., Kanwar V.S., Shukla S.K 2019 International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Impact  factor–  3.05; ISSN(p):

2320-2092,ISSN(e):          2321-2071,Volume- 7, Issue-9: 52–56. https://ijmpe-iraj-doi-016227
Study of causes of potholes on bituminous roads – a case study Kanoungo  A., Sharma U 2015 Journal of Civil Engineering and Environment Technology Impact factor – 4.857; ISSN- 2349-8404,Volume-2,Number-4 (2015): 345–349
Intelligent transport system Kanoungo A. and Sharma A 2015 Journal of Civil Engineering and Environment Technology Impact factor – 4.857; ISSN- 2349-8404, Volume-2,

Number-4 (2015): 350–353
Application of geotextiles in pavement drainage systems Sharma U., Kanoungo A., Khatri 2014 International Journal of Civil Engineering Research ISSN-2278-3652,Volume-5, Number-4 (2014): 385–390
Use of micro- silica as additive to concrete-state of art Sharma U., Khatri A., Kanoungo A 2015 International Journal of Civil Engineering Research ISSN 2278-3652, Volume-5,

Number-1 (2014): 9–12

 International / National Conference

Title Author(s) Year Publisher Page/ISSN
Utilization of plastic waste and its management: a mini-review Dhiman V., Singh J., Kanoungo A 2021 Engineering, Technology and Applied Sciences in Chitkara University Doctoral Consortium (CUDC-2021) 211-221
Off-Grid infrastructure bio- house Kanoungo A., Singh H., Singh T., Singh I., Singh N, Aggarwal S. 2017 International Conference on Sustainable Civil Engineering Practices, Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh ISBN No: 987-

81-920249-9-8;

51-56
Effect of geotextile on an airfield pavement at high altitude area Sharma U., Kanoungo A., Khatri A 2014 National Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure Development, NCSID 291-297
Utilization of water softening sludge & flyash in civil engineering applications Kanoungo S., Kanoungo A. 2014 National Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure Development, NCSID 136-146
Use of waste marble dust in concrete Sharma U., Khatri A., Kanoungo A 2014 National Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure Development, NCSID 242-247

BOOKS PUBLISHED

Book Title Publisher ISBN/ISSN Status
Characteristics of Asphalt Modified with Industrial Waste Sludge Lap Lambert Academic Publishing ISBN 978-620-0-53494-1 Published, January 2020
Advances in Sustainable Materials & Technology Nova Science Publishers, Inc. USA ISBN 978-1-68507-967-3 Published, August 2022

 

WORKSHOPS, WEBINARS & TRAINING UNDERGONE

  • Completed Short term SCT based programme on “Water Resource Management” from 7-11 March, 2022 organized by NITTTR Chandigarh.
  • Participated in the Online AICTE Recognized Faculty Development Program on “ Innovation in Design Construction & Rehabilitation of Bridges” conducted by NITTTR Chandigarh from May 3 – 7, 2021.
  • Participated in Faculty Development Program on “Research Grant for Higher Education” organized by Navjivan Centre For Development, Gujrat, India on December 19, 2020.
  • Participated in “eConclave on Fostering Earthquake Resilience in Industries and Developments” organized by National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), Government of India held during October 08-09, 2020.
  • Participed in nonline AICTE Recognized Faculty Development Programme on “Engineering Optimization” conducted by NITTTR, Chandigarh through Cisco Webex from July 13-17, 2020.
  • Attented online session on “Engineering Thermodynamics” organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology & Sciences, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India on July 22, 2020.
  • Attended webinar on “Reconstructing and Reshaping the Road Ahead-Polishing Employability Skills” organized by Chitkata University, Himachal PradeshthroughCiscoWebex on July 21, 2020.
  • Attended SIG workshop on “Special Considerations of Seismic Analysis – Advanced Seismic Analysis in STAAD. Pro CE” organized by Bentley Institute on July 09, 2020.
  • Webinar attended on “Healthy & Resilient Cities in the Face of COVID-19”on July 07, 2020 organized by Ultratech Cement Ltd.
  • International Webinar attended on “Utilization of Iron and Steel Slag in Road Construction” organized by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, New-Delhi during 24 – 25 April, 2020.
  • Webinar attended on “Consumer Behaviour and E-Tailing Post COVID-19” organized by Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh in collaboration with Logistics Skills Council on June 6, 2020.
  • Webinar attended on Engineering master class on “Current and future infrastructure projects in Australia” organized by Flinders University, South Australia on June 15, 2020.
  • Participated in Faculty Development Program on “Finite Element Method” conducted by Chitkara University, Punjab from April 20 – 24, 2020.
  • Coordinated & Participed in short term course on “Defect Free Construction Repair and Maintenance” through ICT organized at Chitkara University, H.P. and conducted by NITTTR, Chandigarh from September 16-20, 2019.
  • Participated in “Professional development course on Enhancing Structural Durability with Advanced Waterproofing Solutions” held at National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Chandigarh from August 22-23,2019.
  • Completed the course on “Close Range Photogrammetry and terrestrial Laser Scanning” conducted by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Department of Science, Government of India from January 8 – 12, 2018.
  • Participated in AICTE recognized course on “Environment Pollution” through ICT conducted by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Chandigarh – MHRD, Government of India from March 19-23, 2018.
  • Attended Workshop on “Development in Pavement Engineering” organized by Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kharagpur, from February 12-14, 2018.
  • Participated in AICTE recognized short term course on “Retrofitting and Rehabilitation of Structures” through ICT conducted by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Chandigarh – MHRD, Government of India from February 19-23, 2018.
  • Attended workshop on “Latex: A Professional Tool for Thesis & Scientific Paper Writing” organised by Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh from June 30 – July 1, 2017.
  • Attented four days Training Programme on “Geo-Spatial Technology (GIS, GPS, RS etc.) for Roads and Transportation” from January 18-21, 2016 organized by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi.
  • Participated in National Conference on “Sustainable Civil Engineering Practices” organized byChitkara University, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh and NITTTR, Chandigarh on March 18-19, 2016.
  • Attented the GIS training program on Introduction to ArcGIS I organised byesri India. Registration No. 0507, 2016.
  • Completed the course on “Basics of Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System & Global Navigation Satellite System” conducted by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Department of Science, Government of India from August 8 – November 18, 2016.
  • Attented three days Orientation Program for Freshly Recruited Teachers organized by Centre for Research in Education Innovation & Learning Analytics (CrEiLa), CURIN.
  • Attended Geoinformatics Summer camp & 11th ISPRS Summer school& 5th ISPRS Summer students seminar in Wuhan, China from May 19-28, 2014.
  • Attented National Workshop on “Applications of GIS in Transportation Systems” organized by Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh.
  • Participated in a 3 day workshop held at Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipuron “Transport Infrastructure Congress & Expo – 2013”and represnted a Model on “Concept of Elevated Highway

FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION

Highway Engineering

GOVERNMENT SPONSORED R&D

  • Use of industry sludge containing Calcium carbonate for manufacturing hard grade bitumen, PI Dr. Varinder S Kanwar CO-PI Dr. Abhishek Kanoungo, funding agency Government of Himachal Pradesh -Department of Environment, Science & Technology, sanction Letter no: Env. S&T(F) / R&D Project / 2017 – 4658, Sanctioned amount 10 lacs, Status Completed
  • Eco-Homes from the Earth – Earthship, PI Abhishek Kanoungo CO-PI Shivam Aggarval, Navdeep Singh, funding agency Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh, sanction Letter no: Env. S&T(F) / R&D Project / 2017 – 4658, Sanctioned amount 1.51 lacs, Status Completed

Patent Published

  • Title: Hot mix asphalt modified with toothpaste and paper industry sludge and method of preparation thereof. Co-inventors – Varinder S Kanwar, Sanjay Kumar Shukla, Application No: 201811020079, Date of Filing: May 5, 2018, Publication Date: December 12, 2019
  • Title: Protective Cover for Reinforcement Bars., Co-inventors – Ajay Goyal, Uday Talwar, Rupinder Singh, Application No: 202011022004, Date of Filing: May 26, 2020
  • Title: SUNWIZOR – Extended., Co-inventors – Ajay Goyal, Ankush Tanta, Agam Goyal, Application No: 330490-001, Date of Published: December11, 2020
  • Title: SUNWIZOR – Telescopic.Co-inventors – Ajay Goyal, Ankush Tanta, Agam Goyal, Application No: 330491-002, Date of Filing: June 26, 2020
  • Title: Automated Waste Receptacle.Co-inventors – Nitish Sharma, Lipika Gupta, Shristi Kanoungo, Application No: 202011045721, Date of Filing: October 20, 2020
  • Title: Door Opening and Closing Device. Co-inventors – Aditi Chandel, Ajay Goyal, Gurmohan Singh, Application No: 202011049295, Date of Filing: November 11, 2020
  • Title: Solar Street Light with Purifier. Co-inventors – Mridul Sharma, Ajay Goyal, Gurmohan Singh, Application No: 345159-001, Date of Filing: June 23, 2021
  • Title: Multipurpose Baton. Co-inventors – Ajay Goyal, Sahil Mehta, Neeraj Kumar, Application No: 352379-001, Date of Filing: October 30, 2021
  • Title: Smart Dustbin. Application No: 361189-001, Date of Filing: March 24, 2022.
  • Title: Design of Circular Ventilation Exhaust Fan Vent. (Under Review)
  • PhD.in Civil Engineering from Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh. Thesis Title: Characteristics of Asphalt Modified with Industrial Waste Sludge Containing Calcium Carbonate. Year of completion – JUNE 2019.
  • M.E. in Highway Engineering from Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh. Thesis Title: Study of Causes of Potholes on Bituminous Roads – A Case Study. Year of completion – JULY 2014.
  • Gate Qualifier – Civil Engineering (2012); with All India Rank – 2599.
  • B. Tech – Civil Engg (2009-2012) from Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana , Ambala, scoring first division.
  • Diploma – Mechanical Engg. (2006-2009) from Rayat Polytechnic College, Nawashaha, Punjab.
  • Secondary Education from Eicher School, Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh.

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