Faculty
Krishnan Unni
Assistant ProfessorEducation
| Degree | Institution | Field | Year of Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | Nanyang Technological University, Singapore | Civil Engineering | 2022 |
| Master of Science | Nanyang Technological University, Singapore | Civil Engineering | 2016 |
| Bachelor of Technology | SRM University, Chennai | Civil Engineering | 2013 |
Areas of Expertise
Alkali activated binder, Waste to resource for construction materials, Durability of concrete
Research Articles and Book Chapters in Areas of Expertise
- Krishnan U. Ambikakumari Sanalkumar, and En-Hua Yang. “Effect of mix design factors on the self-stress-sensing behavior of metakaolin-based geopolymer.” Cement and Concrete Composites, (2025): 106093.
- Dhanendra Kumar, Krishnan U. Ambikakumari. Sanalkumar, En-Hua Yang, “Strain-hardening magnesium-silicate-hydrate composites (SHMSHC) utilizing reactive magnesia cement (MgO) and calcined clay (metakaolin)”, Cement and Concrete Composite 152 (2024): 105656.
- Yiquan Liu, , Kang Hao Lim, Yi Ling Lai, Zhongting Hu, Krishnan U. Ambikakumari. Sanalkumar, En-Hua Yang, "Efficient utilization of municipal solid waste incinerator bottom ash for autoclaved aerated concrete formulation", Journal of Building Engineering 71 (2023):106463.
- Krishnan U. Ambikakumari Sanalkumar, and En-Hua Yang. "Self-cleaning performance of nano-TiO2 modified metakaolin-based geopolymers." Cement and Concrete Composites 115 (2021): 103847.
- Krishnan U. Ambikakumari Sanalkumar, Mukund Lahoti, and En-Hua Yang. "Investigating the potential reactivity of fly ash for geopolymerization." Construction and Building Materials 225 (2019): 283-291.
Presented Papers and Invited Lectures in Areas of Expertise
- Dhanendra Kumar, Nu N. Lwin, Krishnan U. Ambikakumari. Sanalkumar, and En-Hua Yang, “Effects of mixture ingredients on the workability and compressive strength of magnesium-silicate-hydrate (MgO-SiO2) binders.” 10th International Conference on CONcrete under SEvere Conditions – Environment and Loading (2024), Chennai, India (presenter).
- E.Prema latha, Sameer Charan Bisetti, Krishnan U. Ambikakumari Sanalkumar, Mohamed Ibrahim and Rekha R. "Engineering properties of Fly Ash based GPC and its comparison with HVFAC" R.N.Raikar Memorial International Conference proceedings conference 2 (2013), Mumbai, India (presenter).
- Delivered a keynote address on "Testing and Characterization Techniques in Civil Engineering" for an online faculty development program hosted by REVA University.
Professional Honors, Prizes, Fellowships, Grant-in Aids
- Recipient of the "Best Teaching Assistant Award" for the academic years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021, recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching and support within NTU's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
- Achieved the Runner-Up position in the NTU 3 Minute Thesis competition in 2021.