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Dr. Bijily Balakrishnan

Empowering Vision
Leading with Integrity

The cornerstone of the group's success, she leads with integrity, dedication, and a vision for innovation.
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Dr. Bijiliy Balakrishnan is an accomplished structural engineer with a PhD degree from IIT Madras, India, and over a decade of experience in large-scale experiments and project execution. With numerous peer-reviewed publications, including one featured in Aggregate Business, she actively collaborates in disciplines like material and environmental engineering. Her contributions in education, teaching, and research have supported the growth of young institutions like IIT Tirupati.

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RESEARCH GROUP

Experience

Assistant Professor, 2018 - Present
Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati
Andhra Pradesh, India
Senior Scientist, 2017 - 2018
Senior Research Fellow, 2014 - 2017
Junior Research Fellow, 2012 - 2014
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Tamil Nadu, India

Education

Ph. D, Structural Engineering - 2018
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Tamil Nadu, India
M. Tech., Structural Engineering - 2012
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
Odisha, India
B. Tech., Civil Engineering - 2010
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India

Awards / Fellowships / Honors

Gold Medal

Topper in M. Tech. Civil Engineering
National Institute of Technology Rourkela, 2012

Gold Medal

Topper in civil Engineering
Mahatma Gandi University, Kerala, 2010

Rashtrapati Guide

The Bharat Scouts and Guides
2002

Rajya Puraskar Award

The Bharat Scouts and Guides
2001

Research Interests

Bridge Engineering
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Reinforced & Prestressed Concrete Structures
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Advanced Construction Materials
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Mechanics-Based Design
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Inelastic Analysis
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Teaching Expertise

Commitment to education and knowledge dissemination
Sl. No.
Code
Course
Credit
Degree
1
ES201L
Engineering Mechanics
3-1-0-4/2-1-0-3
UG
2
CE201L
Strength of Materials
3-1-0-4
UG
3
CE2202/CE206L
Structural Analysis
3-1-0-4/2-1-0-3
UG
4
CE3060
Basic Reinforced Concrete Design
3-1-0-4
UG
5
CE4101
Estimation And Construction Management
3-1-0-4
UG
6
CE5108
Advanced Design of Concrete Structures
3-0-0-3
PG
7
CE3193
Building Materials Laboratory
3-1-0-4
UG
8
CE2292
Structural Analysis Laboratory
0-0-3-2
UG
9
CE5193
Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory
0-0-3-2
PG

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Roles & Responsibilities held to drive Innovation, Leadership, and Excellence
IIT Tirupati
Others
Sl. No.
Role / Responsibility
Department / Section
Year
1
Member of Senate
Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati
2024-25
2
Academic Coordinator
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
2024 - Present
3
Member of Board of Academic Programmes
Academics
2024-Present
4
Member of Committee for Project Staff Recruitment
Centre of Sponsored Research and Consultancy (CSRC)
2023 - 25
5
Member of Anti-Ragging Committee
Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati
2020-23
6
Member of furniture procurement committee
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
2019-23
7
Chairperson, Council of Warden (CCW)
Hostel and Mess Establishment (HoME)
2020-23
8
Chairpersonof Disciplinary Committee
Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati
2020-23
9
Warden-Girls’Hostel
Hostel and Mess Establishment (HoME)
2018-20
10
Construction Materials Lab-in-charge
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
2019-21
11
Faculty-in-chargeof Civil Engineering Society
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
2019-23
12
Convocation reception and attire committees
Academics
2019
Sl. No.
Role / Responsibility
Organization / Committee
Year
1
Reviewer
ACI Structural and Materials Journal
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2
Reviewer
Innovative Infrastructure Solutions
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3
Reviewer
Indian Concrete Journal
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4
Reviewer
Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India)
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5
Guest Editor
Indian Concrete Journal
Oct 2022
6
Technical Committee member (CED38:4, IS 2210)
Bureau of Indian Standards
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Don’t just take our word for it

Inspirational Words from Those We've Guided and Empowered
"Ma'am, your teaching is very comfort to us, and you are the best teacher with happiness. The classes are very easy to follow and interactive."
Undergraduate students
Batch: 2024-2028
"The method of teaching was really good and easy to understand. You would repeat it even multiple times if someone doesn't understand."
Mr. Pranith
Undergraduate student
Batch: 2024-2028
B. Chaitanya
Undergraduate student
Batch: 2024-2028