Prof. Dipti Ranjan Sahoo
Present Designation:
Professor and Dean (Infrastructure), Indian Institute of Technology DelhiAreas of Interest:
Seismic design and analysis of concrete, steel and composite structures; Passive vibration control techniques; Development of real-time hybrid simulation technique; Performance-based seismic design; Nonlinear modeling and analysis; Seismic retrofitting and strengthening; Structural fire engineering
Specialisation:
Structural Engineering; Earthquake Engineering
Major Professional Contributions:
Proposed new performance-based seismic design of steel structures
Developed all-steel and self-centering buckling-restrained braces
Proposed novel innvoative connection detailing schemes for steel and composite structures
Developed innovative and cost-effective passive vibration control devices for earthquake-resistant applications
Established a state-of-the-art hybrid simulation facility at IIT Delhi for testing of structural systems
Consultancy Areas:
Design and peer review of concrete and steel structures
Structural retrofitting and strengthening
Structural testing
Cold-formed steel structures
Sector Associated With:
Academia
Sectors Interested to Offer Service:
Professional Experience
Associate Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, IIT Delhi (2016-2021)
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, IIT Delhi (2010-2016)
Assistant Professor, School of Infrastructure, IIT Delhi (Jun.-Dec., 2010)
Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of Texas at Arlington, USA (2008-2010)
Sr. project Engineer, Dept. of Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur (Feb.-Jul., 2008)
Keywords
Design and detailing of steel structures
Passive energy dissipating devices
Retrofitting techniques
Bridges and buildings
Education
Ph.D. (Civil Engineering), IIT Kanpur, 2008
M. Tech. (Civil Engineering), IIT Kanpur, 2003
B.E. (Civil Engineering), Utkal University, 2001
Awards and Recognitions
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize in Engineering Sciences (2022)
Young Engineers Award, The Institution of Engineers, India (2012)
Young Scientist Research Award, BRNS, Dept. of Atomic Energy (DAE), India (2012)
Young Scientist Award, SERB, Dept. of Science and Technology (DST), India (2011)
Kusuma Outstanding Young Faculty Fellowship, IIT Delhi (2011)
Link to Website
http://web.iitd.ac.in/~drsahooINAE Section Affiliated
I: Civil Engineering
Year of Election to Fellowship
2024
Year of Birth
1978
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