Dr. Gopal Bharamappa Bekkeri

Associate Professor and HOD

Qualification Details

• BE (Civil Engineering)
• M.Tech (Construction Technology)
• Ph.D. (Sustainable Concrete Technology)

Professional Experience

• Worked as a Site Engineer in Navaroop Builders, Mysore, for 1.5 years from June 20^th, 2013, to September 15^th, 2014.
• Worked as an Assistant Professor and HOD at Prasanna College of Engineering and Technology (PCET), Ujire-Belthangady, Dakshina Kannada, from July 2016 to July 2017.
• Worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Rajeev Institute of Technology (RIT), Hassan, from July 2017 to July 2019.
• Worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering in KLE Dr. M.S.Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology, Belagavi, from July 2019 to April 2021.
• Worked as full-time Ph.D. research scholar in the Civil Engineering Department at Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), MAHE, Manipal, from October 2021 to July 2025.
• Currently working as an Associate Professor and HOD at Rajeev Institute of Technology (RIT), Hassan, from July 2025.

Publication Details

International Publications Details

Book Chapters:

1. Published an original conference article, “Production of artificial aggregates and their impact on properties of concrete,” in Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer publication on January 23rd, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-7464-1_26

Scopus Indexed Journal Publications (Quartile range Q1-Q2):

1. Published a review article, “Synthesis of artificial aggregates and their impact on performance of concrete: a review,” in Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, Springer publication on May 16th, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-023-01713-9
2. Published an original article, “Producing of Alkali-Activated Artificial Aggregates by Pelletization of Fly Ash, Slag, and Seashell Powder,” in Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, Springer publication on September 8th, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-023-01227-1
3. Published an original article, “Performance of concrete produced with alkali‑activated artificial aggregates,” in Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, Springer publication on May 16th, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-024-01938-2
4. Published an original article, “Effects of cold-bonded artificial aggregate properties on the behaviour of concrete,” in Material Research Express, IOP Publication. https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ad6ef2
5. Published an original article, “Experimentation on triple blended concrete with manufactured-sand replaced by granulated blast furnace slag for fine aggregates,” in Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, Springer publication on March 14th, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-024-01409-5
6. Published an original article, ” Durability performance of concrete incorporated with alkali-activated artificial aggregates,” in Emergent Materials, Springer Publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42247-024-00855-2
7. Published an original article, “Evaluation of the engineering properties and sustainability of solid masonry blocks produced with recycled concrete aggregates,” in Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, Springer publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-024-01720-1
8. Published an original article, “Suitability of using mussel shells as partial replacement of aggregates in self-compacting concrete,” to Material Research Express, IOP Publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ad8863
9. Published an original article, “Fatigue performance and thickness optimization of polyolefin fiber-reinforced M40 concrete for Sustainable pavements, ” in Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, Springer Publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-025-01989-w
10. Published an original article, “Optimization study and material properties of angular artificial aggregates,” in Emergent Materials, Springer Publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42247-025-01020-z
11. Published an original article, ” Viability of using 100% of recycled concrete aggregates for durable solid masonry blocks” in Emergent Materials, Springer Publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42247-025-01194-6
12. Published an original article, “Waste-Derived Artificial Aggregates for Concrete Applications” in Material Research Express, IOP publication. https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/adfd29
13. Submitted an Original article, “Performance Evaluation of Artificial aggregates on the mechanical, microstructure and durability properties of concrete” to Material Research Express, IOP Publication. under review
14. Submitted an Original article, “Enhancing physical and mechanical properties of recycled concrete aggregates solid masonry blocks using fly ash as filler” to International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials, Springer Publication. under review
15. Submitted a conference article “Artificial aggregates for concrete: From Waste to Strength” to Buildings, MDPI publication. Under review

Patent

• Equipment for High-Performance Geopolymer Concrete Reinforcement

Design Number: 6376114, Grant date: July 10th, 2024

• A Composition and Method for Masonry Blocks Utilizing Recycled Concrete Aggregates and Fly ash

Patent filed, Application number: 202541038738

International Conference Paper Presentations

1. Presented a research paper titled “Synthesis of cold-bonded lightweight aggregates and their utilization in concrete” at the International Conference on Construction Materials and Structures (ICCMS-2022), organized by the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut, from 13-19 December 2022.
2. Presented a research paper titled “Production of artificial aggregates and their impact on properties of concrete” at the International Conference on Cement and Building Koncrete for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure (ICCBKR-2023), organized by National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal, from 28-29 March 2023.
3. Presented a research paper titled “Effects of cold-bonded artificial aggregate properties on the behavior of concrete” at the International Conference on New Horizons in Civil Engineering (NHCE-2023) organized by Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal, from 13-14 October 2023.
4. Presented a research paper titled ” Artificial Aggregates for Concrete: From Waste to Strength” at the International Conference on Construction Materials and Structures (ICCMS-2025) organized by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Tirupati, from 3-5 July 2025.

Achievements

• “Best Ph.D. Research Scholar award” from Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE, Manipal, received during MIT Research colloquium 2025.

Reviewer:

• Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier Publications
• Emergent materials: Springer Publications

FDP/ Workshop attended: 

• Participated in the International Conference on “Construction Materials and Structures” organized by IIT Tirupati in July 2025.
• Participated in a 5-day Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Recent Advances in Structural Engineering and Material Science” organized by Jorhat Engineering College, Jorhat, Assam in June 2024.
• Participated in a 5-day FDP on “Geo-Informatics in Disaster Management” organized by Jorhat Engineering College, Jorhat, Assam in June 2024.
• Participated in the International Conference on “Geo-Disasters and Construction Engineering” organized by KMC, Canada in June 2024.
• Participated in a 5-day FDP on “Recent Trends in Retrofitting and Rehabilitation of Structures” organized by NIT, Warangal in November 2023.
• Participated in the International Conference on “Cement and Building Koncrete for a Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure” organized by NIT, Warangal in March 2023.
• Participated in the International Conference on “New Horizons in Civil Engineering” organized by MIT, Manipal in October 2023.
• Participated in the International Workshop on “Construction Materials” organized by NIT, Calicut in December 2022.
• Participated in the International Conference on “Construction Materials and Structures” organized by NIT, Calicut in December 2022.
• Participated in a 5-day FDP on “Design Thinking Approaches in Engineering” organized by SVER Institute’s College of Engineering, Pandharpur in June 2020.
• Participated in a 5-day FDP on “Virtual Labs for affiliated Engineering Colleges under VTU Belagavi for Civil Engineering and related domains” organized by VTU, Belagavi in October 2020.
• Participated in a 5-day Web Conference on “Intellectual Property Rights and Innovations” organized by East West Institute of Technology, Bangalore in June 2020.
• Participated in a State Level Workshop on “Construction Management Practices in Civil Engineering Industry” organized by ALVA’s College of Engineering, Mangalore in January 2016.
• Participated in a National Level Concrete Event “CONCRETE FAIR 2015” organized by RV College of Engineering, Bangalore in October 2015.
• Participated in a Workshop on “Principles of Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures” organized by Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan in April 2015.
• Participated in a National Level Colloquium on “Design of Bridges – Concepts and Applications” (DESIGN SAFE-2014) organized by SJCE, Mysore in November 2014.

Research area of Interest

Sustainable Constructions, Concrete Technology, Construction Project Management, Materials Engineering, Advanced Microstructure of Concrete