Professional Profile
About Me - Dr. Babitha Benjamin Ph.D
Dedicated and accomplished professional with a background in Construction Technology and extensive experience as a Research Associate at the CSIR-SERC Advanced Material Testing Laboratory - a Government of India facility specializing in 3D concrete printing. Eager to leverage my expertise in both Construction Biotechnology and 3D concrete printing to explore innovative intersections between the two fields, driving advancements in sustainable construction practices.
Seeking opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research initiatives that align with my dual passion for construction biotechnology and the transformative potential of 3D concrete printing technologies.
Professional Journey
Research Associate (Concrete 3D printing)
CSIR-SERC Advanced Material Testing Laboratory
December 2023 - Present
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Hands-on experience in developing mix design for high-performance fiber-reinforced 3D printable concrete
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Experimentation on pumpability, flowability, and buildability of 3D printable concrete mix based on concrete rheology.
Research Scholar (Building Materials and Construction Management), NITC
December 2017–2023 | 6 Years
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Investigating, assessing, and researching unique problems related to construction environments.
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Conducting research and advising on the intricate interplay between materials, technology, and environmental factors to optimize safety, productivity, and comfort in construction practices and built environments.
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Demonstrated exceptional innovation by patenting a groundbreaking bacterial consortium, developed through rigorous research, capable of effectively repairing microcracks in cement mortar.
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Thoroughly documenting findings and providing recommendations to enhance the quality of construction building materials.
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Promoted public awareness and education on efficient resource utilization, environmental conservation, and innovative waste management approaches within the construction industry.
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Conducted comprehensive patent searches within relevant technological domains, identifying potential areas for innovation and intellectual property development.
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Training undergraduate and postgraduate students in civil engineering laboratories to conduct experiments and analyze the data obtained. Offering specialized guidance to students in research laboratories at NITC to complete their research projects.
Patent
Microbial Consortium-based Cement Composites for Sustainable Self-healing and Improved Structural Properties (Patent No.: 533272)
Education
Ph.D. in Building Materials and Construction Technology |NITC | 2017-2023
M.Tech in Structural Engineering and Construction Management APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University | 2015- 2017
B.Tech in Civil Engineering | Kerala University | 2011-2015
Core Competencies
Advanced Material Testing and Development
Research and Innovation
Patent Acquisition and Intellectual Property Management
Teaching and Mentorship
Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Research
Project Management
Research
Outputs
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B. Benjamin, S. Zachariah, J. Sudhakumar, T. V. Suchithra, Bacterial consortium development and optimization for crack controlling cement mortar, J. Build. Eng. 77 (2023) 107501. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.107501.
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B. Benjamin, S. Zachariah, J. Sudhakumar, T. V Suchithra, Harnessing construction biotechnology for sustainable upcycled cement composites : A meta-analytical review, J. Build. Eng. 86 (2025) 108973. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.108973.
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I.O.P.C. Series, M. Science, Experimental Study on Microbial Concentration Optimization in Cement Mortar using M-Sand as Fine Aggregate Experimental Study on Microbial Concentration Optimization in Cement Mortar using M-Sand as Fine Aggregate, (2020). https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/936/1/012024.
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B. Benjamin, S. Lekshmi, S. Zachariah, J. Sudhakumar, T. V Suchithra, Materials Today : Proceedings A study on marine clay as fine aggregate in microbial cement mortar mix, Mater. Today Proc. 65 (2022) 1040–1045. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.04.132.
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B. Benjamin, S. Lekshmi, H.A. Nishaant, R. Geordy, J. Sudhakumar, A preface to agricultural wastes as sustainable construction material, Mater. Today Proc. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.05.512.
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S. Lekshmi, B. Benjamin, and J. Sudhakumar, “The Potential use of Bio-mineralization Technique in Developing Eco-Sustainable Self-Healing Geopolymer Binder: A Systematic Review,” IOP Conf. Ser. Earth Environ. Sci., vol. 1280, no. 1, 2023.
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R. Darssni , P. R. Prem, V. Bhaskara and B. Benjamin, “Influence of Copper Slag on The Rheology of 3d Printable Concrete” CONSEC24 (under review)
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B. Benjamin, S. Zachariah, J. Sudhakumar, T. V Suchithra, Journal of Building Engineering: Development of Bacterial Consortium-based Upcycled Cement Composites J. Build. Eng. (under review)
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B. Benjamin, S. Zachariah, J. Sudhakumar, T. V Suchithra, Journal of Building Engineering: Experimental Investigation on Bacterial Load Optimization in Bio-concrete using B. subtilis MTCC441 J. Build. Eng. (under review)
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B. Benjamin, S. Zachariah, J. Sudhakumar, T. V Suchithra, Journal of Building Engineering: Durability Investigation on the Developed Bacterial Consortium-based Upcycled Cement Composites J. Build. Eng. (under review)
Training &
Certifications
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Workshop on Advances in 3D Concrete Printing from IITM (From 17/03/2023 to 18/03/2023
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Certified course on Oracle Primavera (29/08/2016)
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Data collection and site training at Navagraha Constructions for a hospital building (From 13/06/2016 to 30/ 06/2016)
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Workshop on ETABS (11/04/2016)
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Attended the Soil mechanics and foundation laboratory and flexible pavement laboratories of Kerala Highway Research Institute, Trivandrum, as a part of Industrial Training.(From 26/5/2014 to 29/5/2014)
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Attended training at the Thakaraprambhu flyover site under TRDCL (From 2/6/2014 to 3/6/2014)