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Author: Venkatesh Baskaran ,
S.M. Renuka ,
R. Velkennedy
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
ISBN: 9783031838323
ISBN 10: 3031838327
Pages: 310
Publication Date: 01 April 2025
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Venkatesh Baskaran is affiliated with Alagappa Chettiar Government College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi (India). His research areas are urban sustainability urban infrastructure planning, urban modeling, responsive cities, geospatial applications and climate change challenges. He has published his research works in reputed indexed journals and authored some book chapters from popular publishers. He reviewed various journal articles related to urban sustainability studies. He has completed a Construction Management and Geographic Information Systems specialization course offered by Columbia University and University of California, Davis, respectively. In addition to these specialization courses, he achieved Introduction to Sustainability and Responsive City certifications from the University of Illinois, Urbana, and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zürich. He is recognized as an Innovative Mentor by Startup TN, a Government of Tamil Nadu unit. He has been involved in various consultancy activities for construction projects implemented under Smart City Mission. Currently, he is actively participating in assessing and monitoring the implementation of different infrastructure-related targets from Sustainable Development Goals at the City and Municipality levels. Dr. S. M. Renuka is working as a Faculty in the Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai. She completed her doctoral research in Risk Management in Construction Projects. She did her Masters in the area of Construction Engineering and management. She is an Anna University 16th Rank Holder in B.E. End Examinations (2005-2009). She is a recipient of Anna Centenary Research Fellowship for the year 2013. She has 10 years of teaching experience and 2 years of research experience. She has published her research works in Q1 and referred journals. She authored some book chapters in Springer's publication. She reviewed various articles related to smart cities and sustainable materials. She has attended several training programmes and certification courses in her area of interest. She is a mentor for student innovative projects. She has guided 25+ UG Projects and 12 + PG Students. Currently, 4 research scholars are working under her guidance. She is contributing her research knowledge as a Doctoral committee member and Board of Studies member in various other universities. She is associated with various member societies like the Indian Concrete Institute, Madras Management Association and the Institute of Lean Construction. Her current research focus is to address key issues and challenges in Indian construction projects which will help to create sustainable urbanization and facilitate to reach the end users in right time. Dr. R. Velkennedy is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai (India). He is also serving as the Dean of Extra-Curricular activities. He has 30 years of academic experience. Around nine scholars have completed their Ph.D degree under his supervision. He successfully completed two sponsored research project with role of Principle Investigator and Co-Investigator. He has published around 60 papers in reputed journals and presented 20 papers in National and International Conferences. His research areas are Transport planning and Policy, Sustainable Pavement Materials and Urban Infrastructure Planning. He is a life member of Indian Society for Technical Education and Indian Road Congress.
