1. RESUME
Dr. SHAJIL .N
NAMBISSANVEEDU, MUTHUR, TIRUR-1 P.O
MALAPPURAM (DIST), KERALA
INDIA, PIN: 676101
Email: n.shajilnair@gmail.com, Ph.No. : +91-9495111200
D.O.B: 31st
May 1981 Skype ID dr.shajil.n
EDUCATION
IIT Madras, Chennai, INDIA
Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics (2008-2013)
Anna University Madras, INDIA (Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, INDIA)
M.E in Structural Engineering, CGPA 8.19 (2004-2006)
Cochin University of Science and Technology (School of Engineering, CUSAT Campus,
Kerala, INDIA)
B.Tech in Civil Engineering, Aggregate marks 70.4% (1999-2003)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
IIT Madras, Chennai-36, INDIA
Ph.D. Candidate in Applied Mechanics
· Research in Shape memory alloys (SMA) Characterization, Experimental studies on SMA
applications in civil engineering and its numerical modelling.
· Familiar with tools like LABVIEW, MATLAB, ANSYS , ETAB & STAAD.Pro
· Working under the guidance of Prof. M.S. Sivakumar and Dr. Manu Santhanam in IIT M
· Supervised work of graduate internship students.
· Worked with senior SMA consultant Dr. L. Chandrasekhar in IIT M.
· Ordered equipments for smart materials lab and established guidelines for its use.
EXPERIENCE
Cochin University of Science and Technology (SOE, CUSAT Campus, Kerala, INDIA)
· Lecturer in civil engineering (Aug 2003-April 2004)
· Graded exams and prepare materials for first-year graduate courses
Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, INDIA
· GATE scholarship/ Teaching Assistant (July2004-May2006)
· Graded exams and prepare materials for graduate courses
MES College of Engineering, Kuttippuram, Calicut University, Kerala, INDIA
· Lecturer in Department of Civil Engineering (Aug 2006- Dec 2007)
· Chosen to deliver lectures and prepare course materials for graduate course
IIT Madras, INDIA
· HT-RA Candidate/ Teaching Assistant (Jan2008- July 2012)
· Graded exams and prepare materials for graduate/post graduate courses.
MES College of Engineering, Kuttippuram, Calicut University, Kerala, INDIA
· Associate Prof. in Department of Civil Engineering (July 2012 to Oct 2014)
Public Works Department -National Highway (Govt of Kerala. INDIA)
· Assistant Engineer (On Leave without Allowance for 5 years from July 2015)
MES College of Engineering, Kuttippuram, Calicut University, Kerala, INDIA
· Associate Prof. in Department of Civil Engineering (July 2015 to Present)

2. THESIS TOPICS
Ph.D (Applied Mechanics) : Shape memory alloy fiber reinforced cement mortar for
self-centering and ductility in concrete structures
M.E (Structural Engineering) : Shear strengthening of RC Beams using externally bonded
GFRP strips
B.Tech (Civil Engineering) : Analysis and design of multi storey building using
Staad.Pro 2002
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
1. N. Shajil, S.M. Srinivasan and M. Santhanam, “An experimental study on self-centering and
ductility of pseudo-elastic shape memory alloy (PESMA) fiber reinforced beam and beam-
column joint specimens”, International journal of Materials and Structures, Feb 2015
(Available online DOI 10.1617/s11527-015-0538-1).
2.N. Shajil, S.M. Srinivasan and M. Santhanam, “ Self centering of shape memory alloy fiber
reinforced cement mortar members subjected to strong cyclic loading”, International
journal of Materials and Structures, Vol.46: 651-661, 2013 (Available online DOI
10.1617/s11527-012-9923-1).
3.N. Shajil, D. Das and L. Chandrasekaran,“Effects of cycling on the pseudoelastic
properties of CuAlMnNi & NiTi based pseudoelastic alloys”, International journal of
structural changes in solids Vol.1, pp. 171-185, 2009.
4.N. Shajil , S. M. Srinivasan, and M. Santhanam (2013),” Robustness in Self-centering and
Ductility of Shape Memory Alloy Fiber Reinforced Concrete”, MES Journal of
Technology and Management , ISSN : 0976 3724, Vol 05, pp 6-12
5.N.Shajil, S.M. Srinivasan and M. Santhanam,“An experimental study on Recentering ability of Shape
memory alloy fiber reinforced cement mortar subjected to cyclic loading”, Proceedings of ICTACEM
2010, December 27-29, 2010, IIT Kharagpur, India.
6.N.Shajil, S.M. Srinivasan and M. Santhanam "An innovative approach to achieve self centering and
ductility of cement mortar beams through randomly distributed pseudo-elastic shape memory alloy fibers",
SPIE Symposium on SPIE Smart Structures and Materials, Nondestructive Evaluation
and Health Monitoring, 11-15 March 2012 in San Diego, California, USA .
7.Shajil, N., Srinivasan, S.M. and Santhanam, M. (2012). "Robustness in Self-Centering and Ductility
through Randomly Distributed Shape Memory Alloy Fibers as Reinforcement in Cement Mortar Beams".
Poster presentation, ICSMA, 19-23 Aug, IISc Banglore.
8.N. Shajil, S. M. Srinivasan and M. Santhanam (2012), “Robustness in self-centering and ductility of
shape memory alloy fiber reinforced concrete: An experimental study”. RACE 2012, CUSAT Cochin, pp
4
9.Shajil.N(2013),”Application of smart materials in Concrete” Short Term Training Programme on
Advancements In Concrete Technology And Special Concretes” (November 25 – 29,
CUSAT, Cochin-22)

3. 10. Shajil N and Sundarraja.M.C., (2006) ‘Shear Strengthening of RC Beams by Externally Bonded Side
GFRP (inclined & vertical) Strips’ National conference on Innovative Technologies in Civil
Engineering ITCE 2006 Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore pp.412-425.
11. Shajil N and Sundarraja.M.C., (2006) ‘Experimental Investigation on Strengthening of RC Beams in
Shear Externally Bonded With GFRP Strips’ National conference on Recent Advances and
Innovations in Structural Engineering RAISE 2006 PSNA College of Engineering &
Technology, Dindigul pp.37-47.
12. Shajil N and Sundarraja.M.C., (2006) ‘Shear Strengthening of RC Beams by Externally Bonded Side
GFRP Strips’ National Conference on Frontline Areas of Civil Engineering NCFACE 2006 V.L.B.
Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore.
ACADEMIC PROJECT GUIDED
Project Submitted: Research Proposal on Damage assessment, repair, retrofitting and
rehabilitation of structural composites using smart materials (Submitted to DST India through
MESCE Kuttippuram on Feb 2014)
Projects Guided : 2 UG projects (Structural Analysis & Design of RCC Building), 2 PG projects
(Construction Engg & Management)
PERSONAL
Passport Number : K2435476
Spouse : Dr. Maya
Child : Abhiram
Parents : Chandrasekharan. N (Late), Kallianikutty .K.P
REFERENCE
Prof. M.S. Sivakumar
Professor, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, IITM
Email: mssiva@iitm.ac.in, Phone: +91 44 2257 4061
Prof. Manu Santhanam
Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IITM
Email: manus@iitm.ac.in, Phone: +91 44 2257 4283
Dr. A. Arockiarajan
Asso. Professor, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, IITM
Email: aarajan@iitm.ac.in, Phone: +91 44 2257 4070
Prof. Benny Mathews Abraham
Professor, School of Engineering, CUSAT
Email: benny@cusat.ac.in, Phone: +91- 9446409897