Dr Jyotish Kumar Das (he/him)

Jyotish joined The University of Sheffield as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellow in September 2024. Before joining Sheffield, he held the position of Institute Postdoctoral Fellow at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, one of India’s premier institutions. He earned both his Master’s and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India, where his research focused on the impact of various cations associated with chloride ions on the corrosion behavior of steel reinforcement in concrete treated with corrosion inhibitors.

Jyotish has 8 years of research experience in Civil Engineering, specializing in concrete technology and durability issues. His expertise encompasses a wide array of high-impact topics, including chloride-induced corrosion in reinforced concrete, corrosion protection measures, geopolymer concrete, ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) that incorporates industrial by-products, and self-compacting concrete. Notably, his previous work on UHPC involved significant contributions to Government projects, where he focused on developing design parameters, acceptance criteria, and conducting in-depth durability studies.

His research portfolio is distinguished by multiple peer-reviewed publications in esteemed journals such as ASCE, Springer, and Elsevier, complemented by numerous presentations at international conferences. These works underscore his significant contributions to cement chemistry, corrosion science, concrete durability, and sustainable materials, establishing him as a leading researcher in his field. Currently, as an MSCA fellow, Jyotish is enhancing his expertise in 3D-printed concrete technology by developing innovative, sustainable, and durable Chloride-Induced Corrosion Resistant 3D-Printed Concrete (CIC.R.3DP-Crete) for structural applications.