Dr. Krushna Chandra Sethi | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Krushna Chandra Sethi, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, India.

Dr. Krushna Chandra Sethi is an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering at Centurion University, Odisha. With a Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering and expertise in pavement design, bituminous mixes, and composite materials, he has published 14+ research articles and holds 3 patents. 🛣️🚧 Awarded the Best Performer Faculty Award 2024, he actively contributes to research innovation and academic excellence. Dr. Sethi also serves as a keynote speaker at international conferences, driving advancements in infrastructure engineering worldwide. 🌍🎤

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Krushna Chandra Sethi embarked on his academic journey with a strong foundation in Civil Engineering, completing his B.Tech from IGIT Sarang (BPUT, Odisha) with first division honors. He further advanced his specialization by earning an M.Tech in Transportation Engineering from the prestigious CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi, where he also secured a Junior Research Fellowship. Dr. Sethi culminated his academic training with a Ph.D. from Dr. K.N. Modi University, Rajasthan, focusing on innovative pavement materials. Notably, he also completed Problem-Based Learning (PBL) courseware design at Aalborg University, Denmark, in 2024, highlighting his commitment to pedagogical innovation and lifelong learning.

💼 Professional Endeavors

Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, Dr. Sethi brings over six years of teaching experience combined with two years of dedicated research at CSIR-CRRI during his M.Tech tenure. His roles extend beyond teaching, including key institutional responsibilities such as Career Coordinator, Admission Coordinator, and Faculty In-Charge of campus sustainability initiatives. His involvement in NAAC and IQAC quality assurance processes reflects his dedication to academic governance and quality enhancement.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus On Civil Engineering 

Dr. Sethi’s research primarily revolves around flexible pavement design, bituminous paving mixes enhanced with polymer and lime composite admixtures, and the material characterization of asphalt mixtures. His doctoral thesis on the performance evaluation of these innovative mixes underscores his expertise in sustainable pavement materials. Additionally, he pursues research in transportation planning and Building Information Modelling (BIM). His research portfolio includes 14 Scopus-indexed journal publications, three patents, and numerous presentations at national and international conferences, positioning him as an emerging expert in highway infrastructure innovations.

🌍 Impact and Influence

With a consistent record of publishing in reputed journals and conferences, Dr. Sethi’s work has contributed to advancing knowledge in pavement engineering and sustainable infrastructure. His research projects, including a significant grant-supported initiative on innovative pothole repair solutions in India, demonstrate his commitment to addressing real-world transportation challenges. Invited as a keynote speaker at the upcoming Global Meet & Expo on Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering (CIVIL2025) in Rome, his expertise is recognized internationally, contributing to the global discourse on civil infrastructure.

🧠 Research Skills

Dr. Sethi possesses strong competencies in material characterization, pavement design, transportation planning, and the use of advanced tools like Building Information Modelling. He is known for his self-motivation, teamwork abilities, and rapid grasp of new technologies and methodologies, which enable him to contribute innovatively to both research and education.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Throughout his career, Dr. Sethi has earned multiple accolades, including the prestigious Best Performer Faculty Award (2024) from Centurion University, accompanied by a ₹1 lakh cash prize. He was also awarded a ₹7.8 lakh scholarship from CSIR for his doctoral research and recognized with the Best Paper Presentation Award at the International Conference on Innovative Research. His early career was bolstered by the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) from CSIR-HRDG, reflecting his academic excellence from the outset.

🏛️ Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking forward, Dr. Krushna Chandra Sethi is poised to make lasting contributions to civil engineering education and research, with a focus on sustainable and innovative pavement materials. His engagement in patentable innovations and his role in institutional development signal a growing legacy as a leader and mentor. His participation in international forums ensures that his future work will continue to shape the field and inspire upcoming engineers and researchers.

Publications Top Notes

• Development of time–cost trade-off optimization model for construction projects with MOPSO technique
  Authors: AK Agarwal, SS Chauhan, K Sharma, KC Sethi
  Journal: Asian Journal of Civil Engineering 25 (6), 4529-4539
  Citations: 35
  Year: 2024 🛠️⌛💰

• Development of discrete opposition-based NSGA-III model for optimizing trade-off between discrete time, cost, and resource in construction projects
  Authors: KC Sethi, V Rathinakumar, S Harishankar, G Bhadoriya, AK Pati
  Journal: Asian Journal of Civil Engineering 25 (6), 4633-4644
  Citations: 29
  Year: 2024 🏗️⚖️🔢

• Development of optimization model for balancing time, cost, and environmental impact in retrofitting projects with NSGA-III
  Authors: KC Sethi, U Prajapati, A Parihar, C Gupta, G Shrivastava, K Sharma
  Journal: Asian Journal of Civil Engineering 25 (7), 5123-5136
  Citations: 25
  Year: 2024 🌿⌛💲

• NSGA-III based optimization model for balancing time, cost, and quality in resource-constrained retrofitting projects
  Authors: A Arya, GI Gunarani, V Rathinakumar, A Sharma, AK Pati, KC Sethi
  Journal: Asian Journal of Civil Engineering 25 (7), 5613-5625
  Citations: 20
  Year: 2024 ⏳💰✔️

• Optimizing construction time, cost, and quality: a hybrid AHP-NSGA-III model for enhanced multi-objective decision making
  Authors: BP Sethy, P Gupta, A Chandra, KC Sethi, AP Behera, K Sharma
  Journal: Asian Journal of Civil Engineering 26 (3), 1043-1057
  Citations: 11
  Year: 2025 ⏱️💵🏅

• Optimizing time, cost, environmental impact, and client satisfaction in sustainable construction projects using LHS-NSGA-III: a multi-objective approach
  Authors: AP Behera, A Dhawan, V Rathinakumar, M Bharadwaj, JS Rajput, …, KC Sethi
  Journal: Asian Journal of Civil Engineering 26 (2), 761-776
  Citations: 11
  Year: 2025 🌍⏳💸😊

• Comparative seismic analysis of symmetrical and asymmetrical G+ 7 structures using STAAD. Pro: insights into performance and material efficiency
  Authors: E Ahmad, L Khatua, KC Sethi, M Villagómez-Galindo, A Upadhyay, …
  Journal: Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, 1-15
  Citations: 11
  Year: 2025 🌐🏢🌊

• Investigation on the causes of failure in flexible pavement
  Authors: KC Sethi, DS Tiwari, D Baral
  Proceedings of International Interdisciplinary Conference on Engineering
  Citations: 5
  Year: 2016 🛣️❌🔍