Mr. Harish Kumar Srivastava | Decarbonization of Concrete | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Harish Kumar Srivastava | Decarbonization of Concrete | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar | Maquarie University | Australia

Mr. Harish Kumar Srivastava is a distinguished professional in civil and structural engineering with over three decades of experience in leading multidisciplinary infrastructure projects across Australia, New Zealand, India, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. His expertise lies in decarbonisation of concrete, maritime infrastructure, transport facilities, and sustainable engineering solutions. As Director Technical Maritime at Transport for NSW, he provides strategic leadership in innovation, sustainability integration, and technical risk mitigation for projects involving maritime assets, zero-emission bus depots, and transport facilities. His research focuses on low-carbon concrete development, incorporating recycled materials, ultra-high-performance concrete, and supplementary cementitious materials to reduce embodied carbon. Harish is actively engaged with SmartCrete CRC and MECLA, contributing to a nationwide effort on material decarbonisation. He has co-authored numerous publications addressing carbon reduction strategies, optimization of concrete mix design, and applications of AI and live digital twins for infrastructure asset management. His work extends to standard development with RISSB, PIANC, and TfNSW, promoting harmonized specifications and sustainable practices across the transport sector. Harish’s contributions reflect a deep commitment to advancing engineering innovation, resource efficiency, and climate-responsive infrastructure development.

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Fearuted Publications:

Srivastava, H. K., Vimonsatit, V., & Clark, S. M. (2025). A systematic approach for selection of fit-for-purpose low-carbon concrete for various bridge elements to reduce the net embodied carbon of a bridge project. Infrastructures.

Srivastava, H. K. (2024). AS 7630 - Track classification. RISSB Standards Australia.

Srivastava, H. K. (2024). Decarbonisation of concrete – A systematic bottom-up approach. In Proceedings of BEI 2024.

Srivastava, H. K. (2024). Effects of supplementary cementitious materials on strength and design of precast concrete bridge elements and associated structures. In Proceedings of BEI 2024.

Srivastava, H. K. (2023). The decarbonisation of concrete – Alternative strategies. In Proceedings of AusRail Plus 2023.

Srivastava, H. K. (2023). Multi-objective optimization of calcination process fuel input for lowering carbon footprint. In Proceedings of Concrete 2023.

Kundan Yadav – Construction Materials – Innovative Solutions for Environmental Challenges Award

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Mr. Kundan Yadav | Construction Materials | Innovative Solutions for Environmental Challenges Award

Research Scholar | Lovely Professional University | Nepal

Mr. Kundan Yadav has established a strong research and professional profile in the field of civil engineering and construction management with a focus on sustainable practices, low-carbon materials, and resilient infrastructure solutions. His work integrates both academic research and practical implementation, spanning hydropower, bridges, urban water supply, sanitation systems, and building construction. A key area of his research revolves around eco-friendly materials, particularly the use of supplementary cementitious materials, plastic bricks, and biochar as innovative alternatives to reduce carbon emissions and promote circular construction. Publications in peer-reviewed journals highlight his exploration of carbon quantification methods and best practices for emission reduction, reflecting a commitment to advancing sustainability in construction. Professionally, Kundan Yadav has taken progressive roles from Site Engineer to Project Manager, contributing to projects funded by organizations like the World Bank and Asian Development Bank, ensuring quality control, safety compliance, and project efficiency. His leadership in managing hydropower retrofitting, bridge construction, trauma center building, and large-scale infrastructure projects demonstrates expertise in structural stability, resilience, and sustainable project delivery. By combining technical knowledge in AutoCAD, Staad Pro, MS Project, MATLAB, and sustainability assessment with practical construction management skills, he bridges the gap between theory and practice. His work emphasizes transforming waste into valuable construction resources, reducing environmental impact, and promoting innovation in materials science. The consistent focus on resilience and carbon reduction showcases his vision of sustainable infrastructure development tailored to the needs of South Asia, where rapid urbanization demands eco-conscious solutions. Through both research and professional practice, Kundan Yadav contributes to advancing civil engineering toward a future that prioritizes environmental sustainability, efficient resource utilization, and long-term durability of infrastructure systems, marking him as a significant contributor to sustainable construction research and practice.

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Featured Publications:

  1. Sustainable development by carbon emission reduction and its quantification: An overview of current methods and best practices. (2023). Cited by 21.

  2. Transforming waste into innovation: A review of plastic bricks as sustainable construction materials. (2024). Cited by 13.

  3. Sustainable solutions: Exploring supplementary cementitious materials in construction. (2025). Cited by 7.

  4. Comparative study of biochar and charcoal and their application in the construction industry. (2024). Cited by 5.

  5. Waste water characteristics and its management in and around HSTU campus of Bangladesh. (2021).