Devdas Menon (engineer)
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| Alma mater | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (B.Tech, Ph.D.) |
| Occupation | Civil engineer, Professor |
| Employer | Indian Institute of Technology Madras |
| Known for | Structural engineering, concrete design, teaching |
Devdas Menon is an Indian civil engineer and academic, currently serving as an Institute Chair Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras).[1] [2]His research focuses on structural engineering, reinforced concrete design, and sustainability in building systems.[3][4]
Education and Early Career
Devdas Menon completed his B.Tech in Civil Engineering and Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.[5] Prior to his academic career, he worked in a structural design consultancy in Delhi during the early 1980s. He also has an M.Sc. (by research) from the University of Calicut.[5]
Academic Career
Menon joined the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Madras in 1998 and continued serving as a professor till 2004. As of 2025, he holds the position of Chair Professor of the Civil Engineering Department.[6][7]His work primarily focuses on the design of reinforced concrete structures, including the analysis of towers, chimneys, and bridges.[8][9] His research area also extends to sustainable building systems, with a focus on the use of prefabricated components.[10]
Publications and Research
Menon has authored several textbooks and research papers in the field of structural engineering. His most notable works include :Reinforced Concrete Design, Structural Analysis, and Advanced Structural Analysis.[1] He has published extensively in various peer-reviewed journals, focusing on topics such as concrete behavior, seismic design, and structural reliability.[1]
Recognition and Awards
Menon’s contributions to both teaching and research have been recognised by various professional organisations. Besides numerous institutional awards, he has also received recognitions for his contributions to the field of civil engineering, particularly in structural concrete design.[1][11][12]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "ST : Department of Civil Engineering-IIT Madras". Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ↑ "IIT professor cites evolution to brush aside doomsday theories". The Times of India. 2012-01-02. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ↑ "Blog: How IIT Madras built a flat for 6.5 lakhs". www.ndtv.com. Archived from the original on 2025-07-17. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ↑ "Question Corner | Are buildings with stilt parking at greater risk of collapsing due to earthquake?". The Hindu. 2019-12-28. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "CV Of Dr Devdas Menon". www.devdasmenon.com. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ↑ Desikan, Shubashree (2018-12-29). "Kerala govt. considers IIT-M building tech to rebuild houses". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ↑ IANS. "IIT-Madras builds two-storeyed building with gypsum". Archived from the original on 2019-04-14. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ↑ "Low-cost homes: IIT-Madras shows the way in less than a month". The Times of India. 2013-03-03. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ↑ Koshy, Jacob P. (2013-07-01). "Building multi-storey buildings without cement and bricks". mint. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ↑ "Towards cheaper, mass-scale housing". The Hindu. 2013-04-03. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ↑ "Awards & Patents Of Devdas Menon". www.devdasmenon.com. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ↑ "Indian Institute of Technology Madras - Distinguished Alumnus Awards". www.iitm.ac.in. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
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