Prof. Hrishikesh Sharma
Professor

Office: Room 201, M-Block

Phone:+91-361-258-3326

Fax: +91-361-258 2440

E-mail: shrishi@iitg.ernet.in

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Education

  • Ph.D (2012) Civil Engineering, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
  • M.S. (2007) Civil Engineering, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
  • B.E. (2003) Structural Engineering, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, India

Professional Experience

  • Professor (October 2026 to Present), Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Guwahati, India
  • Associate Professor (September 2021 to October 2026), Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Guwahati, India
  • Assistant Professor (December 2011 to September 2021), Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Guwahati, India
  • Graduate Assistant (June 2006 to August 2011), Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
  • Research Fellow (September 2003 to January 2004), Department of Earthquake Engineering, IIT Roorkee, India

Research Interest

  • Impact and Contact Mechanics 
  • Blast Analysis and Resistant Design
  • Risk Assessment and Reliability Analysis
  • Performance-based Engineering
  • Design of Protection Measures for Severe Loading

Honors/Awards/Medals

  • International Education Scholarship, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
  • Civil Engineering Scholarship, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA

Professional Membership

  • Student Member: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
  • Student Member: American Concrete Institute (ACI)
  • Member: Chi Epsilon, Texas A&M University, College Station, Honors Society

Referred Journals:

  1. Saxena, S., Gardoni, P. and Sharma, H. “Machine Learning-Driven Probabilistic Framework for Uncertainty Quantification and Reliability-Based Design of Radiation Shielding Concrete Structures.” Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 176, 2026, pp. 114752. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engappai.2026.114752

  2. Sahoo, S. K., Saxena, S., Sharma, H. and Khanikar, P. “Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Boron Silicon Carbide Composite Armor.” Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society, 2026, pp. 1-25. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41779-026-01402-4

  3. Kumar, R. and Sharma, H. “Finite Element-Based Strategic Planning of Controlled Progressive Collapse Mechanisms in the Explosive Demolition of a Multistory Building.” Engineering Structures, Vol. 357, 2026, pp. 122552. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2026.122552

  4. Saxena, S., Kumar, S. and Sharma, H. “Comprehensive Evaluation of Microparticle-Modified Cement Mortars: Microstructural Analysis, Thermal Fatigue, and Mix-Field Radiation Shielding.” Materials and Structures, Vol. 59, No. 1, 2026, pp. 32. https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-025-02924-2

  5. Saxena, S. and Sharma, H. “Prediction and Assessment of Optimal Concrete Compositions for Overall Radiation Protection and Reduced Global Warming Potential.” Scientific Reports, Vol. 15, No. 1, 2025, pp. 5785. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-89683-w

  6. Saxena, S., Kumar, S. and Sharma, H. “A Novel Computational Framework for Efficient Nuclear Containment Design: Structural Integrity, Radiation Shielding, and Reliability Assessment.” Reliability Engineering & System Safety, Vol. 260, 2025, pp. 111038. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2025.111038

  7. Kumar, S., Saxena, S. and Sharma, H. “Design and Development of Blast and Heavy Impact Simulating Mechanism for Blast-Resistant Design and Validation of Structures.” Research Square (preprint), 2025. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7260523/v1

  8. Kumar, R. and Sharma, H. “Physics-Informed Machine Learning Approach for the Prediction of Critical Column and Explosive Demolition Planning of Frame Structure.” Structures, Vol. 79, 2025, pp. 109630. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2025.109630

  9. Saxena, S., Kumar, S., Sharma, H. and Kumari, P. “Quantitative Assessment of Steel Reinforcement Effects on Gamma-Ray Shielding in Reinforced Concrete Using Monte Carlo Simulations.” Case Studies in Construction Materials, Vol. 23, 2025, pp. e05023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2025.e05023

  10. Bhuyan, K. and Sharma, H. “Probabilistic Capacity Models and Fragility Estimate for NRC and UHSC Panels Subjected to Contact Blast.” Reliability Engineering & System Safety, Vol. 242, 2024, pp. 109683. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2023.109683

  11. Kumar, S., Saxena, S., Sharma, H., Gangolu, J. and Prabhu, T. A. “Development of Design Guidelines Using Probabilistic Framework for the Development of Smart Thickening Fluid Based Ultra Resistant Adaptive Kinematic Soft Human Armor (SURAKSHA).” Reliability Engineering & System Safety, Vol. 236, 2023, pp. 109277. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2023.109277

  12. Gangolu, J., Daudeville, L., Gangolu, A. R. and Sharma, H. “Improvement of Probabilistic Models for Prediction of Missile-Impact Effects on Reinforced Concrete Protective Panels Using an Experimental and Numerical Database.” Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, Vol. 37, No. 5, 2023, pp. 04023036. https://doi.org/10.1061/jpcfev.cfeng-4316

  13. Gangolu, J., Kishore, K. B. and Sharma, H. “Probabilistic Demand Models and Reliability Based Code Calibration for Reinforced Concrete Column and Beam Subjected to Blast Loading.” Reliability Engineering & System Safety, Vol. 240, 2023, pp. 109577. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2023.109577

  14. Gangolu, J., Kumar, A., Bhuyan, K. and Sharma, H. “Performance-Based Probabilistic Capacity Models for Reinforced Concrete and Prestressed Concrete Protective Structures Subjected to Missile Impact.” International Journal of Impact Engineering, Vol. 164, 2022, pp. 104207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2022.104207

  15. Gangolu, J., Kumar, A., Bhuyan, K. and Sharma, H. “Probabilistic Demand Models and Performance-Based Fragility Estimates for Concrete Protective Structures Subjected to Missile Impact.” Reliability Engineering & System Safety, Vol. 223, 2022, pp. 108497. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2022.108497

  16. Gangolu, J., Kumar, A. and Sharma, H. “Performance-Based Code Calibration and Total Probability of Failure of the Nuclear Containment Structure Subjected to Missile Impact.” Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, Vol. 27, No. 3, 2022, pp. 04022027. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)SC.1943-5576.0000702

  17. Kumar, S., Saxena, S. and Sharma, H. “Ballistic Performance Evaluation of High-Performance Fabric Due to Interyarn Friction.” Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, Vol. 27, No. 4, 2022, pp. 04022043. https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)sc.1943-5576.0000721

  18. Kishore, K. B., Gangolu, J., Ramancha, M. K., Bhuyan, K. and Sharma, H. “Performance-Based Probabilistic Deflection Capacity Models and Fragility Estimation for Reinforced Concrete Column and Beam Subjected to Blast Loading.” Reliability Engineering & System Safety, Vol. 227, 2022, pp. 108729. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2022.108729

  19. Bhuyan, K. and Sharma, H. “Reliability Analysis & Performance-Based Code Calibration for Slabs/Walls of Protective Structures Subject to Air Blast Loading.” Reliability Engineering & System Safety, Vol. 228, 2022, pp. 108751. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2022.108751

  20. Bhuyan, K., Sah, A. K. and Sharma, H. “Practical Application of High Strength Concrete Matrix for Use in Defense Establishments.” Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India, 2019.

  21. Jasawanth, G., Kumar, S. and Sharma, H. “Impact Testing Facility: BHISM for Performance Based Design of Reinforced Concrete (RC) Structures.” Procedia Engineering, Vol. 173, 2017, pp. 563-569. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.12.095

  22. Sharma, H., Gardoni, P. and Hurlebaus, S. “Performance-Based Probabilistic Capacity Models and Fragility Estimates for RC Columns Subject to Vehicle Collision.” Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Vol. 30, No. 7, 2015, pp. 555-569. https://doi.org/10.1111/mice.12135

  23. Sharma, H., Gardoni, P. and Hurlebaus, S. “Probabilistic Demand Model and Performance-Based Fragility Estimates for RC Column Subject to Vehicle Collision.” Engineering Structures, Vol. 74, 2014, pp. 86-95. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2014.05.017

  24. Sharma H., Hurlebaus S., Gardoni, P. “Performance-based Response Evaluation of RC Columns Subjected to Vehicle Impact,” International Journal of Impact Engineering, Vol. 23, 2012, pp. 52-62.

  25. Sharma, H., Hurlebaus, S. and Gardoni, P. “Development of a Bridge Bumper to Protect Bridge Girders from Overheight Vehicle Impacts.” Computer Aided Civil Infrastructure and Engineering, Vol. 23, No. 6, 2008, pp. 415-426.

Conference Proceedings :

  1. Kumar, S., Saxena, S. and Sharma, H. “Effectiveness of STF-Encapsulated Honeycomb Bubble-Wrap Configuration Composite Under Ballistic Impact.” Structural Engineering Convention 2024, Springer Nature, 2024.

  2. TalapaReddy, S., Gangolu, J., Sharma, H. and Sreevalli, Y. “A Novel Numerical Method for Reinforced Concrete (RC) Members Subjected to Blast Loading.” Springer Proceedings in Materials, Springer Nature, 2024, pp. 179-196.

  3. Gautam, P. and Sharma, H. “SPH Coupled Simulation for Blast and Impact Study on Reinforced Concrete Bunker Buried Under Soil.” 17th International LS-DYNA Conference, Ansys Inc., 2024.

  4. Debnath, J., Kumar, A. and Sharma, H. “Numerical Investigation of Reinforced-Concrete Beam-Column Joints Under Contact and Close-In Blast Application.” ASPS Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1, No. 4, 2022, pp. 1203-1208.

  5. Debnath, J. and Sharma, H. “Convergence Study of Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joints Under Impact Loads.” Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer Nature, 2020, pp. 601-609.

  6. Bhuyan, K., Jujjavarapu, K. K. and Sharma, H. “Performance Evaluation of Two-Way RC Slab Subjected to Blast Loading Using Finite Element Analysis.” Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer Nature, 2020, pp. 57-70.

  7. Gangolu, J., Kumar, S., Kumar, A. and Sharma, H. “Numerical Technique for Prestressing Post-Tensioning Members Subject to Missile Impact Load.” Proc., Int. Congress on Computational Mechanics and Simulation (ICCMS19SD105126), 2019.

  8. Jasawanth, G., Kumar, S. and Sharma, H. “Impact Testing Facility: BHISM for Performance Based Design of Reinforced Concrete (RC) Structures.” Procedia Engineering, Elsevier B.V., 2017, pp. 563-569.

  9. Jaswanth, G., Mridusmita and Sharma, H. “Modelling and Analysing of Jet Blast Deflector.” ICCE-25, Springer, 2017.

  10. Kumar, S. and Sharma, H. “Development of BHISM for Performance Based Blast Resistant Design of Reinforced Concrete (RC) Structures.” ICCMS, Vol. 2016, 2016, pp. 219-222.

  11. Sharma, H., Samanta, S., Kishore, K. B. and Singh, R. K. “Capacity Estimation of RC Slab of a Nuclear Containment Structure Subject to Impact Loading.” Advances in Structural Engineering: Mechanics, Volume One, Springer India, 2014, pp. 301-312.

  12. Sharma, H., and Hurlebaus, S..: “Overheight Collision Protection Measures for Bridges,” Structures Congress (ASCE), 2012 Structures Congress, Chicago, IL, March 29-31, USA.

  13. Sharma, H., Gardoni, P., and Hurlebaus, S.: “Reliability of Bridges Subjected to Vehicle Collision,” ICASP 2011, Switzerland

  14. Sharma, H., Hurlebaus, S., and Gardoni, P.: “A Probabilistic Model for the Shear Capacity of Bridge Piers Subjected to Dynamic Loading,” Proceedings of 41st Structures Congress (ASCE), 2009, Austin, TX, USA

  15. C. Yao, C. Darby, H. Sharma, S. Hurlebaus, G.R. Price, K.-A. Chang, B.E. Hunt, O.-Y. Yu, J.-L. Briaud, C: “Scour Monitoring Development for Two Bridges in Texas,” 5th International Conference on Scour and Erosion, San Diego, California, USA, 2010.

  16. J.-L. Briaud, C. Yao, C. Darby, H. Sharma, S. Hurlebaus, G.R. Price, K.-A. Chang, B.E. Hunt, O.-Y. Yu: “Motion Sensors for Scour Monitoring: Laboratory Experiments and Numerical Simulations,” TRB 2010 Conference, Washington D.C., USA.

Book

  1. Sharma, H. “Blast and Impact Resistant Design of Structure.” Springer (In Preparation), 2027.

  2. Mittal, R. and Sharma, H. “20th International Conference on Vibration Engineering and Technology of Machinery.” Springer, 2025.

  3. TalapaReddy, S., Gangolu, J., Sharma, H. and Sreevalli, Y. “A Novel Numerical Method for Reinforced Concrete (RC) Members Subjected to Blast Loading.” Springer Proceedings in Materials, 2024.

  4. Bhuyan, K., Jujjavarapu, K. K. and Sharma, H. “Performance Evaluation of Two-Way RC Slab Subjected to Blast Loading Using Finite Element Analysis.” Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 2020.

  5. Debnath, J. and Sharma, H. “Convergence Study of Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joints Under Impact Loads.” Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 2020.

Book Chapters

  1. TalapaReddy, S., Gangolu, J., Sharma, H. and Sreevalli, Y. “A Novel Numerical Method for Reinforced Concrete (RC) Members Subjected to Blast Loading.” In: International Symposium on Plasticity and Impact Mechanics, Springer Nature Singapore, 2022, pp. 179-196.

  2. Bhuyan, K., Jujjavarapu, K. K. and Sharma, H. “Performance Evaluation of Two-Way RC Slab Subjected to Blast Loading Using Finite Element Analysis.” In: Advances in Structural Technologies, Springer Singapore, 2020, pp. 57-70.

  3. Debnath, J. and Sharma, H. “Convergence Study of Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joints Under Impact Loads.” In: National Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, Springer International Publishing, 2020, pp. 601-609.

Technical Reports

  1. Briaud, J-L, Hurlebaus, S., Chang, K-A., Yao, C., Sharma, H., Yu, O-Y., Darby, C., Hunt, B. E., Price, G.R. “Realtime Monitoring Of Bridge Scour Using Remote Monitoring Technology,” Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX, FHWA/TX-11/0-6060-1, October 2010.

  2. Trejo, D., Hurlebaus, S., Gardoni, P., Sharma, H., Mathakari, S. “Design of a Bridge Bumper to Protect Bridge Girders against Collisions of Overheight Vehicles,” Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX, 150611–00008, 2007.

UG Courses taught/teaching

  • Engineering Mechanics (Tutorial)
  • Solid Mechanics
  • Structural Analysis - I
  • Reinforced Concrete Design
  • Design Project
  • Dynamics of Structure
  • Advanced Structural Design
  • Blast and Impact Resistant Structures

PG Courses taught/teaching  

  • Advanced Structural Design
  • Blast and Impact Resistant Structures

Course Conducted

Project Guidance

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B.Tech

Research/Consultancy Projects

Sponsored Research:

  1. “Scour monitoring for scour critical bridges”, Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX, USA, 2007-2010, (Graduate Research Assistant).

  2. “Design of a Bridge Bumper to Protect Bridge Girders against Collisions of Overheight Vehicles”, Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX, USA, 2006-2007, (Graduate Research Assistant).

  3. “Earthquake Resistant Design and Retrofit of existing RC Building”, Department of Earthquake Engineering, IIT Roorkee, INDIA, (Research Fellow).

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