Amal Jayapalan
About Amal Jayapalan
Amal Jayapalan is a Managing Engineer at Exponent, focusing on the durability and sustainability of construction materials. With a strong academic background in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and Georgia Institute of Technology, he specializes in the effects of nano and micro additives on cement.
Work at Exponent
Amal Jayapalan has been serving as a Managing Engineer at Exponent since 2020. In this role, he focuses on the durability and sustainability of construction materials. Prior to his current position, he worked at Exponent as a Senior Engineer from 2014 to 2020, accumulating six years of experience in the field. His work at Exponent emphasizes the application of innovative materials and techniques to enhance the performance of construction projects.
Education and Expertise
Amal Jayapalan holds a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education at Georgia Institute of Technology, earning both an MSCE from 2006 to 2009 and a PhD in Civil Engineering from 2009 to 2013. His academic background supports his specialization in the effects of nano and micro additives on cement, as well as his expertise in non-destructive testing of concrete.
Background
Amal Jayapalan has a diverse background in civil engineering, with significant experience in both research and practical applications. He worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Georgia Institute of Technology from 2006 to 2013, where he contributed to various projects in the field. Additionally, he served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Georgia Institute of Technology for four months in 2013, further enhancing his research capabilities.
Research and Consulting Experience
Amal Jayapalan has extensive consulting and research experience, particularly in the early age behavior of cement and concrete. His work involves analyzing the performance characteristics of construction materials, which is crucial for ensuring their durability and sustainability. This experience is complemented by his focus on the integration of nano and micro additives in cement, which aims to improve material properties.