Dr. Arpit Goyal PhD, Micorr, Afhea
About Dr. Arpit Goyal PhD, Micorr, Afhea
Dr. Arpit Goyal is an Assistant Professor at Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology with a PhD in Civil Engineering from Coventry University. He has extensive experience in civil engineering research, particularly in sustainability and durability of concrete structures.
Work at Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology
Dr. Arpit Goyal currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology in Patiala, Punjab, India. He has been in this role since 2021. His responsibilities include teaching civil engineering courses and conducting research in the field.
Previous Experience at Coventry University
Dr. Goyal worked at Coventry University in the United Kingdom from 2017 to 2021. He began as a Doctoral Researcher for three years, focusing on civil engineering topics. Following this, he held the position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow for nine months, furthering his research in the field.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Dr. Goyal holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from Coventry University, achieved between 2017 and 2020. He also earned a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Building Engineering and Disaster Mitigation from the Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR)-CBRI from 2014 to 2016. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Civil Engineering from Jaypee University of Information Technology, completed from 2010 to 2014.
Research Focus and Expertise
Dr. Goyal's research focuses on enhancing the sustainability and durability of concrete structures through the use of supplementary cementitious materials. He has expertise in cathodic protection modeling using COMSOL Multiphysics and significant experience in non-destructive testing methods, which are vital for assessing the integrity of reinforced concrete.
Professional Roles and Contributions
Dr. Goyal has held various roles in the civil engineering sector. He worked as a Project Engineer at AIMIL for two months in 2014 and served as a Quick Hire Scientist at the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he was a Deputy Coordinator at the Civil Engineering Consortium from 2011 to 2012 and a Treasurer for the Rotaract Club of Waknaghat from 2012 to 2013.