Dr. Tushar Kanti Dey is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Haldia Institute of Technology. With over 15 years of combined experience across teaching, academic administration, and core structural research, he specializes in structural mechanics, composite materials, and optimization techniques in civil infrastructure.

Academic Background
Ph.D. in Structural Engineering – Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee (2014)

M.Tech. in Structural Engineering – National Institute of Technology (NIT) Durgapur (2011)


Research Interests & Specializations
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) bridge decks and composite structures

Structural optimization and response surface methodology (RSM)

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and dynamic response of foundation systems

Advanced concrete technology and sustainable building materials

Design of reinforced concrete (RCC) and steel structures

Research Highlights & Contributions
Funded Research: Worked as a Junior Research Fellow at IIT Roorkee on research projects sponsored by the Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways, New Delhi, focusing on FRP laminated sandwich panels for bridge decks and marine walkways.

Publications: Authored numerous research articles in premier international peer-reviewed journals, including Composites Part B: Engineering, ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, and Structural Engineering International.

Conferences & Workshops: Presented work at leading global conferences across India, the United States, and Canada, alongside coordinating faculty development programs on finite element modeling and computer-aided drafting.