PROFILE

Education

Masters in Structural Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Durgapur., (Yr of passing: 2003)

Bachelor of Civil Engineering from North Bengal University, West Bengal, (Yr of Passing: 2000)

Research Activities

18 years of Experience in Research & Development related to – testing and evaluation of products from wood and other lignocellulosic materials

Eco friendly bamboo houses, prefabricated bamboo housing system for disaster mitigation, bamboo waling system

Revision and formulating Standards related to Civil Engineering Division CED 13 under Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi

Conducting theory and practical classes for one month certified course and short term courses related to wood physics and testing of panel products, plywood manufacturing etc

Research Expertise

Eco friendly bamboo houses

Earthquake resistant bamboo houses

Prefabricated bamboo housing system for disaster mitigation

Composites from Agro Residues

Completed Research Projects

Development of Self –Adhesive core veneer to replace wooden glue core veneer for manufacture of plywood

An experimental approach on development of alternate walling system for housing using bamboo and other materials

Designed and construction of hexagonal bamboo experience centre equipped with solar electricity (Bamboo Solar Hut) at Minister’s residence,Tees January Marg, New Delhi as Principal Investigator

Investigation of scenario of Bamboo utilization in North East India

An experimental approach on development of alternate walling system for housing using bamboo and other materials

Broadening the use of Bamboo Technologies in the construction of Social Infrastructure” sponsored by BMTPC, New Delhi

Erection of pre-fabricated bamboo house for Eco-Tourism Education Camp sites, Baria Forest, Gujarat

Efficacy study on termi guard super power an eco-friendly preservative against borer in plywood manufacture as GLP, (Sponsorer M/s Advance Agrisearch)

Study on Substitution of conventional Extender/Filler with XTRA BOND of different Grades,(Sponsorer M/s Mridul Chemicals)

Efficacy Study of Alchemix (Extender/Filler) as an additive for Phenolic & Amino resins for plywood industries (Sponsorer M/s VS Alchemy)

Modification and efficacy study of wood protector, the Eco friendly wood preservative for glue line treatment during manufacture of plywood, (Sponsorer M/s Wood Cure Enterprise)

Efficacy study of the Booster additive” as a partial substitution in both phenolic and amino resin for manufacture of plywood, (Sponsorer M/s Agarwal Chemicals)

A Study on efficacy of Nano Inorganic Antimicrobial material in manufacture of panel products as wood preservative, (Sponsorer M/s GTZ Pvt Ltd)

Efficacy study of the Powder resin (UF, MR & BR)by mixing with amino resins to increase the solid content of amino resin adhesive during manufacturing of MR & BWR plywood, (Sponsorer M/s Allied Resin)

Design and development of Bamboo Composite House of 1600 Sq.ft in the botanical garden of Telangana State Forest Development Corporation Ltd, Hyderabad

Efficacy study of the “WOODLIFE PLUS” against wood destroying organism as a suitable wood preservative for manufacture of plywood

Current Research Projects:

Project Leader

Design of fabrication techniques for construction of Bamboo Composite Houses using modular panel system (Ongoing)

Co-PI

Efficacy study of the “WOODLIFE PLUS” against wood destroying organism as a suitable wood preservative for manufacture of plywood

Experimental Study on performance of Fibre Reinforced LVL from Melia Dubia for structural application” as an investigator.

Publications

Research paper published

S. C. Sahoo, Amitava Sil, P. K. Khatua, C. N. Pandey, Utilization of Non -oven Jute felt - A natural Fiber as a Substitution of Wood Veneer for Manufacture of Plywood. International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE), Volume-1, Issue-1, April 2012, pp 15-21

S.C.Sahoo, Amitava Sil, K.Thanigai, C.N.Pandey, Use of silicone based coating for protection of wood materials and bamboo composites from weather and UV degradation. Journal of Indian Academy Wood Science, 8(2), 143-147, April, 2012

Dilip Kumar Singha Roy, Amitava Sil, Effect of Partial Replacement of Cement by Silica Fume on Hardened Concrete. International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, Vol. 2, Issue 8, August, 2012, pp 472-475

S.C.Sahoo, Amitava Sil, A.Solanki, Studies on flame retardancy properties of a novel Epoxy-Polysulphide based coating on wood panel products and bamboo composites. International Journal of Innovative Science and Modern Engineering, Vol-3, Issue-1, Dec 2014

S.C.Sahoo, Amitava Sil, C.N.Pandey, A natural additive approaches to enhance the performance of formaldehyde based adhesive for plywood manufacturing. International Journal of Innovative Science and Modern Eengineering, vol-3, issue-1, Dec 2014

Amitava Sil, D.K.Singha Roy Performance of High Volume Fly Ash Concrete Using Local Power Plant Fly Ash. International Journal of Composite and Constituent Material, Vol1, Issue 1, 2015

Amitava Sil, Study on Bamboo Composite as Components of Housing System for Disaster Prone areas. International Journal of Civil Engineering (IJCE), Vol. 5, Issue 3, May 2016; pp 11-18

S.C.Sahoo, Amitava Sil, A.Solanki, P.K.Khatua, Enhancement of fire retardancy properties of plywood by incorporating silicate, phosphate and boron compounds as additive in PUMF resins. International Journal of Polymer Science, Vol 1, Issue 1 (2015)

Amitava Sil , Simple methodology of measurement uncertainty for mechanical test parameters of plywood on Static Bending Strength”, Amitava Sil, International Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol 9, Issue 3, ISSN(P) 2278-9987, April-May 2020

S.C.Sahoo, Amitava Sil, Riya Tudu Solanki, Effect of adhesive performance of liquid urea formaldehyde (UF)resin when used by mixing with solid UF resin for manufacturing of wood based panels, International Journal of Scientific & Research Publication, Vol 10, Issue 4, 2020. ISSN: 2250-3153

S.C.Sahoo, Amitava Sil, Performance effectiveness of the amino resin based laminating adhesive to laminate on wood composites, International Journal of Science and Research, Vol 9, Issue 4, 2020, pp 2319-7064

S.C. Sahoo, Amitava Sil & D.P. Singh, Effect of Nano-additive on the bonding strength and formaldehyde emission of the plywood adhesive during manufacturing of wood based panel products, Journal of Indian Chemical Society, ISSN: 0019-4522

S.C.Sahoo, Amitava Sil, Riya Tudu Solanki “Synthesis and properties of UF/pMDI hybrid resin for better

water resistance properties of interior plywood.”Int. Jour. of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, Vol. 8 Issue 3, March 2021 pp148-158

Amitava Sil, S.C. Sahoo, Anusree Ghosh “Structural analysis of Bamboo Wall Framed Structure- An Approach”, Information Technology in Industry Journal (Web of Science Indexed), Issue 02, Vol 09, March 2021

S.C.Sahoo, Amitava Sil “Evaluation of physical, mechanical properties and formaldehyde emission of the plywood manufactured with UF/pMDI hybrid resin as an adhesive” International Journal of Current Advanced Research Vol 10, Issue 03 March 2021

Amitava Sil, “Simple methodology of measurement uncertainty for mechanical test parameters of plywood on Static Bending Strength”, , published in International Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol 9, Issue 3, ISSN(P) 2278-9987, Apr-May, 2020

S.C.Sahoo, Amitava Sil, Dharm Pal, “Effect of Nano-additive on the Bonding Strength and Formaldehyde Emission of the Plywood Adhesive during Manufacturing of Wood Based Panel Products” published in International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, (Scopus indexed), Vol 10, Issue-2, Dec 2020, pp 158-161

Proceedings/ seminar/ conference:

Amitava Sil, D.K.S Roy, Effect of partial replacement of cement by silica fume on strength parameters, ACT-2004, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Punjab

P. K. Khatua, S. Maity, G. Das, S C Sahoo, Amitava Sil, S.C. Bhattacharya, Modified Flush Door Shutter using jute composite-A natural substitute of wood.” NCRAMT -2011, HIT Haldia

S.C.Sahoo, Amitava Sil, Riya Tudu,, A.Solanki, C.N.Pandey. Recycling of Solid Waste Phenolic and Amino Resin from Plywood Industries as Molding powder, NCRAMT -2011, HIT Haldia

S.C.Sahoo, Amitava Sil, K.Thanigai, C.N.Pandey, Use of silicone based Coating for protection of wood materials and bamboo composites from weather and UV degradation, NFFWST-2011, IWST, Bangalore

S. C. Sahoo, Amitava Sil, A.Solanki, C. N. Pandey, A study on physic –mechanical properties of plywood manufactured by using Non-Oven jute felt as core veneer as wood substitution, An Evergreen Agriculture for food security and environmental resilience-2012, Navsari Agricultural University

S. C.Sahoo, Amitava Sil, Riya Tudu, Akash A Solanki, C.N.Pandey, Green adhesive - Using glyoxalated lignin and casein protein as ecologically safe wood adhesive for interior plywood. Future of panel industry-Challenges and key issues-2012, IPIRTI, Bangalore

S.C.Sahoo, Riya Tudu, Amitava Sil, Akash A Solanki, C.N.Pandey, Studies on flame retardancy properties of a novel Epoxy-Polysulphide based coating on wood panel products and bamboo composites, Future of panel industry-Challenges and key issues-2012, IPIRTI, Bangalore

S.K. Nath, J. Vengala, Amitava Sil , “Prefabricated housing option for migrant workers” , Nirman Sarika, vol.2, Issue 3, 2013

Amitava Sil, Bamboo Composite Based Housing System for Disaster Prone Areas. NSAFMTSI-2015, Haldia institute of Technology

Riya Tudu Solanki, Amitava Sil, Forest Invasive Alien Plant Species Management and Utilization in Panel Products, AFHABEC-2015, Krishi Sanskriti, New Delhi

S.C.Sahoo, Amitava Sil , B.N.Mohanty, Enhancement of properties of wood composite products by using Nano additive as extender or filler by reinforcement with synthetic resin adhesives, NSNN-2015 HIT Haldia

Amitava Sil, B.N.Mohanty Bamboo a green construction material for housing towards sustainable economic growth” has been published in proceedings III-2018- Sustainable Materials and Composites Technologies, Jan 2018

Amitava Sil, Bamboo –A natural resource for livelihood of Rural Communities” published in proceedings of review cum handholding workshop organized by Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Govt of India, NERC, NIRD Guwahati, March 2018

Amitava Sil, Different types of Bamboo Based Housing System” published in proceedings of interactive session in IPIRTI-Industry meet on 12th Oct, 2018

Amitava Sil, B.N.Mohanty Sustainable Walling Technology with Bamboo and Bamboo Composites published in proceedings of Workshop on “Technology Identification for Scaling Up Green Housing in India, March 2019

Amitava Sil, Bamboo the Wonder Grass as a Sustainable Building Material published in IPIRTI newsletter for Oct-Dec, 2018 towards dissemination of technology developed by IPIRTI on Bamboo composite housing

S.C.Sahoo, Amitava Sil, Riya Tudu Solanki, Synthesis and properties of UF/pMDI hybrid resin for better water resistance properties of interior plywood, proceeding of national conference on emerging science and technology for energy and environment (ESTEEM-2021) NIT, Bhopal

Amitava Sil, Structural analysis of Bamboo Wall Framed Structure- An Approach, proceedings of ICIRST-21, ISBN: 978-93-89107-36-4 for International Conference on Innovative Research

Book

Handbook on Bamboo Engineering in Draft Stage for BIS as principal member CED 13

Published book titled “Futuristic Trends in Construction Materials & Civil Engineering”, Volume 2, Book 11, Part 5, 2022, published by IIP Iterative International Publishers as editor

Achievements

Awarded “Young Achiever Award 2021” for publication of research paper titled “Study on Bamboo Composite as Components of Housing System for Disaster Prone areas” in International journal of Civil Engineering (IJCE), Vol-5, Issue no. 3. 2016, ISSN: 2278-9995

Exhibited model of elevated bamboo shelter for disaster mitigation at Conference-cum-Expo on New Urban India under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and event was live telecasted in several national news channels including Doordarshan. This was a milestone achievement of to showcase its bamboo based technologies to the Prime Minister of India and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India

Awarded 2nd prize for Excellent Achievements and Best Display by National Bureau Chief, NNS Media group for excellence performance in 6th Vibrant India and Meri Delhi Utsav-2019 of esrtwhile IPIRTI

Nominated as an principal member of CED 13, Bureau of Indian Standards, Sectional Committee for Building Construction Practices including painting, varnishes and allied finishes

Nominated by competent authority of erstwhile IPIRTI as a Member of Research Advisory Committee, IPIRTI for the year 2012-15, 2015-17

Nominated by competent authority in the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt of India as a Member of Board of Governors, erstwhile IPIRTI for 2008-09, 2013-14, 2016-18

Nominated by competent authority in the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt of India as a Member of Annual General Meeting of erstwhile IPIRTI Society from 2013-2017

Nominated as nodal officer to co-ordinate with National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) for development of Disaster Management Plan to be prepared by MoEF&CC, Govt of India