Research Title
Characterization and Modeling of Shrinkage Behavior in 3D Printable Concrete Mixes
Biography
Aniket Kumar Patel is currently pursuing his Ph.D.in Structural Materials at Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, specializing in 3D concrete printing. He obtained his master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India, where he focused on developing a methodology for printable concrete using various binder systems. His research interests include cement chemistry, concrete microstructure, rheology of cementitious materials, and durability of concrete structures, with a particular focus on innovative applications in concrete 3D printing. His Ph.D. research focuses on the characterization and the modeling of shrinkage behaviour in 3D printable concrete mixes, aiming to develop real-time assessment methods that can improve performance under various conditions.