Dillip Kumar Bera

 Dean & Associate Professor

Dillip Kumar Bera has 15 years of experience in education and 3 years of experience in construction Industry. He graduated from UCE Burla now it’s name is change to VSSUT after that he completed M.Tech in Construction Engineering and Management from IIT Delhi. Consequently he worked 3 years in construction Industries in CCL, SPSPL and Simplex Infrastructures. He joined KIIT after having quite experience of field on Jan’ 2005 and continued till date. In between He has finished his Doctorate program from KIIT on Nano Technology and during this period of research he has published number of papers in Conference and journal, national and international repute. One patent has also filed in the filed of cement technology by using nano materials.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

  • Ph.D. Structural Engineering KIIT University 2015
  • M.Tech. Building Science & Construction Management IIT Delhi 2002
  • B.E. Civil Engineering UCE Burla (Present VSSUT) 1997
COURSE EXPERTISE

  • Structural Engineering
  • Sustainable Construction Materials
  • Construction Engineering & Management
  • Geospatial Technologies
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Structural Engineering

  • Project Planning and Scheduling
  • Construction Management
  • Infrastructure Development
  • Resource Optimization

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Academic Planning and Governance
  • Curriculum Development and Outcome-Based Education Implementation
  • NBA and NAAC Accreditation Activities
  • Industry-Academia Collaboration
  • Research Promotion and Capacity Building
  • Faculty Development Initiatives
  • Student Mentoring and Professional Development

Awards and Achievements

  • Best Faculty Award, KIIT University, 2011
  • Sadananda Memorial Award, For the research paper: “Exciting Potential of Geopolymer Concrete at Normal Temperature Using Industrial Waste”, Awarded during the 56th Annual Technical Session, 2015.
  • Er. Muralidhar Satpathy Award, Awarded for outstanding contribution in Construction Management Research during the 52nd Annual Technical Session.

CONSULTANCY AND INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
Dr. Bera has established strong linkages with construction industries, infrastructure developers, and government agencies. His consultancy engagements encompass:

  • Concrete Technology
  • Structural Design and Assessment
  • Sustainable Infrastructure Development
  • Construction Project Management
  • Material Characterization and Testing

Professional Membership

  • Institution of Engineers (India) [IEI]
  • Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Projects & Collaborations
Sponsored Research Projects

  • Design and Construction of Geopolymer Concrete Road, Funding Agency: Government of Odisha (R&D Department) Year: 2020
  • Design and Construction of Geopolymer Concrete Road and Canal Lining, Funding Agency: Government of Odisha (Water Resources Department) Year: 2021

Patents and Innovations

  • Granted Patent No.: 406468, Earthquake Resistant and Energy Efficient Composite Brick and Method of Preparation Thereof, The inventions focus on sustainable construction materials, energy-efficient infrastructure, and environmentally responsible engineering solutions.
  • Published Patent No.: 447034-001, Double Layer Ferromesh Jacket for Confinement in RCC Column, 13-03-2026
  • Published Patent No.: 201631024541, A Novel Cement Composition Incorporating Bulk Fly Ash and Nano Fly Ash and a Novel Method- 2016
  • Published Patent No. 202531031292, Renewable Energy Resources in Distributed Power Networks. The patent was filed on 30-03-2025 and published on 11-04-2025, corresponding to SDG 7
  • Published Patent No. 454027-001, Renewable Energy Based Sustainable Transportation System. The patent was filed on 02-04-2025 and published on 09-07-2025, corresponding to SDG 7