Dr. Pranshoo Solanki
Associate Professor
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Biography
Dr. Pranshoo Solanki is a tenured Associate Professor at Illinois State University with over 10 years of academic and professional experience in the field of civil and geotechnical/pavement engineering. He received his doctorate in civil engineering from the University of Oklahoma and master’s degree in civil engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. His research efforts have resulted in over 60 publications and over 30 research presentations in a number of national/international conferences. Dr. Solanki worked on a number of transportation and construction projects funded by agencies such as Illinois Transportation Center and Environmental Protection Agency. He has been recognized for his research work through awards at university and professional level. Dr. Solanki is a registered Professional Engineer in the United States and serving as a member of Transportation Research Board (TRB), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Concrete Institute (ACI) and American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). Dr. Solanki continues to teach courses in the area of geotechnical engineering, construction materials and design at Illinois State University.
Current Courses
292.001Construction Materials Technology
224.001Soils And Foundations
224.002Soils And Foundations
330.001Applied Economic Analysis For Technologists
400.001Independent Study
Research Interests & Areas
Recycling of waste materials and industrial by-products in sustainable construction, cementitious stabilization of soils (soil improvement), mechanistic pavement design, characterization of pavement/highway materials, pedagogical research.
Ph D Civil Engineering
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
MS Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology
New Delhi, India
BS Civil Engineering
Malviya National Institute of Technology
Jaipur, India
2018-2019 Service Award
Department of Technology, Illinois State University
2019
Faculty Advisor of American Concrete Institute (ACI) Outstanding University
American Concrete Institute
2019
2017 - 2018 Research Award
Department of Technology, Illinois State University
2018
Advisor of the 2018 CAST Outstanding Graduate Student Researcher Recipient (Samikaran Bhattarai)
College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University
2018
Keynote Speaker
Environmental Challenges in Civil Engineering (ECCE) Conference, Opole, Poland
2018
2015 – 2016 Teaching Award
Department of Technology, Illinois State University
2017
CAST Pre-Tenure Research Award
College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST)
2016
University Research Initiative Award
Illinois State University
2016
CAST Publications Incentive Program Fund
College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST)
2015
TEC Professional Development Initiative Funding
Department of Technology
2015
Book, Chapter
Solanki, P., & Zaman, M. Microstructural and Mineralogical Characterization of Clay Stabilized Using Calcium-Based Stabilizers. Kazmiruk, V. (EDs), Scanning Electron Microscope. In-Tech Publisher (2012): 771-798.
Conference Proceeding
Solanki, P., & Bhattarai, S. Properties of Composite Prepared by Stabilizing Soil with Molten Post-Consumer Plastic Waste Bottles. The Fifth International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies (SCMT5) (2019)
Solanki, P., Bierma, T., & Jin, G. Recycling of Single-Stream Waste Glass in Flowable Fill. The Fifth International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies (SCMT5) (2019)
Xie, H., Solanki, P., Mojadam, A., & Liu, W. Reduction of CO2 Emissions in Cement Production by Using Preheater. International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ISEC) (2019)
Solanki, P., & Bhattarai, S. Strength and Permeability of Pervious Composite Prepared by Using Post-Consumer Plastic Waste Bottles. 3rd Scientific Conference on Environmental Challenges in Civil Engineering (ECCE)/MATEC Web of Conferences 174 (2018): 8.
Hossain, N., Singh, D., Zaman, M., Timm, D., & Solanki, P. Contribution of Different Structural Layers to Pavement Rutting: A Case Study through Forensic Investigation of a Test Section on Interstate 35. Transportation Research Board 96th Annual Meeting and Conference (2017): 17.
Journal Article
Solanki, P., & Bhattarai, S. Recycling of Post-Consumer PET Plastic Waste Bottles in Non-Cement Composites for Construction Applications. ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation/American Society for Testing and Materials (2018): 17.
Solanki, P., & Zaman, M. Design of Semi-Rigid Type of Flexible Pavements. International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology/Elsevier 10.2 (2017): 99-111.
Solanki, P., & Dash, B. Mechanical Properties of Concrete Containing Recycled Materials. Advances in Concrete Construction, An Int’l Journal/Techno-Press 4.3 (2016): 207-220.
Solanki, P., Zaman, M., Adje, D., & Hossain, Z. Effect of Recycled Asphalt Pavement on Thermal Cracking Resistance of Hot-Mix Asphalt. ASCE International Journal of Geomechanics 15.5 (2015): 9.
Solanki, P., & Ray, B. Sensitivity Analysis of Flexible Pavement Sections Using Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide. International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology 8.6 (2015): 433-439.
Presentations
A Summary of Practice for Recycling of Waste Glass in Pavement Materials. ASCE T&DI International Airfield & Highway Pavements Conference. ASCE. (2019)
Properties of Composite Prepared by Stabilizing Soil with Molten Post-Consumer Plastic Waste Bottles. The Fifth International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies (SCMT5). (2019)
Recycling of Single-Stream Waste Glass in Flowable Fill. The Fifth International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies (SCMT5). (2019)
Use of Recycled Materials and Industrial By-products in Sustainable Construction. 3rd Scientific Conference on Environmental Challenges in Civil Engineering (ECCE). (2018)
Utilization of Post-Consumer Bottles in Construction. The 33rd International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management. (2018)
Recycling of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Waste Bottles in Sustainable Pavement Material. The 32nd International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management. (2017)
Sustainability Concepts Learning in Materials Technology Course Through Hands-On Activity. University-Wide Teaching and Learning Symposium. CTLT, Illinois State University. (2017)
Freeze-Thaw Durability of Soil Stabilized with Class C Fly Ash and Cement Kiln Dust. Fourth International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies (SCMT4). (2016)
Mechanical Properties of Concrete Containing Recycled Asphalt Pavement and Class C Fly Ash. World of Coal Ash Conference (WOCA) 2015 Conference. (2015)
Mechanical Properties of Concrete Containing Shredded Scrap Tires and Class C Fly Ash. The 30th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management. (2015)
Grants & Contracts
Recycling of Post-Consumer Waste Glass Powder as a Partial Cement Substitute in Concrete. University Research Grant, College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2019)
Travel to Manipal University – Jaipur city campus for research collaboration and explore study abroad program. 2019-2020 Faculty International Travel Grant, Office of International Studies and Programs, Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2019)
Recycled Glass: Cement/Fly Ash Substitute in CLSM. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Federal. (2018)
Recycling of Post-Consumer PET Waste Bottles in Novel Form of Construction Materials. Student Sustainability Committee. Illinois State University. (2018)
An Innovative Way to Teach Sustainability Concepts in Construction Materials Technology Course. Teaching-Learning Innovations Grant, Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology. Illinois State University. (2016)
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