Dr. G. Murali is an internationally acclaimed authority in sustainable and high-performance concrete technologies, with over fourteen years of distinguished academic and research experience. He has undertaken two highly competitive postdoctoral fellowships at renowned institutions: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (Russia) and Universiti Tenaga Nasional (Malaysia). Dr. Murali was awarded his PhD from VIT University, India, where his doctoral research focused on the performance, impact resistance, and reliability of fibre-reinforced concrete, establishing him as a leading innovator in advanced composite materials. He has an extensive publication record, comprising over 192 Scopus-indexed outputs, including 167 articles in SCI/SCIE-listed journals, with approximately 70% reflecting international collaboration. His scholarly impact is demonstrated by an h-index of 43, a cumulative impact factor exceeding 700, and recognition by Stanford University as one of the world’s top 2% of scientists (2022–2025). Additionally, he holds the 7th position nationally in India within the field of building materials. Dr. Murali’s research portfolio encompasses sustainable construction materials, impact-resistant composites, and environmental valorisation, with particular emphasis on low-carbon binders, functionally graded concretes, and circular economy principles. His work seamlessly integrates pioneering research with practical engineering applications, exerting a significant global influence on civil engineering practice and scholarship.
Education
- Postdoctoral : University Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia
- Postdoctoral : Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Russia
- Ph.D. : VIT University, India
Awards
- Dr. Bhakt Darshan Ucch Shiksha Gaurav Samman 2024 from Governor Uttarakhand in the field of Technology
- Appreciation award from Governor Uttarakhand (2022) for recognition of 10 years of excellent services in Remote Sensing and Geo-Informatics
- Best Project Award (2022) from Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST), Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Distinguished Researcher Award (2022) from Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST), Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Best Paper Award (2022) at International Conference on Recent Advancement in Infrastructural Development, Water Management & Climate Change (IC-RAIWC-2022), G H Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur
- Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan Award (2021) from Shikshak Kalyaan Foundation (AICTE approved)
- Outstanding Scientist Award (International Scientist Award, 2021) in Engineering, Science and Medicine from VDGOOD Professional Association, Bangalore, India
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award (2020) from Shikshak Kalyaan Foundation (AICTE approved)
- IIRSG Award 2020 from Institute of Investigation in Remote Sensing & GIS (Affiliated to Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India) for Research Excellence
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Excellence Award of Education (2020, AICTE approved) from Shikshak Kalyaan Foundation
- Appreciation Award from Sathyabama University (2019) for research publications in high-impact journals
- World Achievers Award 2017 for outstanding contribution in Natural Resource Management by World Achievers Foundation, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Best Paper Oral Presentation Award 2017 at International Conference on Sustainable Natural Resource Management: From Science to Practice (SERMSP-2017), BHU, Varanasi
- Rekha Nandi and Bhupesh Nandi Award 2016 for best paper published in Environmental Engineering Division, The Institution of Engineers, India
- Appreciation Award from Sathyabama University (2016) for research publications in high-impact journals
- Best Paper Award 2016 at National Conference on Recent Advances in Earth and Atmospheric Monitoring from Space, Sathyabama University, sponsored by Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
- Young Scientist Award 2012 at 14th Indian Agricultural Scientist and Farmers conference, Bioved Research Institute, Allahabad
Professional Membership
- Life Member, Indian Concrete Institute (ICI) – ID: 12284
- Life Member, International Association of Engineers (IAENG) – ID: 137459
- Life Member, Indian Society of Systems for Science and Engineering – ID: LM05505
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