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Biosketch
Dr. Ram V.G. holds a B.E. in Civil Engineering from the College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Construction Management) from IIT Madras. His doctoral research focused on identifying and mitigating material management inefficiencies in the Indian construction sector.
Prior to joining IIT Palakkad, he worked as a Research Associate at the University of Sheffield (UK), where he was involved in multiple EU Horizon Europe–funded projects. His postdoctoral research examined the socio-economic impacts of circular economy (CE) practices in the construction sector, including rebound effects, as well as their contribution to climate change mitigation, particularly in carbon-intensive supply chains such as steel, glass, and cement.
His research at IIT Palakkad focuses on socio-technical construction systems and productivity, with particular emphasis on human–technology interaction, including exoskeletons and other assistive technologies. His work examines how technological, organisational, and systemic interventions influence project performance, worker well-being, and the long-term sustainability of construction systems.
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Research
1. Socio-Technical Construction Systems and Productivity
This research area focuses on human–technology interaction in construction, with indicative topics including:
- Exoskeletons, wearables, and assistive technologies
- Productivity measurement and performance improvement
- Work design, ergonomics, and workforce well-being
2. Construction Resource Management and Circular Economy
This research area examines material efficiency and circular economy strategies in construction, with indicative topics including:
- Resource flows, reuse, recycling, and secondary material markets
- Rebound effects and unintended consequences of circular practices
- Decarbonisation of material-intensive construction systems
3. Project, Organisational, and Policy Interventions in Construction
This research area focuses on quantitative and mixed-methods modelling of construction systems to inform decision-making, with indicative topics including:
- Scenario analysis for productivity, emissions, and resource use at project, sectoral, and regional levels
- Business models and economic viability of technological and organisational innovations
- Implications for sustainable and resilient construction project delivery
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Teaching
CE 3014 Construction Scheduling and Control (Jan-May 2026) (Core - BTech)
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