Student Bio: Arun Lal Gain
Arun Lal Gain
Graduate Research Assistant
2144 Newmark Civil Engineering Laboratory, MC-250
205 N. Matthews Ave.
Urbana, IL, 61801
Phone: (217) 333-0498
e-mail: gain1@illinois.edu
Education
| Graduate | |||
| Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering Option | May 2010 - present | ||
| Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering | |||
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) | |||
| Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering Option | Jan 2008 - May 2010 | ||
| Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering | |||
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) | |||
| Undergraduate | |||
| Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering, Minor in Industrial Engineering | Aug 2003 - May 2007 | ||
| Department of Civil Engineering | |||
| Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India (IIT Madras) | |||
Research Interests
| Topology Optimization | |
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| Inverse Fracture Analysis | |
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Publications
| Journal Publications | |||
| "Phase-field based topology optimization with polygonal elements: a finite volume approach for the evolution equation." A.L. Gain, G.H. Paulino. Journal of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. Published Online. DOI: 10.1007/s00158-012-0781-9 | |||
| "A hybrid experimental/numerical technique to extract cohesive fracture properties for mode-I fracture of quasi-brittle materials." A. L. Gain, J. Carroll, G. H. Paulino, J. and Lambros. International Journal of Fracture. Vol 169, No. 2, pp. 113-131, 2011. | |||
| Conference Presentations | |||
| "Topology Optimization using Phase Field Method and Polygonal Finite Elements." A. L. Gain, G. H. Paulino. 11th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, July 2011. | |||
| "Extraction of Cohesive Properties of Elasto-Plastic Material using Inverse Analysis." A. L. Gain, J. Carroll, G. H. Paulino, J. and Lambros. 10th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, July 2009. | |||
| Poster Presentations | |||
| "Tailoring the phase field method for structural topology optimization with polygonal/polyhedral finite elements." A. L. Gain, G. H. Paulino. 11th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, July 2011. | |||
Academic Appointments and Professional Experience
| Graduate Research Assistant | Jan 2008 - present | |
| Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering | ||
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | ||
| Teaching Assistant | ||
| Structural Analysis | Spring 2011 | |
| Structural Mechanics | Fall 2009, Fall 2010 | |
| Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering | ||
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | ||
| Business Research Analyst | Aug 2007 - Dec 2007 | |
| Grail Research Pvt. India Ltd | ||
| Structural Engineering Intern | Summer 2006 | |
| Larsen & Toubro Ltd | ||
Professional Services and Affiliations
| American Society of Civil Engineers | 2008 - present |
| Structural Engineers Association | 2008 - present |
| Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics | 2008 - present |
Awards and Honors
| FMC Fellow | Present |
| Certified Engineer In Training | 2009 |
| Larsen and Tubro ECC Endowment Medal for Best Academic Performance in Civil Engineering, IIT Madras | 2007 |
| 1st position in Civil Engineering Main Quiz, IIT Madras | 2007 |
| Institute Prize for Highest CGPA in 2nd Year in Civil Engineering, IIT Madras | 2006 |
| Selected for Interview phase at National Talent Search Exam, India | 2000 |
Leadership and Community Activities
| Secretary | 2010 - present | |
| Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, UIUC Student Chapter | ||
| Vice-President | 2009 - 2010 | |
| Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, UIUC Student Chapter | ||
| Volunteer for “Tensegrity Tower construction” | 2005 | |
| IIT Madras technical festival SHAASTRA | ||
| Volunteer for Paper Presentation Competition | 2004 | |
| Civil Engineering Association, IIT Madras | ||
| National Service Scheme (NSS) Volunteer | 2003 - 2004 | |
| IIT Madras | ||