Prasad Rao Rangaraju

Dr. Prasad Rao Rangaraju is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Clemson University's Glenn Department of Civil Engineering. His research focuses on sustainable materials engineering, decarbonization of cement production, and concrete durability. He holds a B.Tech from Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University (India), an M.S. from Iowa State University, and a Ph.D. from Purdue University.

Professional affiliations include the American Society of Civil Engineers, American Concrete Institute, and Transportation Research Board. His work emphasizes eco-friendly material innovations like geopolymer alternatives, recycled glass utilization, and additive manufacturing with cementitious materials. He teaches courses on sustainable construction, advanced concrete technology, and materials characterization techniques.

Key research contributions include developing rapid testing methods for alkali-silica reactivity, optimizing ternary blends for durability, and advancing full-depth reclamation techniques for pavements. His lab explores cutting-edge solutions for infrastructure rehabilitation and low-carbon construction practices.