Ravi Ranade

Ravi Ranade is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University at Buffalo. A licensed Professional Engineer in Michigan, he specializes in advanced cementitious materials and infrastructure performance engineering.

His academic background includes:

• PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Michigan (2014)
• Graduate Certificate in Industrial Ecology, University of Michigan (2013)
• MS in Civil Engineering - Structures and Materials, University of Michigan (2009)
• BS in Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai (2007)

Dr. Ranade's research centers on advanced cementitious materials development, with emphasis on strain-hardening composites (SHCC) and ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) for infrastructure resilience. His work spans fire resistance, corrosion mitigation in marine environments, 3D printable concrete systems, and sustainable repair methodologies. He employs experimental mechanics and physics-based modeling to address material behavior under extreme conditions including fire exposure, saltwater flooding, and seismic events, aiming to extend infrastructure service life through performance-based design principles.

Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant research trajectories in post-fire structural assessment, corrosion-induced strength degradation, and digital fabrication of fiber-reinforced composites. His work consistently bridges laboratory testing with field data to improve asset management practices, particularly for bridges and coastal infrastructure.

Scientific Awards:

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Dr. Ranade's research is supported by transportation infrastructure initiatives including CAIT-UTC projects focused on physics-based deterioration modeling and sustainable repair techniques. His work demonstrates strong alignment with practical infrastructure challenges through field data validation and rapid repair technology development.

His materials testing program focuses on extreme-condition performance characterization, with particular expertise in high-temperature residual properties, corrosion mechanisms, and bond behavior of advanced cementitious systems.