Elilarasi Kanthasamy

Elilarasi Kanthasamy is a Lecturer in Civil Engineering and Project Management at Teesside University’s School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies, specializing in Structural Engineering. She holds a PhD in Structural Engineering from Northumbria University (2024) and a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering from the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (2018).

Education:

• PhD in Structural Engineering, Northumbria University (2024)
• BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, University of Jaffna (2018)

Research Interests:

• Modular Construction
• Cold-Formed Steel Structures
• Optimization Techniques in Structural Engineering
• Machine Learning Applications
• Numerical Modelling (ANSYS and ABAQUS)
• Sustainability and Net-Zero Goals
• Innovative Structural Members

Research Contributions: Her recent work on stainless-steel sigma sections explores structural performance under fire and mechanical stress, utilizing numerical models and sustainability-focused methodologies. This aligns with her expertise in cold-formed steel optimization and machine learning integration in structural analysis.

Professional Experience: Prior to Teesside University, she worked at Northumbria University in roles such as Associate Lecturer, Senior Research Assistant, and KTP Associate with industry partners like Intelligent Steel Solutions Ltd and Doby Verrolec. She also gained three years of industry experience as a Design Engineer and Structural Engineer at The Home Engineers in Newcastle.