About

Structural Consultant

Dr. P. S. Aravind Raj M.E., Ph.D (Struc.)

Structural Consultant | Registered Structural Engineer – Grade I (CMDA)

Dr. P. S. Aravind Raj is an accomplished Structural Engineer, Consultant, and Academician with over 10 years of professional experience in structural design, engineering consultancy, academic research, and infrastructure development. Holding a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from Hindustan University, Chennai, he specializes in reinforced cement concrete (RCC), steel structures, composite structures, structural evaluation, retrofitting, and rehabilitation.

With a strong combination of industrial expertise and academic excellence, he delivers safe, innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective engineering solutions for complex residential, commercial, and industrial projects. His technical proficiency in structural analysis, design software, seismic and stability assessment, and patent development supports reliable engineering outcomes.

As a Registered Structural Engineer – Grade I (CMDA) and Government Panel Engineer (Class I), Dr. Aravind Raj is dedicated to maintaining high standards of structural safety, quality, and professional integrity.

Qualified to Deliver Excellence

Qualifications & Certifications

01

Ph.D. in Structural Engineering

Hindustan University, Chennai (2015)

02

M.E. in Structural Engineering

Hindustan University, Chennai (2011), CGPA: 9.70, Gold Medalist

03

B.E. in Civil Engineering

Anna University, Chennai (2009)

NPTEL (IIT Kharagpur)

Design of Steel Structures

Elite 80%

Engineering Strength, Building Trust

Professional Experience

2016

Since 2016

Chief Design Engineer – Vishnu Foundations, Chennai

  • Structural designs and detailing-R.C.C. and Steel structures
  • Structural stability certification (CMDA licensing)
  • Structural evaluation, NDT and destructive testing report interpretation
  • Retrofitting and rehabilitation solutions
2019

May 2019 – Sep 2024

Head (Consultancy Division) & Associate Professor

Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation, Chennai

  • Head of the Consultancy Division
  • Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
  • 35+ Journal Publications and 30+ Conference Publications
  • Received grants for B patents
  • Faculty coordinator, Rotaract Club of AVIT-Community service projects
2016

Apr 2016 – May 2019

Consultancy In-charge & Assistant Professor (Selection Grade)

  • KCG College of Technology, Chennai
  • Consultancy in-charge for the Department and the Institution
  • Handled UG & PG courses (Steel Structures, Structural Dynamics, RCC Design)
  • Best Teacher Award 2017 & 2018
2012

Oct 2012 – Mar 2016

Design Engineer – Sree Thangam Constructions, Chennai

  • Designing and detailing of steel industrial mezzanines and warehouses
  • Multi-storied RCC buildings, residential villas and apartments.
2011

Jun 2011 – Sep 2011

Operations Engineer – KGS Milestone Pvt. Ltd., Chennal

  • Structural drawing coordination
  • Site progress reporting

Knowledge. Credentials. Commitment.

Building Safe. Designing Strong.

Areas of Expertise

  • Reinforced Concrete Structures
  • Steel Structures
  • Composite Structures
  • Structural Evaluation & Retrofitting
  • STAAD Pro. Analysis and Design
  • Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
  • Patent Drafting and Filing

Software Proficiency

  • AutoCAD
  • 2D/3D Expert
  • STAAD Pro. Expert
  • 3DS Max
  • Ansys
  • MS Office Proficient

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