Dr Basuraj Bhowmik

Lecturer

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Personal statement

My research focuses on advancing real-time structural health monitoring (SHM) through data-driven diagnostics, sparse sensor analytics, and intelligent algorithms. At the intersection of civil, mechanical, and aerospace systems, my work addresses the growing need for resilient infrastructure by developing computational tools that transform sensor data into actionable insights - especially when measurements are limited, noisy, or intermittently available. I design adaptive, physics-informed algorithms that enable online modal identification, condition assessment, and anomaly detection in structural systems. A core application area of my work is in renewable energy infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on wind turbines. Through predictive analytics and downtime detection, I aim to reduce failure risk, optimize maintenance, and extend the lifecycle of critical assets. As the lead of the OSCAR (Online Structural Control and Monitoring) group, I focus on creating digital twins of real-world structures by fusing physical models with real-time sensor data. Our multidisciplinary methods span system identification, vibration analysis, time-series modeling, and machine learning. From bridges and buildings to turbines and rail systems, our tools support smart decision-making and autonomous diagnostics. With recognition including the MILCA Award by CII, Best Reviewer at CTCS 2022, and the Research Excellence Award at the MaREI Symposium, I continue to collaborate across disciplines to integrate real-time SHM into mainstream safety and design frameworks. I am keen to connect with researchers and partners committed to sustainable, intelligent infrastructure.

Expertise

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Area of Expertise

Real-time structural health monitoring (SHM)
Renewable energy system diagnostics
Advanced signal processing and time-series analysis
Experimental design and field instrumentation
Computational modeling and machine learning integration

Prize And Awards

Best Paper Award - Structures: Recipient; 2025
Best Reviewer Award: Recipient; 2023
MILCA Award for Academics: Recipient; 30/12/2020
Research Excellence Award: Recipient; 2020
Erasmus Staff Scholarship: Recipient; 2020
MHRD Merit Scholarship: Recipient; 2015

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Qualifications

Ph.D. in Structural Engineering

Publications

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Publications

Digital payment adoption in public transportation : mediating role of mode choice segments in developing cities: Wani Shahiq Ahmad, Pani Agnivesh, Mohan Ranju, Bhowmik Basuraj; Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice Vol 191 (2025); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2024.104319
Advancements in online modal identification : a recursive simultaneous diagonalization comprehensive framework for real-time applications: Bhowmik Basuraj; Engineering Structures Vol 305 (2024); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.117770
Short-term power prediction and downtime classification: González-Sopeña J M, Ghosh B, Mucchielli P, Bhowmik B, Pakrashi V; Wind Energy Engineering A Handbook for Onshore and Offshore Wind Turbines (2023) (2023); https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99353-1.00009-8
A health risk model for rural households based on the distribution of multi pollutants: Rathnamala G V, Shivashankara G P, Ashwini R M, Rashmi H R, Bhowmik Basuraj; Water Science and Technology Vol 87, pp. 1686-1702 (2023); https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2023.084
Improved Single-Sensor-Based Modal Identification Using Singular Spectrum Analysis: Bhowmik Basuraj; Recent Advances in Civil Engineering - Select Proceedings of CTCS 2021 3rd International Conference on Civil Engineering Trends and Challenges for Sustainability, CTCS 2021 Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering Vol 256, pp. 875-890 (2023); https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-1862-9_56
Real-Time Structural Health Monitoring of Vibrating Systems: Bhowmik Basuraj, Hazra Budhaditya, Pakrashi Vikram; (2022); https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429351341

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Research

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Research Interests

My research explores the intersection of structural mechanics, smart monitoring technologies, and sustainable infrastructure systems. I am particularly interested in developing real-time data-driven methods for assessing the health and performance of critical infrastructure and renewable energy assets. Through computational intelligence, machine learning, and advanced signal processing, my work aims to improve the resilience, reliability, and operational efficiency of built environments. A central focus of my research is translating these techniques into scalable, low-cost, and field-deployable solutions that can inform asset management and policy-making.

Real-Time Structural Health Monitoring of Built Infrastructures:
Development of efficient vibration-based damage detection algorithms that enable objective assessment of system performance, damage localization, intensity estimation, and remaining service life under operational and environmental loads.
Real-Time Downtime Detection of Renewable Energy Devices:
Investigation of anomaly detection frameworks using sensor data and smart instrumentation to identify faults and performance degradation in wind turbines. Current studies explore classifier-based detection, calibrated using wind speed and power metrics within a kNN-based structure.
Single-Sensor Based Real-Time Infrastructure Monitoring:
Advanced Recursive Singular Spectrum Analysis (RSSA) methods support real-time fault detection, filtering, and modal identification using minimal sensor setups. This approach enhances scalability, replicability, and cost-effectiveness for large-scale deployment.
Online Bridge Monitoring: Scour, Variable Damping, and Rehabilitation:
Addressing challenges in railway bridge monitoring through dynamic characterization before and after scour damage and repair. Applications include field instrumentation and vibration-based scour detection using energy harvesting devices, with signal processing via singular spectrum analysis to enhance signal integrity.

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