Shivani Nagaraj
Structural engineer — specification and research experience
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Joined June 2026
Summary
Research-oriented structural engineer: completed an MEng in Structural Engineering and produced a thesis on nano-modified epoxy coatings using graphene derivatives, demonstrating experience with materials research and laboratory evaluation of permeability and hydrophobicity. thapar
Applied civil engineering experience from undergraduate work: co-authored a 2019 paper on structural evaluation of flexible pavement using Benkelman Beam methods, indicating practical field-data collection and pavement analysis skills. ijert
Progressive industry roles in engineering and specification: advanced from a Masters engineer trainee to Senior Engineer at Maccaferri (2022–2025) and holds senior specification roles at Fosroc beginning in 2025, showing a trajectory from engineering execution to product/specification-focused positions. zoominfo
Professional profile and recognition: maintains a LinkedIn professional profile listing academic honours (institutional gold medal for structural engineering) and skills such as research and CAD, reflecting both academic achievement and technical competencies.
Work
Education
Writing
Nano-Modification of Epoxy Coatings on Concrete Using Graphene Derivatives
January 1, 2022Master's thesis investigating epoxy resin coatings modified with graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO), studying water permeability, chloride permeability and hydrophobicity improvements; included optimization of nano-filler dosages and evaluation of CNT addition for dispersion.
Structural Evaluation of Flexible Pavement
May 1, 2019IJERT conference/journal paper (co-authored) describing use of Benkelman Beam Deflection method for structural evaluation of flexible pavements, traffic data collection, temperature and seasonal corrections, and overlay thickness estimation.