Mr. Megh Modi is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Navrachana University, Vadodara, India. He is pursuing his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Structures) at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat, India, where he has also completed his M.E. in Civil Engineering (Structures) from L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad. He completed his B.Tech in Civil Engineering from Nirma University, Ahmedabad. With expertise in Structural Engineering, his research focuses on finite element modeling, time-dependent effects in composite structures, and developing efficient design methods. He has authored several SCIE and SCOPUS-indexed publications in reputed journals, including articles on the service load behavior of composite structures and temperature gradient effects in steel-concrete composite girders. Mr. Megh Modi has presented his work at international conferences and participated in various certified programs, including NPTEL courses on the Finite Element Method and Retrofitting of Civil Infrastructure. His research interests include computational mechanics, structural analysis, and the design of composite structures. He is an Associate Member (Lifetime) of The Institution of Engineers (India) and brings valuable experience in both academia and consultancy.
· Ph.D. Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) from SVNIT Surat- Pursuing
· M.E. Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) from L.D. College of Engineering
· B.Tech. Civil Engineering from Nirma University
· Teaching experience at Navrachana University, Vadodara, since June 2025.
· Full Time Research Institute Scholar at SVNIT Surat from 2020-2025.
Design of Structures, Computer Aided Structural Analysis and Design, Concrete Technology, Maintenance and Repair of Concrete Structures, Applied mechanics, Research Methodology, Water Resources Engineering, Building and Planning Drawing, Structures Level 1 Studio.
· Studio Pedagogy
· Project Based Learning
· Research-Informed Learning
Composite structures, Computer aided structural engineering, Computational mechanics, Finite element modeling, Non-linear analysis, Time-dependent and thermal effects on structure, Repair and retrofitting of structures.
Earthquake engineering, Advanced concrete technology, Sustainable construction materials, Structural optimization
1. Modi, M.A., Patel, K.A., Chaudhary, S. (2024). Assessment of cracking, creep, and shrinkage effects in indeterminate steel-concrete composite flexural members at service load, Structures, Vol. 30, 107663, Elsevier (SCIE Listed).
2. Modi, M.A., Patel, K.A., Chaudhary, S. (2025). Prediction of deflection considering concrete cracking and temperature gradient effects in steel-concrete composite beams, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Vol. 93, No. 1, 65-82, Techno Press (SCIE Listed).
3. Modi, M. A., Ramnavas, M. P., Patel, K. A., Chaudhary, S (2026). Analytical approach for prediction of deflection in composite deck slabs subjected to service load, Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice, Vol. 31, No.1, 04025103, ASCE (SCOPUS Listed).
1. Modi, M. A., Patel, K. A., Chaudhary, S. (2024). A novel computationally efficient procedure for the nonlinear instantaneous analysis of composite flexural members within serviceability limit, Recent Developments in Structural Engineering, Vol. 3, 23-32, SEC 2023. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Vol. 548. Springer, Singapore.
2. Modi, M. A., Patel, K. A. (2025). Comparative study for temperature gradient effects in steel-concrete composite girders, Recent Advances in Structural Engineering, Vol. 3, 103-111, RAISE 2024. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Vol. 690. Springer, Singapore.
· Modi, M. A., Patel, K. A., Chaudhary, S. (2024). A novel computationally efficient procedure for the nonlinear instantaneous analysis of composite flexural members within serviceability limit,
International Conference on Recent Developments in Structural Engineering, Vol. 3, 23-32, SEC 2023. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer,3, 23-32.
· Modi, M. A., Patel, K. A. (2025). Comparative study for temperature gradient effects in steel-concrete composite girders, International Conference on Recent Advances in Structural Engineering, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, 3,103-111.
· Autodesk Certified Professional AutoCAD Training, 2014.
· Online Workshop on Social Network and Bibliometric Analyses under the aegis of SPARC-UKERI project titled “Towards a Circular Economy: Exploring Nanotechnology, Plastics, and Additive Manufacturing for Development of Sustainable Concrete”, January 8, 2025.
· Workshop on Geotechnical and Structural Engineering in Practice (GSEP-2025), July 5, 2025.
· Associate Member (Lifetime) of The Institution of Engineers (India)
