Vikky Masih

Vikky Masih

Research Scholar,
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, IIT Guwahati.

About Me

I am a passionate research scholar, computer programmer, educator and structural engineer. I love solving real life problems using soft-computing tools. I am currently working in the field of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence while emphasizing on Smart City, 5G, IoT, Reinforcement Learning and Operations Research.

Areas of Interest

Transferable Skills

Technical Skills

Programming Languages
C++
5/5
Python
5/5
Javascript
4/5
Java / Android
4/5
VBA
3/5
Scientific Computing
MATLAB with GUI
5/5
MS Excel with VBA
5/5
Anaconda / Jupyter
4/5
ParaView
4/5
GNUPlot, Matplotlib, Plotly
4/5
Engineering
ANSYS Workbench
4/5
ABAQUS CAE with Python
4/5
CSC Struds
5/5
STAAD Pro
4/5
AutoCAD
5/5
AI / ML / Big Data
PyTorch
5/5
MATLAB
5/5
Hadoop
4/5
MySQL / SQLite
4/5
Pandas
5/5
Cloud Computing
Google Apps Script
4/5
Cloudflare Workers
5/5
Firebase
4/5
AWS S3
5/5
Internet of Things
Arduino IDE
5/5
ATMega328, ESP32
5/5
Seeduino Lotus
4/5
M5Stack Core2
4/5

Recent Works

Term Project

IoT based weather monitoring and early warning system.
Highlights: Wireless, Disaster Management, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Bi-directional communication.
Hardware: ESP32, ATMega328p, Seeduino Lotus, M5Stack Core2.
Software: Arduino IDE, Google App Script, Firebase, HTML/CSS/JS.

Term Project

Faster convergence to optima – Sustainable deep learning.
Highlights: Stochastic Methods, Gradient based optimization, ADAM, DiffGrad, Heuristic based optimization, Mini batch SGD, Higher order optimization methods.
Software: PyTorch.

Publications

Sarangi, S.K., D.P. Mishra, H. Ramachandran, N. Anand, V. Masih, and L.S. Brar. “Analysis and Optimization of the Curved Trapezoidal Winglet Geometry in a High-Efficiency Compact Heat Exchanger.” International Journal of Thermal Sciences 164 (June 2021): 106872.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2021.106872.

Highlights: Multi-Objective-Optimization, CFD, Heat Transfer, Genetic Algorithm, Machine Learning, ANN, Surrogate Modelling

Sarangi, S.K., D.P. Mishra, H. Ramachandran, N. Anand, V. Masih, and L.S. Brar. “Analysis and Optimization of the Curved Trapezoidal Winglet Geometry in a Compact Heat Exchanger.” Applied Thermal Engineering 182 (January 2021): 116088.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.116088.

Highlights: Multi-Objective-Optimization, CFD, Heat Transfer, Genetic Algorithm, Machine Learning, ANN, Surrogate Modelling

Thesis Supervised

Thesis: Reliability based optimization of a RCC T-beam bridge
Student: Akanksha Rai, P.G. Student, BIT Mesra, 2020
Highlights: Reliability Analysis, Subset Simulation, Artificial Neural Network, Surrogate Modelling, Multi-objective Genetic Algorithm
Software used: Python, MATLAB, ANSYS Workbench

Thesis: Multi-objective optimization of a diagrid structure
Student: Mayur Patel, P.G. Student, BIT Mesra, 2020
Highlights: Diagrid Structures, Multi-objective Genetic Algorithm
Software used: STAAD Pro, MATLAB

Thesis: Fatigue based cost optimization of an RCC T-beam bridge
Student: Rejren Beck, P.G. Student, BIT Mesra, 2020
Highlights: Fatigue Life Analysis, Surrogate Modelling, Artificial Neural Network, Multi-objective Optimization
Software used: MATLAB, ANSYS Workbench

Thesis: Topology optimization of long span welded steel truss considering critical load condition
Students: Apurva Sinha and Prajjwal Verma, U.G. Students, BIT Mesra, 2020
Highlights: Lattice Portal Steel Frame, Topology Optimization.
Software used: STAAD Pro, ANSYS Workbench

Thesis: Reliability analysis of multi-storey RCC building using subset simulation and ANN
Student: Mayank Gupta, P.G. Student, BIT Mesra, 2019
Highlights: Reliability Analysis, FORM, SORM, Monte Carlo Simulation, Subset Simulation, Surrogate Modelling, Artificial Neural Network.
Software used: STAAD Pro, Python

Thesis: Effect of alccofine on durablity of high volume fly ash concrete made using PPC
Student: Dipanshu Snehi, P.G. Student, BIT Mesra, 2019
Highlights: Sustainable Construction Materials, Alccofine, HVFA Concrete, XRD, SEM, Thermal Shock, Water Penetration, Compressive Strength, Chemical Attack
Software used: MS Excel

Courses Taught

CE505 Numerical Analysis Laboratory:
MO19,  MO20, MO21,
BIT Mesra

CE510 Computer Aided Design Laboratory:
SP18, SP19, SP20,
BIT Mesra

CE541 Analytical and Numerical Methods:
Monsoon 2018,
BIT Mesra

CE506 Finite Element Method:
SP19, SP20, SP21,
BIT Mesra

CE542 Bridge
Engineering:

SP19,
BIT Mesra

CE551 Structural Optimization:
SP20, MO21,
BIT Mesra

CE327 Matrix Analysis of Structures:
MO21,
BIT Mesra

CE502 Advanced Structural Analysis:
MO18, MO19, MO20, SP21,
BIT Mesra

CE511 Advanced Concrete Technology:
MO21,
BIT Mesra

CE202 Structural
Analysis I:

SP18, MO20,
BIT Mesra

CE207 Structural
Analysis II:
MO19,
BIT Mesra

CE3001 Strength of Materials:
MO18,
BIT Mesra

My Background

Experience
2021/09-2021/11,
Visiting Assistant Professor,

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi

2018/01-2021/09,
Assistant Professor,

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi

2013/06-2017/12,
Consulting Structural Engineer,

Self-employed, Licenced Structural Engineer by Raipur Municipal Corporation.
Education
2022-2026 Expected,
Ph.D. Candidate,

Mehta Family School of Data Science and AI,
Indian Institute of Technology,
Guwahati

2010-2012,
M.Tech. in Structural Engineering,

Department of Civil Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology,
Kharagpur

2006-2010,
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering,

Department of Civil Engineering,
National Institute of Technology, Raipur

Achievements

First Prize:
Dive in C Competition, SRIJAN 2008, NIT Raipur

Academic Excellence Certificate:
SRIJAN 2008, NIT Raipur

99.89 percentile:
Techgig Code Gladiators 2017 Open Contest

99.36 percentile:
GATE 2010

Additional Responsibilities / Experience

  • 2018-2022, Programme Assessment and Quality Improvement Committee (M.Tech. Structural Engineering), BIT Mesra
  • 2018-2022, Laboratory Development Committee (Concrete and Road Materials), BIT Mesra
  • 2018-2022, Laboratory Development Committee (Structural Engineering), BIT Mesra
  • 2018-2022, Departmental website, data and information, BIT Mesra

Academic Referees / Advisors

Dr. Arghyadip Roy:
PhD Supervisor, Mentor
IIT Guwahati

Dr. Konda Reddy Mopuri:
Course Instructor DL4CV
IIT Guwahati

Dr. Lakhbir Singh Brar:
Research Collaborator,
BIT Mesra

Dr. Baidurya Bhattacharya:
M.Tech. Project Supervisor
IIT Kharagpur

Dr. Sudhir Kumar Barai:
M.Tech. Faculty Advisor,
IIT Kharagpur

Dr. Gangadhar Ramtekkar:
B.Tech. Project Supervisor,
NIT Raipur