PhD from the University of British Columbia, FRSC, FCAE, INAE, CSCE, FACI
Selected Publication
[1] Kim, S., Piao, R., Oh, T., Choi, H. J., Lee, S. W., Banthia, N., Yoo, D. Y. 2025. Introduction of calcium carbonate-coated steel fiber in ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete and its effects on reducing steel fiber volume fraction. Composites Part B: Engineering, Vol. 304, September 2025, 112639.
[2] Zhang, Y., Zhu, X., Li, M., Zhang, C., Zhang, Y., Du, X., Banthia, N., Mechtcherine, V., Carstensen, J.V., Monteiro, P.J.M., Tsang, D.C.W. 3D printing technology in concrete construction. Nature Reviews Clean Technology, Vol. 1, April 2025, 288-303.
[3] Niu, G., Liu, C., Jia, L., Ma, L., Banthia, N., Zhang, Y. 2024. Preparation and Performance Analysis of 3D Printed Lightweight EPS Concrete: Insights From the Excess Paste Theory. Cement and Concrete Composites. Volume 149. May 2024. 105509.
[4] Wang, X., Banthia, N., Yoo, D.Y. Reinforcement Bond Performance in 3D Concrete Printing: Explainable Ensemble Learning Augmented by Deep Generative Adversarial Networks. Automation in Concrete. Vol. 158. February 2024. 105164.
[5] Oh, T., Chun, B., Lee, S.K., Kim, G. W., Banthia, N., Yoo, D. Y. 2023. Effect of High-Volume Substituted Nanosilica on the Hydration and Mechanical Properties of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC). Cement and Concrete Research. Vol. 175. January 2024. 107379.
[6] Liu, C., Zhang, Y., Banthia, N. 2023. Unveiling Pore Formation and its Influence on Micromechanical Property and Stress Distribution of 3D Printed Foam Concrete Modified with HPMC and Silica Fume. J of Additive Manufacturing. 71. June 2023. 103606.
[7] Zhang, Z., Jia, Z., Shi, J., Banthia, N., Zhang, Y. 2023. Clarifying and Quantifying the Driving Force for the Evolution of Static Yield Stress of Cement Pastes. Cement and Concrete Research. 167. May 2023. 107129.
[8] Yoo, D.Y., Banthia, N., Yoon, Y.S. 2023. Recent Development of Innovative Steel Fibers for Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC): A Critical Review. Cement and Concrete Composites. 145. January 2924. 105359.
[9] Cao, R., Zhang, S., Jia, Z., Chen, C., Zhang, Z., Banthia, N., Zhang, Y. 2023. Influence of Ferronickel Slag on the Reaction Kinetics and Microstructure of Alkali-Activated Slag. Cement and Concrete Composites. September 2023, Vol. 142: 105173.
[10] Liu, C., Zhang, Y., Banthia, N. 2023. Unveiling Pore Formation and its Influence on Micromechanical Property and Stress Distribution of 3D Printed Foam Concrete Modified with HPMC and Silica Fume. Additive Manufacturing. 71. June 2023. 103606.
Honors and Awards
• 2024, BC Achievement Foundation – 2024 Community Award (given by Lt. Governor of British Columbia)
• 2022, Dean’s Medal of Distinction, Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia
• 2022, Jacob Biely Faculty Research Prize, University of British Columbia
• 2020, Special Award for Strengthening Canada-India Bond through Science, Drishti Awards Gala
• 2020, Elected Fellow, Indian Academy of Engineering
• 2020, Alumni Distinguished Award for Contributions to Teaching and Research, IIT-Delhi
• 2019, Best Paper Award, 9th International Conference on Concrete Under Severe Conditions
• 2019, Excellence in Technology and Innovation Award, VNIT Alumni Awards
• 2018, Discovery Accelerator Supplement, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
• 2018, Global Citizenship Award, Alumni UBC 2018 Achievement Awards
• 2017, Global Nagpur Awards in Science and Technology, Global Nagpur Summit
• 2017, Industry Marvel Award, DARPAN Magazine
• 2017, World CSR Excellence Award, Global CSR Foundation
• 2015, Drishti Award for Innovations in Science and Technology, Drishti Magazine
• 2015, Special Commemorative Conference organized by American Concrete Institute to honor N. Banthia
• 2015, Best Paper Award, International Journal of Civil Structural Health Monitoring
• 2013, Aftab Mufti Medal, International Society for Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure
• 2008-2012, Discovery Accelerator Supplement, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
• 2012, Horst Leipholz Medal, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering
• 2012, Killam Faculty Research Prize, University of British Columbia
• 2011, Elected Fellow, Royal Society of Canada
• 2011, Wolfson Merit Award, Royal Society of the United Kingdom
• 2008, Finalist for UBC President’s Award for Public Education through Media, University of British Columbia
• 2007, Special Session organized to honor of N. Banthia, International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies
• 2006, Appointed Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Infrastructure Rehabilitation & Sustainability, Government of Canada
• 2006, Elected Fellow, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering
• 2004, Distinguished Researcher Award, Seoul National University and Korean Concrete Institute
• 2004, Elected Fellow, Indian Concrete Institute
• 2004, Faculty Recognition Award, UBC Engineering Co-op Program
• 2004, British Columbia’s Top 25 Innovators, Business in BC Magazine,
• 2004, Elected Fellow, Canadian Academy of Engineering
• 2003, Solutions through Research Award, Innovation & Science Council of BC
• 2003, Appointed Distinguished University Scholar, University of British Columbia
• 2003, Elected Fellow, American Concrete Institute
• 2002, Frontiers in Science Award, BC Science Council
• 2001, Structural Engineering Research Award, American Concrete Institute
• 2001, Earth Science Systems Research Award, American Society of Civil Engineers’ Ninth International Conference on Structural Faults and Repairs
• 1998-1999, Visiting Foreign Specialist Award, Science and Technology Agency Japan
• 1997, Wason Medal for Meritorious Materials Research, American Concrete Institute International
• 1996-1997, Visiting Fellowship, Science and Technology Agency Japan
• 1993-1994, Research Award for Foreign Specialists, Hokkaido Development Bureau Japan