Dr. Biranchi Panda

Dr. Biranchi Panda is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Guwahati and leads research at the SreAM Lab, focusing on large-scale additive manufacturing and sustainable 3D printed cementitious materials. He holds a B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, an M.Tech. in Industrial Design, and a Ph.D. in 3D Concrete Printing. His research integrates sustainable materials, low-carbon cementitious composites, waste utilization, toolpath planning, design for additive manufacturing, and functional 3D printed structures. His work also explores applications in climate-resilient infrastructure, artificial reefs, energy-efficient buildings, and advanced manufacturing, with collaborations spanning academia, industry, and national research organizations and industry.

⁠Presentation Topic :   “ 3D Concrete printing : Sustainability perspective”. 

Abstract :

3D concrete printing is emerging as a transformative approach for constructing complex, customized, and resource-efficient structures. However, the sustainability of 3D printed concrete extends beyond replacing conventional construction methods; it depends fundamentally on material selection, mix design, waste utilization, energy consumption, toolpath planning, structural efficiency, and the complete life cycle of printed structures. In this presentation, I will discuss how sustainability can be integrated across the 3D concrete printing workflow—from low-carbon and circular material development to geometry, printing strategies, and application-oriented design. I will highlight opportunities, challenges, and research directions toward more sustainable, scalable, resilient, and efficient construction systems worldwide.