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Dr Karthika Pillai`s PhD research was on wave overtopping at berm breakwaters wherein she studied the overtopping phenomena at hardly/partly reshaping structures and the response to climate change effects. Her areas of strong expertise are physical model testing, development of prediction models and in the analysis of climate change impacts. In addition, she utilised the physical modelling opportunity during her research to measure the wave reflection and temporal variation of overtopping which are significant for the safe and economic design of these structures.
She completed her Master`s in Construction Technology and Management wherein the research focussed on an economic design alternative for the conventional breakwater. Karthika worked in the infrastructure construction industry for three years prior to her PhD and she was involved in the preparation of tender documents, logistic plans and methods for the construction of major road and metro rail projects. Furthermore, she was engaged in various teaching activities related to Civil Engineering prior to and during her PhD. Karthika is passionate to give back to society by collaborating on projects under the environmental water and sustainable development themes.
Research Interests
- Coastal Engineering and Management
- Water resources engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Wave structure interaction
- Climate change
Professional Information
External Appointments & Memberships:
- Engineers Australia (member)
- Australian Coastal Society (ACS) (member)
- Australiasian Association for Engineering Education (member)
Expertise related to UN SDGs
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Master of Technology (Construction Technology and Management), Indian Institute of Technology
2010
Bachelor of Technology (Civil Engineering), University of Kerala
2008
External positions
Sessional Academic Staff, Griffith University
2015 → 2019Assistant Professor In Civil Engineering, Reva Institute of Technology and Management
Aug 2013 → Jun 2014Assistant Engineering Manager, Larsen & Toubro Limited
Jun 2010 → Jul 2013Fingerprint
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Research output
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A methodology for transport modelling of a contaminated site with perfluorooctane sulfonate due to climate interaction
Mahinroosta, R., Senevirathna, L., Li, M. & Krishna Pillai, K., 04 Jan 2021, In: Process Safety and Environmental Protection. 147, p. 642-653Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
In situ soil flushing to remediate confined soil contaminated with PFOS- an innovative solution for emerging environmental issue
Senevirathna, L., Mahinroosta, R., Li, M. & Krishna Pillai, K., Jan 2021, In: Chemosphere. 262, p. 1-7 7 p., 127606.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Effect of sea level rise on the wave overtopping rate at Berm Breakwater
KrishnaPillai, K., Lemckert, C., Etemad-Shahidi, A., Cappietti, L. & Sigurdarson, S., Sep 2019, In: Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal and Ocean Engineering. 145, 5, p. 1-15 15 p., 04019019.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Wave run-up on bermed coastal structures
KrishnaPillai, K., Etemad-Shahidi, A. & Lemckert, C., May 2019, In: Applied Ocean Research. 86, p. 188–194 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Experimental study of the mean wave overtopping rate of berm breakwaters at different wave steepness conditions
KrishnaPillai, K., Etemad-Shahidi, A. & Lemckert, C., 2018, Proceedings of the Coasts, Marine Structures and Breakwaters 2017: Realising the Potential. Burgess, K. (ed.). ICE Publishing Ltd.Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review
Prizes
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Charles Sturt 2020 Excellence Awards
Fowler, R. (Recipient), Winslade, Matthew (Recipient), Lew, H. (Recipient), Jackson, A. (Recipient), Fletcher, D. (Recipient), Plunkett, F. (Recipient), Paton, J. (Recipient), Olsen, K. (Recipient), Howell, L. (Recipient), Tenison, M. (Recipient), Burton, M. (Recipient), Wise, T. (Recipient), Tenison, M. (Recipient), McLeod, A. (Recipient), Briggs, T. (Recipient), Ahern, Sharon (Recipient), Driver, J. (Recipient), Sugumaran, M. (Recipient), Power, Clare (Recipient), Mason, D. (Recipient), Bird, S. (Recipient), Schiller-Hartnett, T. (Recipient), Spalding, Nicky (Recipient), Sykes, N. (Recipient), Campbell, Lisa (Recipient), Callander, S. (Recipient), Uchalla, Yangi (Recipient), Murrell-Orgill, K. (Recipient), Pasanai, Suzanne (Recipient), Carroll, Mary (Recipient), Garrison, Kasey (Recipient), Derouet, Liz (Recipient), Erskine, Victoria (Recipient), Grainger, J. (Recipient), Bracken, Liz (Recipient), Welsh, K. (Recipient), Edmanson, L. (Recipient), Wong, J. (Recipient), Blundell, B. (Recipient), Lotz, L. (Recipient), Weller, J. (Recipient), Brakell, Karen (Recipient), Cameron, Shara (Recipient), Devitt, Josh (Recipient), Lindsay, Euan (Recipient), Mahinroosta, Reza (Recipient), Morgan, Jim (Recipient), Krishna Pillai, Karthika (Recipient), Senevirathna, Lala (Recipient), Shaeri, Saeed (Recipient), Thew, P. (Recipient), Miles, S. (Recipient), Macfarlane, T. (Recipient), Quinton, Stephanie (Recipient), Taylor, J. (Recipient), Patton, Narelle (Recipient), Sharrock, S. (Recipient), Rowley, L. (Recipient), Jenkins, M. (Recipient), King, K. (Recipient), Bonham, S. (Recipient), Causer, A. (Recipient), Stone, J. (Recipient), Clements, J. (Recipient), Vickers, B. (Recipient), Smith, D. (Recipient), Dalton, A. (Recipient), Kaandorp, J. (Recipient), Astrup, M. (Recipient), Wilson, L. (Recipient), Menz, V. (Recipient), Mitchell, P. (Recipient), Foley, S. (Recipient), Van Deventer, J. (Recipient), Pope, W. (Recipient), van Huet, Helen (Recipient), Barry, Kym (Recipient), Bradow, J. (Recipient), Corrigan, Rosemary (Recipient), Costigan, M. (Recipient), Denton, M. (Recipient), Diamond, Adam (Recipient), Eastwood, Michelle (Recipient), Kilgour, Andrew (Recipient), Lustig, K. (Recipient), Matheson, Annabel (Recipient), Mulquiney, Tameeka (Recipient), Pengelly, J. (Recipient), Petrie, Eileen (Recipient), Robson, Kristy (Recipient), Roman, Noelia (Recipient), Southwell, Alison (Recipient), Simpson, Maree (Recipient) & Howard, J. (Recipient), 08 Dec 2020
Prize: Award
Activities
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International Conference on Coastal Engineering
Karthika Krishna Pillai (Speaker)
08 Oct 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Academic
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Water: an open access journal (Journal)
Karthika Krishna Pillai (Reviewer)
23 Oct 2020Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Peer review responsibility, including review panel or committee
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International Conference on Coastal Engineering
Karthika Krishna Pillai (Chair)
07 Oct 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Academic
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Faculty of Business Justice and Behavioural Sciences Learning and Teaching Symposium
Karthika Krishna Pillai (Participant)
29 Aug 2019 → 30 Aug 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Academic
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Journal of Coastal Research (Journal)
Karthika Krishna Pillai (Reviewer)
13 Nov 2019Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Peer review responsibility, including review panel or committee