Dr. Tathagata Bhaduri joined the faculty of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as a lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering after completing his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering in December 2021. His doctoral research focused on the computational modeling of concrete materials, with an emphasis on understanding the critical failure modes of reinforced ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) beams. This work also included evaluating multi-scaling techniques for numerical simulation and predicting the impact of flow-induced fiber anisotropy on UHPC's mechanical properties. His research interests extend to smart systems for vibration control with structural bracing systems and smart fluid dampers.

Before pursuing his doctorate, Dr. Bhaduri earned his Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, in 2016, and his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) with honors in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Engineering, Science and Technology, Shibpur, in 2014.

Dr. Bhaduri has taught core and civil engineering courses, including Strength of Materials, Modeling and Analysis of Uncertainty, Introduction to Engineering Design, Engineering Economics, and System Modeling in Civil and Environmental Engineering. In Fall 2023, he served as the course coordinator for Strength of Materials. 

Dr. Bhaduri is also actively involved in professional activities, including participation in the American Concrete Institute (ACI) 239C committee, and contributing to the development of an upcoming design guide for UHPC from ACI.