Arup Bhattacharya, Ph.D.Bhattacharya

Assistant Professor

3315-J Patrick F. Taylor Hall

Phone: (225) 578-7129

[email protected]

Educational Background

  • Ph.D. in Planning, Design, and Built Environment, Clemson University, 2022
  • M.S. in Construction Science and Management, Clemson University, 2021
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, West Bengal University of Technology, 2011

Professional Experience

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Construction Management, Louisiana State University, August 2022 - present
  • Visiting Scholar, Center for Built Environment, University of California, Berkeley, 2019 - 2022
  • Graduate Instructor of Record, Clemson University, 2021 - 2022
  • Graduate Research Assistant, Clemson University, 2018 - 2022
  • Assistant Project Manager (Construction), Lloyds Engineering Corporation Pvt. Ltd., India, 2014-2018
  • Associate Project Manager, McNally Bharat Engineering Company Ltd., India, 2011-2014

Research Interests

  • Airborne Contamination Control in Built Environments
  • Airflow Modeling and Simulation
  • Occupant centric and Energy efficient ventilation system
  • Data driven approaches for contamination control
  • Indoor Air and Environment Quality
  • Ventilation Standards and Policies
  • STEM Education and Construction Workforce Development

Openings for Research Assistantship

Dr. Bhattacharya has RA openings to start in Spring/Fall 2023, please email me your CV to further discuss your qualification in my research group.