Profile
Dr. Thomas John V is Co-founder and Civil Engineering Adviser at STRUCTOLYX®. He is a civil engineer, educator and construction-materials researcher who retired as Head of the Department of Civil Engineering at Government Maharaja's Technological Institute, Thrissur.
His contribution brings long academic and teaching experience into the interpretation of structural behaviour, material performance, construction evidence, rehabilitation questions and technical records.
Academic and research record
His postgraduate and doctoral work at Cochin University of Science and Technology developed around geopolymer concrete and sustainable construction materials. He completed his PhD at CUSAT in 2025, building on research that began during his M.Tech studies and included published work on the properties of fly-ash-based geopolymer concrete.
- Civil engineering teaching, academic administration and departmental leadership
- Research guidance and mentoring of student innovation
- Geopolymer concrete, alkali-activated binders and sustainable construction materials
- Experimental interpretation of strength, durability and material response
- Translation of laboratory research into field-facing construction decisions
- Founder of House of Innovations and consultant with the School of Innovative Thoughts
Practice contribution
- Material-behaviour input to assessment, repair and strengthening studies
- Review and organization of drawings, site records, correspondence and technical submissions
- Construction-history, alteration chronology and evidence review
- Research-led examination of defects, deterioration and repair compatibility
- Coordination of technical material for owners, insurers, claims teams and appointed legal professionals
- Mentoring and independent review for research-intensive commissions
His current legal studies broaden his understanding of statutory context, documentary evidence and dispute procedure around engineering matters. STRUCTOLYX® provides engineering analysis and technical opinion; legal advice, drafting, representation and advocacy remain with appropriately qualified legal professionals.
Research profiles
Selected public profiles and research records: