Mr. R. Senthil graduated in Civil Engineering from Annamalai University in 1989 and subsequently obtained a Master's degree from the same University. He has published a number of research papers and also edited a number of Conference Proceedings held at Anna University. He has also co-edited a publication titled "Steel in Construction 2000" published by the Joint Plant Committee of the Ministry of Steel, Govt. of India. He is currently working as a Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Anna University, while simultaneously pursuing research towards his Ph.D. degree.