Dr. Shiv Prakash specializes in seismic mitigation through advanced base isolation and damping systems, with a focus on fiber-reinforced elastomeric isolators (FREIs). His research explores the design, behavior, and optimization of innovative isolation technologies for enhancing the earthquake resilience of structures.
 

A significant part of his work is dedicated to the development of Unbonded Fiber-Reinforced Elastomeric Isolators (U-FEI) as a cost-effective and scalable solution for seismic isolation. Unlike conventional steel-reinforced bearings, fiber-reinforced bearings offer ease of manufacturing, shape adaptability, and cost efficiency, making them particularly suitable for infrastructure in developing countries. His studies also extend to rectangular/strip-shaped FREIs, tailored for masonry and structural-walled buildings, where a systematic design methodology has been proposed and validated for Indian seismic conditions.
 

Currently, his research investigates the dynamic behavior and failure mechanisms of U-FEIs under a wide range of earthquake ground motions and multi-hazard scenarios. He is working on improving the predictive modeling of horizontal behavior and addressing failure concerns in base-isolated structures. Additionally, his expertise includes Tuned Mass Damper Inerters (TMDI), Magnetorheological (MR) dampers, and soil-structure interaction effects in seismic isolation.
 

Dr. Prakash is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Naples Federico II, Italy, where he is working on the development and optimization of advanced seismic isolation and damping systems. His work focuses on rate-dependent and rate-independent damping mechanisms, exploring their influence on the overall seismic response of structures. He is also involved in experimental and numerical investigations of high-damping elastomeric bearings and hybrid isolation systems, aiming to enhance their efficiency and reliability in real-world applications.