About Global Research Arena

What is Global Research Arena?

Global Research Arena (GRA) is a multidisciplinary engineering and research consultancy founded by Dr. Ashhad Imam, offering structural engineering consultancy, sustainable materials research, condition assessment, and academic research support. GRA bridges practical engineering solutions with academic-grade research rigor.

Is Global Research Arena a company, or is it Dr. Imam’s personal practice?

GRA is a newly established consultancy platform built on Dr. Imam’s twelve years of academic and industry research experience. The research record, publications, and patents shown on this site belong to Dr. Imam individually, accumulated through his university-affiliated work — GRA is the platform through which this expertise is now offered as consultancy services. As GRA takes on its own projects, its independent track record will grow alongside this foundation.

Where is Global Research Arena based, and do you work internationally?

GRA is based in India. [GRA currently operates as a remote/virtual consultancy, serving clients across India and internationally via video consultation, document review, and remote data analysis.”] Site visits and in-person work can be arranged where required, subject to location and scope.

Services & Engagement

What services does GRA offer?

GRA offers six core service lines: Structural Analysis & Design, Sustainable Materials & Construction, Technical Solutions for Construction, Condition Assessment of Structures, Research & Innovation support, and Technical Writing & Publication Support. See our Services page for full details on each.

Who typically works with GRA?

Our clients and collaborators typically fall into three groups: (1) construction and infrastructure project owners/contractors needing structural design, material specification, or condition assessment; (2) graduate students and academic researchers needing support with experimental design, data analysis, or manuscript preparation; and (3) government and infrastructure agencies requiring concrete quality control, mix design, or structural vetting.

How does a typical engagement start?

Reach out through our Contact page with a brief description of your project or requirement. We’ll schedule an initial discussion to understand scope, timeline, and objectives, and follow up with a proposal outlining approach, deliverables, and cost.

Do you offer one-off consultations, or only full project engagements?

Both. Some clients need a single technical opinion or design review; others need ongoing support across a full project lifecycle. Let us know your specific need and we’ll scope accordingly.

How long does a typical project take?

This varies significantly by scope — a structural design review might take days, while a full mix-design optimization or research collaboration could run several months. We provide a specific timeline estimate as part of every proposal, before work begins.

What does an engagement cost?

Costs depend on project scope, complexity, and duration, so we don’t publish fixed rates. Contact us with your project details for a tailored quote.

Research, Publications & Credentials

Can GRA help with academic research, thesis supervision, or manuscript preparation?

Yes — this is a core part of our Research & Innovation and Technical Writing & Publication Support services, covering experimental design, statistical analysis, manuscript structuring, and pre-submission review for SCI/Scopus-indexed journals.

Does GRA publish joint research with clients or collaborators?

This can be arranged depending on the nature of the engagement and both parties’ preferences. Co-authorship, acknowledgment, and IP arrangements are agreed in writing before a research collaboration begins.