Professor Emeritus at Haldia Institute of Technology and former Dean of Engineering & Technology and Head of Civil Engineering at Jadavpur University, India. Holds a PhD in Structural Engineering from IIT Kharagpur. Over 40 years of experience in teaching, research, administration, and structural consultancy. Published 9 books and 100+ research papers, and guided 11 PhD students. Principal Consultant at Integrated Civil Solutions (ICS).