Dr Shantanu Sarkar

Dr Shantanu Sarkar
File:Shantanu Sarkar.jpg Dr Shantanu Sarkar
Born	1962 (age 63–64) Haridwar, Uttar Pradesh, India - 247
Occupation	Principal Scientist
Academic background
Education	M.Sc., M.Tech., Ph.D.

Dr Shantanu Sarkar is an Indian principal scientist and researcher specialising in Geological Engineering, particularly in Engineering Geology. He is presently based at CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Haridwar. He has contributed immensely to the growth of his field through original research, collaborative projects, and academic mentorship.

Early Life and Education

A native of Haridwar, Uttar Pradesh, India - 247, Dr Shantanu Sarkar was born in 1962 and grew up nurturing an intellectual curiosity that would eventually lead him to the forefront of his chosen discipline. He undertook advanced studies with characteristic dedication, earning qualifications from prestigious institutions that shaped his scholarly orientation. He holds a M.Sc., M.Tech., Ph.D.. The academic training he received during these years endowed him with both the theoretical depth and methodological rigour that characterise his scholarship.

Academic Career

He held the position of Principal Scientist in the Geotechnical Engineering at CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Haridwar (1996–present).

Over the decades, he has contributed not only through research but also through active mentorship of junior researchers and graduate students. His administrative contributions have further strengthened the academic infrastructure of his institution.

Research Contributions

Working at the intersection of Geological Engineering and its subdisciplines, he has developed a particular expertise in Engineering Geology, producing scholarship that has enhanced the field's conceptual and empirical foundations.

Over the years, he has led and participated in numerous sponsored research projects, partnering with academic peers, government agencies, and industry bodies to advance the frontiers of his discipline. His commitment to application-oriented research has earned him wide recognition.

Publications

Dr Shantanu Sarkar has contributed to the academic literature in his field through various publications, conference presentations, and scholarly communications.

Details of his complete publication record can be accessed at Dr Shantanu Sarkar – Vidwan.

Awards and Honours

While specific awards are not on record, Dr Shantanu Sarkar's impact on Geological Engineering is widely acknowledged within the academic community.

References

<ref>"Dr Shantanu Sarkar – Vidwan Profile". INFLIBNET Centre. Retrieved 2024-01-01.</ref>

<ref>"CSIR-Central Building Research Institute – Faculty". CSIR-Central Building Research Institute. Retrieved 2024-01-01.</ref>

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External Links

Dr Shantanu Sarkar – Official Vidwan Profile

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