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{{Infobox academic
| name = Dr Shantanu Sarkar
| image = Shantanu_Sarkar.jpg
| caption = Dr Shantanu Sarkar
| birth_date = 1962
| birth_place = Haridwar, Uttar Pradesh, India - 247
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Principal Scientist
| institution = CSIR-Central Building Research Institute
| field = Geological Engineering
| 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 [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/2754 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>{{cite web |title=Dr Shantanu Sarkar – Vidwan Profile |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/2754 |publisher=INFLIBNET Centre |access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref>

<ref>{{cite web |title=CSIR-Central Building Research Institute – Faculty |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Dr+Shantanu+Sarkar+CSIR-Central+Building+Research+Institute |publisher=CSIR-Central Building Research Institute |access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref>

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== External Links ==

'' [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/2754 Dr Shantanu Sarkar – Official Vidwan Profile]

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