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Introduction to Circular Economy
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Dr. Mukul Chandra Bora has an extensive academic background in civil engineering, reflecting his commitment to scholarly excellence. He earned a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (TIT) Guwahati in 2011, following an M. Tech in Geotechnical Engineering from IlT Kharagpur in 2000. His journey in the field began with aB.E.in Civil Engineering from Dibrugarh University in 1988.
With decades of professional experience, Dr. Bora has held key academic and administrative roles. Since August 2012, he has been the Director of the Institute of Engineering & Technology, Dibrugarh University. Previously, he served as State Project Administrator for the Northeast State Project Implementation Unit (2017-2021) of TEQIP – III project of Ministry of Education, Government of India. His teaching career includes a tenure at Technical Education Department of Government of Assam together with professional experience as a Quantity Surveyor at PBS Limited, Guwahati (199l-1995) and a Site Engineer at M.L. Dalmiya & Co. Ltd., Kolkata (l989-1991).
Dr. Bora’s research and consultancy work focus on ground improvement techniques, geosynthetics, rainfall impact on groundwater, non-biodegradable waste in construction, and slope stabilization. He has contributed significantly to materials characterization and geotechnical investigations for major infrastructure projects, including power plants and industrial facilities.
He is at fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India), a Senior Member of the Asia Pacific Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering Society (Hong Kong), and a Member of the International Association for Life Cycle Civil Engineering (Italy). Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for reputed journals, including Springer’s Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India), Series A.
Beyond civil engineering, Dr. Bora has made remarkable contributions to the Bhartiya Knowledge System (BKS), which encompasses philosophy, science, mathematics, astronomy, Ayurveda, linguistics, and traditional Indian technologies. Rooted in ancient texts like the Vedas and Upanishads, BKS has profoundly influenced Indian civilization. Dr. Bora is dedicated to reviving and integrating traditional Indian knowledge with modern research and education, bridging the gap between ancient wisdom and contemporary advancements.
His book, ”Foundations of Bhartiya Knowledge System” (2023), published by Khanna Publishing House, delves into the fundamental principles of India’s knowledge systems, promoting their relevance in the modem era. Through his work, Dr. Bora continues to advance both civil engineering and India’s intellectual heritage, fostering a deeper appreciation of Bhartiya wisdom among scholars and students.
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