graduated in Civil Engineering from Mysore University and got his postgraduation in Construction Technology from Bangalore University. He has completed his doctorate in Civil Engineering Sciences from Visveswaraya Technological University. He is Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bangalore. He has 24 years of teaching experience and industry experience. His interests are in Structural Engineering, Structural Design and Construction Technology. He has published a number of technical papers in journals/conferences of national and international repute and has been supervising research scholars for their doctoral work.