Principal, Regent Education and Research Foundation, India
Prof. Dr. Sudip Basack is an accomplished academician with over 21 years of experience in teaching, research, and consultancy. Specializing in Geotechnical Engineering, Water Resources, and Civil Engineering, he has contributed significantly to international academic communities. Currently serving as an adjunct professor at Graphic Era University, he previously held leadership roles including Principal at Elitte College of Engineering and Professor & Head at Kaziranga University. Dr. Basack’s global research collaborations have taken him to leading institutions like the University of Wollongong and the University of Technology, Sydney. His work focuses on soil mechanics, ground improvement, and sustainable engineering solutions. In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Basack has supervised numerous M.Tech and PhD theses, authored several research papers, and delivered invited lectures worldwide.
Profile
Education
Dr. Sudip Basack holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata (2000), with a specialization in Geotechnical Engineering. He completed his Master of Civil Engineering in 1996 (1st Class) at the same institution, followed by a Bachelor of Engineering (1st Class) from Bengal Engineering College, University of Calcutta in 1994. Throughout his academic journey, Dr. Basack has built a solid foundation in Civil and Geotechnical Engineering, focusing on soil mechanics, ground improvement, and water resources management. His education, supplemented by international exposure, has paved the way for his research contributions to be recognized globally. Additionally, he is a Chartered Engineer in India and a member of several prestigious professional bodies including the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Indian Geotechnical Society, and the Indian Society of Hydraulics.
Experience
With over 21 years of experience in academia and industry, Prof. Dr. Sudip Basack has held various esteemed positions in both teaching and research. Currently an adjunct professor at Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dr. Basack has served as the Principal of Elitte College of Engineering and Head of the Civil Engineering Department at Kaziranga University. His academic journey spans institutions in India and abroad, including the University of Wollongong and University of Technology, Sydney, where he worked as a research academic and Endeavour Postdoctoral Fellow. In his roles, he has supervised numerous research students at M.Tech and Ph.D. levels, contributing to the successful completion of various R&D projects funded by the Government of India. Prof. Basack’s expertise spans soil mechanics, groundwater hydrology, and railway geomechanics, and he has gained recognition for his leadership and research achievements.
Awards and Honors
Prof. Dr. Sudip Basack has received numerous accolades throughout his career. He was honored with the 2018 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who and received the Reviewer of Excellence Award by Computers and Geotechnics in 2017. His contributions to research and education earned him the Best Paper Award at the National Conference on ‘Development in Engineering Education and Practices’ in 2020 and the Best Poster Presentation Award at the International Workshop on Sustainable Civil Infrastructure Development in 2019. Prof. Basack has also been recognized as an Outstanding Reviewer by multiple journals, including the International Journal of Geomechanics and Computers and Geotechnics. Other honors include the Endeavour Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship by the Australian Government, International Travel Support from India’s Department of Science and Technology, and an Early Career Research Award from AICTE. His work has been cited globally, further solidifying his academic reputation.
Research Focus
Prof. Dr. Sudip Basack’s research focuses on Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics, and Water Resources. His primary areas of interest include ground improvement, railway geomechanics, and the application of stone columns for stabilizing soft ground. Dr. Basack’s research examines the behavior of geotechnical structures under various loading conditions, with a particular emphasis on cyclic loading and soil-structure interaction. He is also involved in studying groundwater hydraulics and environmental engineering solutions for coastal aquifers and groundwater management. His work on the performance of soil reinforcement techniques, including stone columns and piles, has contributed to better practices in construction and infrastructure development. He has published extensively in high-impact international journals, with a focus on solving practical challenges in civil engineering. Through collaborations with international institutions, he continues to lead innovative research initiatives aimed at improving sustainable engineering practices and advancing geotechnical engineering knowledge globally.
Publication Top Notes
- Numerical solution of stone column–improved soft soil considering arching, clogging, and smear effects 🏗️
- Engineering properties of marine clays from the eastern coast of India 🌊
- Modeling the performance of stone column–reinforced soft ground under static and cyclic loads ⚙️
- Modeling the stone column behavior in soft ground with special emphasis on lateral deformation 🏝️
- Active earth pressure on translating rigid retaining structures considering soil arching effect 🌍
- Measured and predicted response of pile groups in soft clay subjected to cyclic lateral loading 🏗️
- Performance of laterally loaded piles considering soil and interface parameters 🔧
- Numerical solution of single pile subjected to torsional cyclic load 🔄
- Stone column–stabilized soft-soil performance influenced by clogging and lateral deformation: Laboratory and numerical evaluation 🧪
- Influence of relative pile-soil stiffness and load eccentricity on single pile response in sand under lateral cyclic loading 🏖️