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M. L. Sharma
Dr. Mukat Lal Sharma
BornDecember 9, 1962
Uttar Pradesh, India
NationalityIndian
Education1992: Ph.D., Earthquake Engineering, University of Roorkee, India
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Dr. Mukat Lal Sharma is an Indian academic and expert in earthquake engineering. He is a Professor in the Department of Earthquake Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), with over 40 years of experience in teaching, research, and consultancy. Prof. Sharma has participated in global events across more than 35 countries.

Early Life and Education

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Dr. Sharma earned his Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) in 1992. His academic career has been marked by a focus on seismic hazard and risk assessment, particularly in the context of the Himalayas.

His educational qualifications are as follows:

Professional Career

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Dr. Sharma has provided expert advice on seismic hazard and risk assessment for more than 500 engineering projects. He has played a key role in shaping the earthquake engineering landscape in India.[1]

Professional Background[2]

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Dr. Sharma has held prominent positions in the academic and research field, as well as leadership roles in professional societies:

  • **Professor HAG**, Department of Earthquake Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India (**Since 2008**)
  • **Chairman**, Soil Dynamics Forum (**2018 – continued**)
  • **Program Advisor**, South Asian Alliance of Disaster Reduction Institutes (SAADRI) (**Permanent position**)
  • **President**, SAADRI Society (**2023 – continued**)
  • **President**, Indian Society of Earthquake Technology, Roorkee (**2015–2019**)
  •     Past Chairman,
  • Institute Space Management Committee,
  • Institute Website Management Committee,
  • Information Dissemination Committee,  
  • Ranking Analytics Committee,
  • Commercial Establishments Committee
  • Guest House Advisory Committee,
  • Security Advisory Committee,
  • ICC Advisory Committee
  • Greater Noida Campus,
  • Chief Advisor Sports (Organized Inter IIT in 2012): Sports Association, IIT Roorkee (2010–2013)
  • President, Management Committee,  Sri Saraswathi Mandir, IIT Roorkee 2016-19
  • Advisory board member  to 4 intermediate national schools

Contributions to Earthquake Engineering

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  • **Ground Motion Prediction Equations (GMPE)**: His contributions to the Department of Science and Technology's strong ground motion program led to the development of Ground Motion Prediction Equations (GMPE) for the Himalayas.[3]
  • **Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) System**: Dr. Sharma initiated the Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system in India, which aims at improving disaster mitigation and management.[4]
  • **Seismic zonation of the Delhi region for bedrock ground motion**: Mukat Lal Sharma contributed to the analysis, calculation, and interpretation of seismic hazards in the Delhi region.[5]
  • ** "BHUSENSE system **: Mukat Lal Sharma has made significant contributions to earthquake safety, particularly in India. One of his key achievements is his involvement in the development of the "BHUSENSE" system, an earthquake early warning technology.[6]w

Leadership Roles

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Dr. Sharma served as:

  • Head, International Centre of Excellence for Dams, (May 01, 2024 – continued)[7]
  • **President** of the Indian Society of Earthquake Technology from 2015 to 2019.
  • **Head** of the Department of Earthquake Engineering at IIT Roorkee from 2012 to 2016.[8]
  • As President of SAADRI, Dr. Sharma has been instrumental in aligning South Asian earthquake engineering practices, contributing to the formulation of regional disaster resilience frameworks.[9][10]
  • Fellow of Professional Bodies
  • FISET : Fellow of Indian Society of Earthquake Technology
  • FIGS :  Fellow of Indian Geotechnical Society
  • FIGU : Fellow of Indian Geophysical Union, Hyderabad

Awards and Recognition[11]

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  • A.S. Arya-IIT Roorkee Disaster Prevention Award-2012, IIT Roorkee[12]
  • Best commercialization  for Strong Motion Sensor Award, IIT Roorkee, 2024
  • Member: Taskforce, Uttarakhand Disaster Recovery Project, Govt. of Uttarakhand, 2016-2018
  • Chairman: Strong motion instrumentation, Bhakra Beas Management Board, 2015-2017
  • Alternate Member: CED-39- Earthquake Engineering Sectional Committee, Bureau of Indian Standard, New Delhi, 2012-2016
  • Member: National committee on site specific design earthquake parameters, CWC, New Delhi, 2012-2016
  • Member: HPSDMA, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh, Disaster Management Cell, Shimla, 2012-2016
  • Member: Committee on  Indira Sagar Polavaram Project, Irrigation & CAD Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, 2012-2016
  • Member: Konya Tremor Sub Committee (KTSC), Dam Safety Organization, Nashik, 2012-2016
  • Member: Advisory group for preparation of upgraded earthquake hazard maps, NDMA, New Delhi, 2012-2016
  • Member: Project Advisory Committee on Seismicity and Earthquake Precursors, Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi, 2012- 2016
  • Chairman, Subcommittee on framing the guidelines for seismic micro zonation, BIS, New Delhi

Research and Publications

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Prof. Sharma has mentored over 30 PhD students and more than 80 Master's students. He has contributed to the preparation of over 550 technical reports. In addition, he has successfully completed more than 500 consultancy projects, with a cumulative value exceeding ₹100 crores, as well as more than 50 research projects totaling over ₹150 crores.[13][14]

Patents

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Dr. Mukat Lal Sharma holds several patents from The Patent Office, Government of India, for innovations in the field of Earthquake Engineering. These patents contribute to advancements in seismic hazard assessment, early warning systems, and ground motion sensors.

1-Patent No. 489653 - 2024[15]

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  • **Title**: Tiltmeter with Liquid-Liquid Measuring
  • **Date**: 27-12-2023
  • **Description**: This patent relates to the development of a tiltmeter designed to measure tilt using a liquid-liquid measuring system, contributing to seismic monitoring and assessment.

2-Patent No. 496293 - 2024[16]

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  • **Title**: A Strong Ground Motion Sensor
  • **Date**: 09-01-2024
  • **Description**: This patent covers the design of a strong ground motion sensor, essential for measuring ground vibrations during seismic events, and is vital for earthquake monitoring systems.

3-Patent No. 543662 - 2024[17]

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  • **Title**: A Low-Cost Earthquake Early Warning Siren for Public
  • **Date**: 28-06-2024
  • **Description**: This patent introduces a low-cost siren system designed to provide early warning alerts to the public during seismic events, helping mitigate disaster risks.

References

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  1. ^ "Mukat lal sharma".
  2. ^ "Professional Background".
  3. ^ "Department of Science and Technology: Strong Ground Motion Program".
  4. ^ "Earthquake Early Warning System in India".
  5. ^ "Seismic zonation of the Delhi region for bedrock ground motion".
  6. ^ "BHU SENSE".
  7. ^ "Head of ICED(INTERNATIONAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR DAMS)".
  8. ^ "Indian Society of Earthquake Technology: Past Presidents".
  9. ^ "saadri".
  10. ^ "aiwc".
  11. ^ "Award and research".
  12. ^ "A. S. Arya-IITR Disaster Prevention Award".
  13. ^ "Dr. Mukat Lal Sharma - Google Scholar Profile".
  14. ^ "Faculty profile".
  15. ^ "Tiltmeter with Liquid-Liquid Measuring" (PDF).
  16. ^ "A Strong Ground Motion Sensor" (PDF).
  17. ^ "A Low-Cost Earthquake Early Warning Siren for Public" (PDF).
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