Sudip Basack, PhD, FIE, M.ASCE is a civil engineering professional with significant academic experience at responsible senior positions in India and abroad. He has published more than 125 technical papers in reputed journals and conferences and has been the recipient of several research awards at national and international levels. He is an active reviewer of numerous top-class international journals. He has supervised more than 10 research students at postgraduate (Masters and PhD) levels and executed sponsored research projects in different Universities. He has undertaken several academic visits in many countries including the USA, UK, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, China, etc.