Mukesh Sharma

Professor Mukesh Sharma is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. With expertise in Environmental Engineering, particularly in air quality modeling and management, he has established himself as a leading researcher in his field.

• Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
• Department: Civil Engineering
• Academic Rank: Professor

Professor Sharma's educational background includes a PhD from the University of Waterloo, Canada (1994), an M.Tech from IIT Kanpur (1982), and a B.E. from the University of Indore (1980). His research focuses on critical environmental issues including air quality modeling, fate processes of organic pollutants, and parameter estimation.

His research portfolio demonstrates a consistent focus on atmospheric pollution, particulate matter characterization, and environmental chemistry. Professor Sharma has made significant contributions to understanding tire-wear emissions, PM2.5 composition, rainwater chemistry, traffic-generated pollutants, and ammonia's role in atmospheric chemistry. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical environmental applications, particularly in urban settings.

• Major Awards:
• Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship (1998)
• Ministry of Environment (Ontario), Canada award for excellence in Research and Technology Development (1994)
• International Commonwealth Scholarship, Ottawa, Canada (1990-1994)
• Faculty of Engineering Award for Excellence in Graduate Studies, University of Waterloo (1991-1993)

Professor Sharma has mentored numerous students including Rajesh Singh, Karthik Balasundaram, Indramani Dhada, Pavan Nagar, Sandhya, and Kritika Upadhyay. His teaching areas encompass Air Pollution and its Control, Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry, Environmental Economics, and Risk Assessment. His professional journey includes significant experience at the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi, and research positions at the University of Waterloo, Canada.