Shivram Bhoje

Dr. Shivram Baburao Bhoje (born 9 April 1942) is an Indian scientist who worked in the field of fast-breeder nuclear reactor technology.

Biography

Bhoje was born on 9 April 1942 in Kasaba Sangaon, a small village in Kolhapur district falls under Kagal Taluka jurisdiction. He completed his schooling in Dadasaheb Magadum high school, Kasaba Sangaon. He was famous for his knowledge in mathematics and science in his school. After completing schooling, he moved to Rajaram College Kolhapur to complete his junior. College education. He completed his Bachelor's degree as Mechanical Engineer in 1965 from College of engineering Pune, University of Pune.

Professional

He was attracted to Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) as the job involved R&D activity that was his beginning of his career. He was assigned to the fast-reactor division of BARC. He was on a one-year deputation to the Centre d'Etudes Nucleare Cadarache, France, as a member of the design team of the 13-mw fast-breeder test reactor (FBTR). After returning to India, he worked at Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, where FBTR was built. After successful completion of FBTR and serving in various positions, Bhoje became the director of the reactor group in 1992, and in 2000, he took over as the director of IGCAR.

Since his retirement in 2004, Bhoje has been the Educational Advisor to Shivaji University, Kollhapur.

Awards

1. H K Firodia awards for his contribution science and technology 2006.^[1]
2. Padmashri, for his contribution science and technology 2003.^[2]
3. VASVIK award, in the field of Mechanical Sciences and Technology, 1992.^[3]

Social work

He is founder member of Aamhi Sangaonkar, a social organization meant for the development of rural areas around his native village.

References

1. ^ "Dr Jayant Narlikar and Bhoje wins H K Firodia 2006 awards". domain-b.com. November 14, 2006. http://www.domainb.com/people/in_the_news/20061114_jayant_narlikar.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-11. 
2. ^ "Padma Vibushan for Sonal Mansingh". The Hindu. January 26, 2003. http://www.hindu.com/2003/01/26/stories/2003012603891000.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-06. 
3. ^ "vasvik award winners". www.vasvik.org. http://www.vasvik.org/mech.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-11. 

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Persondata
Name	Bhoje, Shivram Baburao
Alternative names
Short description	Indian scientist
Date of birth	9 April 1942
Place of birth	Kasaba Sangaon
Date of death
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