Dr. Ashutosh Dhar

Professor

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Biography

Ashutosh Sutra Dhar obtained his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Civil Engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Western Ontario. He joined the Memorial University of Newfoundland as an Assistant Professor in 2014, became an Associate Professor in 2019, and was promoted to Professor in 2023. His current research focuses on structural strength assessment of municipal water mains and offshore/onshore energy pipelines, particularly in the context of soil-structure interaction. He teaches various courses including Geotechnical Engineering, Solid Mechanics, and Highway Engineering. Before joining Memorial University, he worked as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer and held a faculty position at New Mexico State University in the United States. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario since 2002 and in Alberta since 2012, and currently holds this designation in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Memorial University of Newfoundland • St. John's, NL

Promoted to Professor position focusing on research and teaching in Geotechnical Engineering.

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Memorial University of Newfoundland • St. John's, NL

Conducted advanced research and taught various engineering courses.

Assistant Professor

2014-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Memorial University of Newfoundland • St. John's, NL

Started academic career focusing on civil engineering and geotechnics.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

2010-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Industry • USA and Canada

Worked in the industry focusing on geotechnical engineering projects.

Requirements for Memorial University of Newfoundland

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.75
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Overall
Required:550
GRE General
Verbal
Required:151
Quantitative
Required:151
Overall
Required:151
Prerequisites
Four-year bachelor's degree Minimum two years of relevant full-time work experience
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of reference
  • CV/Resume
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Business Administration (MBA program)