Shivram Baburao Bhoje (born 9 April 1942) is a distinguished Indian nuclear scientist who worked in the field of fast-breeder nuclear reactor technology for forty years in the design, construction, operation, and research and development. Indian government has honoured him with Padma Shri in 2003, the fourth highest civilian award in India, for his distinguished service to science and engineering fields.
Professional
Bhoje completed one year training in Nuclear Science and Engineering at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Training School and joined as a Scientific Officer at BARC, Trombay. He started working in the Fast Reactor Section for design of an experimental reactor. 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) in 1969–70.
Field
- fast-breeder nuclear reactor
Awards
- Padma Shri, for his contribution to science and engineering 2003.
- H K Firodia awards for his contribution science and technology 2006.
- VASVIK Industrial Research Award, in the field of Mechanical Sciences and Technology, 1992.
- Sir Visvesvaraya Memorial Award from Engineers Foundation.
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