Background
Gupchup, Vijay Narhar was born on January 8, 1937 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Son of Narhar Savalaram and Malini Narhar Gupchup.
Gupchup, Vijay Narhar was born on January 8, 1937 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Son of Narhar Savalaram and Malini Narhar Gupchup.
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, Bombay University, 1958. Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1959. Doctor of Science in Civil Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1963.
Engineer Bechtel Corporation, San Francisco, 1963—1964, Engineers India Ltd., New Delhi, 1964—1966. Professor structural engineering V.J.T. Institute, Bombay, 1967—1983, principal, 1983—1992, 1995—1997. Pro vice chancellor Bombay University, 1992—1995.
Director Ion Exchange (India) Ltd., Bombay, since 1996, Mahindra United World College, India, since 1997, Ion Exchange Training Resources, Bombay, since 1999. Chairman research council Structural Engineering Research Center, India, since 1998. Chairman civil engineering safety committee Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, India, since 1992.
Chairman National Board Accreditation, India, since 2000.
Member of American Society of Civil Engineers (affiliate), Indian Society Earthquake Technology (life), Bombay Gymkhana.
Married Vijaya Rohidas Hattiangadi, May 7, 1963. Children: Gireesh, Gouri.