2022 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Sudhir Kumar Jain, PhD (MS' 80, PhD '83), vice chancellor of Banaras Hindu University in India, is recognized for his lifesaving impact as India's preeminent earthquake engineer, for his research, advocacy, and establishment of training programs for engineers and of seismic building codes, and for his leadership in higher education. Jain has been an activist for earthquake safety who has undertaken numerous outreach activities.
2022 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Sudhir Kumar Jain, PhD (MS' 80, PhD '83), vice chancellor of Banaras Hindu University in India, is recognized for his lifesaving impact as India's preeminent earthquake engineer, for his research, advocacy, and establishment of training programs for engineers and of seismic building codes, and for his leadership in higher education. Jain has been an activist for earthquake safety who has undertaken numerous outreach activities.
Sandra Tsing Loh, MA (BS ’83) speaks to Dr. Jain on his development of seismic codes, its substantial impact on Indian construction practices, as well as the first major continuing education program for professional engineers in this virtual conversation.