Shri. Biswajit Bandhu Mukherjee is a distinguished electrical engineer with an illustrious career spanning over three decades, characterized by pioneering contributions to High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems. A proud alumnus of Jadavur University, Kolkata, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering in 1988, Shri. Mukherjee has since become a venerated figure in India's power transmission sector.
Throughout his career, he has significantly contributed to India's power transmission landscape, particularly through his expertise in the design, commissioning, and troubleshooting of HVDC systems. Formerly serving as the Chief General Manager at Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, Shri. Mukherjee has been instrumental in the concept-to-commissioning of several landmark HVDC projects, including: ±800 kV, 6000 MW HVDC Transmission system with DMR for Raigarh-Pugalur, and the Pugalur-Trichur ±320 kV, 2 X 1000 MW VSC HVDC Transmission, connected with the awarded line and cable transmission, India's and the world's first ±800 kV, 6000 MW North East Agra Multiterminal HVDC System configuration, Ballia-Bhiwadi HVDC system (±500 kV, 2500 MW), the upgradation of the Talcher-Kolar HVDC system (from ±500 kV, 2000 MW to 2500 MW), and the commissioning of the Rihand-Dadri HVDC system (±500 kV, 1500 MW), refurbishment of Rihand-Dadri, Vidyanchal HVDC (BTB) system.
He has also been instrumental in the conceptualization, scheme finalization of VSC HVDC scheme and configuration at ±350 kV, 5 GW, with a parallel symmetrical monopole from the Renewable Energy Park at Leh, Pang (altitude 4700m) to Kaithal (Load Centre), Bhadla-Fatehgarh HVDC ±800 kV, 6000 MW LCC HVDC system configuration, the development of offshore transmission systems at the 220 kV level in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, as well as in power system studies and the improvement of transmission system efficiency during his tenure in the Technology Development department.
Also, he contributed in conceptualising and executing innovative transmission systems, improving efficiency and reliability across India's power grid. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Shri. Mukherjee was bestowed with the prestigious IEC 1906 Award for his contributions to TC 115 which is granted in recognition of exceptional individual achievements which helped advance IEC activities in a significant way. This accolade, reserved for the most active and impactful experts within TC/SCs and IEC Conformity Assessment Systems, further cements his legacy in the field
Shri. Mukherjee is a global leader in HVDC systems, chairing the ETD40 Committee and representing India on CIGRE and IEC committees. His influential technical papers and active roles in IEEE underscore his global impact. With a career defined by visionary leadership and technical excellence, Shri. Biswajit Bandhu Mukherjee continues to stay at the forefront of advancements in power transmission and reliability of transmission systems in India and beyond.