Shri Biswajit Bandhu Mukherjee is a distinguished electrical engineer and a pioneering force in the field of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems. He has earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering in 1988, from Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
Throughout his career, Shri Mukherjee 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: India’s and the world’s first ±800 kV, 6000 MW Raigarh-Pugalur, Champa- Kurukshetra with DMR and North East Agra Multiterminal HVDC Transmission systems, ±320 kV, 2 X 1000 MW Pugalur-Trichur VSC HVDC Transmission, 2x250 MW Vindhyachal HVDC, +/- 500 kV,1500 MW Rihand- Dadri HVDC refurbishment projects and many other HVDC projects.
His expertise has been instrumental in conceptualizing and executing innovative transmission systems, improving efficiency and reliability across India’s power grid. His visionary work also includes offshore transmission systems and advanced HVDC configurations that continue to shape the future of India’s energy infrastructure.
Also, he contributed in introducing new technologies like substation Inspection Robot etc in Indian power transmission system. Beyond his hands-on contributions, Shri Mukherjee has made an indelible impact on the academic side of HVDC technology. He has authored and presented several influential research papers that have been published in leading technical journals globally.
In recognition of his significant contributions, Shri Mukherjee has been honoured with the prestigious IEC 1906 Award, a testament to his influential role in shaping global HVDC standards and practices. A prominent figure in international committees such as CIGRE and IEEE, he continues to represent India on the global stage, sharing his knowledge and insights to drive further advancements in the field.