V. B. Pandhare,graduated in Civil Engineering from the University of Pune in 1980. He worked as Asstt.Engineer II from 1980 to 1985. On his appointment in Class I cadre of Maharashtra Engineering Services, in Water Resources Deptt. in 1985, he worked on various positions such as Asstt. Executive Engineer, Executive Engineer, Superintending Engineer, specializing in Construction Management, Quality Control, Construction Works in Panchayat Raj Institutions & Administration. Presently he is Joint Director & Superintending Engineer at Maharashtra Engineering Research Institute, Nashik. He has published 3 books and contributed many research papers in several Journals.